COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

Our community guidelines are designed to ensure a safe, respectful, and genuine dating experience for all users. These guidelines form the foundation of our community standards and must be followed by all users.

1. PROFILE AUTHENTICITY

Your profile is your first impression. We ensure all users present themselves honestly and accurately to build trust in our community. Recent, clear photos and accurate information are essential for meaningful connections.

Required:

- Recent photos (within 6 months): Ensures current appearance representation

- Minimum 4 different photos: Provides comprehensive profile view

- Clear face visibility: Enables proper identification

- Real name and age: Maintains community trust

- Accurate personal information: Ensures genuine interactions

Prohibited:

- Group photos as main profile: Prevents confusion about identity

- Heavily filtered images: Maintains authentic representation

- Stock photos: Ensures genuine user content

- Celebrity photos: Prevents misrepresentation

- Misleading information: Maintains community trust

2. APPROPRIATE CONTENT

"We maintain a professional and respectful environment. Content should be suitable for all adult users while remaining appropriate for a dating platform."

Acceptable:

- Respectful dating preferences: Clear but considerate preferences

- Genuine interests: Real hobbies and activities

- Professional accomplishments: Career and achievements

- Lifestyle choices: Personal habits and preferences

- Hobby descriptions: Real interests and activities

Prohibited:

- Explicit sexual content: Maintains platform professionalism

- Nudity: Ensures appropriate content

- Violence or threats: Protects user safety

- Hate speech: Maintains respectful environment

- Discriminatory content: Ensures inclusive community

- Illegal activities: Maintains legal compliance

- Drug references: Ensures appropriate content

- Weapons display: Maintains safe environment

3. COMMUNICATION STANDARDS

Clear, respectful communication is essential for building genuine connections. We expect all users to maintain professional and courteous interactions.

Expected:

- Respectful dialogue: Maintaining polite conversation

- Clear intentions: Being honest about dating goals

- Prompt responses: Respecting others' time

- Honest communication: Being truthful in interactions

- Professional conduct: Maintaining appropriate behavior

Forbidden:

- Harassment: Any form of unwanted contact

- Bullying: Aggressive or intimidating behavior

- Spam messages: Unsolicited repeated content

- Solicitation: Commercial or inappropriate requests

- Hate speech: Discriminatory language

- Threatening language: Any form of threats

4. DATE CONDUCT

"Meeting in person is a key feature of Heybie. Proper conduct during dates ensures a safe and pleasant experience for all users."

Requirements:

- Punctual attendance: Arriving on time for dates

- QR code scanning: Verifying presence at venue

- Respectful behavior: Maintaining appropriate conduct

- Honest intentions: Being genuine about dating goals

Violations:

- No-shows: Missing scheduled dates

- Late cancellations: Last-minute cancellations

- Misrepresenting identity: Not matching profile

- Inappropriate behavior: Unsuitable conduct

5. SAFETY PRACTICES

"Safety is our top priority. Following these practices ensures a secure environment for all users."

Mandatory:

- Public meeting locations: Using only verified venues

- Use in-app chat: Maintaining traceable communication

- Report suspicious behavior: Helping maintain community safety

- Verify identity when required: Completing verification steps

- Follow safety guidelines: Adhering to all safety protocols

6. ACCOUNT INTEGRITY

"Maintaining honest and active accounts helps create a trustworthy community where genuine connections can flourish."

Required:

- Single account per person: Ensuring unique user identity

- Regular profile updates: Maintaining current information

- Active participation: Engaging genuinely with others

- Genuine interactions: Creating real connections

Prohibited:

- Multiple accounts: Preventing deceptive behavior

- Shared accounts: Ensuring individual accountability

- Bot/automated activity: Maintaining human interaction

- Commercial use: Preventing business exploitation

7. REPORTING AND ENFORCEMENT

"Our reporting system helps maintain community standards through active user participation and fair enforcement."

Report:

- Fake profiles: Accounts misrepresenting identity

- Inappropriate behavior: Violations of community standards

- Safety concerns: Potential risks to users

- Policy violations: Breaking of guidelines

- Suspicious activity: Unusual or concerning behavior

Consequences:

- Warnings: Initial notification of violations

- Temporary suspension: Time-limited account restriction

- Permanent ban: Complete account termination

- Legal action if warranted: Serious violation consequences

8. PRIVACY RESPECT

"Protecting user privacy is essential for a safe dating environment."

Required:

- Respect user privacy: Maintaining confidentiality

- Maintain confidentiality: Protecting personal information

- Use appropriate sharing settings: Controlling information access

- Report privacy violations: Helping protect others

Prohibited:

- Sharing private information: Revealing others' personal details

- Screenshot sharing: Distributing private conversations

- Data collection: Unauthorized information gathering

- Stalking behavior: Following or harassing users

9. VERIFICATION

"Our verification system ensures the authenticity of all users, creating a trusted environment for real connections."

Required:

- Phone verification: Confirming unique user identity

- Email confirmation: Establishing communication channel

- Optional face verification: Additional identity confirmation

- Location verification: Ensuring local presence

10. PENALTIES

Clear consequences for violations help maintain community standards and user safety.

Violations Result In:

- Warning: Initial notification of rule violation

- Feature restriction: Limited access to app features

- Temporary suspension: Time-limited account suspension

- Permanent ban: Complete removal from platform

- Legal referral: Reporting serious violations to authorities

Heybie reserves the right to modify these guidelines. Continued use implies acceptance of current guidelines.

Note on Enforcement:

"Our enforcement system is designed to be fair but firm. We take all violations seriously and act promptly to maintain community safety. While we aim to educate users about our guidelines, serious or repeated violations will result in immediate action to protect our community."

Safety Reminder:

These guidelines exist to create a safe, respectful environment where genuine connections can flourish. By following these rules, you help make Heybie a trusted platform for finding real connections.