Safety Advice
Single Question connects people with more to talk about than ever before in a constantly growing community.
User safety is a priority. We understand that meeting someone for the first time whether online, through an acquaintance or on an outing is intriguing and exciting. However, your safety is very important, and because you are in control of your Single Question experience, there are certain safety steps that you should follow while dating – both online and offline.
We ask you to read the advice and information below, and strongly urge you to follow these guidelines in the interest of your personal safety and well-being. However, you are always the best judge of your own safety, and these guidelines are not intended to be a substitute for your own judgment.
Online Behavior
Protect Your Finances & Never Send Money or Financial Information
Never respond to any request to send money, especially to another country or via wire transfer, and report it to us immediately – even if the person claims to be in an emergency. Wiring money is like sending cash: the sender has no protections against loss and it’s nearly impossible to reverse the transaction or trace the money.
Protect Your Personal Information
Never give personal information, such as: your id card number, passport number, credit card number or bank information, or your work or home address to people you don’t know or haven’t met in person.
Single Question will never send you an email or SMS asking for your login or password information. Any such communication should be reported immediately.
Report All Suspicious Behaviour
Delete Things with suspicious users and report the user to Single Question. When a Thing is deleted behavioural statistics are monitored to assist Single Question to determine any suspicious behaviour by the deleted user. Keep conversations on Single Question. Bad actors will try to move the conversation to text, personal email or phone conversations.
Additionally, please report anyone who violates our terms of use.
Examples of terms of use violations include: Asks you for money or donations
Requesting photographs
Minors using the platform
Users sending harassing or offensive messages
Users behaving inappropriately after meeting in person
Fraudulent registration or profiles
Spam or solicitation, such as invitations to call premium priced numbers or attempts to sell products or services
Offline Behaviour
First meetings are exciting, but always take precautions and follow these guidelines to help you stay safe:
Get to Know the Other Person
Keep your communications limited to the Single Question platform and really get to know users online/using the app before meeting them in person. Bad actors often push people to communicate off the platform immediately. It’s up to you to research and do your due diligence.
Always Meet and Stay in Public
Meet for the first time in a populated, public place – never in a private or remote location, and never at your home or work. If your date pressures you, end the date and leave at once.
Tell Your Friends and Family Members of Your Plans
Inform a friend or family member of your plans and when and where you’re going. Make sure you have your cell phone charged and with you at all times.
Transport Yourself to and from the Meeting
You need to be independent and in control of your own transportation, especially in case things don’t work out.
Stay Sober
Consumption of alcohol and/or other drugs can impair your judgment and potentially put you in danger. It’s important to keep a clear mind and avoid anything that might place you at risk. Be aware that bad actors might try to take advantage of you by altering your beverage(s) with synthetic substances.
Health
Single Question welcomes everyone and empowers our community of users to create and cultivate relationships. An important aspect of any healthy relationship though – whether formed on Single Question or otherwise – is ensuring proper sexual health and safety. And as a member of the Single Question community it is your responsibility to make sure you do the following, if you choose to engage in sexual activity.
Protect Yourself
You and your partner should use proper protection. Condoms and other mechanisms can significantly reduce the risk of contracting or passing on an STI, such as HIV. To be effective, however, protective measures must be used consistently. Please keep in mind, you can still get certain STIs, like herpes or HPV from contact with your partner’s skin even when using a condom.
Be Open and Honest
It is completely reasonable to have a conversation with your partner regarding sex and sexual contact before actually having it. All issues ranging from the number of partners each of you has had, to the last time each of you was tested for STIs are fair game. Many STIs are curable or treatable. If either you or your partner has an STI that is curable, you both need to start treatment to avoid becoming re-infected. It is important to be completely honest in these conversations.
Vaccinate
The risk of contracting some STIs can be reduced through vaccination. Talk to your doctor or a professional at a sexual health clinic to learn more.
Know Your Status
Know your status. Some STIs don't show symptoms. Regular testing is critical to staying on top of your health and helping prevent the spread of STIs. After testing, always ask for a copy of your test results so you are sure of your status. There are many free, quick and confidential testing options.
For Further Help, Support or Advice
In the case that something has happened, immediately call the Emergency Services. Emergency situations include a recent threat of violence or sexual violence, recent act of violence or sexual violence or if your health or someone else’s is in danger.