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Human Model Safeguarding

Protecting human models and ensuring safe working environments

Active
Mental health support and wellbeing

Your Safety is Our Priority

IMF is committed to creating safe working environments for all human models and industry professionals. Our comprehensive safeguarding framework protects against exploitation, harassment, and unsafe practices.

We believe that every model deserves to work in an environment where their physical and mental wellbeing is prioritized, their rights are respected, and their professional growth is supported.

Our enforcement capability grows with each certified member. We currently provide documentation, resources, and referrals, with protection strengthening as the certified network expands.

Core Protection Areas

Age Verification & Legal Protection

Strict age verification protocols and comprehensive legal protection ensure all models work within safe, regulated environments.

Exploitation Prevention

Proactive measures to prevent financial and personal exploitation, with clear guidelines for fair treatment and compensation.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Mental health resources, professional referrals, and wellbeing guidance tailored to the modeling industry.

Safe Working Environments

Standards and protocols ensuring all modeling environments meet safety requirements and professional standards.

Our Safeguarding Framework

1

Prevention

Safe Environments

Establishing standards for secure working conditions

Education & Training

Building awareness and professional skills

2

Response

Reporting System

Confidential channels for raising concerns

Support Services

Professional resources and referrals

3

Accountability

Compliance Monitoring

Regular audits and quality assessments

Community Response

Collaborative industry improvement

Likeness Monitor

Web scanning tools for models to find and document unauthorized use of their face

Digital Twin Authorization

Digital Twin Authorization is available for certified models who own their digital likeness. We verify ownership, protect consent rights, and enable professional booking.

Learn About Digital Twin Authorization →

Need Immediate Help?

If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact:

  • • Local emergency services (911 in US, 112 in EU, 999 in UK)
  • • National mental health support lines
  • • Local crisis intervention services

What We Can Do Now

  • • Document incidents
  • • Provide support resources
  • • Refer to appropriate authorities
  • • Issue industry alerts

What Requires Other Authorities

  • • Criminal matters go to police
  • • Labor violations to labor boards
  • • Non-certified disputes to legal system

For general inquiries:

safeguarding@model-id.com
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Growing Our Protection Network

Each certified member strengthens protection for all. Our network grows more powerful as more organizations join.

2026

Certification & Enforcement Live

Current

Certified models and creatives with progressive enforcement framework active.

2027

Agency & Brand Certification

Growing

Growing network of certified entities across all stakeholder categories.

2028

Industry Standard Adoption

Expanding

Wide adoption of standards with comprehensive protection network.

IMF provides certification, support, and documentation services. We cannot enforce standards on non-certified entities or provide legal advice. Serious matters are referred to appropriate authorities.