Community Guidelines

Building a Respectful Community

The Standard is built on respect, authenticity, and meaningful connections. These guidelines help create a safe, welcoming environment for everyone.

Be Respectful

Treat everyone with kindness and respect. Harassment, hate speech, discrimination, or abusive behavior will not be tolerated.

  • • No offensive or derogatory language
  • • Respect boundaries and consent
  • • Accept rejection gracefully

Keep It Appropriate

The Standard is a professional dating platform. Sexual content, nudity, and explicit material are strictly prohibited.

  • • No nudity or sexually explicit content in photos/videos
  • • No solicitation of sexual services
  • • No graphic or explicit conversations
  • • AI monitors all content 24/7

Be Authentic

Honesty builds trust. Present yourself accurately and don't mislead others.

  • • Use recent, accurate photos
  • • Be truthful about your age, location, and status
  • • Don't impersonate others or create fake profiles
  • • Complete verification for trust badges

Meaningful Interactions

Focus on building genuine connections, not collecting matches.

  • • Engage in thoughtful conversations
  • • Don't spam or send identical messages
  • • Respect others' time and attention

Prohibited Activities

The following will result in immediate account suspension:

  • • Soliciting money or financial information
  • • Promoting commercial services or scams
  • • Sharing personal information without consent
  • • Using the platform for prostitution or escorts
  • • Creating multiple accounts
  • • Underage users (must be 18+)

Reporting Violations

If you encounter behavior that violates these guidelines, please report it immediately. We review all reports within 24 hours.

Repeated violations will result in account suspension or permanent ban. We're committed to maintaining a safe, respectful community for all members.