Community Guidelines

Our Commitment to a Respectful Global Community

HolidayBuddie® is a live, geo-location-based web and mobile platform designed to enable meaningful real-world connections — whether for friendship, cultural exchange, or dating — wherever you travel or in your hometown.

We welcome individuals aged 18 and above who seek genuine, respectful interactions.

To ensure a safe, secure, and inclusive environment for all members, the following Community Guidelines apply to all users across our website and application. Compliance with these standards is mandatory. Violations may result in warnings, suspension, permanent account termination, and where appropriate, referral to relevant legal authorities.

1. Age Requirement

HolidayBuddie® is strictly for individuals aged 18 years or older.

We maintain zero tolerance for:

  • Underage accounts
  • Content involving minors
  • Misrepresentation of age

2. Geographic & Risk Restrictions

For safety and compliance reasons, membership may be restricted in certain high-risk jurisdictions. Access limitations are determined in accordance with internal safety assessments and applicable regulations.

3. One Account Policy

Each individual may maintain only one active account.

Multiple accounts, shared accounts, or identity misrepresentation are prohibited.

4. Profile Content Standards

Public profiles must remain respectful and appropriate.

The following are prohibited:

  • Nudity or explicit sexual content
  • Obscene or graphic material
  • Violent or disturbing imagery
  • Weapons display intended to intimidate

HolidayBuddie® reserves the right to determine content suitability in line with platform standards.

5. Privacy Protection

Public sharing of sensitive personal information — including phone numbers, email addresses, financial data, accommodation details, or government identification — is strictly discouraged and may be removed.

Soliciting such information from other members is prohibited.

6. Intellectual Property

Users may not post copyrighted or trademarked material without proper authorization.

7. Prohibited Activities

The platform is intended solely for personal social connection. The following are not permitted:

  • Advertising or commercial promotion
  • Solicitation or fundraising
  • Escort or adult service promotion
  • Recruitment or multi-level marketing
  • Spam or automated messaging
  • Use of bots or third-party manipulation tools

8. Authenticity & Integrity

Impersonation, use of fake photos, identity misrepresentation, and deceptive behaviour are strictly prohibited.

HolidayBuddie® promotes genuine human connection.

9. Respectful Conduct

Members must communicate respectfully at all times.

Zero tolerance applies to:

  • Harassment
  • Threats
  • Bullying
  • Stalking
  • Blackmail or extortion
  • Coercion
  • Intimidation

Severe cases may be reported to law enforcement authorities.

10. Anti-Discrimination Policy

HolidayBuddie® does not tolerate discrimination or hate speech based on:

  • Race or ethnicity
  • Religion
  • Nationality
  • Disability
  • Gender identity
  • Sexual orientation
  • Age
  • Any other protected characteristic

We are committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and respectful global community.

11. Illegal Conduct

Any activity involving illegal substances, trafficking, exploitation, counterfeit goods, or criminal facilitation is strictly prohibited.

Zero tolerance applies to any harm toward minors.

12. Platform Security

Users may not:

  • Distribute malware or harmful links
  • Engage in phishing attempts
  • Manipulate platform systems
  • Spread false or misleading information

13. Account Inactivity

Accounts inactive for extended periods (e.g., 12 months) may be subject to automatic removal in accordance with platform policy.

14. Payments & Subscriptions

All membership payments are final and non-refundable, except where required by applicable law. Plan changes require new subscriptions unless otherwise specified in our Terms of Service.

15. Enforcement & Disciplinary Action

HolidayBuddie® reserves the right to:

  • Issue warnings
  • Suspend accounts
  • Permanently terminate access
  • Remove content
  • Report unlawful conduct to authorities

We may take action based on behaviour occurring both on and off the platform where it impacts community safety.

16. Shared Responsibility

A safe and respectful environment requires collective effort. Members are encouraged to report violations confidentially through in-app reporting tools.

By using HolidayBuddie®, you agree to uphold these Community Guidelines and contribute to a secure, respectful global network.

Community Guidelines