Community Guidelines for Hey mates

Last Updated: March 29, 2025

Welcome to the Hey mates community! Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive space where individuals can connect through engaging activities and shared experiences. To ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment, all members must adhere to these guidelines.

1. What we stand for

Hey mates is designed to foster friendships and community engagement. Hey mates never promotes or sponsors dating or relationship-based events. We are all about fostering community and helping you build your tribe in a safe space over fun social activities.

2. Respectful Conduct

Treat Others with Kindness

  • Be respectful in all interactions — online and in person.
  • Harassment, bullying, discrimination, intimidation, or threats will not be tolerated.
  • Hate speech, derogatory language, or content that dehumanizes any person or group is strictly prohibited.
  • Respect others' privacy — do not post or share content featuring other users without their consent.

Be Authentic & Transparent

  • Use your real identity — fake profiles, impersonation, or deceptive behavior is not allowed.
  • Inappropriate or explicit content (including messages, images, or gestures) is strictly prohibited.

3. Safety & Privacy

Protect Personal Information

  • When meeting new people, be mindful of whom you share your contact details with. Only share information with trusted contacts or those you feel comfortable with.

Meeting in Person

  • Meet in public spaces and use your best judgment.
  • Inform a friend or family member when meeting someone new.
  • Hey mates is not responsible for incidents occurring at meetups.

4. Event Participation & Etiquette

RSVP & Attendance

  • Only users who have RSVP'd or signed up for an event are permitted to attend.
  • Users who show up without an RSVP may be declined entry.
  • Repeated attendance without RSVP may lead to account restrictions.

Attending Events

  • Read event details carefully before participating.
  • If you can't attend, cancel in advance to be respectful of others.
  • Repeated last-minute cancellations or no-shows may lead to account restrictions.

Hosting Events

  • Provide accurate details (time, location, participant limits) when hosting.
  • Follow through on hosting commitments to maintain trust.

Financial Responsibility

  • Participants are responsible for managing their own costs (e.g., food, tickets, shared expenses) unless the entry fee explicitly covers costs or it is stated in the event description.

5. Prohibited Activities

Engaging in any of the following will result in immediate action, including potential account suspension or removal:

  • Violence, threats, or misconduct (including stalking, physical or sexual harassment).
  • Illegal activities, including drug distribution or substance abuse.
  • Fraud, scams, or deceptive behavior.
  • Spam or disruptive content, including mass messaging, misleading links, or promotional content unrelated to Hey mates.
  • Content that promotes self-harm, violence, or harmful ideologies.

6. Reporting Violations

How to Report Issues

  • If you experience harassment, unsafe behavior, or guideline violations, please email us at info@heymates.com.
  • Reports are confidential and taken seriously.

Moderation & Enforcement

  • Hey mates reviews reports to ensure guidelines are upheld.
  • Consequences may include content removal, warnings, account suspension, or permanent bans.
  • Severe violations may be reported to law enforcement.

7. Age Requirement

Hey mates is for individuals 18 years and older. Misrepresenting your age is a violation that may lead to account suspension or termination.

8. Liability & Personal Responsibility

  • Attendees are responsible for their own safety, insurance, and any outcomes resulting from their participation in Hey mates activities.
  • Hey mates is not liable for any personal injury, lost items, financial disputes, or other incidents that may occur during events or meetups.
  • By participating in Hey mates activities, users acknowledge and accept all associated risks and agree to hold Hey mates harmless from any claims or liabilities.

9. Commitment to Safety

Hey mates is dedicated to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and positive space for all members. We continuously evaluate and improve our safety measures.

By using Hey mates, you agree to these guidelines. Failure to follow them may result in action against your account. Let's keep Hey mates a friendly, safe, and welcoming community!