Community Guidelines

Welcome

Trick Dash is a platform for the LGBTQ+ community to connect, socialize, and explore. We welcome you and ask that you help us maintain a safe, respectful, and authentic space for everyone. These Community Guidelines apply to all users.Violations may result in content removal, account suspension (24 hours to 30 days), or permanent termination plus law enforcement referral.

1. Respect and Safety

Treat all community members with dignity. Harassment, bullying, threats, or hate speech are not tolerated. This includes:

• Slurs or dehumanizing language targeting identity, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexuality, disability, religion, or health status
• Repeated unwanted messages or contact after someone has declined
• Threatening violence or self-harm
• Outing someone's sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status without consent
• Ignoring explicit "No" or "Do Not Contact" requests

Respect boundaries. If someone blocks you, do not attempt to contact them through other means.

2. Authenticity

We ask that profiles represent who you really are:

• Use recent photos of yourself
• Do not impersonate other people, celebrities, or organizations
• Do not create multiple accounts to evade bans or manipulate the community
• Do not use bots or automated tools to generate fake profiles or messages

3. Content Rules

3.1 General (all builds)

Content standards that apply everywhere on Trick Dash:

• No nudity, explicit sexual content, or graphic material in profile photos or general posts
• No drug paraphernalia or glorification of illegal substances
• Photos are auto-moderated for compliance

4. Prohibited Activities

• Spam: Do not flood, spam, or mass-message users
• URLs: Links and URLs are automatically blocked; the App does not allow link sharing
• Sex Trafficking and FOSTA-SESTA: We maintain zero tolerance for sex trafficking, commercial sex solicitation, and related exploitation (including coded language). Violations result in permanent ban and law enforcement referral.
• Sextortion: Do not threaten to distribute intimate images, demand money or sexual content, or coerce users. This is a federal crime.
• Non-Consensual Intimate Images (NCII): Do not share, screenshot, or redistribute intimate content without consent. This is a crime in 48+ U.S. states.
• Drugs: Do not solicit, sell, or facilitate illegal drugs
• Scams and Catfishing: Do not deceive users for money, valuables, or personal information
• Doxxing: Do not share someone's real name, address, phone number, workplace, or other identifying information without consent
• Circumventing Restrictions: Do not use VPNs to bypass geographic restrictions or attempt to create accounts if banned

5. Photos

• Photos must be of you (or consensually involve you)
• Do not share others' photos without permission
• Do not post stolen images or catfish photos
• Do not post content depicting minors
• Respect when someone deletes photos or albums; do not save or redistribute them without permission

6. Location and Meetups

• Do not share other people's locations without permission
• Meet in public places; inform a trusted friend of your plans
• Trust your instincts; if something feels unsafe, end the meeting
• Background Checks Not Conducted: We do not verify user identities or backgrounds. You assume all risk when meeting other users.

7. Reporting and Moderation

If you encounter a violation:

• Use the Report button on profiles, messages, photos, groups, and events
• For urgent safety concerns, contact safety@trickdash.com or call 911
• Block a user to hide their profile and prevent contact
• Our moderation team reviews reports and takes action within 24 to 48 hours

8. Enforcement

Violations may result in:

• Warning: First-time minor violations receive a warning
• Suspension: 24 hours to 30 days, depending on severity
• Permanent Ban: Repeat violations or severe infractions (NCII, sextortion, sex trafficking, threats). Permanent bans are reported to law enforcement.
• Ban Evasion: Creating a new account after ban is prohibited and results in permanent suspension of all associated accounts

9. Flashes (Stories)

Flashes are ephemeral 24-hour photos:

• No nudity; auto-moderated
• Do not save, screenshot, or share Flashes without permission
• Do not redistribute someone's Flash elsewhere

10. Groups and Events

• Group organizers are responsible for moderating their groups
• Event descriptions must be accurate and not misleading
• Groups and events can be reported for violations

11. Safety Resources

If you are experiencing abuse, trafficking, or unsafe situations, reach out:

12. Changes to Guidelines

We may update these guidelines at any time. Material changes will be notified through the App. Your continued use after notification constitutes acceptance of updated guidelines.

13. Contact and Appeals

For questions about these guidelines, to report violations, or to appeal a moderation decision:

Email: support@trickdash.com
Safety Team: safety@trickdash.com

We review all appeals within 7 days.