Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy

Effective Date: May 27, 2026

Last Updated: May 27, 2026

This Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy (“Safeguarding Policy”) applies to all services, platforms, schools, programs, websites, applications, and educational environments operated by Digitus Network LLC ("Digitus Network," "we," "us," or "our").

This policy applies globally and is designed to protect children and minors (including users under the age of 13 and other applicable ages of digital consent) across all educational services, including online platforms, virtual schools, and physical institutions operated or affiliated with Digitus Network.

1. Commitment to Child Safety

Digitus Network is committed to:

Protecting children from harm, abuse, exploitation, and neglect
Providing safe learning environments across all platforms and schools
Complying with global child protection laws and education regulations
Maintaining proactive safeguarding systems across all educational services

We operate in multiple jurisdictions and maintain safeguards aligned with applicable laws, including COPPA (United States), FERPA (where applicable), GDPR child protections, and other international child safety frameworks.

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

Students enrolled in Digitus Network schools or programs
Students enrolled through partner schools or institutions
Users of digital learning platforms and tools
Teachers, tutors, staff, contractors, and volunteers
Parents and guardians
Administrative users and institutional partners

This includes both directly enrolled students and institutionally managed student accounts.

3. Definitions

Child / Minor: Any individual under the age of 18 or applicable age of consent in their jurisdiction
Safeguarding: Actions taken to protect children from harm and ensure their well-being
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Internal personnel responsible for overseeing safeguarding concerns (may vary by region or institution)

4. Safeguarding Principles

Digitus Network follows these core principles:

The welfare of the child is paramount
All children have equal protection rights
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
Concerns must be reported and acted upon promptly
Prevention is as important as response

5. Safe Learning Environment

We implement safeguards to ensure safe educational environments, including:

Moderated communication systems
Restricted contact controls for minors
Role-based access to sensitive systems
Monitoring of learning platforms where appropriate
Controlled interaction between students and staff
Safety filters for messaging and content

6. Parental and Institutional Oversight

Depending on enrollment type:

6.1 Direct Enrollment

Parents or guardians are responsible for granting consent and overseeing minor participation where required by law.

6.2 Institutional Enrollment

Schools or educational institutions may act as primary administrators of student accounts and may provide consent or oversight in accordance with applicable laws and agreements.

6.3 Hybrid Models

Some students may be governed jointly by parents and institutions depending on program structure.

7. Prohibited Conduct

The following behaviors are strictly prohibited across all platforms and services:

Child abuse or exploitation in any form
Grooming or inappropriate contact with minors
Sexual content involving minors
Harassment, bullying, or intimidation of minors
Sharing or soliciting inappropriate content from minors
Unauthorized private communication with minors
Exploitation of student vulnerabilities

Any violation may result in immediate suspension and reporting to relevant authorities.

8. Monitoring and Detection

Digitus Network may use a combination of automated systems and human review to detect safeguarding risks, including:

Monitoring platform activity for safety concerns
Reviewing flagged communications or content
Detecting harmful behavior patterns
Identifying unauthorized access attempts

Monitoring is conducted in compliance with applicable privacy laws and our Privacy Policy.

9. Reporting Safeguarding Concerns

Safeguarding concerns should be reported immediately to:

Digitus Network LLC

Email: info@digitusnetwork.com

Reports may include concerns regarding:

Abuse or exploitation
Unsafe communication
Bullying or harassment
Suspicious behavior involving minors
Policy violations affecting student safety

Urgent concerns may be escalated to appropriate authorities where required by law.

10. Response Procedures

When a safeguarding concern is identified, Digitus Network may take the following actions:

Immediate risk assessment
Temporary restriction or suspension of accounts
Investigation of reported activity
Communication with parents or institutions
Referral to safeguarding leads or authorities where required
Preservation of relevant evidence

All actions are taken with priority given to child safety.

11. Staff and Contractor Requirements

All employees, contractors, educators, and volunteers must:

Complete safeguarding training where applicable
Follow safe communication protocols
Avoid inappropriate interactions with minors
Report concerns immediately
Comply with background screening requirements where applicable

12. Communication with Minors

Communication with minors must be:

Educational in nature
Transparent and appropriate
Logged or monitored where required
Conducted through approved platforms

Private or unauthorized communication outside approved systems is prohibited.

13. Online Safety Measures

Digitus Network implements online safety protections, including:

Content moderation systems
Filtering of harmful content
Restricted sharing capabilities for minors
Safe chat and messaging systems
Platform access controls

14. Data Protection and Privacy Alignment

Safeguarding practices are implemented in alignment with our Privacy Policy. Personal data collected for safeguarding purposes is handled securely and only used for safety, compliance, and legal obligations.

15. Training and Awareness

We provide safeguarding awareness and training programs for staff and educators, which may include:

Child protection training
Online safety training
Reporting procedures
Risk identification

16. International Compliance

This policy is designed to comply with global child protection standards, including:

COPPA (United States)
FERPA (United States educational records)
GDPR and UK GDPR child protections
Other applicable national child safety laws

Where local laws impose stricter requirements, those requirements will apply.

17. Policy Enforcement

Violations of this Safeguarding Policy may result in:

Immediate suspension or termination of access
Removal of content
Institutional notification
Legal reporting to authorities
Permanent exclusion from services

18. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect:

Legal changes
Educational best practices
Platform improvements
Safety enhancements

Continued use of services constitutes acceptance of updates.

19. Contact Information