Community Guidelines

BarMatch exists to help adults connect at real bars and restaurants. These guidelines spell out what we expect from everyone using the app.

Be real

• Every account is identity-verified via Persona. The name and birthdate on your account match the ones on your ID.
• Use photos of yourself. No celebrities, no group shots where it's unclear which person you are, no copy-pasted photos from the internet.

Be respectful

• Harassment of any kind is not tolerated. We track reports across the rolling 12 months and escalate suspensions accordingly.
• No sexually explicit messages or photos, ever. Image moderation is automated; flagged content is reviewed by humans.
• No hateful content directed at someone's race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.
• Don't impersonate other people, businesses, or BarMatch staff.

Be safe

• Meet in public. BarMatch is built around the bar context — keep first conversations there.
• Use the Vibe Check feature if someone makes you uncomfortable. We send a discreet welfare ping to people nearby.
• Trust your instincts. Block, report, and leave.

Reporting and consequences

Every report is reviewed. Confirmed violations result in: a 2-week suspension on first instance, a 3-month suspension on second, and an indefinite suspension on third within any rolling 12-month window. Serious offenses (threats, illegal content) can result in immediate permanent suspension and referral to law enforcement.

Contact

Report concerns inside the app or email safety@barmatch.com.