Dottie – Community Guidelines
Last updated: April 5, 2025
Welcome to the Dottie community — where good vibes, respect, and shared experiences come first. These Community Guidelines help keep Dottie safe, inclusive, and fun for everyone.
By using Dottie, you agree to follow these rules. Violating them may result in a warning, suspension, or permanent removal from the app.
🎯 Our Mission
Dottie exists to help people discover events, explore nightlife, and make genuine social connections. These guidelines ensure that our community remains welcoming and respectful for all users.
✅ Be Cool. Be Respectful.
Treat others with kindness and respect — online and in real life.
Don’t harass, threaten, or intimidate anyone.
Respect boundaries, both in messages and meetups.
Make everyone feel safe, regardless of background, gender, race, identity, or orientation.
❌ What’s Not Allowed
🚫 Harassment & Abuse
No bullying, threats, or personal attacks.
No stalking or doxxing (posting personal information).
🚫 Hate Speech or Discrimination
No content or behavior promoting racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or other hate.
🚫 Nudity & Sexual Content
Dottie is not a dating app. Keep it respectful and clean.
No sexually explicit images, messages, or propositions.
🚫 Fake Profiles & Impersonation
Be yourself. Don’t pretend to be someone else or create fake accounts.
Don’t use celebrity names or photos that aren’t yours.
🚫 Spam or Scams
No promotional spamming, mass invites, bots, or multi-level marketing schemes.
Don’t try to sell or promote fake events, services, or products.
🚫 Illegal or Dangerous Activity
No promotion of illegal drugs, weapons, or crimes.
Don’t use Dottie to organize or promote unsafe or illegal gatherings.
🛑 Real-Life Safety
If you attend an event or meet someone through Dottie:
Always meet in public spaces.
Share your plans with a friend.
Trust your instincts — if it feels off, walk away.
Report users or behavior that seem dangerous or suspicious.
Dottie is not responsible for real-world interactions. Please use caution and good judgment.
🚨 Reporting & Enforcement
If you see something that violates these guidelines:
Use the in-app reporting tools
Or email sayhello@dottie.app
We review reports seriously. Users who break the rules may receive a warning, temporary suspension, or permanent ban — depending on the severity.
🙌 Help Us Keep Dottie Awesome
This community is built by you — and we appreciate everyone who contributes to a respectful and inspiring environment. Let’s create unforgettable experiences, not problems.
📝 Questions?
If you have questions about these guidelines, message us at sayhello@dottie.app
Together, we make Dottie better.
Stay safe. Be kind. Have fun.