Meet with confidence.

Safety guidance for every OVER35 introduction

Before meeting

• Never send money, banking details, passwords, identity documents or intimate images.
• Be cautious if someone avoids basic questions, pressures you, requests secrecy or creates a financial emergency.
• Tell a trusted person who you are meeting, where you are going and when you expect to return.
• Keep your home and workplace address private until trust has developed.

For the first date

• Meet in a busy public venue and remain in public.
• Arrange your own transport both ways and keep enough battery and airtime to call for help.
• Do not leave drinks unattended, and do not allow alcohol or pressure to override your judgement.
• Consider sharing your live location with someone you trust.
• Leave immediately if you feel uncomfortable. You never owe anyone politeness, physical contact or a second date.

Consent and boundaries

Consent must be clear, voluntary, specific and ongoing. It can be withdrawn at any time. Pressure, intimidation, persistent unwanted contact and sexual conduct without consent are unacceptable.

Scams and suspicious behaviour

Stop contact if anyone asks for money, investments, gift cards, banking access or help moving funds. Do not act on links or financial opportunities sent by another member. Preserve relevant messages or details if you need to make a report.

Report a concern

Email hello@over35.co with the member’s name and a clear description of what happened. Include supporting information only where it is safe and lawful to do so. We may restrict an account while assessing a credible safety report.

Trust your judgement

OVER35 facilitates introductions; it cannot guarantee a member’s identity, conduct or compatibility. Move at your own pace and choose safety over social pressure every time.