Welcome to Tinder!
Tinder is where meaningful connections can happen. It starts with a Swipe™.Sometimes you click. Sometimes you don’t. And sometimes the talking leads to more. Opportunity is overflowing. Possibilities are endless. All (adults) are welcome to come and explore.
We want Tinder to be a fun, safe and inclusive space, where anyone can be themselves whilst getting to know others. That’s what these Community Guidelines are for – to set expectations for everyone’s behaviour, both on and off the app.So read on. Not following these guidelines can have real consequences – from a nudge to a ban.
Tinder’s rules:
1. Consider boundaries. Comfort levels vary person to person. That’s why we don’t allow nudity, sexual content, sexual desires or looking for sex on your public profile. If you are in a private conversation, these are okay if everyone is okay with it. Consent matters.
2. Share cautiously and thoughtfully. Don’t publicly broadcast your personal information or ways for people to connect with you (no public displays of details such as phone numbers, emails or social handles). Sharing your bank account details or email passwordis always a bad idea. Do not ask others to send you their personal details either. Be cautious when sending money to other people.Or perhaps do not do so at all.
3. Steer clear of violent content.We promote positivity and won’t tolerate any sort of violent content that contains gore, death, images or descriptions of violent acts (against humans or animals), use of weapons, and anything advocating or glorifying self-harm.
If we believe there’s a risk of imminent harm, we maytake steps to assist, like reaching out directly with crisis resources.
4. Make personal connections, not business ones.Do not advertise, promote or share your social handles to gain followers, sell stuff, fundraise or campaign. This also means Tinder is not the place for any sort of sex work, escort services or compensated relationships. So, no – do not use Tinder to find your "sugarmamma".
5. Just be you. People want to meet the real you, not a fake persona. Do not create a fake accountor pretend to be someone you are not, even for fun.
6. Communicate Respectfully.Talking to new people can be tricky, especially when you are interacting with people from all walks of life. Respect goes a long way.
If the convo goes unexpectedly awry, and you find yourself getting upset or feeling angry, pause and reflect before you react. Harassment, threats, bullying, intimidation, doxing, sextortion, blackmail or anything intentionally done to cause harm is not allowed.
Tinder is not a place for hate. We will never stand behind racism, bigotry, hatred or violence based on who someone is, how they identify, or what they look like. This includes (but is not limited to) someone’s race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, physicality, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, or sexual orientation. If you see someone who doesn’t meet your personal criteria, simply don’t like them or unmatch and move on. Don’t report them unless you think they’ve violated our policies.
7. Lead with kindness, not harm.Any acts or behaviour that suggest, intend or cause harm to another member – either on or offline, physically or digitally – will be taken very seriously. This includes anything calling for or inciting harm.
If you’ve been hurt by someone on Tinder, first, please take care of yourself. Then, take some time to decide what you need to help you heal, whether that’s accountability measures, disclosure, support, or all of the above.If this includes reporting the harm to us, please get in touch. We’re here for you.
8. Adults only.You must be 18 years of age or older to use Tinder. This also means we do not allow photos of unaccompanied or unclothed minors, including photos of your younger self – no matter how adorable you were back then.
9. Abide by the law.No illegal content or activities are allowed under any circ*mstances. This means you may not use Tinder to buy or sell drugs or counterfeit goods, or to ask for assistance to help you break the law. Anyone using Tinder to advocate or participate in any sort of harm involving minors or human trafficking will not be tolerated.
10. One account per person.Each account can only have one owner. For logistical and privacy reasons, we cannot support multiple people accessing the same account. Each individual must have their own account.
11. This is your space, post your own content.Do not post images or private messages from other people unless their consent has been given to do so. Do not post work that is copyrighted or trademarked by others.
12. Be an honest member of the Tinder community.Do not abuse Tinder. Do not use Tinder to spread false or misleading information. Do not spam harmful links or unsolicited content. Do not create mass accounts.Do not use Tinder to manipulate, con or get people to send you money or anything else. Do not submit misleading reports. Do not use third-party apps to unlock features or to play the system.
13. Continue to access your account to stay active.If your Tinder account is unused for two years, we will assume it is dormant and may delete it for inactivity. If you want to be seen in the app, you must log in from time to time.
Reporting
As a member of the Tinder community, we encourage you to speak up and speak out. If someone is causing you harm, making you feel uncomfortable or violating our Community Guidelines – report it. Your report is always confidential.By reporting, you can help us stop harmful behaviour and protect others.
Impact
We take our Community Guidelines and the impact they have on our community seriously. We will do everything we can to make sure people follow them. We have a warning system in place, but if violations continue, or if the violation is severe, we will respond accordingly.
We reserve the right to investigate and/or terminate accounts, without refunding any purchases, if we find you have misused the Service or behaved in a way Tinder deems inappropriate, unlawful or in violation of our Community Guidelines or Terms of Use, including actions or communications that occur off the Service but involve others you meet through the Service.
