Safety

Safety Tips

Last Updated: October 10, 2026

Waimz is built for real-world connection — dates, friends, chosen family and nights out. We build the tools and moderate the platform. You make the calls that keep you safe. These tips are part of our Terms of Service.

Waimz is a brand and product owned and operated by Humainz, Inc. (“Humainz™”).

Safety is a shared responsibility

We give you control: selfie verification, block and report on every profile and chat, incognito mode, hide distance and discreet app mode. We moderate with a mix of technology and real people. But we don't run criminal background checks, we can't verify everything people tell you, and we can't see or control what happens once you leave the app or meet in person. Nothing here guarantees your safety — but these habits help.

Before you meet

  • Take your time. Chat on Waimz first. You never owe anyone a meeting, your number, or a photo.
  • Do a quick check. A video call is a simple way to confirm someone is who they say they are. A verification badge means a selfie matched their photos — it is not a background check.
  • Protect your details. Keep your home address, workplace, full name, financial information and daily routine to yourself until you've built real trust.
  • Watch for red flags. Pressure to move off the app fast, stories that don't add up, refusing to video call, or any request for money.

When you meet

  • Meet in public, stay in public. Pick a busy café, bar or venue for the first few meetings — not a private home or a car.
  • Tell a friend. Share who you're meeting, where and when. Check in during and after.
  • Control your ride. Get yourself there and home. Keep your phone charged.
  • Know your limits. Stay aware of alcohol or substances, and keep your drink in sight.
  • Leave whenever you want. You can end a date or leave an event at any time, for any reason. Trust your gut.

Never send money

No real match needs your money. Never send cash, gift cards, crypto, bank transfers or "investment" funds to someone you met online — no matter the story. Report anyone who asks.

Intimate images and sextortion

Once an image leaves your phone, you can't control it. Waimz doesn't allow nude images anywhere on the platform. If someone threatens to share images of you unless you pay or do something, stop responding, don't pay, keep evidence (screenshots, usernames), report them in the app, and contact local police. If images of you were shared without consent, contact us at support@humainz.com.

Consent and sexual health

  • Consent is clear, enthusiastic and can be withdrawn at any time. "No" — or silence — means no.
  • Anything someone tells you about their sexual health (such as HIV status, PrEP use or recent testing) is self-reported and not verified by Waimz. Make your own informed choices about protection and testing.
  • Waimz doesn't provide medical advice. Talk to a healthcare provider or local sexual-health clinic.

Your privacy as an LGBTQ+ person

  • You decide who knows. Being seen on an LGBTQ+ app can reveal things about you. Use incognito, hide distance, and discreet app mode if you're not out everywhere.
  • Location is approximate — but not invisible. Distance information can sometimes be used to estimate where you are. Hide your distance or turn off location when you want more privacy.
  • Screenshots happen. Other people can screenshot what you share. Outing someone is a serious violation of our Community Guidelines — report it.

Travelling and local laws

In some countries and regions, same-sex relationships or gender expression are restricted or criminalized, and police or others have used social and dating apps to identify or entrap LGBTQ+ people. Before you travel, check the local laws and current travel advice from your government. Consider using discreet mode, hiding your distance, or turning off location while you're there. You're responsible for decisions about how you use Waimz where you are.

Places, meetups and communities

  • Places listed on Waimz are independent businesses. An "LGBTQ+-friendly" label is information, not a guarantee — venues and vibes change.
  • Meetups and events are organized by members, communities or venues — not by Waimz. Check details, go with a friend if you can, and follow the venue's rules.
  • Community moderators are members, not Waimz staff.
  • If something feels off at a venue or event, leave, and tell venue staff or the organizer. Report it to us too.

Report, block, move on

If someone makes you uncomfortable, block and report them from their profile or your chat — they won't be notified that you reported them. Reports go to our Trust & Safety team. If you believe a user is under 18, report them immediately or email childsafety@humainz.com. For anything else, contact support@humainz.com.

If you're in danger

Waimz is not an emergency service. If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number (911 in the U.S. and Canada, 999 in the UK, 112 across the EU, 000 in Australia, 111 in New Zealand).

Support resources

If you've experienced harassment, assault or abuse, you don't have to handle it alone. Free, confidential LGBTQ+ and survivor support services exist in many countries, including:

Resources are listed for convenience. They are independent organizations not affiliated with Waimz or Humainz, Inc.

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