Purr is here to help build meaningful connections across the queer community, whether for friendship or romance. To keep our community safe and enjoyable, we’ve established some Community Guidelines. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with them.  

Profile Guidelines 
Profile guidelines is an addition to our General Guidelines. We want Purr to be as enjoyable as possible for all our users.  

-Nudity is not allowed on profile photos.  
-No alluding to or performing sexually explicit acts. 
-No sexually explicit content (sex toys, modeling sexual positions etc). 
-We want all users to express themselves freely, however, not all users can consent to seeing nudity if it’s on your profile. So, once consent is given, feel free to share them in your private messages. 

General Guidelines 
-All Users must be 18+ 
-Any photos or content alluding to or of a minor under any circumstance is prohibited. (Including old photos of yourself, blurred images, emojis, stickers, or text over a minor). 
-Do not falsely report your age. Do not pretend to be younger than 18 years old. 

Consent is The Priority 
-Consent is key, ask permission prior to sharing any sexually explicit content including photo, video, text, etc. 
-Nudes or pornography must be your own, and the receiving party must consent to receiving it.  
-Revenge porn, commercial or 3rd party porn or nudity is not allowed.  
-Consent can be rescinded at any time prior or during sexual activities for any reason. It’s important that all parties involved feel comfortable setting boundaries at any time. Ensure all parties, including yourself, is actively receiving and giving consent. 
-Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs cannot give proper consent.  

Do Not Provide Public or Private Information

-Do not distribute yours or another person’s private or personal information (Contact Info, Phone Number, Email, Address, Private Messaging Apps, Employment etc.) 
-Do not give out personal information like SSN, Banking Info, Venmo, Zelle, etc. 
-Content of or alluding to Cash, credit/debit cards, Zelle etc. are prohibited.  

No Solicitation  
-Do not buy or sell anything. 
-Do not ask for or distribute money, gift cards, donations, wishlists etc. 
-Do not advertise goods, services, websites, or apps. 
-Do not send or tap on external links (for security purposes). 
-No Spam. (Having multiple accounts, repetitively sending messages to one or multiple users, sending messages with no intent to respond, or trying to direct users off our app, is not allowed). 

Drugs & Alcohol 
-Do not promote the use of illegal drugs, irresponsible drinking and drug usage, drug abuse, alcohol abuse or underage drinking. 
-Discussion about actively or planning to do drugs is not allowed. 
-The discussion, attempt, or actual sale or distribution of drugs is not allowed. 
-Weapons, Abuse, & Gore Illegal activity to any capacity, it’s not allowed on Purr. Imagery of violence, horror, gore, blood, bodily fluids, is not allowed (Context is key. For example, fake blood from someone’s Halloween costumes may be allowed). Weapons for the most part are not allowed (Context is key, if you’re a little chef and cooking up a lobster, and a knife is in the photo, that may be OK. Pointing it at yourself, another person, or at the camera is not allowed). 
-Promotion of self-harm or harm of others is not allowed. Do not distribute any hateful, illegal, or violent content. 

Anti-Bullying 
-Bullying, defamation, or harassment is not allowed under any circumstance. 
-Any discriminatory, bigoted, or abusive language is not allowed (including symbols, hand gestures, illustrations, text, images, videos, audio, etc.) 
-Do not ‘out’ anybody either in the app or offline. 
-Threats of violence is prohibited. 
-Any content shared within the Purr app should stay in the app. Do not screenshot conversations, images or anything and/or distribute them. Even if you’re doing so in good faith, or without ill intent.  

Authenticity & Accuracy 
-Do not catfish, we understand that some people are not comfortable being ‘out’ but impersonating, catfishing, or pretending to be someone else is not allowed (Photos of public figures are not allowed, unless you are one). 
-Do not spread misinformation. Being yourself will help you find the right people for you. 

Why do I Need to Provide my legal Name 
-We require all users to provide their full legal name to ensure security. We make sure your information is safe and secure.  

What is Verify Me 
-Verify me, allows users an option to submit a government issues ID, along with a candid (real time) photo to make sure users say who they say they are. It’s an extra security we provide.  
-Those who do not go by their government issued ID name, still have the capability to become verified but may need further vetting and verification. These measures are not to alienate trans, non-binary or other people who decide to go by another name, but to ensure security.  

Content Rights 
-Content that is not owned by you, if someone complains or reports, it may be taken down. 
-If content that has multiple people in it, and one person in the content reports/complains, it may be taken down. 
-Public Photos or videos with personal or contact information may be taken down.  

Connecting Offline 
-We expect both online and offline behavior to foster mutual respect among all our users.  

Safety Tips 
We want you to have the ability to take control of your social life, but we want you to be safe while doing so. None of these safety measures can 100% ensure your safety. However, these techniques can help so that you get home at the end of the day.  

-Send your location to loved ones. 
-Tell someone what you are doing, where you are going, and when you should be done. 
-Set timers on your phone to check in with friends periodically. 
-Meet in group settings or in public. 
-Have an exit strategy, don’t rely on the person you're meeting to be your ride (are you driving, getting picked up, calling a ride share, public transportation). 
-Ideally stay sober, or close to it and don’t let your drink out of sight. 
-Prior to meeting, ask for a specific selfie of them, to ensure they say who they say they are (maybe a selfie with a spoon lol) 
-Trust Your Gut. 
-If something feels off, don’t be afraid to ask a bartender or employee in the vicinity for help. 
-Safe Sex is Hot 
-If you decide to have sexual relations, it’s important you talk about sexual history and safe sex practices It’s an uncomfortable conversation but should give you both insight to make a more appropriate decision. And the more you talk about it, the easier it gets, we promise. 
-HIV, STD, & STI Prevention 
-These safe sex practices are not bullet proof, and engaging in any sexual relations is a risk, however precautions can help minimize your risk. Ask a health professional for more information regarding safe sex practices. 
-PReP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis) 
-Can be taken as a pill or injectable regularly prior to exposure and is highly effective at reducing transmission when exposed to HIV. 
-PEP (Post-exposure prophylaxis) 

-Is highly effective at reducing HIV transmission within 72 hours of possible exposure. 
-Condoms & Dental Dams 
-Helps reduce the risk of HIV, STD & STI’s. They even come in flavors. Peach is my favorite!

Health & Wellness 
Preferences - We understand people have specific preferences, interests and even kinks. However, be kind in what you are looking for. Instead of using language that excludes people, use inclusive language. Meaning, communicate what you ARE looking for, instead of what you are not. Remember, the person on the other end is human. 

Rejection - Respect people’s boundaries, if someone is not responsive or declines your invite, respect their wishes and do not keep trying to engage with them when they show no interest. We understand it can hurt, but there’s plenty of other fish in the sea. 

Mental & Physical Health – It’s important to consult with a health professional or your doctor about any health concerns you may have, mental and physical. Including getting tested for STD and HIV/AIDS. Consult a health professional or doctor regarding best practices to keep you and your partner(s) happy and healthy. 

Reporting Violations
Moderation - At Purr, we try to catch all instances of someone breaking our Community Guidelines, but we may not be able to catch everything. It’s important that you, our users and community report these instances so we can keep our community safe and happy. 

-If you encounter any behavior that violates our guidelines, please report it immediately using the in-app reporting function. We will ask that you take screenshots and provide us with a detailed description of what community guidelines you believe they broke.  
-We take all reports seriously and investigate them thoroughly. We have a team monitoring all reports to ensure our app is safe for our community. Our team will follow up with you. 
-Reporting someone under false accusations is against our Community Guidelines and may result in a warning, temporary or permanent ban. 

How to Report or Block User 
-To block or report a user, click the user's profile. On the top right of their profile click the white flag. Block and Report buttons will populate at the bottom of the screen, select the appropriate reason and follow the directions.  

Consequences of Violation
-We take violations of our Community Guidelines seriously. Depending on the severity of the offense, we may take the following actions: 
-Content Removal: We may remove inappropriate content from your profile or messages. 
-Issue a Warning 
-Temporary Ban: You may be temporarily suspended from using the app for a set period determined at the time of offence. 
-Permanent Ban: In cases of severe or repeated violations, your account may be permanently banned from Purr.
 

Appeals Process
-We understand that mistakes can happen. If you believe your account was banned in error, you have the right to appeal the decision. Here's how: 
-Submit an Appeal: Click here to complete the "Submit an Appeal" form. There, you can explain why you believe the ban was issued incorrectly. 
-Include Details: Please be clear and concise in your explanation. Provide any relevant information that supports your case, such as screenshots or timestamps. 
-Review Process: Our team will carefully review your appeal. This process may take some time. 
-Appeal Outcome: We will notify you of our decision via email. If your appeal is successful, your account will be reinstated.  

Please note:  Repeated appeals for the same offense will not be considered. We encourage you to use Purr responsibly and respectfully. By following these guidelines and utilizing the appeals process if needed, we can work together to create a positive and safe community for everyone. 

We reserve the right to suspend or ban users at any time without notice for any reason. Purr is designed to provide a fun, safe space for queer people. We reserve the right to change these guidelines at any time in which we will provide notice.