Building a better community together

Community Guidelines

These guidelines help us maintain a safe, respectful, and positive environment where everyone can find meaningful connections. By using MatchBox, you agree to follow these community standards.

Our Core Guidelines

Follow these principles to create positive experiences for yourself and others.

Be Authentic & Honest

  • Use real, recent photos of yourself
  • Be truthful about your age, location, and intentions
  • Write a genuine bio that reflects who you are
  • Don't catfish or misrepresent yourself

Treat Others with Respect

  • Be kind and courteous in all interactions
  • Respect others' boundaries and preferences
  • Accept rejection gracefully - no means no
  • Use inclusive language and avoid discrimination

Keep Conversations Appropriate

  • No sexual or explicit content in messages
  • Don't send unsolicited intimate photos
  • Keep conversations friendly and respectful
  • Report inappropriate messages immediately

Protect Your Safety

  • Don't share personal information too quickly
  • Meet in public places for first dates
  • Trust your instincts and report suspicious behavior
  • Use MatchBox's built-in features for communication
Prohibited behavior

What's Not Allowed

These behaviors violate our community standards and may result in account suspension or permanent ban.

Harassment & Bullying

Any form of harassment, threats, or bullying behavior

Examples:

  • •Sending repeated unwanted messages
  • •Making threats or aggressive comments
  • •Bullying or intimidating other users

Inappropriate Content

Sexually explicit, offensive, or inappropriate content

Examples:

  • •Nude or sexually explicit photos
  • •Hate speech or discriminatory content
  • •Violence or graphic imagery

Fake Profiles & Catfishing

Creating fake profiles or misrepresenting yourself

Examples:

  • •Using someone else's photos
  • •Lying about age, identity, or location
  • •Creating multiple accounts

Spam & Commercial Activity

Promotional content, spam, or commercial activities

Examples:

  • •Promoting businesses or services
  • •Sending spam or promotional messages
  • •Soliciting money or gifts