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Community Guidelines

Building a safe, inclusive, and respectful space for authentic connections in the LGBTQ+ community.

Effective: March 2026

Our Promise

Splashd is built for the community. We are committed to fostering a space where everyone can express themselves authentically, connect safely, and explore freely — without harassment, discrimination, or fear.

Be YourselfAuthenticity is the foundation of real connection. Be honest, be proud, be you.
Stay SafeYour safety matters. We have moderation, reporting tools, and a dedicated safety team.
Respect OthersEveryone on Splashd deserves dignity. Treat people as you want to be treated.
Build CommunityThis is a shared space. How you show up shapes the experience for everyone.

Respect & Consent

Every interaction on Splashd should be rooted in mutual respect and clear consent.

Do

  • Ask before sending intimate photos or escalating conversation
  • Respect boundaries clearly and gracefully when someone declines
  • Be transparent about your intentions
  • Treat every person with kindness and dignity

Do Not

  • Send unsolicited explicit photos or messages
  • Pressure anyone for photos, meetings, or sexual activity
  • Continue messaging someone who has asked you to stop
  • Share another person’s private photos or messages without their permission

Personal Safety

Splashd cares about your safety beyond the app. These habits help protect you in the real world.

Recommended Practices

  • Meet in public places for initial encounters with someone new
  • Tell a trusted friend where you are going and who you are meeting
  • Consider a video call before meeting in person
  • Trust your instincts — if something feels off, it probably is
  • Report suspicious behaviour immediately using the in-app report button

Avoid

  • Sharing your home address or precise location with people you have just met
  • Sending money or gifts to users you have never met in person
  • Meeting at a private residence for a first encounter
  • Ignoring red flags or dismissing your gut feelings under social pressure

Inclusive Community

Splashd is for the full spectrum of LGBTQ+ identities. Discrimination of any kind is incompatible with our values.

We Expect You To

  • Celebrate diversity in all its forms
  • Use people’s preferred pronouns and names
  • Remain open to learning about identities different from your own
  • Stand up against discrimination when you witness it

We Do Not Allow

  • Discriminatory language, slurs, or hate speech of any kind
  • Excluding or degrading users based on race, body type, disability, or identity
  • Making uninvited assumptions about someone’s identity
  • Policing or gatekeeping how others express their queerness

Photo Guidelines

Photos help the community connect authentically. The rules differ based on whether content is public or in a private album.

Public Profile Photos

  • Must include your face clearly visible in at least one photo
  • No nudity or sexually explicit content
  • No underwear or swimwear that reveals genitals
  • Use recent photos that genuinely represent how you look

Private Albums (Free for All Users)

  • Adult content is permitted with explicit consent from the recipient
  • Only share with users who have actively requested access
  • Respect immediately when access is revoked
  • Illegal content is never permitted, including in private albums

Never Acceptable — Anywhere

Prohibited
  • Any content depicting or involving minors
  • Non-consensual intimate imagery (“revenge porn”)
  • Photos of others taken or shared without their consent
  • Images used for catfishing or impersonation

Communication Standards

Quality interactions create better connections for everyone.

Good Communication Looks Like

  • Honest and authentic messages
  • Thoughtful opening messages — not copy-pasted spam
  • Respecting reasonable response times and communication preferences
  • Appropriate, consensual use of humour

Prohibited

  • Spam or mass copy-paste messages
  • Hate speech, slurs, or targeted harassment
  • Threatening, aggressive, or intimidating messages
  • Creating multiple accounts to circumvent a block

Legal & Ethical Use

Use Splashd responsibly and within the bounds of the law.

  • You must be 18 or older to use Splashd — no exceptions
  • Do not use the app to facilitate or promote illegal activities
  • Do not solicit or offer paid sexual services
  • Respect intellectual property rights — do not share copyrighted content without permission
  • Do not impersonate another person, celebrity, or public figure
  • Follow local laws regarding meetings, activities, and communications

Violations & Consequences

Splashd takes violations seriously. Our moderation team reviews reports promptly and takes proportionate action. Consequences scale with severity.

Immediate Permanent Ban

Zero Tolerance
  • Any content involving or sexualising minors
  • Non-consensual intimate imagery
  • Credible threats of violence or harm
  • Illegal activities, solicitation, or trafficking

Warning or Suspension

  • Harassment or targeted hate speech
  • Spam or unsolicited commercial content
  • Fake profiles or catfishing
  • Repeated unwanted contact after being asked to stop

Content Removal

  • Photos that violate public photo guidelines
  • Copyrighted content shared without permission
  • Misleading or deceptive profile information

Reporting

If you encounter content or behaviour that violates these guidelines, please report it. Your reports are reviewed by our trust and safety team, and you will not be penalised for reporting in good faith.

To report within the app:

  1. 1Tap the three-dot menuOn any profile, message, or piece of content
  2. 2Select “Report”Choose the category that best describes the issue
  3. 3Add detailsA brief description helps our team act faster
  4. 4SubmitOur moderation team will review within 24 hours

You can also contact our support team directly at support@splashd.app.

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