Safeguarding Policy

Last Updated: 17 June 2026

Introduction

Valtis is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful and welcoming environment for all members of our community.

While Valtis is primarily a network for developers, creators and technical communities, we recognise that online communities may include younger members and individuals who may be vulnerable in certain circumstances.

This policy outlines our commitment to safeguarding and the actions we may take to protect community members from harm.

Our Commitment

Valtis is committed to:

• Promoting a safe online environment.
• Encouraging respectful and appropriate interactions.
• Taking concerns seriously.
• Responding proportionately to safeguarding risks.
• Supporting the wellbeing of community members where reasonably possible.
• Cooperating with platform providers, law enforcement and relevant agencies where required.

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility across the entire community.

Scope

This policy applies to:

• The Valtis website.
• The Valtis Discord server.
• Official Valtis projects and initiatives.
• Official Valtis events and activities.
• Community interactions that directly impact the safety of Valtis members.

Expected Behaviour

All members are expected to:

• Treat others with respect.
• Respect personal boundaries.
• Avoid behaviour that may place others at risk.
• Report concerns when appropriate.
• Follow community rules and policies.

Members should help contribute to a culture of safety, professionalism and inclusion.

Unacceptable Behaviour

The following behaviour is strictly prohibited:

Grooming

Any attempt to manipulate, exploit or establish inappropriate relationships with minors or vulnerable individuals.

Exploitation

Any behaviour intended to take advantage of another individual for personal, financial, emotional or sexual gain.

Harassment

Repeated unwanted contact, intimidation, threats or behaviour intended to cause distress.

Sharing Harmful Content

Distribution of exploitative, abusive, illegal or harmful material.

Solicitation of Personal Information

Requesting sensitive personal information where there is no legitimate reason to do so.

Circumvention

Attempting to bypass safeguarding measures, moderation actions or reporting processes.

Reporting Concerns

Anyone may report a safeguarding concern.

Examples include:

• Concerning behaviour towards younger members.
• Harassment or intimidation.
• Grooming concerns.
• Threats of harm.
• Exploitation.
• Behaviour creating a significant risk to community safety.

Reports should be submitted through official Valtis reporting channels wherever possible.

Reports made in good faith will be treated seriously.

How Reports Are Handled

Where appropriate, Valtis may:

• Review evidence and relevant communications.
• Restrict access to services.
• Suspend or remove accounts.
• Escalate concerns to platform providers.
• Escalate concerns to law enforcement or relevant authorities.
• Take emergency action where there is an immediate risk of harm.

Not all reports will result in visible action, but all credible concerns will be assessed.

Confidentiality

Safeguarding information is handled as confidentially as reasonably possible.

Information may be shared where necessary:

• To investigate concerns.
• To protect individuals from harm.
• To comply with legal obligations.
• To support law enforcement investigations.
• To cooperate with platform safety teams.

Absolute confidentiality cannot be guaranteed where safety concerns exist.

Emergency Situations

If a situation presents an immediate risk to life, safety or wellbeing, members should contact local emergency services or appropriate authorities without delay.

Valtis should not be relied upon as an emergency response service.

Protection of Younger Members

Valtis expects all members to interact appropriately with younger community members.

We encourage:

• Public communication where practical.
• Transparency in community interactions.
• Respect for personal boundaries.
• Immediate reporting of concerning behaviour.

Valtis reserves the right to apply additional safeguards where necessary to protect younger users.

False or Malicious Reports

Reports should be made honestly and in good faith.

Knowingly false, malicious or abusive reports may result in moderation action.

This provision does not apply to genuine concerns reported in good faith, even where an investigation concludes that no policy violation occurred.

Review and Updates

This policy may be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect changes in community operations, legal requirements or safeguarding best practices.

The most recent version will always be available through official Valtis channels.

Contact

Safeguarding concerns should be reported through the designated safeguarding reporting channels available through Valtis services.

Where appropriate, reports may be reviewed by authorised members of the Valtis leadership team.