EDITORIAL POLICY

Kidzworld.com is a safe, secure interactive knowledge, entertainment and social networking community for tweens - kids aged 9 to14. Our site is:

• Easy to navigate and simple to read.
• Fun.
• Full of short, useful and always entertaining content.
• Relevant to our world!
• Our content is 100% original, created daily by our team of writers

The Important Stuff

Editorial Policy :

• We are inclusive not exclusive.
• We avoid social stereotypes, and do not take positions regarding politics or religion.
• We treat our users just like we would want to be treated – with respect.
• Our reviews are objective and third party.
• We believe strongly in positive messages:
• Responsibility/ownership.
• Empowerment/individualism.

• Our content is fresh and timely (we publish daily).
• Our information is appropriate for kids aged 9 to14.
• Our information is true and accurate to the very best of our knowledge.

Editorial Specifics:

• Violence – None . We simply don't tolerate it.
• Language - No profanity, however we do exercise some creative license. Kid-speak or their vernacular is used regularly in our copy.
• Third Party - We exercise discretion, based on all other points, when choosing third party content or linking to any site.
• Sex - This content is informative and educational.
• Racial Slurs – They're just not worth acknowledging.
• Gaming – We do not allow access to gaming sites, nor do we allow any gaming to occur at Kidzworld.

*Disclaimer - We realize that what is considered offensive or inappropriate to our demographic is somewhat subjective. On occasion we deal with contentious issues. It is our intent to present the content in a manner that allows our users to reflect on the issues and come to intelligent, individual conclusions. We discuss issues including hate mongering, racism, bullying, etc., in a proactive and positive manner.

Guidelines on Our Features and Forums:

• Chat – The Chatrooms are fully monitored platforms for our users to talk with their friends from all over the world in a safe, environment. No exchange of personally identifiable information is allowed, nor do we tolerate inappropriate behavior. If kids are not playing by the rules, they are booted from chat for 24 hours….or longer if they create ongoing issues.
  
• Bulletin Boards – The “Boards” provide kids with a platform to openly discuss a broad range of topics. The only rules relate to swearing, racially inappropriate comments and bullying. The exchange of personal information as all are forbidden.

• Contests – Kidzword has a large number of contests each year. All contests and corresponding prizes are targeted to our age group. Information collected by Kidzworld for contests is deleted at the end of each contest. A record of prize winners is kept on file. Winners and their parents must complete a disclaimer in order to receive prizes.

• Art – Although very subjective, Kidzworld encourages creativity through expression. All forms of art are encouraged and where possible may be published on the website.

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