StrangerMeetup exists because strangers can still surprise you in good ways. These are the house rules that keep that possibility alive. Written in plain English because rules you can’t understand aren’t rules at all.
The one-paragraph version: Treat other people with basic respect. Don’t do anything illegal. Don’t be weird about anyone’s consent or body. If you wouldn’t do it on a video call with your grandmother watching, probably don’t do it here. Read on for the details.
StrangerMeetup is built on a simple idea: that a random conversation with a stranger, somewhere in the world, can still be one of the most interesting things that happens to you in a day. The internet used to do this well, and got worse at it.
To keep that possibility alive, we need a community where people feel safe enough to show up, be themselves, and try a real conversation. These Guidelines are how we do that. They apply to every user, on every device, in every country, every time you use the Service.
These Guidelines work alongside our Terms of Service, which contain the legal details. If anything here conflicts with the Terms, the Terms govern. If you violate either, you can be banned.
The behaviours that make StrangerMeetup work.
The whole point is that the person on the other side has a life you know nothing about. Ask questions. Listen. You’ll meet some fascinating humans if you do.
Not feeling the match? Hit skip. No awkwardness, no explanation needed. The next stranger is two seconds away. This is how the platform is designed to work.
If someone crosses a line — harassment, nudity you didn’t consent to, threats, anything involving minors — use the report button. Our moderation team reviews every report.
Different cultures, languages, political views, and life experiences are the point. You don’t have to agree with someone, but you do have to treat them like a person.
Don’t share your full name, address, phone number, workplace, or financial info. Even with people you vibe with. Especially with people you vibe with.
End a conversation at least as well as you started it. A quick “nice chat, take care” costs nothing and matters more than you’d think.
The behaviours that get you banned.
Don’t expose yourself to people who didn’t ask for it. The fact that it’s a video chat site doesn’t change this. Instant ban.
Slurs, targeted abuse, stalking, threats of violence, or any attempt to make someone feel unsafe. We don’t care if you were “just joking.”
Attacks on people based on race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Not tolerated.
Don’t screen-record, capture, or save other users without their explicit verbal or written consent. Sharing such recordings may also violate the law in the user’s country.
Commercial promotion, phishing, crypto pitches, “click my link” messaging, impersonation for fraud, or any other hustle. Go away.
Automating chats, fake accounts at scale, or any attempt to bypass our age gate or ban enforcement. We detect these and we ban permanently.
StrangerMeetup is strictly 18+. There is no grey area here. Any content, conduct, or communication involving a minor — even suggestively — results in an immediate permanent ban and a report to the appropriate authorities.
We work with the following organisations to report child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and exploitation:
If you encounter any content involving a minor on StrangerMeetup, report it immediately using the in-chat report tool or our contact form, and if urgent, contact your local authorities directly.
If you are under 18 and you’re reading this: please come back when you are older. Platforms like this are for adults. Your protection matters more than our traffic numbers.
Consent is the foundation of every interaction on StrangerMeetup. It’s simple: you cannot assume anything you haven’t been told yes about.
For more on how we handle your own data, see our Privacy Policy.
Nothing here is a substitute for the actual laws of your country. You’re responsible for making sure your behaviour is legal both where you are and where the other user is. In particular:
When in doubt, check your local laws. If you have to ask whether it’s okay, it probably isn’t.
We operate a tiered enforcement system depending on the severity of the violation and whether it’s a first-time or repeat incident.
Temporary skip-cooldown, warning message, or short suspension (usually a few hours).
For behaviour that’s rude or disruptive but not harmful — low-quality spam, mild incivility, first-time minor infractions.
Temporary ban (24 hours to 30 days), IP flag, and review of prior activity.
For harassment, hate speech, consent violations, technical bypass attempts, repeat Tier 1 offences.
Immediate permanent ban, device fingerprint blocking, and where applicable, referral to law enforcement.
For any violation involving minors, imminent threats, illegal activity, non-consensual intimate content, or coordinated abuse.
Moderation decisions are made by our trust and safety team after reviewing reports and, where helpful, automated signals. We do our best to be fair and consistent, but moderation at scale is imperfect. If you were banned and believe it was a mistake, you can contact us to request a review.
There are three ways to report a violation:
All reports are confidential. The user you report will not be told who reported them.
Bans happen. Sometimes they’re the right call, sometimes they’re a mistake. Here’s what you can do:
The best communities are the ones that protect the behaviour they want and push out what they don’t. Thanks for being part of that.