Community Guidelines

Welcome to Hookly — a space to connect, match, and communicate with respect.

Our goal is to build a trusted, enjoyable, and inclusive dating platform for everyone. These Community Guidelines explain what behavior is expected on Hookly and what is not tolerated.

Violating these guidelines may result in content removal, account suspension, or permanent ban.

✅ What We Encourage

• Respectful Communication: Be kind, honest, and considerate in conversations.
• Authentic Profiles: Use real photos and accurate info. Verified users increase safety and trust.
• Open-Mindedness: Hookly welcomes users of all backgrounds, identities, and orientations.
• Consent-First Behavior: Engage only in conversations and actions that are mutual and respectful.
• Safety Practices: Always meet in public places, tell a friend, and report any suspicious activity.

❌ What’s Not Allowed

a. Hate Speech or Discrimination

We do not tolerate any content that attacks or excludes based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, or nationality.

b. Harassment or Abuse

No threats, stalking, bullying, repeated unwanted messages, or any form of emotional or physical abuse.

c. Sexually Explicit Content

Don’t share nudity, sexually explicit messages, or requests for sexual content. Hookly is not for adult content sharing.

d. Scamming or Fraud

No catfishing, fake identities, money requests, crypto or investment schemes, or misleading behavior.

e. Violence or Harm

No threats, promotion of self-harm, or violent imagery. Hookly is a safe space for all users.

f. Impersonation or Fake Profiles

Pretending to be someone else, using celebrity photos, or using another person's ID for verification is strictly prohibited.

g. Spamming or Promotions

No unsolicited links, mass messages, or attempts to promote products or services.

🔐 Verification Expectations

• Users are encouraged to verify their profiles for better trust and visibility.
• Submitting false or manipulated verification info will result in a ban.

🚨 Reporting & Blocking

If someone violates these guidelines:

• Report the behavior in-app or via email: [hooklyhelp@gmail.com]
• Every report is confidential and reviewed by our safety team.

Protection of Minors: Hookly strictly prohibits content or behavior that exploits, abuses, or endangers children, including Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) material. Violations of this policy will result in immediate removal of offending content, account suspension, and, where necessary, reports to law enforcement authorities, including the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) or applicable regional agencies.

👣 Final Words

Hookly is more than just swipes — it’s about meaningful connections built on mutual respect. We’re committed to protecting our community and making your dating experience safe and enjoyable.

Let’s keep Hookly real, respectful, and inclusive — together.