Hinge is the dating app designed to be deleted. Our company is on a mission to create a less lonely world by inspiring intimate, in-person connections.

We want every dater’s experience on Hinge to be positive, no matter where they are in their journey. That’s why we’ve created these Community Guidelines: to make it clear what kind of behavior we believe helps foster a respectful, safe, and welcoming environment.

In alignment with our values of authenticity, courage, and empathy, we’ll do our part to uphold these rules and expect the same from our community members.

Note: These guidelines are subject to change. All Help Center updates are posted in our Change Log.

Hinge's Rules:

You must be 18 years of age or older to use Hinge. We take this seriously, and any account found to belong to someone under 18 will be removed. This also means we don’t allow any photos or videos depicting minors, including younger photos of users.
Be yourself. Hinge is built for real people looking for real connection. That means showing up authentically and with clear intentions. Daters must have one photo that clearly shows their face, and each account must only belong to one dater. Deceiving others about your age or posting misleading or outdated photos is misaligned with our values of honesty and authenticity and is unfair to the Hinge community.
Keep interactions respectful. Empathy is one of our core values, and we expect all users to treat each other with dignity and respect. We encourage Hinge daters to respect the opinions of others, even when they don't agree with them, and simply skip or remove users they aren't interested in. We prohibit harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying, or intimidation, including repeated, unwanted contact either online or offline. If someone unmatches you on Hinge, the next step is to respect their choice, not find them on social media. Learn more
Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to:
- Crude or offensive remarks, including body shaming, comments about trauma or mental health, or other sensitive, highly personal topics
- Sharing unsolicited, sexually explicit messages in chat or when leaving a comment on a Prompt, Video, or Photo
- Using phrases that objectify, stereotype, or fetishize another dater based on their identity
- Unwanted or repeated outreach after a dater has unmatched, blocked, or otherwise attempted to cease contact
Lead with Respect. We value the diversity of our community and want every dater to feel safe, seen, and supported. People are encouraged to share their values and beliefs on Hinge, but we prohibit slurs, harmful stereotypes, exclusionary language, and hate-based ideologies. This includes discrimination against individuals or groups based on race or ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability (visible or invisible). Reporting another user based on any of these characteristics is not appropriate. Learn more
Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to:
- Sending messages that use identity-based slurs, misgendering, or making otherwise harmful comments directly toward other daters
- Sharing content, phrases, or imagery associated with known hate groups, or promoting ideals or values of those groups
See more in our article No Tolerance for Hate Speech and Harassment.
Help us maintain a safe environment. Dater safety is a top priority. Meaningful connections happen best when people feel safe to show up as their full selves. We don't allow threats, intimidation, or any behavior that suggests, incites, or causes harm toward another person—either online or offline. Learn more
Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to:
- Showing support for designated or known terrorist groups through affirmative acknowledgment of their activities, crimes, publications, or ideologies, or through the use of symbols, images, or language
- Expressing affiliation or solidarity with known hate groups, terrorist groups, or criminal organizations either explicitly or implicitly through the use of Photos or Prompt answers
- Sending threatening messages to members of Hinge staff through email, social media, or any other outreach outside of typical company support channels
We encourage anyone who has a concerning encounter or feels unsafe, either on the app or on a date, to report it to us.
Violent or graphic content isn't allowed. There is no place on Hinge for content that shows or celebrates violence, abuse, cruelty, or death in any form. Learn more
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Images or videos depicting violence, gore, or injuries
- Cruel, demeaning, or otherwise graphic images of harmed animals, such as hunting kills demonstrating excessive gore
- Graphic depictions of gore, mutilation, wounds, organs, and medical procedures
- Content that depicts or glorifies self-harm
If you're struggling or need support, we encourage you to review our Resources for Support page.
Respect Boundaries. We encourage boldness and authenticity, but not at the expense of someone else's comfort. Posting content to your profile or initiating a conversation that is crude, lewd, or potentially offensive is not acceptable behavior. Hinge daters should not promote physical, emotional, or psychological abuse on or off the platform. This includes unwanted sexual advances, comments, or imagery. We don't allow nudity or sexually graphic content on profiles. Learn more
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Photos or videos showing exposed genitals or explicit outlines of these areas
- Any depictions of sexual activity, whether real or AI-generated, including simulated acts or masturbation
- Overtly vulgar or obscene language regarding sexual fantasies, scenarios, or acts
- Messaging that pressures a dater into sexual conversations without their clear consent
Understand Consent is critical. Hinge is a space for people to find meaningful relationships built on a foundation of authenticity, transparency, and respect. Consent should be clearly and freely communicated and can be expressly granted and revoked. We do not tolerate sexual coercion, exploitation, or any other non-consensual sexual behavior or contact on our platform. We encourage our community to uphold these same standards in all interactions. Learn more
Some examples of non-consensual sexual behavior include:
- Making unwanted sexual contact or attempting to touch or kiss someone without consent
- Trying to undress someone against their will
- Removing or tampering with a condom or other protective barrier during sex without the other person's agreement ("stealthing")
- Any act of non-consensual sexual activity, penetration or attempted penetration, such as rape or forced oral sex, including when someone is pressured or coerced, under the influence of substances, asleep, or otherwise incapacitated and therefore unable to give consent
If you have experienced any of these behaviors, please know we are here to support you. You can report a user directly in the app or contact our team for assistance. If a user you'd like to report has unmatched you, you can report them using our Past Matches feature.
Follow applicable laws. We don't allow any illegal activity on our platform, including leveraging our platform to buy, sell, or trade illegal items, exploiting others in any way, or sharing content that harms, sexualizes, or endangers minors. Learn more
Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to:
- Any attempt to sell, trade, or coordinate access to illegal drugs or controlled substances, including narcotics, psychoactive substances, or prescription medications
- Displaying or promoting misuse of controlled goods or other items in a manner that could imply harm
- Facilitating the sale of counterfeit goods
- Any activity related to human trafficking
We're here for connection, not commerce. We don't allow promotional content or activity, and we prohibit using Hinge to promote, advertise, or sell products, services, or events. Hinge is not a place to promote or pursue arrangements that involve payment or compensation of any kind, whether online or offline. Learn more
Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to:
- Promoting any product, brand, service, event, or investment
- Sharing links to donation pages, crowdfunding campaigns, wishlists, or business pages in prompts or private messages
- Adding links or usernames to money transfer apps, or other financial account information, within profiles or prompts
- Offering or requesting compensation in exchange for romantic or sexual interaction, including but not limited to findom or sugar dating
- Soliciting donations or support for political campaigns, charities, or causes
- Seeking employment opportunities or recruiting candidates for professional purposes
- Recruiting beta testers, users, clients, or potential customers
- Unsolicited promotion of your social media or personal ventures
- Promoting gambling services or betting
- High-volume, unsolicited promotion of websites or social media channels (i.e. spamming other users)
Date with genuine intentions. Hinge is a place for intentional dating, not manipulation or coercion. We don't allow scams, impersonation, or any kind of manipulation for personal or financial gain. Learn more
Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to:
- Any attempt to deceive daters into providing money, gifts, or items of value, including dishonest requests for "travel funds" to meet in person
- Threatening to reveal intimate messages, photos, or personal information to force someone to do something or give up something of value
- Falsifying facts about yourself or deliberately misleading others for personal or monetary gain

Be a good Hinge user. Use Hinge the way it’s designed: to connect with intention, not manipulate or game the system. Keep your interactions honest: false information, fake profiles, and misuse of our reporting tools are not allowed. If you interact with our support teams, treat them with the same respect you would any other member of the Hinge community.

Reporting

If you see content or behavior that goes against our Community Guidelines, you can report it directly through the app by tapping the three dots on a profile or message.

If you've experienced harm as a member of the Hinge community, we encourage you to inform us by submitting a report. Reports are confidential and allow us to review and take any necessary action to prioritize user safety. We aren’t here to make decisions on what is fact or fiction, but we will take necessary steps to protect the integrity of the Hinge community. Our team carefully reviews reports to help keep Hinge safer, more respectful, and aligned with our mission to foster meaningful connections. We will never share your identity with the people you’ve reported, unless required by law. We also do not disclose account details to anyone but the account owner.

Read more about how to submit a report and our reporting process here.

Appeals

If you violate these Community Guidelines or our Terms, your content may be removed, and your account may be permanently banned. We take these actions to help protect the safety and integrity of the Hinge community.

If you believe your account has been removed in error, you have the opportunity to submit an appeal through our designated appeals process. Read more here.

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