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
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See Something, Say Something

If you see behavior that violates these guidelines, please report it. Your reports help keep our community safe.