Member Safety & Community Standards

Committed to safe, respectful peer communication under Philippine Law.

1. The Safe Spaces Act (Republic Act No. 11313)

Under Philippine law, online sexual harassment is a serious offense punishable by fines and criminal prosecution. NearMatch maintains zero tolerance for:

Unsolicited Explicit Messages & Photos

Sending lewd, graphic, or sexually explicit content without mutual consent is strictly prohibited.

Cyberstalking & Doxxing

Attempting to discover, expose, or circulate someone's real-life identity, social media handle, personal location, or contact details without explicit consent.

Threats, Intimidation & Blackmail

Using peer chats to extort, coerce, or harass any individual.

2. Tips for Staying Safe While Chatting

Keep Personal Details Private: Avoid sharing your full legal name, phone number, specific home address, or private social media accounts until you have established mutual trust.
Use the Blur Protection: Avatars are blurred by default. Only click "Reveal Profile" when you feel comfortable sharing your image with that partner.
Disengage Immediately: If a conversation makes you feel uncomfortable, press "Next Partner" to end the session instantly.

3. Reporting Violations

If you encounter an abusive user, note their anonymous handle and immediately report it to our moderation team at safety@nearfriend.me. We review IP and device fingerprints to permanently ban offenders from platform access.