Community Guidelines
Welcome to OPEN/Secret
Our community is built on respect, consent, and authenticity. These guidelines help create a safe space for everyone to explore connections.
Be Respectful
Treat everyone with kindness and respect, regardless of their identity, preferences, or relationship style.
- Use people's correct pronouns and names
- Respect boundaries and preferences
- Engage in good faith conversations
- No harassment, bullying, or hate speech
- No discrimination based on any identity
Consent is Essential
Enthusiastic, ongoing consent is the foundation of all interactions.
- Ask before sharing explicit content
- Respect "no" immediately and completely
- Check in regularly during conversations
- Never pressure anyone into anything
- No non-consensual sharing of private messages/images
Be Authentic
Honest representation builds trust and meaningful connections.
- Use recent, accurate photos (within 1 year)
- Be honest about your relationship status
- Represent yourself truthfully
- No catfishing or impersonation
- No fake profiles or spam accounts
Respect Privacy
Privacy is paramount, especially in ENM and kink communities.
- Keep conversations confidential
- Don't screenshot private messages without permission
- Respect people's need for discretion
- No "outing" people without consent
- Never share others' personal information
Safety First
Your safety and the safety of others is our top priority.
- Meet in public places first
- Tell someone where you're going
- Trust your instincts
- Report concerning behavior immediately
- Never feel obligated to meet someone
Absolutely Not Allowed
These behaviors will result in immediate account termination:
- Sexual content involving minors (zero tolerance)
- Non-consensual intimate images
- Threats, violence, or illegal activity
- Solicitation or sex work (per app store policies)
- Scams, spam, or commercial promotion
Photo Guidelines
Keep profile photos tasteful and appropriate:
- Clothed photos (lingerie/swimwear OK)
- Photos showing your face clearly
- Photos that represent you accurately
- No nudity in public profiles
- No explicit sexual content
Reporting and Moderation
Help us maintain a safe community:
- Report violations through the app
- Block users who make you uncomfortable
- We review all reports within 24 hours
- Serious violations reported to authorities
ENM & Kink Specific
Additional guidance for our community:
- Respect different relationship structures
- No judgment of others' preferences
- Honor existing relationship agreements
- Communicate openly about boundaries
- Don't assume everyone shares your kinks
See Something, Say Something
If you see behavior that violates these guidelines, please report it. Your reports help keep our community safe.