Safety Tips

When you're meeting someone for the first time, whether that's online or face-to-face, it's important to be careful, trust your instincts and prioritize your safety. You can't control what others do, but there are steps you can take to help you stay safe when using 3Fun.

Online Safety · Never Send Money or Share Financial Information

Never send money, even if someone claims to be in an emergency. When you send money by wire transfer (or any other payment method), it's nearly impossible to reverse the transaction or trace where the money went.

The same goes for sharing information that could be used to access your financial accounts – you should never share your banking or payment card details with another user.

If another user asks you for money, even if they claim to be in an emergency (such as financial difficulties on a business trip, a car accident, lost or stolen passports or credit cards), report it to us immediately.

You can find some helpful information about romance scams and how to spot them on the U.S Federal Trade Commission's website, the website of the German consumer advice service and the UK Crimestoppers website.

· Don't overshare

Sharing personal information is part of how we build rapport with another person, but be careful about sharing too much, particularly when you first start messaging someone. Be wary of sharing anything that you wouldn't want to fall into the wrong hands, such as social security numbers, your home or work address, details of your daily routine, sensitive photos, or information about your family (and especially information about your children).

Please also familiarise yourself with the content rules and standards we have on 3Fun (see our Terms Of Use or Terms Of Use (US) for more information).

· Stay on the Platform

Keep conversations on the 3Fun platform while you’re getting to know someone. If something happens on the platform and gets reported to us, we can investigate it and take appropriate steps to deal with it. Once you leave our platform and move the conversation to text, messaging apps, email, or phone, the ways in which we can investigate and deal with bad behavior are much more limited.

· Distance doesn't make the heart grow fonder

Be wary of users who claim to be from your country but are stranded elsewhere, especially if they ask for help getting home. It's a common trick used by scammers.

· Are they shy or being evasive?

Joining a platform like 3Fun for the first time can be a daunting experience, and it's ok to take things slowly (and we encourage users to do just that).

But if someone is being evasive, consistently not answering your questions, and refusing to meet in person or talk to you on the phone or on a video call, they may not be who they say they are.

· Report all suspicious behavior

Trust your instincts: if something feels suspicious, it often is. If you suspect that a user isn't genuine or if they breach our terms, you can block them and report them to us through their profile (using the "report" button on the relevant user's page) or by emailing support@go3Fun.co. For more information, check out our Terms of Use and Terms of Use (US).

Please let us know immediately if you experience any of the following on 3Fun:

- Requests for money or donations
- Underage users
- Harassment, threats, and offensive messages
- Fraudulent profiles
- Spam or solicitation including links to commercial websites or attempts to sell products or services

· Protect Your Account

Use strong passwords, such as passwords that are a combination of letters, numbers and special characters.

Be careful when logging into your account from a public or shared computer – if you do, make sure you log off before you leave.

We will never send you an email asking for your username and password information — if you receive an email asking for account information, report it immediately.

Meeting in Person · Get to know them first

Don't be too quick to arrange a face-to-face meeting – take the time to get to know the other person first. Set up a phone or video call before you actually meet them. Ask as many questions as you want or need to. It's better to unearth any red flags or personal dealbreakers before you meet in person.

· Choose a public place for your first meeting

Don't meet for the first time at your or their home, or anywhere else private. Choose a busy, public place for your first meeting, preferably somewhere you know well, and don't feel pressured to go somewhere more private. If they don't take no for an answer, leave immediately.

· Make sure your friends and family know where you are

Tell a friend or family member when and where you’re going and who you're meeting.

· Charge your phone

If it's not working out, you might want to look up transport options or book a taxi for a quick exit. You might want to phone a friend. In any case, make sure your phone is charged before you leave for your meeting.

· Plan ahead

Know how you're going to get to and from your meeting so that you can leave whenever you want. If you're driving, have a backup plan in case you're not able to drive yourself home: know what your public transport, taxi or ride-share options are, or who you'll call if you need a ride home.

· Know your limits

Drugs and alcohol can impair your judgment. Know your limits and, when meeting for the first time, stay on the safe side of those limits.

· Don’t leave drinks unattended

Know where your drink comes from and where it is at all times. It can be hard to tell if your drink has been spiked before it's too late, as many substances that are slipped into drinks are odorless, colorless, and tasteless.

· Watch your belongings

Keep your phone, purse, wallet, and anything containing personal information, on you at all times.

· If it feels wrong, end it

If you don't feel comfortable, say your goodbyes and leave.

· The Angel Shot

If you feel unsafe, ask for help. If you're in a bar or a restaurant, you can ask the bar staff or your waiter. Bar staff in many countries are trained to recognize certain code words or phrases that mean "I need help". Information about what these codewords are is often posted in or near the bathrooms. Some common expressions are:

- Asking for an "Angel Shot" (commonly used in the US);
- "Ask for Angela" (commonly used in the UK);
- "Oscar" (used in Australia); or
- "Ist Luisa hier" (used in Germany).

· LGBTQ+ Travel

We recognize and believe in the importance of being inclusive of all gender identities and sexual orientations, but the reality is that not everywhere is equally accepting of LGBTQ+ people.

Before you use 3Fun in another country, check what the law in that country says about LGBTQ+ rights. ILGA World is a useful database of sexual orientation laws by country. Local laws in some countries target LGBTQ+ people, including criminalizing same-sex dating apps, websites and sexual encounters. Be particularly cautious about meeting people in those countries through 3Fun, as dating apps have been known to be used for entrapment by law enforcement officials.

Safe sex

If you do decide to take your relationship to the next level, make sure you do so safely.

· Use protection

Condoms, when used properly, can significantly reduce the risk of contracting and passing on sexually transmitted diseases.

· Get tested

It's a good idea to get yourself tested for STIs regularly, particularly if you have multiple sexual partners. Even if you use condoms, some STIs like herpes or HPV can be passed on through skin-to-skin contact, and some STIs don't show any external symptoms.

· Be open about your and their sexual health

Talk about your and the other person's sexual health and any STI testing. You may have already spoken about it when you first met the other person on 3Fun, but don't be shy about asking again. In some places, knowingly passing on an STI can be a crime.

Consent is everything

Setting and respecting each other's boundaries is an important part of ensuring that everyone has a positive experience. Consent is also what separates sex from sexual assault: a sexual act without consent is a crime.

· What is consent?

Consent means agreeing to what's happening by choice and having the freedom and ability to make that choice. This means that:

- You need to be certain that the other person can and has given consent. You shouldn't proceed if the other person is uncomfortable or unsure, or can't give consent due to the effects of drugs or alcohol.
- You can't pressure someone into give consent.
- Consent can be withdrawn at any time. If the other person agrees to something but then changes their mind, you don't have consent.
- Consent to one activity, one time, doesn't mean consent for other activities or for the same activity on other occasions.

See Consent is Everything and Rainn: What Consent Looks Like for more information and advice.

· Communication is key

Consent is all about communication. Before engaging in any sexual activity, discuss your and your partner's boundaries and what each of you are comfortable with. Err on the side of caution and seek positive, verbal expressions of consent, rather than simply an absence of a "no". Check in with your partner regularly to make sure they are still on the same page.

BDSM

BDSM is an acronym that refers various sexual practices that fall under the categories of bondage and discipline (BD), dominance and submission (DS), and sadism and masochism (SM). Because it can involve the use of physical restraints, relinquishing control, and the infliction of pain, many BDSM practices involve a higher level of risk than other sexual activities.

Before you agree to try it, make sure that you and all parties involved are aware of any medical conditions that could be affected by certain BDSM activities. If in doubt, speak to a medical professional first.

BDSM also relies on a great deal of trust and communication between partners, so may be something to avoid trying for the first time with a completely new partner.

As with any sexual activity, BDSM must always involve informed consent to everything that happens. In some cases, it can be difficult to obtain verbal consent during BDSM, so if you do try it, set and agree clear ground rules and signals (like a safe word or gesture) in advance.

There are many tips online for engaging in BDSM safely, and we recommend reading some of these guides before you try it for the first time. If you need a place to start, you can check out this article by SexInfo Online.

Reporting inappropriate behavior

If you experience inappropriate behaviour from someone you've met through 3Fun, whether on the 3Fun platform itself or when you meet in person, you can let us know by reporting them either using the "report" button on the relevant user's profile page on 3Fun or by emailing support@go3Fun.co.

Emergencies

If you feel you are in immediate danger or need emergency assistance, call your local law enforcement agency.