Dating Safety Tips

At GiveAndDate.com (the "Website") we take the safety of our Website users very seriously. Through the use of the Website we believe that you have a tremendous opportunity to start rewarding relationships with new and interesting people. However, whenever you meet a new person, whether online or offline, it is important that you use sound judgment to protect yourself. Here are some safety tips for navigating the world of online dating.

  1. GUARD YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

    Be sure to take advantage of GiveAndDate's anonymous system and do not provide a personal phone number, personal email or any other identifying information until you are comfortable doing so. It is very important to be cautious before sharing information that could reveal your personal identity. Keep this in mind for email correspondence and be sure to turn off signatures or other identifying information when you send email. If you are uncomfortable with any correspondence between you and another user, immediately discontinue contact with the user and please report your concerns to GiveAndDate. It is also a good idea to always keep a record of your conversations.

  2. ALWAYS TRUST YOUR GUT AND USE SOUND JUDGMENT

    GiveAndDate monitors the activity on the public portions of the Website but we do not perform background checks on users. All users agree to certain terms when using the Website, including that the user is not a registered sex offender or a convicted felon. However, it is possible that individual users will misrepresent themselves to both the Website and other users. If your instincts tell you that something is suspicious about any user, or any correspondence that you receive from another user, discontinue correspondence immediately. Be especially suspicious of anyone that asks for money or assistance in a personal transaction. Pay attention to the details of the information that a person shares with you and if something seems odd discontinue correspondence.

  3. TAKE PRECAUTIONS WITH ALL OFFLINE INTERACTIONS

    Whenever meeting someone for the first time in person, no matter the circumstances of how the meeting was arranged, it is very important to take some basic precautions. Please follow these precautions for the first several meetings with someone new, at least until you get to know the person better and are more comfortable.

    • Always meet in a public place where there are lots of people around. Never meet in a private room or a remote location.
    • Tell at least one friend about your plans for the date and then call the friend before and after the date. Let the person you are meeting know that the date is not secret.
    • Either abstain from drinking alcohol or severely limit the amount of alcohol you consume. Excessive consumption of alcohol could impair your judgment and put you at risk.
    • Make sure to take your mobile phone with you on the date and be sure that you know emergency numbers.
    • Arrange for your own transportation to and from the date.
    • If large expenses are going to be incurred on the date then first discuss with your date how the expenses are going to be divided.
    • Do not leave your drink unattended. If you have to leave your drink unattended for any reason then order a new drink upon your return.
    • Do not leave any of your personal belongings unattended, particularly any belongings that contain personal information about you.
    • Do not take the date back to your home and do not go to your date's home. Even if you feel completely at ease with your date, you should wait until you know the person better before you leave the public meeting place with the person.

    Please also keep in mind the importance of taking your time and moving slowly with your new potential love interests. If someone is pressuring you to move more quickly than you are comfortable with, then be sure to trust your instincts and slow things down. It is very important to get to know your match in a measured and methodical fashion. That holds true both for your personal safety and for the health of your relationships.

  4. REPORT CONCERNS TO GIVEANDDATE

    GiveAndDate takes user complaints very seriously and we will restrict access to any users that misrepresent themselves or in any way violate the Terms of Use of the Website. If you have any concerns about communications you receive from another user or if you are aware of another user breaching the Terms of Use, please contact us immediately at legal@giveanddate.com.