Community guidelines

Alyke is a mobile application operated by Alyke Inc., a Delaware corporation, with principal address at:

Alyke Inc.
131 Continental Drive, Suite 305
Newark, Delaware DE 19713
New Castle County, United States

Indian Operations:

For Indian users, local operations, customer support, and regulatory compliance are managed by our Indian service provider and local representative:

XVisionIT Pvt. Ltd.
Studio- 9 & 10, IHDP Business Park
Sector 127, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201304, India
Company Registration (CIN): U72900DL2022PTC398479

Our platform is designed to foster meaningful connections through shared interests, personality traits, and authentic interactions. We believe in creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all users.

What We Stand For:

• ✓ Authenticity - Be genuine and true to yourself
• ✓ Respect - Treat everyone with dignity and consideration
• ✓ Safety - Your well-being is our top priority
• ✓ Inclusivity - Everyone deserves to feel welcome
• ✓ Kindness - Create connections built on compassion
• ✓ Consent - Boundaries matter, always

What We Don't Tolerate:

• ✗ Harassment, hate speech, or discrimination
• ✗ Sexual content or explicit material
• ✗ Violence, threats, or harmful behavior
• ✗ Fake profiles or deception
• ✗ Illegal activity of any kind
• ✗ Exploitation or abuse

You must be at least 18 years old to use Alyke.

What This Means:

• Creating a profile that intentionally misrepresents you as being under 18 is strictly prohibited
• We reserve the right to ask for ID to verify your age
• We'll permanently block you if you're underage
• We use age detection technology and manual review
• Helping minors access the platform is prohibited

Age Verification:

We may ask you to verify your age by:

• Providing a government-issued ID
• Completing photo verification
• Submitting additional documentation

Lying about your age will result in immediate and permanent ban.

Your profile is your introduction to the Alyke community. We want it to celebrate your authentic self while maintaining safety standards.

3.1 Profile Photos - REQUIRED

You MUST have at least one photo that:

• Clearly shows your full face
• Depicts only you (no group shots as your main photo)
• Is an accurate, recent representation of you

3.2 Photos We DON'T Allow:

• ❌ Heavily distorted or filtered images - Photos with exaggerated or unnatural digital effects where it cannot be clearly determined that you're the person in the photo
• ❌ Memes or text-only images - Photos with only—or primarily—text as a profile photo
• ❌ Photos of children - Photos with unclothed children, even if they're your own. Children should be clothed and not be the sole focus of the photo
• ❌ Nudity or sexually explicit content - Any nudity, swimwear or underwear indoors (only acceptable in pool or beach settings), lingerie, or suggestive poses
• ❌ Weapons - Guns or other weapons of violence in profile pictures
• ❌ Illegal activity - Content showing drug use, illegal acts, or dangerous behavior
• ❌ Someone else's photos - Using photos that aren't of you
• ❌ Fake or AI-generated photos - Images that aren't actually you (unless AI-enhanced versions of your real photos)
• ❌ Virtual backgrounds - Photos with obviously fake or virtual backgrounds may be flagged
• ❌ Screenshots - Video call screenshots or low-quality images

3.3 Username Guidelines:

Your username should:

• Use your real name, nickname, or initials
• Be an authentic representation of you
• Be appropriate and inoffensive

You CANNOT use:

• Celebrity or fictional character names
• Social media handles or contact information
• Words or characters that violate our guidelines
• Symbols, excessive emojis, or numbers (e.g., $, *, @)
• Descriptive words instead of a name
• Inappropriate or offensive terms

3.4 Bio & Profile Content:

Do:

• Be authentic and honest
• Share your interests and personality
• Use appropriate language
• Keep it respectful

Don't:

• Include contact information (phone numbers, email, social handles)
• Make sexual or explicit statements
• Promote businesses or products
• Include hate speech or discriminatory language
• Share fake or misleading information

Your safety is our top priority. Here's how to stay safe on Alyke:

4.1 Protect Your Personal Information

NEVER share:

• Full name (until you're comfortable)
• Home or work address
• Phone number (use in-app chat first)
• Email address
• Financial information
• Social Security number or ID numbers
• Banking details or passwords

4.2 Meeting in Person

Before Meeting:

• Get to know the person through the app first
• Use in-app video chat to verify identity
• Trust your instincts
• Tell a friend or family member your plans

When Meeting:

• Always meet in a public place (coffee shop, restaurant, park)
• Never meet at your home or theirs for first meetings
• Arrange your own transportation
• Keep your phone charged
• Stay sober or drink responsibly
• Watch your drink at all times

During the Date:

• Tell someone where you are
• Share your location with a trusted friend
• It's okay to leave early if uncomfortable
• Ask staff for help if you feel unsafe

4.3 Online Safety

Be Cautious:

• Don't click suspicious links
• Don't download files from other users
• Don't send money to anyone
• Don't share intimate photos
• Report suspicious behavior immediately

4.4 Trust Your Instincts

If something feels off, it probably is:

• End the conversation
• Block and report the user
• Don't feel obligated to continue
• Your comfort and safety come first

Respect and kindness are the foundation of our community. We expect all users to treat each other with dignity and consideration.

What Respect Looks Like:

• ✓ Being polite and courteous in all interactions
• ✓ Listening to different perspectives
• ✓ Respecting personal boundaries
• ✓ Using inclusive language
• ✓ Accepting rejection gracefully
• ✓ Honoring consent at all times
• ✓ Being patient and understanding

What's NOT Acceptable:

• ✗ Discriminatory language or behavior
• ✗ Personal attacks or insults
• ✗ Harassment of any kind
• ✗ Disrespectful or offensive comments
• ✗ Belittling or degrading others
• ✗ Unwanted advances or pressure

Consider Boundaries:

Comfort levels vary from person to person. What's okay for one person may not be okay for another. Always:

• Ask before escalating conversations
• Respect "no" without argument
• Don't pressure anyone
• Recognize and honor boundaries

Consent matters—always.

Zero Tolerance Policy

We don't permit nude, sexually explicit, or sexually vulgar profile content on Alyke.

6.1 What's Prohibited:

• ❌ Nudity - Any nudity or exposed intimate body parts
• ❌ Sexually Explicit Content - Pornographic or sexually explicit images
• ❌ Sexually Suggestive Content -Suggestive poses, lingerie, underwear (outside of appropriate context)
• ❌ Sexual Solicitation - Offering or requesting sexual services
• ❌ Adult Content - Links to adult websites or pornography
• ❌ Unwanted Sexual Content - Sending explicit images without consent

6.2 Commercial Sexual Services:

We don't allow the commercial exchange of any romantic or sexual activity, content, or services, including:

• Prostitution or escort services
• Sugar daddy/sugar baby arrangements
• Adult content sales
• Sexual services of any kind

6.3 Context Matters:

Swimwear Photos:

• ✓ Acceptable in pool or beach settings
• ✗ Not acceptable indoors or inappropriately

Private Conversations: If you're in a private conversation and everyone consents, you have more freedom. However:

• Unsolicited explicit content is NEVER okay
• Consent is required from all parties
• You can still be reported and banned

Our community is for creating kind connections. We don't allow content or behavior that makes any individual or group feel harassed, bullied, or targeted.

7.1 What Counts as Harassment:

• ❌ Belittling or insulting behavior - Making someone feel small or worthless
• ❌ Unsolicited comments about appearance - Unwanted remarks about body, looks, etc.
• ❌ Emotional abuse or manipulation - Gaslighting, controlling behavior
• ❌ Blackmail or threats - Threatening to share information or images
• ❌ Repeated unwanted contact - Continuing after someone has said no
• ❌ Stalking - Following, monitoring, or obsessing over someone
• ❌ Sexual harassment - Unwanted sexual attention or advances

7.2 Bullying Includes:

• Making fun of someone
• Excluding or isolating someone
• Spreading rumors or lies
• Intimidation tactics
• Ganging up on someone
• Wishing, encouraging, or praising acts of violence

7.3 If You're Being Harassed:

Immediate Actions:

• Block the user - Stop all communication
• Report them immediately - Use in-app reporting
• Don't engage - Don't respond to bullies
• Save evidence - Take screenshots if needed
• Contact support - For serious cases, email us

You're not alone—we're here to help.

We have ZERO tolerance for any form of child sexual exploitation and abuse.

8.1 Strictly Prohibited:

• ❌ Any content sexualizing minors (under 18)
• ❌ Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
• ❌ Grooming or predatory behavior toward minors
• ❌ Discussions normalizing child exploitation
• ❌ Content endangering children's safety
• ❌ Soliciting minors for any purpose
• ❌ Sharing, possessing, or requesting CSAM

8.2 Our Commitment:

• ✓ Immediate report to law enforcement and NCMEC
• ✓ Permanent ban of violators
• ✓ Full cooperation with criminal investigations
• ✓ Proactive detection technology (hash-matching, AI)
• ✓ 24/7 monitoring for child safety violations
• ✓ Prosecution to the fullest extent of the law

8.3 If You Suspect a Minor or CSAE:

Report immediately:

• Use in-app reporting feature (select "Child Safety")
• Email contact@joinalyke.com
• If immediate danger: Call local emergency services first

Do NOT:

• Download or save any suspected CSAM
• Continue communicating with the user
• Try to investigate yourself

Your report could save a child.

For more information, see our Child Safety and Age Enforcement Policy.

We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive community. We prohibit content or behavior that promotes hate, discrimination, or targets people based on protected attributes.

9.1 Zero Tolerance For:

• ❌ Hate Speech - Attacking people based on protected characteristics
• ❌ Discrimination - Treating people differently based on:

• Race, ethnicity, or national origin
• Religion or religious beliefs
• Gender identity or expression
• Sexual orientation
• Disability or medical conditions
• Age
• Veteran status

• ❌ Identity-Based Hate - Content that:

• Promotes violence against groups
• Dehumanizes marginalized communities
• Uses slurs or hateful language
• Advocates for exclusion or segregation

• ❌ Hate Symbols - Symbols, images, or gestures associated with hate groups

9.2 Not Deliberately Targeting Marginalized Communities:

Alyke doesn't tolerate content or behavior that promotes hate or contempt against folks based on protected attributes.

This includes:

• Racist language or imagery
• Sexist or misogynistic content
• Homophobic or transphobic statements
• Religious intolerance
• Ableist language or discrimination
• Fetishization based on race, ethnicity, or other attributes

9.3 Extremism:

We prohibit:

• Terrorism or violent extremist groups
• Content glorifying or promoting extremist ideologies
• Recruitment for extremist organizations
• Symbols or rhetoric associated with dangerous groups

Alyke celebrates authenticity. We expect all members to represent themselves accurately.

10.1 What's NOT Allowed:

• ❌ Catfishing - Creating fake personas or using someone else's photos
• ❌ Impersonation - Pretending to be someone else
• ❌ Using others' photos - Photos that aren't of you
• ❌ Misrepresenting identity - Lying about age, gender, location, relationship status
• ❌ Multiple accounts - Creating more than one account
• ❌ Fake information - False claims about job, education, lifestyle

10.2 Be Your Authentic Self:

• ✓ Use your real, recent photos
• ✓ Provide accurate information about yourself
• ✓ Be honest about who you are
• ✓ One account per person
• ✓ Update your profile if things change

10.3 We Use Technology:

• Photo verification to confirm you're real
• AI to detect fake profiles
• Manual review of suspicious accounts
• Cross-referencing with other platforms

If we catch you being inauthentic, you'll be permanently banned.

We don't tolerate any content, imagery, or behavior that commits or threatens credible acts of physical or sexual violence.

11.1 Strictly Prohibited:

• ❌ Threats of violence or harm - Any threat to hurt someone
• ❌ Physical stalking - Following or monitoring someone offline
• ❌ Sexual assault threats - Threatening sexual violence
• ❌ Graphic violence or gore - Images or descriptions of violence
• ❌ Self-harm threats - Threatening to harm yourself
• ❌ Violent extremism - Content promoting violent ideologies

11.2 Human Trafficking:

We have zero tolerance for human trafficking or exploitation:

• Forced labor or servitude
• Sex trafficking
• Any form of modern slavery
• Exploitation of vulnerable individuals

11.3 Weapons:

• No guns or weapons of violence in profile pictures
• No content glorifying weapons or violence
• No threatening with weapons

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call emergency services (911/112) immediately, then report to us.

Using Alyke for anything illegal is a violation of our guidelines.

12.1 What's Prohibited:

• ❌ Any illegal activity under Indian law or your local jurisdiction
• ❌ Promoting, facilitating, or engaging in crimes
• ❌ Sharing illegal content
• ❌ Coordinating illegal acts
• ❌ Attempting to circumvent laws

12.2 We Will:

• Remove illegal content immediately
• Report to law enforcement
• Cooperate fully with authorities
• Permanently ban violators
• Provide evidence for prosecutions

Examples:

• Drug dealing or distribution
• Theft, fraud, or scams
• Human trafficking
• Child exploitation
• Terrorism
• Weapons trafficking
• Money laundering

13.1 No Scams or Fraud:

• ❌ Romance scams - Manipulating people for money or gifts
• ❌ Catfishing for profit - Fake profiles to exploit others
• ❌ Financial fraud - Stealing money or financial information
• ❌ Identity theft - Using others' identities
• ❌ Investment scams - Fake investment opportunities
• ❌ Cryptocurrency scams - Fraudulent crypto schemes

13.2 Red Flags for Scams:

• ⚠️ Asking for money or gift cards
• ⚠️ Moving conversation off-platform quickly
• ⚠️ Professing love very quickly
• ⚠️ Having emergencies requiring money
• ⚠️ Refusing to video chat
• ⚠️ Stories that don't add up
• ⚠️ Asking for financial help

NEVER send money to anyone you meet on Alyke, no matter what story they tell you.

13.3 No Commercial Activity:

Our platform is NOT a marketplace. We don't allow:

• ❌ Selling products or services
• ❌ Multi-level marketing (MLM) or pyramid schemes
• ❌ Advertising or promoting businesses
• ❌ Soliciting donations or crowdfunding
• ❌ Recruiting for commercial purposes
• ❌ Spam or unsolicited promotional messages
• ❌ Using Alyke to drive traffic to your business

13.4 Mode Misuse:

Don't use Alyke for purposes it wasn't intended for. For example, don't use the dating features to look for business connections.

We don't allow members to use our platform to buy, sell, supply, distribute, promote, or facilitate controlled substances.

14.1 Prohibited:

• ❌ Illegal drugs and narcotics (cocaine, heroin, meth, etc.)
• ❌ Prescription drug misuse or illegal sales
• ❌ Drug paraphernalia
• ❌ Marijuana/cannabis (where illegal)
• ❌ Synthetic drugs (K2, spice, bath salts, etc.)
• ❌ Performance-enhancing drugs
• ❌ Hallucinogens and psychedelics

14.2 Also Not Allowed:

• Promoting drug use
• Sharing drug sources or dealers
• Discussing how to obtain drugs
• Glamorizing substance abuse

14.3 Consequences:

• Immediate account termination
• Report to law enforcement
• Permanent ban from platform
• Legal action if applicable
• Cooperation with drug enforcement agencies

If you're struggling with substance abuse, please seek help. We can provide resources.

We prohibit sharing demonstrably false or misleading content that could cause serious harm or negatively impact safety.

15.1 What's Prohibited:

• ❌ False health information - Dangerous medical misinformation
• ❌ Misleading civic information - False info about voting, elections
• ❌ Dangerous conspiracy theories - Content that could cause harm
• ❌ Manipulated media - Deepfakes or edited content meant to deceive

15.2 What's Okay:

• ✓ Opinions and beliefs (that don't violate other guidelines)
• ✓ Satire and parody (when clearly labeled)
• ✓ Discussing controversial topics respectfully
• ✓ Sharing personal experiences

The difference: We don't police opinions, but we do remove content that's factually false and dangerous.

Effective and respectful communication helps build meaningful connections.

16.1 Best Practices:

• ✓ Be genuine and authentic - Be yourself
• ✓ Ask thoughtful questions - Show real interest
• ✓ Respond considerately - Be timely and respectful
• ✓ Keep it appropriate - Match energy and boundaries
• ✓ Respect "no" - If someone doesn't want to continue, respect that

16.2 Don't:

• ✗ Send spam or copy-paste messages
• ✗ Use automated messaging or bots
• ✗ Send unsolicited explicit content
• ✗ Pressure people to respond
• ✗ Send excessive messages
• ✗ Use Alyke as a marketplace

16.3 Share Cautiously:

Personal Information:

• Don't publicly broadcast phone numbers, emails, or social handles
• Keep financial information private
• Be thoughtful about what you share

It's Your Choice:

• You control what you share and when
• You can end conversations anytime
• You don't owe anyone anything

Your treatment of others outside the Alyke app can also result in action against your account.

17.1 What This Means:

If we're made aware of harm between members:

• On dates or meet-ups
• Via text message or other messaging platforms
• On social media
• In person
• Through relevant alleged criminal conduct in your past

We may take action as if it happened on Alyke.

17.2 Why:

• We care about your safety everywhere
• Bad actors shouldn't be able to use our platform
• Your offline behavior reflects on our community
• We want to protect all our members

17.3 What We Consider:

• Police reports or legal documents
• Credible reports from victims
• Evidence of harm
• Pattern of behavior
• Severity of conduct

This is about keeping everyone safe, not just on the app.

As a member of the Alyke community, we encourage you to speak up and speak out.

18.1 How to Report:

In-App Reporting (Fastest):

• Tap the three dots on any profile, message, or content
• Select "Report"
• Choose the violation type
• Provide details and evidence
• Submit report

Email Reporting:

• General reports: contact@joinalyke.com
• Child safety: contact@joinalyke.com
• Urgent safety: safety@joinalyke.com

What to Include:

• Username or profile link
• Screenshots (don't download CSAM)
• Description of violation
• Date and time
• Any relevant context

18.2 Other Actions:

Block:

• Stops all communication with that user
• They won't see your profile
• Use for anyone who makes you uncomfortable

Unmatch:

• Removes the match
• You can still report after unmatching

18.3 What Happens:

• ✓ Reports reviewed within 24 hours (child safety within 1 hour)
• ✓ Appropriate action taken based on severity
• ✓ Reporter confidentiality maintained
• ✓ Feedback provided when appropriate
• ✓ Continuous monitoring for repeat offenders

18.4 Report in Good Faith:

• Disagreeing with someone is not a violation
• Disliking someone doesn't warrant a report
• Don't abuse the reporting system
• False or malicious reports may result in action against your account .

False or malicious reports may result in action against your account

All members must comply with these Community Guidelines.

19.1 Our Approach:

We use a combination of:

• Automated systems - AI and machine learning to detect violations in real-time
• Human moderators - Trained team reviewing reports 24/7
• Member reports - Your reports help us catch violations

19.2 Enforcement Actions:

Depending on the severity and context, we may:

Minor Violations:

• 1.⚠️ Warning - First-time minor issues
• 2.📧 Educational message - Explanation of violation

Moderate Violations:

• 1.🗑️ Content removal - Violating content deleted
• 2.⏸️ Temporary suspension - Account paused for a period

Serious Violations:

• 1.🚫 Permanent ban - Cannot use Alyke ever again
• 2.👮 Law enforcement report - For illegal activity
• 3.🌐 Cross-platform ban - Banned from affiliated services

19.3 What We Consider:

• Severity of violation - How serious is it?
• Intent and context - Was it intentional?
• History of violations - First time or repeat offender?
• Impact on others - Who was harmed?
• Legal requirements - Must we report it?

19.4 Zero Tolerance Violations:

These result in immediate permanent ban:

• Child sexual abuse or exploitation
• Terrorism or violent extremism
• Human trafficking
• Rape or sexual assault threats
• Serious threats of violence
• Hate crimes

19.5 Transparency:

• We'll notify you of action taken (when possible)
• Explanation of violation
• Information on appeals process
• We won't always explain every detail (for safety/privacy)

If you believe we've made a mistake, you can appeal our decision.

20.1 How to Appeal:

Within 6 Months of Action:

• Review the guidelines - Understand what was violated
• Gather information - Why do you think it was a mistake?
• Submit appeal - Use the appeals form in your ban notification
• Or email: contact@joinalyke.com

Include:

• Your username/email
• Date of action
• Explanation of why you're appealing
• Any relevant evidence
• What you'll do differently

20.2 Appeal Review:

• Reviewed by different team member
• Considered within 5-7 business days
• Decision is final after appeal
• We'll explain our decision

20.3 What We Consider:

• Was the violation correctly identified?
• Was the action appropriate?
• Is there new information?
• Was context considered?

Note: Not all bans are eligible for appeal (e.g., child safety violations, terrorism).

Users must use the platform in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

21.1 Your Legal Obligations:

You agree to:

• Comply with laws of India, including:

• Information Technology Act, 2000
• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
• POCSO Act, 2012
• IT Rules, 2021

• Comply with laws of your jurisdiction
• Accept sole liability for violations
• Indemnify Alyke from legal consequences

21.2 Our Rights:

We reserve the right to:

• Monitor and investigate unlawful activity
• Report violations to law enforcement
• Cooperate fully with authorities
• Disclose user data as required by law
• Take immediate action on violations
• Remove content without notice

21.3 Law Enforcement:

When required by law or valid legal process, we will:

• Preserve evidence
• Provide user information
• Cooperate with investigations
• Testify if necessary

We take our legal obligations seriously and will always comply with valid legal requests.

We may update these Community Guidelines from time to time.

22.1 Why We Update:

• New types of violations emerge
• Laws and regulations change
• User feedback and suggestions
• Platform features evolve
• Safety improvements

22.2 How You'll Know:

• Updated "Last Updated" date at top
• In-app notification for major changes
• Email for significant updates
• Summary of what changed

22.3 Your Responsibility:

• Check guidelines periodically
• Stay informed of updates
• Ask questions if unclear
• Comply with updated guidelines

Continued use after updates = acceptance of changes .

Questions about our Community Guidelines? Need to report an issue? We're here to help.

GLOBAL & UNITED STATES:

Alyke Inc.
131 Continental Drive, Suite 305
Newark, Delaware DE 19713
New Castle County, United States
📞 Phone: +1-740-618-8078

INDIA:

XVisionIT Pvt. Ltd.
Studio- 9 & 10, IHDP Business Park
Sector 127, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201304
India
Company Registration (CIN): U72900DL2022PTC398479

GENERAL CONTACT:

• 📧 Support: contact@joinalyke.com
• 📧 Legal Inquiries: legal@joinalyke.com
• 📧 Dispute Resolution: contact@joinalyke.com
• 📧 Cancellations: contact@joinalyke.com
• 📧 DMCA Copyright Claims: contact@joinalyke.com

FOR INDIAN USERS - GRIEVANCE OFFICER:

For detailed grievance officer information, see our Privacy Policy Section 24.

📧 Grievance Email: grievance@joinalyke.com

Remember:

• ✓ Be kind - Treat others how you want to be treated
• ✓ Be safe - Protect yourself and others
• ✓ Be authentic - Be your true self
• ✓ Be respectful - Honor boundaries and differences
• ✓ Speak up - Report violations when you see them

Together, we can make Alyke a safe, welcoming community for everyone.