Meet in public
Choose appropriate, populated public locations for first meetings.
InstaMate uses privacy boundaries, moderation and public-activity rules as product requirements.
Use common sense, protect personal information and keep every interaction focused on the activity you planned.
Choose appropriate, populated public locations for first meetings.
Avoid unnecessarily sharing sensitive personal information.
Coordinate through InstaMate while getting comfortable with a connection.
If something feels inappropriate or unsafe, discontinue the interaction.
Use reporting tools when behaviour conflicts with platform rules.
Stop unwanted interaction quickly using available blocking controls.
InstaMate is designed around legitimate public activities. Interactions should remain respectful and consistent with the purpose of the activity being planned.
Keep conversations relevant to the activity and expectations.
Do not pressure another person into conversation, sharing or meeting.
Choose locations that are populated, familiar and suitable for the activity.
Use blocking and reporting controls whenever necessary.
Avoid sharing sensitive personal information too early.
Coordinate plans through InstaMate while building trust.
Pay attention to behaviour that feels unusual or inappropriate.
Block and report when platform rules or boundaries are crossed.