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Demo Mode

Practice using your Cirvia Parental dashboard safely with realistic sample data before monitoring your child's actual online activity.

What is Demo Mode?​

Demo Mode provides a safe environment to:

  • Explore dashboard features without real data
  • Learn incident response workflows with sample scenarios
  • Practice using analytics tools with representative patterns
  • Test notification settings without affecting real monitoring

Entering Demo Mode​

How to Access​

  1. Log into your dashboard at cirvia.vercel.app
  2. Click "Enter Demo Mode" button on the main dashboard
  3. Confirm you want to explore with sample data
  4. Begin exploring with realistic but fake incidents

What You'll See​

  • Sample incidents across all risk levels and platforms
  • Realistic activity patterns for a fictional child
  • Full feature access including analytics and settings
  • Practice scenarios covering common situations

Demo Scenarios​

Low Risk Examples​

Gaming Chat:

"gg everyone! That was a really fun match. Want to play again tomorrow?"

  • Platform: Roblox
  • Risk Score: 2
  • Context: Positive social gaming interaction

Social Media Post:

"Excited for the school dance next week! 💃"

  • Platform: Instagram
  • Risk Score: 3
  • Context: Normal teenage social sharing

Medium Risk Examples​

Mild Cyberbullying:

"You're honestly terrible at this game. Maybe try something easier for little kids?"

  • Platform: Discord
  • Risk Score: 6
  • Context: Gaming trash talk that crosses into bullying

Personal Information Sharing:

"I'm Emma, 13 years old and I go to Roosevelt Middle School in room 204"

  • Platform: Roblox Chat
  • Risk Score: 5
  • Context: Oversharing personal details publicly

High Risk Examples​

Predatory Behavior:

"You seem really mature for your age. Want to video chat privately? Don't tell your parents - they wouldn't understand our friendship."

  • Platform: Instagram DM
  • Risk Score: 9
  • Context: Classic grooming tactics from unknown adult

Serious Threat:

"I'm going to find out where you live and make you pay for embarrassing me at school"

  • Platform: Discord DM
  • Risk Score: 8
  • Context: Specific threat with apparent intent to follow through

Practice Activities​

Incident Response Training​

Exercise 1: Low Risk Management

  • Review sample low-risk incidents
  • Practice filtering by platform and risk level
  • Learn to identify patterns in normal activity

Exercise 2: Medium Risk Assessment

  • Evaluate context of concerning but not dangerous content
  • Practice documenting incidents with notes
  • Plan appropriate conversations with child

Exercise 3: High Risk Emergency Response

  • Practice immediate evidence collection
  • Use escalation features safely
  • Learn emergency contact procedures

Analytics Exploration​

Dashboard Navigation:

  • Explore activity trends over time
  • Practice reading platform distribution charts
  • Learn to identify concerning patterns

Report Generation:

  • Generate sample weekly summaries
  • Practice exporting incident data
  • Explore sharing options for co-parents

Settings Configuration​

Notification Preferences:

  • Test different alert thresholds
  • Practice scheduling notification timing
  • Configure emergency contact methods

Platform Management:

  • Review monitoring settings for different apps
  • Practice enabling/disabling specific platforms
  • Test sensitivity adjustments

Learning Objectives​

By the end of Demo Mode, you should be able to:​

Navigate Confidently:

  • Find any section of the dashboard quickly
  • Understand all available actions for incidents
  • Use filtering and search effectively

Respond Appropriately:

  • Distinguish between different risk levels
  • Know when immediate action is required
  • Plan age-appropriate conversations

Use Analytics Effectively:

  • Interpret activity patterns and trends
  • Identify early warning signs
  • Generate useful reports for professionals

Common Demo Scenarios​

Family Situations​

Scenario 1: New Platform Discovery Your fictional child starts using a new app. Practice:

  • Reviewing new platform activity
  • Adjusting monitoring settings
  • Planning introduction conversations

Scenario 2: Cyberbullying Incident A series of mean messages from classmates. Practice:

  • Collecting evidence systematically
  • Planning school contact strategy
  • Supporting child through difficult situation

Scenario 3: Predator Contact An adult makes inappropriate contact. Practice:

  • Immediate safety measures
  • Evidence preservation
  • Authority contact procedures

Technical Scenarios​

Scenario 4: Platform Privacy Changes Social media platform changes privacy settings. Practice:

  • Identifying new risk patterns
  • Adjusting monitoring configuration
  • Updating family safety rules

Scenario 5: High Activity Periods School break leads to increased online activity. Practice:

  • Managing large volumes of incidents
  • Identifying priority concerns
  • Balancing monitoring with appropriate freedom

Demo Mode Limitations​

What Demo Mode Cannot Do​

No Real Alerts:

  • Email/SMS notifications are disabled
  • No actual law enforcement integration
  • Telehealth features show interface only

No Data Persistence:

  • Demo actions don't affect real account
  • Settings changes don't carry over
  • No real evidence collection

Limited Scenarios:

  • Finite number of sample incidents
  • May not cover your specific platform concerns
  • Cannot simulate your family's unique dynamics

Exiting Demo Mode​

How to Return to Live Monitoring​

  1. Click "Exit Demo Mode" at any time
  2. Confirm transition to live monitoring
  3. Review real dashboard for any pending incidents
  4. Apply learned settings to your actual configuration

Transitioning Effectively​

Apply What You Learned:

  • Update notification preferences based on demo experience
  • Adjust platform monitoring settings
  • Set up regular review schedules

Share Knowledge:

  • Discuss findings with co-parent
  • Plan family safety conversations
  • Schedule regular dashboard check-ins

Best Practices for Demo Mode​

Take Your Time​

  • Don't rush through scenarios
  • Practice each feature multiple times
  • Ask "what if" questions about different situations

Involve Co-Parents​

  • Go through demo mode together
  • Discuss different response approaches
  • Align on family safety strategies

Plan Real Implementation​

  • Note which features you'll use most
  • Identify gaps in your safety knowledge
  • Schedule ongoing education time

Getting Help in Demo Mode​

Built-in Guidance​

  • Tooltips explain each feature
  • Sample scenarios include suggested responses
  • Help links provide additional context

Support Resources​

  • Contact info@cirvia.co with questions
  • Access safety education resources
  • Schedule consultation calls if needed

Next Steps After Demo Mode​

Practice makes perfect in digital parenting! Use Demo Mode as often as needed to build confidence in protecting your child online. The more comfortable you are with the tools, the more effectively you can respond when real situations arise.