Community

Community Guidelines

Our community is built on respect, honesty, and genuine connection. These guidelines help us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Last Updated: January 17, 2026

Gylde is a community of individuals seeking meaningful connections. To ensure everyone has a positive experience, we ask all members to follow these guidelines. Violations may result in warnings, temporary suspension, or permanent removal from the platform.

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Our Core Values

Authenticity

Be genuine. Use real photos. Share honest information about yourself.

Respect

Treat every member with dignity, regardless of whether you're interested in them.

Integrity

Be clear about your intentions. Don't mislead or manipulate others.

Safety

Protect yourself and others. Report concerning behavior promptly.

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Be Authentic

Do:

  • Use recent photos that accurately represent how you look today
  • Provide truthful information about your age, location, and relationship status
  • Be honest about your intentions and what you're looking for
  • Complete identity verification to build trust
  • Update your profile if your circumstances change

Don't:

  • Use photos of other people or heavily filtered/edited images
  • Create fake profiles or impersonate others
  • Misrepresent your identity, profession, or lifestyle
  • Maintain multiple accounts
  • Use the platform if you're not legally eligible (under 18)
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Be Respectful

Do:

  • Communicate politely, even when declining interest
  • Accept "no" gracefully and move on
  • Respect others' time and boundaries
  • Appreciate that everyone has different preferences
  • Give thoughtful responses to messages

Don't:

  • Send unsolicited explicit messages or photos
  • Harass, bully, stalk, or intimidate anyone
  • Use hateful, discriminatory, or offensive language
  • Continue contacting someone who has blocked you or asked you to stop
  • Shame or mock other users publicly or privately
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Keep It Legal

Prohibited Activities:

  • Soliciting or offering prostitution or escort services
  • Soliciting money, gifts, or financial support
  • Promoting illegal substances or activities
  • Human trafficking or exploitation of any kind
  • Sharing copyrighted content without permission
  • Using Gylde for commercial purposes or advertising
  • Attempting to hack, scrape, or compromise the platform

warning We report illegal activity to law enforcement when required or appropriate.

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Protect Privacy

Do:

  • Keep personal information private until you've built trust
  • Use our in-app messaging until you're comfortable sharing contact info
  • Report anyone who asks for sensitive information inappropriately
  • Respect that private photos require permission to view

Don't:

  • Share screenshots or content from private conversations publicly
  • Share other users' personal information without consent
  • Record video or voice calls without permission
  • Create content featuring other users without their consent
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Content Standards

Profile Photos Must:

  • Clearly show your face (at least one photo)
  • Be appropriate for all audiences in public areas
  • Be photos you have the right to use
  • Not contain contact information or social media handles

Prohibited Content:

  • Nudity or sexually explicit content in public profile areas
  • Violence, gore, or graphic imagery
  • Hateful symbols or imagery
  • Images of minors (children should not appear in your photos)
  • Weapons displayed prominently
  • Spam, advertisements, or promotional content

info Private photos have more flexibility but still must not contain illegal content.

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Reporting Violations

If you encounter behavior that violates these guidelines, please report it immediately. You can report users directly from their profile or conversation.

What Happens When You Report:

  • Your report is reviewed by our Trust & Safety team
  • The reported user is not notified who made the report
  • Appropriate action is taken based on the severity of the violation
  • Repeated or serious violations result in permanent bans

For urgent safety concerns, contact us directly at safety@gylde.com.

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Consequences

Violations of these guidelines result in action proportional to the offense:

Warning

Minor first-time violations may result in a warning and content removal.

Temporary Suspension

Repeated violations or moderate offenses may result in a temporary ban.

Permanent Ban

Serious violations or continued misbehavior result in permanent removal.

info Bans are typically not reversible. We take the safety of our community seriously.

Thank You

By following these guidelines, you help create a community where genuine connections can flourish. Thank you for being part of Gylde and treating fellow members with the respect they deserve.

Questions about these guidelines? Contact us at safety@gylde.com.