NearMeet has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, abuse, and inappropriate behaviour. This article explains exactly how our safety tools work — so you know what happens when you report someone, and why it matters.
How to Report Someone
Reporting takes less than 10 seconds. Here's how:
Open the Profile or Chat
Go to the profile of the person you want to report, or open the chat thread with them.
Tap the ⋯ Menu
Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the profile or chat screen.
Select "Report"
Choose a reason — harassment, inappropriate content, spam, fake profile, or other.
Submit
Your report is submitted instantly. You can optionally add a note to give our team more context.
✅ All reports are reviewed by our safety team within 24 hours. Serious violations are escalated immediately.
How to Block Someone
Blocking is immediate and permanent (unless you unblock). When you block someone:
- They can no longer see your profile in the nearby feed
- They cannot send you chat requests
- They are not notified that they've been blocked
- Any existing chat thread is hidden from both sides
To block: open their profile → tap ⋯ → tap "Block". Done.
The Violation System
When a report is reviewed and confirmed, the reported user enters our violation system. It works in three escalating levels:
Level 1 — Warning
The user receives a formal in-app warning. The violation is logged against their account. They can continue using the app but are on notice.
Level 2 — Temporary Suspension
Repeat violations result in a temporary suspension. The user cannot log in for a set period. The duration increases with each offence.
Level 3 — Permanent Ban
Serious single violations or patterns of abuse result in a permanent ban tied to the user's phone number. They cannot create a new account with the same number.
What Counts as a Violation?
- Sending sexually explicit messages or images without consent
- Harassment, threats, or intimidation
- Hate speech based on gender, religion, caste, or ethnicity
- Sharing another person's private information
- Spam or commercial solicitation
- Creating fake profiles or impersonating others
- Any content involving minors in a sexual or harmful context
Why Reporting Helps Everyone
Every report you submit — even if it turns out to be a misunderstanding — helps our team understand patterns of behaviour on the platform. The more the community reports, the faster bad actors are identified and removed. Reporting is not just self-protection — it's community protection.
If you ever feel unsafe or need help urgently, you can also reach our team directly at support@nearmeet.app.