Community Guidelines

Last Updated: January 10, 2026

Welcome to CruiseMates! 🚢

Our community is built on respect, inclusivity, and authentic connections. These Community Guidelines help ensure that everyone can enjoy a safe, welcoming experience while connecting with fellow cruise passengers.

By using CruiseMates, you agree to follow these guidelines. Violations may result in content removal, account suspension, or permanent ban.

Our Values

Inclusivity • We celebrate diversity in all its forms
Respect • We treat everyone with dignity and kindness
Authenticity • We encourage genuine connections
Safety • We prioritize the wellbeing of our community
Fun • We're here to help you make meaningful connections while cruising

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
Use heavily filtered or misleading photos
Create multiple accounts
Misrepresent your intentions

Remember: Authentic connections start with honesty. Be yourself!

3. Appropriate Content

Profile Photos

✅ Acceptable:

Clear photos of your face
Full-body photos
Photos of you doing activities you enjoy
Group photos (make it clear which person is you)

❌ Not Acceptable:

Nudity or sexually explicit content
Photos in underwear or overly sexual swimwear
Photos of children
Photos with weapons or promoting violence
Photos of illegal activities
Blurry or unidentifiable photos

Profile Bio

✅ Acceptable:

Information about your interests and hobbies
What you're looking for on CruiseMates
Fun facts about yourself
Travel experiences and cruise stories

❌ Not Acceptable:

Sexual or explicit content
Hate speech or discriminatory language
Contact information (phone, email, social media)
Commercial advertising or spam
Illegal activity or drug references

Messages

✅ Acceptable:

Friendly, respectful conversation
Asking about shared interests
Making plans to meet in public places on the ship
Respectful and appropriate compliments

❌ Not Acceptable:

Sexual or explicit messages (especially as opening messages)
Unsolicited intimate photos
Aggressive or demanding language
Spam or copy-paste messages
Asking for money or financial information

Remember: Start conversations respectfully!

4. Safety First

Protecting Yourself

Meet in public: Choose public areas on the ship (restaurants, bars, pool deck)
Tell someone: Let a friend or family member know your plans
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 CruiseMates until you're comfortable

Red Flags to Watch For

🚩 Someone asks for money or financial help
🚩 They pressure you to move off the app immediately
🚩 Their story doesn't add up or keeps changing
🚩 They become aggressive when you set boundaries
🚩 They send unsolicited sexual content
🚩 They claim to be on your cruise 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:

Illegal Activity

Any illegal activity or promotion of illegal activity
Drug dealing or solicitation
Prostitution or sex trafficking
Fraud, scams, or financial crimes

Harassment and Abuse

Sexual harassment or assault
Stalking or threatening behavior
Doxxing (sharing someone's private information)
Revenge porn or non-consensual intimate images
Blackmail or extortion

Hate and Discrimination

Hate speech targeting protected characteristics
Promoting violence or terrorism
Racist, sexist, homophobic, or transphobic content

Spam and Scams

Commercial solicitation or advertising
Pyramid schemes
Phishing or account theft
Bot accounts or automated messaging

6. LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

CruiseMates 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 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.

What Consent Looks Like:

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 ≠ consent to everything

Respecting Boundaries:

Accept "no" without argument
Don't guilt-trip or manipulate
Respect someone's pace and comfort level
Ask before sending intimate photos
Stop immediately if asked

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

8. Reporting and Enforcement

How to Report

If you see violations:

Use the Report Button on profiles and messages
Block the User to stop all contact
Provide Details to help us investigate

What to Report:

Harassment or threatening behavior
Inappropriate photos or messages
Fake profiles or scams
Hate speech or discrimination
Illegal activity
Any guideline violations

What Happens Next:

We Review: Our team investigates all reports promptly
We Take Action: Violations result in warnings, removals, or bans
We Protect Privacy: Your report is confidential
We May Contact Authorities: For illegal activity

Remember: Reporting helps keep everyone safe.

9. Consequences for Violations

First Offense (Minor):

Warning message
Content removal
Temporary feature restriction

Serious or Repeated:

Account suspension (temporary ban)
Permanent account termination
No refund of paid features

Severe Violations:

Immediate permanent ban
Report to law enforcement
Legal action

10. Tips for Positive Interactions

Starting Conversations:

Read their profile and reference something specific
Ask open-ended questions
Be genuine and friendly
Don't take non-responses personally

Meeting in Person:

Suggest public places on the ship
Be punctual and be yourself
Have an exit plan if needed

If You're Not Interested:

It's okay to unmatch
A polite "not a match" is fine
Block if they persist

Contact Us

Support: support@cruisemates.app
Safety Concerns: safety@cruisemates.app
Mail:
Emptyset Solutions LLC
611 South DuPont Highway, Suite 102
Dover, Delaware 19901

Our Promise

We're committed to:

Maintaining a safe, inclusive community
Responding to reports promptly
Continuously improving safety features
Being transparent about policies

Thank you for being part of our community. Happy cruising! 🚢

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