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KidZui

By KidZui, Inc

Available since March 19, 2008

KidZui is available for these platforms:

• Macintosh OS X
• Windows Vista,
• Windows XP

The makers of KidZui, KidZui, Inc, described their product as: KidZui is a revolutionary new kids' browser that makes surfing the Internet fun and easy for kids from ages 3-12. It has over 600,000 kid-friendly websites, photos, and videos. Content is reviewed by teachers and parents so your kids can surf independently. It is a great way to stay in tune with your kids by providing you with weekly e-mails and online reports keeping you up-to-date on your kids' online activities.

KidZui is a product that:

• Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.
• Is an Internet browser specially designed for younger users.
• Is a search engine containing only age-appropriate content.
• Is a Pre-selected Content Service.
• Prevents the display of most sexually explicit material.
• Prevents the display of most graphically violent material.
• Prevents the display of most material advocating hate groups and their messages.
• Prevents the display of most material advocating illegal activity, such as drug use, bomb making, or underage drinking and gambling.

For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: http://www.kidzui.com/

Privacy Policy

Monitoring

KidZui is designed to help you keep an eye on what your computer is being used for, even when you can't be there in person. With it installed on your system, you can review the web sites your children have visited.

KidZui functions by analyzing the history listing of the user's Web browser.

This program DOES NOT run in the system background at all times.

The program will NOT operate without the child's knowledge.

The program can be set up to warn children when they attempt to access inappropriate material.

Blocking Outgoing Information

When KidZui is running on your system,

• You can prevent your children from using email.
• You can prevent your children from using instant messaging.

Browsers for Kids

KidZui is a kids' browser designed for ages 3-12. By definition, kids' browsers make determinations of what content is appropriate for kids.

You may wish to review the ways in which your kid's browser determines content acceptable. With KidZui,

• You can NOT review the list of keywords.
• You can review the list of blocked URL's (web page addresses).
• You can review the company's criteria for blocking a web page.

There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them are perfect. KidZui uses the following:

• the web page address (URL)
• Human review of web sites
• A list of keywords.

KidZui will can request for parental consent to override and will do so via:

• Email

The following is a list of categories that KidZui can be configured to filter or block: Nudity, Profanity, Intense violence, Sexual violence, Sex themes/sex, Racism/ discrimination/propaganda, Slander, Illegal drugs, Teenage & adult chat and communication sites.

Kids' Search Engines

KidZui is a kids' search engine designed for ages 3-12. It limits search results to sites deemed appropriate for kids. you may wish to review the ways in which such decisions are made. With KidZui,

• You can NOT review the list of keywords.
• You can review the list of blocked URL's (web page addresses).
• You can review the company's criteria for blocking a web page.

There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them are perfect. KidZui uses the following:

• the web page address (URL)
• Human review of web sites

KidZui will can request for parental consent to override and will do so via:

• Email

KidZui controls access to these categories of online material: Nudity, Profanity, Intense violence, Sexual violence, Sex themes/sex, Racism/ discrimination/propaganda, Slander, Illegal drugs, Teenage & adult chat and communication sites.

Pre-Selected Content Service

KidZui makes only pre-approved content available. The content is selected by:

• Computer with human oversight,
• Specifically chosen by the end user

It is NOT technically possible to leave the service's approved content area.

Content is made available to families via user's installation of client-side software.

Users may control the pre-selected content provided by KidZui, Inc by

• adding their own URLs to pre-selected content
• removing URLs from pre-selected content

KidZui does NOT rely on other commerically available products.

Filtering

There are many different types of filtering products. To begin with, some products are installed on your own computer at home (client-side), while others are installed on the larger computers at your Internet service provider (server-side). KidZui is client-based.

KidZui can control access to web pages, the use of email, access to chat rooms, the movement of files in and out of your computer (FTP), access to newsgroups (Usenet), access to instant messaging, access to Peer to Peer networks.

Different filtering tools set up their standards of what material should or should not be filtered in different ways. With KidZui,

• You will be able to completely override the company's list of material to be filtered.

You may also want to review the lists of keywords or web pages, or the criteria that the tool company uses to arrive at those lists. With KidZui, you can review the list of filtered URL's (web page addresses), the company's criteria for filtering a web page.

There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them is perfect. KidZui uses the following:

• PICS ratings (an independent rating system)
• the web page address (URL)
• Human review of web sites
• A list of keywords
• A list of keywords combined with an analysis of the context in which they appear
• Please refer to our content selection process at www.KidZui.com

Some filtering tools allow you to control access in a number of different categories. KidZui offers these categories: Nudity, Profanity, Intense violence, Sexual violence, Sex themes/sex, Racism/ discrimination/propaganda, Slander, Illegal drugs, Teenage & adult chat and communication sites

General Tool Information

Updates

KidZui does have regular updates to the product.

These updates do NOT carry an additional cost.

Customization

KidZui can be password protected.

KidZui does support multiple users.

Tech Support

KidZui tech support is available via:

• Phone
• Email
• IM/Chat

April 2008

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SurfOnTheSafeside.com

By CIC Ltd.

Available since 1999

The makers of SurfOnTheSafeside.com, CIC Ltd., described their product as: SurfOntheSafeside.com gives protections from over 15 million Internet sites promoting pornography, racism, suicide and violence. One million new sites are checked every month. Members can use the Internet Service Provider of their choice, relaxed in the knowledge that their children are getting the best protection in the world.

SurfOnTheSafeside.com is a product that:

• Prevents the display of most sexually explicit material.
• Prevents the display of most graphically violent material.
• Prevents the display of most material advocating hate groups and their messages.
• Prevents the display of most material advocating illegal activity, such as drug use, bomb making, or underage drinking and gambling.
• Prevents the display of other categories of material.
• Is an Internet browser specially designed for younger users.
• Is a search engine containing only age-appropriate content.
• Is a Filtered Internet Serivce Provider.

SurfOnTheSafeside.com is available for these platforms:

• Macintosh OS 9, Macintosh OS X
• Windows 3.1
• Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME
• Windows NT, Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Linux
• OS-independent

SurfOnTheSafeside.com requires special software: Internet Access Control

SurfOnTheSafeside.com can be password protected. It does support multiple users.

For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: http://www.surfonthesafeside.com

Filtered Internet/Online Service Provider

To gain the benefits of SurfOnTheSafeside.com, you will need to change the company you use to connect your computer to the Internet. SurfOnTheSafeside.com is available in the following states: Nationwide

Make sure that a local telephone number is available for where you live. Neither GetNetWise.org nor CIC Ltd. can be responsible for long distance charges that result from calling long distance.

SurfOnTheSafeside.com supports these connection types: 56K (regular modem), ISDN, DSL, Cable, and Other.

SurfOnTheSafeside.com limits which web sites and what types of content you can view. You may wish to review the ways in which such decisions are made. With SurfOnTheSafeside.com,

• You can review the company's criteria for blocking a web page.
• You can not review the list of keywords.
• You can not review the list of blocked URL's (web page addresses).

SurfOnTheSafeside.com filters access to web pages, access to chat rooms, access to instant messaging, and access to Peer to Peer networks.

Browsers for Kids

SurfOnTheSafeside.com is a kids' browser designed for ages: elementary and high school students. By definition, kids' browsers make determinations of what content is appropriate for kids.

You may wish to review the ways in which it makes those decisions. With SurfOnTheSafeside.com,

• You can review the company's criteria for blocking a web page.
• You can not review the list of keywords.
• You can not review the list of blocked URL's (web page addresses).

There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them are perfect. SurfOnTheSafeside.com uses the following:

• the web page address (URL)
• Human review of web sites

Kids' Search Engines

SurfOnTheSafeside.com is a kids' search engine designed for all ages. It limits search results to sites deemed appropriate for kids. you may wish to review the ways in which such decisions are made. With SurfOnTheSafeside.com,

• You can review the company's criteria for blocking a web page.
• You can not review the list of keywords.
• You can not review the list of blocked URL's (web page addresses).

There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them are perfect. SurfOnTheSafeside.com uses the following:

• the web page address (URL)
• Human review of web sites

May 21, 2003

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Awesome Library for Kids

By Evaluation and Development Institute

Available since 1996

The makers of Awesome Library for Kids, Evaluation and Development Institute, described their product as: Awesome Library for Kids provides a child-safe search engine and directory.

Awesome Library for Kids is a product that:

• Is a search engine containing only age-appropriate content.

Awesome Library for Kids is available for these platforms:

• Macintosh OS 9, Macintosh OS X
• Windows 3.1
• Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME
• Windows NT, Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Linux
• OS-independent

Awesome Library for Kids can not be password protected. It does support multiple users.

For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: http://www.awesomelibrary.org/student.html

Browsers for Kids

Awesome Library for Kids is a kids' browser designed for ages 13 and under. By definition, kids' browsers make determinations of what content is appropriate for kids.

You may wish to review the ways in which it makes those decisions. With Awesome Library for Kids,

• You can not review the list of keywords.
• You can not review the list of blocked URL's (web page addresses).
• You can not review the company's criteria for blocking a web page.

There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them are perfect. Awesome Library for Kids uses the following:

• Human review of web sites

September 2007

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KaZipster

By IPower Applications, Inc.

Available since January 2008

KaZipster is available for these platforms:

• Macintosh OS 9, Macintosh OS X
• Windows Vista Windows ME
• Windows NT, Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Linux
• OS-independent

The makers of KaZipster, IPower Applications, Inc., described their product as: IPOWER Applications KaZipster� is a solution-based adaptable platform that provides a safe and secure Internet browsing environment for children. KaZipster's design and architecture permit accessibility by registered users from any computer connected to the internet from anywhere at anytime. (i.e. Home, Schools, Libraries, Corporations, etc.).

KaZipster is a product that:

• Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.
• Is an Internet browser specially designed for younger users.
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• Is a Pre-selected Content Service.
• Prevents the display of most sexually explicit material.
• Prevents the display of most graphically violent material.
• Prevents the display of most material advocating hate groups and their messages.
• Prevents the display of most material advocating illegal activity, such as drug use, bomb making, or underage drinking and gambling.
• Prevents selected personal information from being transmitted from your computer.
• Prevents the display of other categories of material.

For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: www.kazipster.com

Monitoring

KaZipster is designed to help you keep an eye on what your computer is being used for, even when you can't be there in person. With it installed on your system, you can review your children's email, your children's online chat, the web sites your children have visited, and your children's instant messaging sessions,

KaZipster functions by analyzing the cache of the user's Web browser, analyzing the history listing of the user's Web browser, analyzing TCP/IP packets moving in and out of the computer, and analyzing the email files stored by popular email programs.

The program can be used alongside a filtering or blocking tool.

The program can be set up to warn children when they attempt to access inappropriate material.

Blocking Outgoing Information

When KaZipster is running on your system,

• You can prevent your children from using email.
• You can permit your children to send email only to a pre-approved list of recipients.
• You can prevent your children from using chat rooms online.
• You can prevent your children from using instant messaging.

Browsers for Kids

KaZipster is a kids' browser designed for ages Toddlers to Teens. By definition, kids' browsers make determinations of what content is appropriate for kids.

You may wish to review the ways in which your kid's browser determines content acceptable. With KaZipster,

• You can review the list of keywords.
• You can review the list of blocked URL's (web page addresses).
• You can review the company's criteria for blocking a web page.

There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them are perfect. KaZipster uses the following:

• Human review of web sites
• Kids are only able to view Websites (URL's) previously pre-approved (white listed) by the Admin/Parentwhite-listed.

KaZipster will can request for parental consent to override and will do so via:

• Email

The following is a list of categories that KaZipster can be configured to filter or block: Kids are only able to view Websites (URL's) previously pre-approved (white listed) by the Admin/Parentwhite-listed)

Pre-Selected Content Service

KaZipster makes only pre-approved content available. The content is selected by:

• Computer with human oversight,
• Specifically chosen by the end user

It is NOT technically possible to leave the service's approved content area.

Content is made available to families via normal access over the web,

Users may control the pre-selected content provided by IPower Applications, Inc. by

• adding their own URLs to pre-selected content
• removing URLs from pre-selected content
• submiting URLs for addition to pre-selected content
• submiting requests for pre-existing content selections to be removed

Filtering

There are many different types of filtering products. To begin with, some products are installed on your own computer at home (client-side), while others are installed on the larger computers at your Internet service provider (server-side). KaZipster is client-based.

KaZipster can control access to web pages, the use of email, access to chat rooms, the movement of files in and out of your computer (FTP), access to newsgroups (Usenet), access to instant messaging, access to Peer to Peer networks,

Different filtering tools set up their standards of what material should or should not be filtered in different ways. With KaZipster,

• You will be able to choose from pre-set categories what material you want to be filtered.
• You will XXNOTXX be able to develop your own list of material to be filtered, using the company's list as a starter.

You CANNOT review the list of keywords, the list of filtered URL's (web page addresses), nor the company's criteria for filtering a web page.

There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them is perfect. KaZipster uses the following:

• Human review of web sites

General Tool Information

Updates

KaZipster does have regular updates to the product.

These updates do NOT carry an additional cost.

Customization

KaZipster can be password protected.

KaZipster does support multiple users.

Tech Support

KaZipster tech support is available via:

• Phone
• Email

April 2008

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MyWeb

By MyWeb LLC

Available since September 2002

The makers of MyWeb, MyWeb LLC, described their product as: the first ever fully animated browser with a 'smart filter.' The filter blocks access to material that you don't want your kids accessing. It also has a spam-proof email account, educational tools, and a 'kid friendly' internet radio station.

MyWeb is a product that:

• Limits the total number of hours or the time of day that your children may be online.
• Prevents the display of most sexually explicit material.
• Prevents the display of most graphically violent material.
• Prevents the display of most material advocating hate groups and their messages.
• Prevents the display of most material advocating illegal activity, such as drug use, bomb making, or underage drinking and gambling.
• Prevents the display of other categories of material.
• Is an Internet browser specially designed for younger users.
• Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.

MyWeb is available for these platforms:

• Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME
• Windows NT, Windows 2000
• Windows XP

MyWeb can be password protected and does support multiple users.

For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: http://www.myweb.com

Time Limiting

When MyWeb is installed on your computer to limit the time spent on the computer or on the Internet,

• A warning will not flash on the screen when the user's time is almost up.
• The program will limit the total amount of time spent online.
• You can set the program to only allow Internet access during certain periods of time.

MyWeb limits all computer use.

Filtering

There are many different types of filtering products. To begin with, some products are installed on your own computer at home (client-side), while others are installed on the larger computers at your Internet service provider (server-side). MyWeb is client-based.

MyWeb can control access to web pages, the use of email, access to chat rooms, the movement of files in and out of your computer (FTP), access to instant messaging, and access to Peer to Peer networks.

Different filtering tools set up their standards of what material should or should not be filtered in different ways. With MyWeb,

• You will be able to choose from pre-set categories what material you want to be filtered.
• You will be able to permanently edit the company's list of material to be filtered.
• You will be able to completely override the company's list of material to be filtered.
• You will be able to develop your own list of material to be filtered, using the company's list as a starter.
• You will be able to develop your own list of material to be filtered, starting from scratch.

You may also want to review the lists of keywords or web pages, or the criteria that the tool company uses to arrive at those lists. With MyWeb, you can review the list of keywords, the list of filtered URL's (web page addresses), and the company's criteria for filtering a web page.

There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them is perfect. MyWeb uses the following:

• the web page address (URL)
• A list of keywords
• A list of keywords combined with an analysis of the context in which they appear

Some filtering tools allow you to control access in a number of different categories. MyWeb offers these categories: sexually explicit material, graphic violence, gambling, and hate groups.

Browsers for Kids

MyWeb is a kids' browser designed for all ages. By definition, kids' browsers make determinations of what content is appropriate for kids.

You may wish to review the ways in which it makes those decisions. With MyWeb,

• You can review the list of keywords.
• You can review the list of blocked URL's (web page addresses).
• You can review the company's criteria for blocking a web page.

There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them are perfect. MyWeb uses the following:

• the web page address (URL)
• A list of keywords.
• A list of keywords combined with an analysis of the context in which they appear.

Some kids' browsers allow you to control access in a number of different categories. MyWeb offers these categories: sexually explicit material, graphic violence, gambling and hate groups.

Monitoring

MyWeb is designed to help you keep an eye on what your computer is being used for, even when you can't be there in person. With it installed on your system, you can review your children's email, your children's online chat, the web sites your children have visited, and your children's instant messaging sessions.

The program will not operate without the child's knowledge.

The program can be used alongside a filtering or blocking tool.

The program can be set up to warn children when they attempt to access inappropriate material.

April 7, 2003

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AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS

By AOL LLC

Available since 1994

AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS are available for these platforms:

• Windows Vista
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP

The makers of AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS, AOL LLC, described their product as: AOL Parental Controls lets you monitor your child's online experience to help ensure that it is safe, fun and enriching. By setting up child accounts for your kids, you can use AOL Parental Controls to apply web filtering, online time restrictions, email/IM controls or get a complete report on your children's Internet activities.

AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS is a product that:

• Limits the total number of hours or the time of day that your children may be online.
• Monitors the use of your computer or the access your children have to the Internet.
• Prevents or blocks selected personal information from being transmitted from your computer.
• Prevents the display of most sexually explicit material.
• Prevents the display of most graphically violent material.
• Prevents the display of most material advocating hate groups and their messages.
• Prevents the display of most material advocating illegal activity, such as drug use, bomb making, or underage drinking and gambling.

For more information about this tool, including how to purchase or use it, visit its web site: http://parentalcontrols.aol.com

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Time Limiting

AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS will restrict the time a user can access:

• Internet access of all kinds

AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS allows the administrator to control:

• Total # of hours spent online per day
• Times during the day which access is permitted

A warning will flash on the screen when the user's time is almost up.

Monitoring

AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS is designed to help you keep an eye on what your computer is being used for, even when you can't be there in person. With it installed on your system, you can review your children's email, the web sites your children have visited, and your children's instant messaging sessions.

AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS functions by operating over proprietary software developed over the past 15 years.

This program runs in the system background at all times.

The program will NOT operate without the child's knowledge.

The program can be used alongside a filtering or blocking tool.

The program can be set up to warn children when they attempt to access inappropriate material.

Blocking Outgoing Information

When AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS is running on your system,

• You can prevent your children from using AOL-based email.
• You can NOT permit your children to send email only to a pre-approved list of recipients. It CAN allow you to setup a pre-approved receive list using an AOL e-mail address.
• You can NOT prevent your children from using chat rooms online.
• You can prevent your children from using AOL instant messaging.
• You can NOT edit out the transmission of specific kinds of information, like your address, telephone number, or credit card number.

Kids' Search Engines

AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS is a kids' search engine designed for ages [Engine_ages]. It limits search results to sites deemed appropriate for kids. you may wish to review the ways in which such decisions are made. With AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS,

• You can NOT review the list of keywords.
• You can NOT review the list of blocked URL's (web page addresses).
• You can NOT review the company's criteria for blocking a web page.

There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them are perfect. AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS uses the following:

• PICS ratings (an independent rating system)
• the web page address (URL)
• Human review of web sites
• A list of keywords.
• A list of keywords combined with an analysis of the context in which they appear.
• Some other technology.

AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS will can request for parental consent to override and will do so via:

• Phone
• Email
• Credit Card Number

AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS controls access to these categories of online material:

• Sexually explicit material
• Graphic Violence
• Gambling
• Hacking

Pre-Selected Content Service

AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS makes only pre-approved content available. The content is selected by:

• Proprietary content developed by tool provider,

It is technically possible to leave the service's approved content area.

Content is made available to families via normal access over the web, user's installation of client-side software.

Users may control the pre-selected content provided by AOL LLC by

• adding their own URLs to pre-selected content
• creating their own list of selected content, overriding the provided list

AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS does NOT rely on other commercially available products.

Filtering

There are many different types of filtering products. To begin with, some products are installed on your own computer at home (client-side), while others are installed on the larger computers at your Internet service provider (server-side). AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS is client-based and server-based.

AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS can control access to web pages, the use of AOL email, access to AOL chat rooms, the movement of files in and out of your computer (FTP), access to AOL/AIM instant messaging, access to Peer to Peer networks.

Different filtering tools set up their standards of what material should or should not be filtered in different ways. With AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS,

• The company alone will decide what material will be filtered.
• You will NOT be able to choose from pre-set categories what material you want to be filtered.
• You will be NOT able to permanently edit the company's list of material to be filtered.
• You will be able to completely override the company's list of material to be filtered.
• You will NOT be able to develop your own list of material to be filtered, using the company's list as a starter.
• You will NOT be able to develop your own list of material to be filtered, starting from scratch.

You may also want to review the lists of keywords or web pages, or the criteria that the tool company uses to arrive at those lists. With AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS, you can review the list of filtered URL's (web page addresses).

There are several technologies for determining which sites should be blocked and which should be permitted. Each of them has important strengths, but none of them is perfect. AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS uses the following:

• the web page address (URL)
• Human review of web sites
• A list of keywords
• A list of keywords combined with an analysis of the context in which they appear
• Some other technology

Some filtering tools allow you to control access in a number of different categories. AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS offers these categories:

General Tool Information

Updates

AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS does have regular updates to the product.

These updates do NOT carry an additional cost.

Customization

AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS can be password protected.

AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS does support multiple users.

Tech Support

AOL PARENTAL CONTROLS tech support is available via:

• Online Knowledge Base

June 4, 2008

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