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Child EndangermentChild endangerment and CSAE policy

What this guideline means

Google treats child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) material and any feature that could facilitate grooming or endangerment of minors as a zero-tolerance category — this includes UGC platforms, chat features, and photo-sharing tools aimed at or accessible to children.

Why apps actually get flagged

Most commonly triggered in apps with open chat, photo upload, or messaging features that lack age verification or moderation, especially when the app's audience or marketing skews toward children.

A real example

"Your app was removed from Google Play for violating the Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation policy. Apps found to endanger children face immediate suspension of both the app and developer account."

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