Community Guidelines

Our Values

1. Be Respectful and Kind

Do:

• Treat everyone with respect and courtesy
• Use inclusive language
• Accept "no" gracefully if someone isn't interested
• Respect people's boundaries and preferences
• Be patient and understanding with others
• Celebrate diversity in gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, ability, and background

Don't:

• Harass, bully, or intimidate anyone
• Send unwanted sexual messages or content
• Use slurs, hate speech, or discriminatory language
• Make assumptions about someone's identity
• Pressure anyone for personal information or meetings
• Continue messaging someone who asked you to stop

Remember: Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected. If someone isn't interested, move on gracefully.

2. Keep It Real

Do:

• Use recent, accurate photos of yourself
• Be honest about who you are
• Represent yourself authentically
• Use your real first name or genuine nickname

Don't:

• Use photos of someone else or fake photos
• Lie about your age, identity, or relationship status
• Impersonate another person or create fake accounts
• Create multiple accounts
• Use heavily filtered or misleading photos
• Misrepresent your intentions

Remember: Authentic connections start with honesty. Be yourself!

3. Appropriate Content

Photos

Bio & Profile

Messages

4. Safety First

Safety Tips:

• Meet in public: Choose public areas at the festival (main stages, food areas, info booths)
• Tell someone: Let a friend know your plans and who you're meeting
• Trust your instincts: If something feels off, it probably is
• Take your time: Don't feel pressured to meet or share personal information
• Stay on the app: Keep conversations on aftrs until you're comfortable

Red Flags:

• They send unsolicited sexual content
• They become aggressive when you set boundaries
• Their story doesn't add up or keeps changing
• They pressure you to move off the app immediately
• They ask for money or financial help
• They claim to be at the same festival but can't meet

If you see these red flags, stop communicating and report immediately.

5. Prohibited Activities

The following are strictly forbidden and will result in immediate account termination:

6. LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

aftrs is proudly LGBTQ+ inclusive. We welcome people of all:

• Gender identities: transgender, non-binary, genderqueer, cisgender, and more
• Sexual orientations: lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, and more
• Relationship styles: monogamous, polyamorous, open, and more

Do:

• Respect people's pronouns and identities
• Use inclusive language
• Celebrate diversity
• Support LGBTQ+ community members

Don't:

• Misgender people or refuse to use correct pronouns
• Make assumptions based on appearance
• Ask invasive questions about bodies or medical history
• Use slurs or derogatory language
• Fetishize or exoticize LGBTQ+ people

Remember: Everyone's identity is valid. Respect is non-negotiable.

7. Consent and Boundaries

Consent is essential in all interactions. Consent must be:

• Enthusiastic: A clear, excited "yes"
• Informed: Understanding what you're agreeing to
• Freely given: No pressure or coercion
• Reversible: You can change your mind anytime
• Specific: Consent to one thing does not equal consent to everything

Remember: "Maybe" means no. Silence means no. Only "yes" means yes.

8. Reporting and Enforcement

If you see violations, use the Report button on profiles and messages, block the user to stop all contact, and provide details to help us investigate.

Report: Harassment or threatening behavior, inappropriate photos or messages, fake profiles or scams, hate speech or discrimination, illegal activity, and any guideline violations.

We review all reports promptly. Your report is confidential. Violations result in warnings, content removal, or bans. For illegal activity, we may contact authorities.

9. Consequences for Violations

10. How We Enforce Trust

We don't just write policies—we actively enforce them. Here's exactly how we keep aftrs safe:

Verification & Prevention

Report Response Timeline

Reports are reviewed within minutes. Here's our commitment:

Escalating Consequences

We believe in proportional responses, but we don't give unlimited chances:

What Happens After You Report

1. Immediate Protection: You can instantly block the user. They cannot see your profile or contact you.
2. Rapid Review: Reports are reviewed within minutes using comprehensive moderation systems.
3. Investigation: We examine message history, profile activity, and any previous reports against the user.
4. Swift Action: Appropriate consequences are applied based on severity—serious violations are actioned immediately.
5. You're Notified: You'll receive confirmation that action was taken (we don't share specific details for privacy).
6. Follow-Up: For serious cases, our safety team may reach out for additional information.

Transparency Commitment

We publish quarterly safety reports including:

• Number of reports received and resolved
• Accounts banned and reasons
• Average response times
• Policy updates and improvements

Accountability goes both ways. We hold our community to high standards, and we hold ourselves to the same.

Contact Us

Support: [email protected]
Safety Concerns: [email protected]
General: [email protected]