Community Rules

Velvet is a space to meet, connect and interact freely — but safely.
To keep everyone protected, all users must follow these rules at all times.

Respect others

We expect all users to treat each other with basic kindness.

Not allowed:

  • Bullying, harassment, threats

  • Hate speech or discrimination

  • Insults, humiliation or intimidation

  • Sexual harassment or unwanted advances

If someone makes you uncomfortable → block + report.

Adults only

Velvet is strictly 18+.

Not allowed:

  • Profiles involving minors

  • Images or content of minors

  • Suggestive content involving minors

Violations → immediate permanent ban & reported to authorities.

Authentic identity

Keep Velvet real.

Not allowed:

  • Fake profiles

  • Fake ages

  • Impersonation

  • Stolen images

If we suspect your age/identity, we may ask for verification.
Failure = account removal.

No illegal content

Allowed:

  • Consensual adult content shared privately

Not allowed:

  • Non-consensual images

  • Revenge content

  • Pornographic commercial services

  • Sexual content involving minors

  • Graphic or explicit sexual behaviour

Everything violating this is removed immediately.

Privacy protection

Respect personal boundaries.

Not allowed:

  • Sharing someone’s private chats

  • Leaking addresses, photos, phone numbers

  • Posting screenshots without consent

  • Pressuring others to share private content

Report violations immediately.

Financial & scam protection

Never:

  • Request money

  • Send money

  • Share banking or crypto details

If someone asks for money → block + report.
Velvet is not responsible for financial transactions between users.

Self harm & Harmful Activities

Not allowed:

  • Encouraging self-harm, suicide or eating disorders

  • Dangerous challenges or stunts

  • Content promoting harm to yourself or others

If you see worrying content → report immediately.
Velvet may contact emergency services if someone is in danger.

Groups must stay safe

Group chats must follow the same rules as the entire platform.

Admins should:

  • Remove harmful content

  • Block dangerous members

  • Approve join requests responsibly

Velvet may remove groups that repeatedly violate rules.

Pins must stay safe

Pins cannot include:

  • Hate, harassment or bullying

  • Sexual, violent or illegal content

  • Scams or solicitation

  • Minors or sensitive private information

Violating pins are removed.

Reporting

You can report:

  • Profiles

  • Chats

  • Pins

  • Groups

  • Messages

  • Behaviour that feels unsafe

Reports are confidential.

Include screenshots when possible — it helps us review faster.

Enforcement & Consequences

Depending on severity, Velvet may:

  • Remove content

  • Restrict features

  • Ask for identity verification

  • Temporarily suspend accounts

  • Permanently ban users

  • Device-ban for severe violations

  • Notify law enforcement if required

Users receive an in-app message if action is taken.
You may appeal moderation decisions.

Tips for a safer experience:

  • Don’t overshare personal info

  • Stay in the app when meeting new people

  • Block freely — no explanation needed

  • Trust your intuition

Velvet is here to help you stay safe.

Your Safety matters