Criteria
The criteria is simple for this program. No application is needed. The section below explains what one must do to place the logo on their site.
* Sites must be child safe. They do not have to be Safe Surf certified, but they must meet the criteria as if they were certified.
* Sites must not show hatred of any kind, racism, pornography, vulgarity, obscenity, show violence to any person or group, or have anything on their sites which children would not feel comfortable viewing.
* Sites must have content which takes a stand or has a message of hope which can help people with abuse, tragedy, illness, death, family issues, or any other causes we all care about. At the very least offer something free to brighten peoples day and see the beauty of life around them and within them.
* Sites must offer help, information, education, or support for children, families, the elderly, the disabled, the handicapped, and all others who may need the help being offered.
* Sites must meet basic Internet morality and guidelines.
* Sites must work and be stable in that it does not crash browsers, be over run with pop ups, have music or flash which can't be turned off, or have bunches of errors.
* Sites must show respect to visitors, have E-mail links available, and have other working interaction resources on the site for visitors to share and enjoy.
* Sites must show the determination of the owner to help others and to reflect the desire of the owner to provide an enjoyable Internet experience for the visitors.
* Sites must meet privacy, copyright, and C.O.P.P.A. requirements and/or have statements showing compliance.
* Sites must show honesty and integrity.
* Sites must not be all about sales or advertising, but should include other pages of support and helpful information.
* Sites can be about charity, but not have it be the only purpose.
* Sites must show an overall compassion for people, and especially, those who are of need of help, support, and hope.
* Sites must have the seal which is included on this page and be approved for the listing. (More information about this further down on this page.)
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