Exploitation Policy

Version 1.0 · Effective 2026-05-22

CombatScore has zero tolerance for exploitation of any user — particularly minors — by anyone on our platform.

What we mean by exploitation

Exploitation includes but is not limited to:

Sexual abuse or grooming behavior
Coercive control or manipulation
Financial exploitation (extortion, fraud, theft)
Emotional manipulation, especially of minors
Off-platform contact attempts initiated by adults with minors they met on the platform
Use of the platform to facilitate illegal activity

No platform-mediated direct messaging for any athlete under 18 in our current product
AI-powered safety review on all communications involving minors (when communication features are enabled)
Identity verification for coaches who teach minors
Parent visibility into all minor activity on the platform
Strict controls on photos involving minors
Required acknowledgment of our Coach Code of Conduct

We do not perform criminal background checks on coaches, gym owners, or athletes. Background-check responsibility lies with the gym.
We are not a substitute for parental supervision.
We are not a mandatory reporter under federal law (we are a platform, not a school, hospital, or religious institution), but see our Law Enforcement Cooperation policy below.

If you observe or experience exploitation on CombatScore: file a report here. Anonymous reporting is available.

We triage every report. Reports involving minors receive immediate review. Substantiated reports may result in:

We retain content involved in any safety report for 7 years to support investigations and litigation.

We will not retaliate against good-faith reporters.
We will not silence reporters or require them to withdraw a report as a condition of using the platform.
We will not knowingly delete content under investigation.

For urgent threats to a child, contact local law enforcement immediately. NCMEC CyberTipline: 1-800-843-5678 or report.cybertip.org.

What we mean by exploitation

Exploitation includes but is not limited to:

Sexual abuse or grooming behavior
Coercive control or manipulation
Financial exploitation (extortion, fraud, theft)
Emotional manipulation, especially of minors
Off-platform contact attempts initiated by adults with minors they met on the platform
Use of the platform to facilitate illegal activity

What we do to prevent exploitation

No platform-mediated direct messaging for any athlete under 18 in our current product
AI-powered safety review on all communications involving minors (when communication features are enabled)
Identity verification for coaches who teach minors
Parent visibility into all minor activity on the platform
Strict controls on photos involving minors
Required acknowledgment of our Coach Code of Conduct

What we do NOT do

We do not perform criminal background checks on coaches, gym owners, or athletes. Background-check responsibility lies with the gym.
We are not a substitute for parental supervision.
We are not a mandatory reporter under federal law (we are a platform, not a school, hospital, or religious institution), but see our Law Enforcement Cooperation policy below.

What happens when we receive a report

We triage every report. Reports involving minors receive immediate review. Substantiated reports may result in:

We retain content involved in any safety report for 7 years to support investigations and litigation.