Safety Guidelines

Effective Date: July 16, 2026

Why This Matters

We built 3VIBE for real-world connections—and "real world" comes with real risks alongside the rewards. Meeting new people, going to events, putting yourself out there: these things take courage, and they also take common sense.

This Safety Guide isn't here to scare you. It's here so you walk into every situation with your eyes open and your instincts sharp. Read it once, internalize the habits, and then go enjoy what 3VIBE is for.

Safety is a practice, not a checklist.

1. Protecting Your Personal Information

Think of your personal data the way you think of your keys or your wallet. Don't hand it to someone you just met.

Never Share This With Someone You've Just Met Online

Information	Why It's Dangerous
Full name / government ID	Identity theft, stalking
Home address	Physical security risk
Workplace details	Can be used to find you offline
Phone number / personal social media handles	Undermines platform safety tools (blocking, reporting no longer work once you move off-app)
Bank details, credit card numbers, passwords	Direct financial fraud
Information about your children or dependents	Targeted scams, exploitation

Watch for Information-Phishing Tactics

If someone you've just connected with persistently asks questions like these, be on alert:

• "Where exactly do you live? Which neighborhood?"
• "Let's take this to WhatsApp/Snap—it's easier."
• "Which company do you work for?"
• "Send me a pic—nothing posed, just a casual one."
• "What does your daily routine look like? When are you free?"

A healthy reply: "Happy to keep chatting here on 3VIBE for now." If they push back, that's itself a red flag.

2. Recognizing Red Flags

Any one of these might mean nothing. Several at once means: pay attention.

Pattern: Too Much, Too Fast

• Declaring strong feelings or attachment within hours or days of meeting;
• Excessive flattery combined with demands for attention or reciprocation;
• "You're not like anyone else I've met"—used early and often.

Healthy connections develop gradually. Intensity without time is a tactic, not a feeling.

Pattern: Evasion of Verification

• Consistently dodging video calls with excuses that don't add up;
• Photos that appear professionally shot, low-resolution, or clearly not of the same person;
• Refusing to share any real-time photo or video to confirm identity.

Real people don't need to hide their face.

Pattern: Manufactured Urgency

• "I need your help right now or something terrible will happen."
• "This investment opportunity closes tomorrow—I'm sharing it because I care about you."
• "If you trust me, you'll do this for me."

Anyone trying to rush your decisions is trying to bypass your judgment. Slow it down.

Pattern: Financial Solicitation

This one is simple, and there are no exceptions:

Never send money to someone you've only met online. Never. Not for an emergency, not for a plane ticket, not for an investment, not for medicine, not for a gift, not for anything.

Common scam scripts include:

• The "investment opportunity" that's actually a fraudulent platform;
• The "medical emergency" requiring an urgent, untraceable transfer;
• The "shipping fee" for a gift you never asked for;
• The "I want to visit you but I can't afford the ticket" sob story;
• The slow build: weeks of genuine-feeling conversation leading to a single, well-timed request.

If money enters the conversation, end the conversation.

3. Staying Safe Online

Day-to-day habits that significantly reduce your risk:

• Keep conversations on 3VIBE. The moment you switch to an unmoderated platform, you lose all of our safety tools. Scammers know this and will push to move off-platform quickly.
• Audit your profile. Periodically review your bio, photos, and past posts. Could someone piece together your location, workplace, or routine from what you've shared?
• Strip photo metadata before sharing. Photos taken on your phone often contain EXIF data including GPS coordinates. Most messaging apps strip this automatically, but be mindful when sharing directly.
• Never share verification codes. If someone asks you to receive a code for them—for registering an account, verifying an app, or any other purpose—decline. This is almost always tied to illegal activity using your identity.
• Use a strong, unique password for your 3VIBE account. Don't reuse passwords. Enable biometric lock if your device supports it.
• No 3VIBE employee will ever ask for your password, verification codes, or payment information. If someone claiming to be staff makes such a request, it's a scam—report them immediately.

4. Attending Events Safely

Because 3VIBE includes event listings—particularly nightlife events—these guidelines go beyond what you'd need for one-on-one dates.

Important:

Profile verification does not replace personal caution. 3VIBE does not perform criminal background checks on every user. Always use your own judgment before meeting someone in person.

Before You Go

• Verify the event exists. Check the venue's own website or social media. If a listing says "exclusive party at Club X" but Club X's calendar says otherwise, something is off.
• Understand the venue. Is it a legitimate, established business? Look it up. Read reviews from sources other than 3VIBE.
• Know who you're meeting. If you're going with someone you connected with on 3VIBE, have a video call first.
• Tell a friend. Share the event listing, the venue address, who you're meeting (with their profile screenshot), and your expected return time. Pick a check-in time and stick to it.

At the Event

• Go with a group when possible. There is safety in numbers, especially for nightlife events. If you're going alone, text a friend when you arrive and when you leave.
• Control your own transportation. Don't accept rides from people you've just met. Arrange your own way there and back.
• Watch your drink. Keep it in your hand and in sight. Don't accept drinks you didn't see poured. If you set your drink down and look away, get a fresh one.
• Stay aware of the environment. Know where the exits are. Identify venue staff or security. If something feels wrong—the crowd, the vibe, the person you're with—trust that instinct and leave. You don't owe anyone an explanation.
• Pace your alcohol intake. Impaired judgment is what bad actors count on.

After the Event

• Check in with the friend who knew your plans.
• If the event was not what was advertised, or if you felt unsafe for any reason, report the listing through the app. Your report could protect the next person.

5. Financial Safety

Romance scams, investment fraud, and friendship-based financial exploitation have one thing in common: they all start with trust and end with a request for money.

Core rule: Never transfer money to someone you've only interacted with online. Not by bank transfer, not by payment app, not by gift card, not by cryptocurrency, not by any method.

If you've already experienced a financial loss linked to someone on 3VIBE:

1. Stop all communication immediately;
2. Save everything—chat logs, transaction receipts, screenshots;
3. Report the user through the app (Safety category);
4. File a report with your local law enforcement and your financial institution.

6. Digital Safety

Threats don't only come from people—they also come from software.

• Only download 3VIBE from official app stores (Apple App Store, Google Play). Third-party APK files can be modified to include malware.
• Avoid using public Wi-Fi for sensitive actions on 3VIBE.
• Don't click links from people you've just met—they may lead to phishing sites or malware downloads.
• If your device is lost or stolen, remotely log out or wipe your 3VIBE session through your device's security features.

7. If Something Goes Wrong

In an Emergency

If you are in immediate danger, call emergency services:

• United States / Canada: 911
• European Union: 112
• United Kingdom: 999
• Australia: 000
• Hong Kong: 999
• If you are in another country, know the local emergency number before you need it.

8. Mental Well-Being

Social platforms can be intense. Some days you feel connected; other days you feel drained. Both are normal.

• Take breaks when you need them. You can pause notifications, step away for a few days, or delete the app temporarily without deleting your account.
• Comparison is the thief of joy. Remember: profiles are highlight reels, not documentaries. Don't measure your behind-the-scenes against someone else's curated feed.
• Rejection is part of the process. Not every match works out. Not every conversation leads somewhere. That's not a reflection on your worth.
• If a particular interaction pattern consistently triggers anxiety, self-doubt, or distress, that's a signal. Your nervous system is telling you something. Listen.

If you're struggling with mental health, professional help is available:

• United States: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988); Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741)
• United Kingdom: Samaritans (call 116 123)
• Australia: Lifeline (call 13 11 14)
• International: Befrienders Worldwide (befrienders.org) for resources in your country

A Final Word

We do everything we can to build safety into 3VIBE—moderation, reporting tools, blocking, content review. But the most important safety system is the one between your ears. Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, it probably is. You don't need evidence, you don't need to justify it, you don't need anyone else's permission. Walk away.

Have fun. Be smart. Look out for each other.

These Safety Guidelines are part of your agreement with 3VIBE and should be read alongside our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.