OurChildSpace is a private space designed for families, not a public social network. This is where the most precious memories of children are stored, and for this reason we have chosen some clear rules. They are not meant to judge anyone’s parenting style, but to protect children’s dignity now and in the future, and to help adults share safely. All rules apply equally to both photos and videos.
For some families children’s nudity is completely natural and innocent, for others it can be unsettling or even risky if images end up in the wrong hands. To avoid any ambiguity we have chosen a simple but strict rule: content where a child’s intimate parts are visible or clearly discernible is not allowed. This includes, for example, images without swimsuits, baths with clear water, changing tables or diaper changes. Only moments where intimate areas are completely covered by opaque elements (for example foam that truly covers everything, towels, clothing) are allowed. We prefer to renounce some photos rather than compromise on the protection of children.
Bath time, playing with water or running around in a bathrobe are typical moments of childhood. They are allowed on OurChildSpace only if the child’s intimate parts are not visible or even hinted at. A photo where the child is fully covered by foam, by a towel or by a swimsuit is acceptable. A photo where genitals or buttocks are even partially visible is not allowed. This choice does not come from suspicion towards parents, but from the need to prevent any possible misuse of children’s images.
Adults appear in photos too: parents, grandparents, friends. That is perfectly fine. We simply ask that OurChildSpace does not become a place where children are surrounded by overly adult content. Images of adults in normal clothing or swimsuits in appropriate contexts (beach, pool) are allowed, as long as the focus remains family-oriented and not sensual. Nudity, see-through clothing, lingerie and intimate or suggestive poses are not allowed. We also do not allow scenes of smoking in the presence of children, drug use or visible alcohol abuse.
Breastfeeding is a natural and precious act, and we know that many families would like to include it among their memories. Others prefer not to share it, even in a private space. For this reason we have chosen a specific approach: the decision whether breastfeeding images are allowed within a Childspace is up to the parents or administrators of that space. However, some limits always apply to everyone: images where nipples or other intimate details of the breast are visible are never allowed. Even when breastfeeding is permitted, we ask that images remain discreet, respectful and clearly focused on caring for the child.
Childhood also includes scraped knees, jumps, tumbling and funny falls: we do not want to erase reality. However, content showing real violence, abuse, intentional danger or situations where the child appears in clear distress is not allowed. Likewise, we ask for great care with health-related images. A cast or a small bandage may be acceptable, but photos showing open wounds, blood, invasive medical devices, medical reports or sensitive clinical details are not permitted. We want children to be remembered in their strength, not in their most vulnerable moments.
Some photos may be funny to adults today but deeply embarrassing for the child tomorrow. Content that ridicules, humiliates or exposes the child in overly intimate or delicate situations is not allowed. For example, photos of potty training, toilet use or hygiene moments related to bodily functions are not permitted. Likewise, we avoid content of punishments, shaming or scenes staged to make people laugh at the child’s expense. A simple test can help: would this child feel comfortable seeing this photo at sixteen, in front of other people?
It is natural for children’s photos to include friends, classmates or cousins. However, sharing images of other families’ children involves an additional responsibility. On OurChildSpace it is forbidden to upload photos or videos where other recognisable children appear if you do not have the consent of their parents or guardians. Even when relationships are based on full trust, each family has the right to decide what is shared and where. Whenever possible, prefer angles where other children are not identifiable, or check with their parents first.
To truly protect children, it is not enough to take care with images themselves; we must also consider what appears around them. It is forbidden to upload content that shows home addresses, readable license plates, documents, medical reports, school badges, signs with full names or other information that can precisely identify the child or the family. The same applies to very detailed information about schools, everyday locations or routines. OurChildSpace is a place to share emotions, not coordinates.
OurChildSpace is meant to host memories created by families, not to store content taken from the web. It is not allowed to upload images or videos downloaded from the internet, from social networks or messaging apps, nor professional photos for which you do not have rights or permission. Likewise, screenshots of other people must not be shared without their consent. As a general rule, only upload content you created yourself or for which you have explicit permission from the people depicted.
Photos and videos are often accompanied by comments, captions or short stories. We ask you to use kind and respectful language, avoiding insults, harsh teasing, sexual innuendo, discrimination or hate speech. Comments about children’s bodies or joking double meanings are not allowed. OurChildSpace aims to be a space where children, one day, can read what was written about them without feeling ashamed or hurt.
Anyone with administrative privileges in a Childspace has an extra responsibility: taking care not only of the content, but also of the atmosphere of the space. Administrators must respect all OurChildSpace rules, use their permissions correctly and act when they see content that does not match what is described on this page. They are the ones who decide, for example, whether breastfeeding images are appropriate or not in their Childspace, always within the limits set by the platform.
We know that some of these rules may feel strict or more restrictive than everyday offline life. We chose them because the internet does not forget, and because we cannot fully control what happens to images once they leave the context in which they were created. Our first goal is to protect children’s dignity, both now and in the future. If sometimes you feel you have to give up sharing a photo you love, remember that you are doing it for them. OurChildSpace wants to be a safe, gentle and respectful place, where memories can grow together with children, without ever harming them.