Community Guidelines

1. Be Respectful

Treat other members as real people, not profiles.

• Be kind and courteous
• Respect boundaries and preferences
• Disagreements are okay — harassment is not

MisfitMatch does not tolerate bullying, intimidation, or hate speech of any kind.

2. Be Honest and Authentic

MisfitMatch works best when people are genuine.

• Use real photos of yourself
• Do not impersonate others
• Do not provide misleading information
• Do not create fake or duplicate accounts

Authenticity builds trust and better matches.

3. Respect Boundaries and Consent

Everyone has different comfort levels.

• If someone isn't interested, respect that
• Do not pressure others for personal information
• Do not push conversations into uncomfortable territory
• "No response" is a response

Repeated unwanted contact may result in account suspension.

4. No Harassment or Abuse

The following are not allowed on MisfitMatch:

• Threats or intimidation
• Sexual harassment or explicit messages without consent
• Hate speech or discriminatory language
• Stalking or repeated unwanted contact
• Encouraging self-harm or violence

Violations may result in immediate removal from the platform.

5. Sexual Content and Nudity

MisfitMatch is a dating platform, not an adult content site.

• No explicit sexual content
• No pornographic images or videos
• No fetish content involving non-consenting parties
• No sexual content involving animals

Keep interactions respectful and consensual.

6. Safety and In-Person Meetings

Meeting someone in person is your choice and responsibility.

We strongly encourage you to:

• Meet in public places
• Inform a friend or family member
• Trust your instincts
• Leave if you feel unsafe

MisfitMatch is not responsible for in-person interactions.

7. Animals and Exotic Pets

MisfitMatch welcomes users with unconventional lifestyles, including exotic pet keepers.

However:

• Do not promote unsafe handling or illegal activity
• Do not pressure others into uncomfortable interactions
• Respect differing comfort levels around animals

Animal-related content or behavior that is unsafe or inappropriate may be removed.

8. No Illegal or Harmful Activity

Do not use MisfitMatch to:

• Promote illegal activities
• Sell or solicit illegal goods or services
• Encourage harm to people or animals
• Circumvent laws or regulations

Any such activity may be reported to appropriate authorities.

9. No Spam or Commercial Use

MisfitMatch is for personal connections only.

• No advertising or solicitation
• No scams or phishing
• No promotion of external services, products, or links

Accounts used for commercial purposes will be removed.

10. Reporting and Enforcement

If you encounter behavior that violates these guidelines:

• Use in-app reporting tools
• Block users who make you uncomfortable

MisfitMatch may:

• Remove content
• Suspend accounts
• Permanently ban users
• Take action with or without prior notice

Enforcement decisions are made to protect the community.

11. A Shared Responsibility

A healthy community requires participation from everyone.

By using MisfitMatch, you help create a space where:

• Differences are respected
• Boundaries are honored
• Connections can grow naturally

If something feels off, speak up. We're listening.

12. Contact

Questions or concerns about these guidelines can be directed to:

Where different is better.