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Safety Policy

Clear, fair poker host rules for smooth game nights

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

Effective Date: May 18, 2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE — READ FIRST

Tablemate facilitates introductions between adults for in-person card games. We do not:

  • Conduct criminal background checks;

  • Verify moral character, financial stability, or sobriety;

  • Host, supervise, or attend games;

  • Provide security, insurance, medical assistance, or legal advice at games; or

  • Guarantee that any user or venue is safe.

Government-ID verification (via Persona) confirms identity documents under our configured flow—it is not a background check and does not mean we endorse any user.

You are solely responsible for your personal safety when meeting other users. If you feel unsafe, leave immediatelyand contact emergency services when appropriate.

This Safety Policy supplements our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Community Guidelines, and Game Host Rules.

1. BEFORE YOU MEET

1.1 Vet the other party

  • Review profiles, verification status, ratings, and reviews.

  • Prefer users with consistent history. Be cautious with new accounts, missing photos, or conflicting details.

  • Read game notes carefully (stakes, rules, alcohol, guests).

1.2 Keep communication on-platform when possible

  • Use Tablemate messaging for scheduling and questions until you have built trust.

  • Be wary of pressure to move to personal phone, encrypted apps, or email before meeting—common in scams.

  • Never share passwords, one-time codes, banking logins, or Social Security numbers.

1.3 Tell someone your plan

  • Share venue area, host name, expected start/end, and how to reach you with a trusted friend or family member.

  • Consider live location sharing with someone you trust during the event.

1.4 Transportation

  • Plan sober transportation. Do not drive under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or other impairing substances.

  • Park in well-lit areas. Have keys ready when returning to your vehicle.

1.5 Trust your instincts

  • You may decline or cancel without detailed justification. Politeness never outweighs safety.

1.6 Blocking

  • Use in-app block features if someone harasses you or makes you uncomfortable. Blocked users should not be able to interact with you through normal Service features.

2. AT THE VENUE

2.1 Arrival

  • Arrive at the agreed time. Do not enter private property uninvited or after being denied.

  • If the location feels wrong (wrong address, unsafe neighborhood, hostile greeting), leave.

2.2 Conduct

  • Treat hosts and players respectfully. Follow disclosed house rules.

  • Do not bring uninvited guests unless the host explicitly allows it.

  • Do not bring weapons unless legally permitted and clearly disclosed and accepted by all participants.

2.3 Alcohol and substances

  • Consume alcohol only if legal, voluntary, and within your limits.

  • Illegal drugs are prohibited. Leave and report if you observe illegal substances or coercion to use them.

  • Hosts may face civil or criminal liability for alcohol-related injuries at their premises—hosts should set clear rules.

2.4 Money and valuables

  • Tablemate does not hold funds. Keep cash/chips secure. Avoid leaving wallets on tables.

  • Do not lend large sums to strangers. Document disputes; we do not mediate financial losses.

2.5 Recording

  • Do not photograph, audio-record, or live-stream other people without their clear consent where required by law.

2.6 Escalation

  • If arguments escalate, disengage. Do not fight. Leave and seek help.

3. RED FLAGS — LEAVE AND/OR REPORT

Consider leaving immediately and reporting if you experience or observe:

Category

Examples

Coercion

Pressure to play higher stakes, drink, stay, or share personal data

Harassment

Unwanted sexual comments, touching, stalking

Threats

Violence, weapons brandished, intimidation

Discrimination

Slurs, exclusion based on protected traits

Fraud

Fake profiles, bait-and-switch stakes, requests for wire/crypto payments “before the game”

Cheating

Collusion, marked cards, hidden devices

Minors

Anyone under 21 present

Unsafe space

Blocked exits, overcrowding, fire hazards, unsanitary conditions

Privacy violations

Sharing home addresses publicly, doxxing, posting photos without consent

Off-platform scams

“Pay me outside the app to reserve your seat”

Emergencies: call 911 (U.S.) or your local emergency number before contacting Tablemate.

4. REPORTING TO TABLEMATE

4.1 When to report

  • Terms, Community Guidelines, or Host Rules violations;

  • Harassment, threats, assault, theft, fraud, impersonation;

  • Unsafe venues or repeat no-shows used to harass;

  • Attempts to circumvent verification, geofencing, or blocks.

4.2 How to report

  • In-app reporting and ratings flows where available; or

  • Email support@tablemate.site with subject “Safety Report” including:

    • Your account email;

    • Reported user’s name/username if known;

    • Game id or date/time if applicable;

    • Factual description of what happened;

    • Screenshots only if safe to obtain—never put yourself at risk to gather evidence.

4.3 What we may do

  • Review account and report history;

  • Remove content, restrict features, suspend, or permanently ban;

  • Preserve data for legal compliance;

  • Refer serious matters to law enforcement when appropriate.

We cannot tell you all details of another user’s discipline. We may notify you when your report is resolved.

4.4 What we cannot do

  • Recover stolen money;

  • Arrest anyone;

  • Force a host to admit you;

  • Provide legal representation; or

  • Respond in real time to emergencies.

5. LAW ENFORCEMENT

Contact police for crimes in progress, threats of violence, sexual assault, stalking, or significant theft.

Tablemate will comply with valid legal process and may proactively report imminent harm where permitted.

6. CRISIS RESOURCES (UNITED STATES)

Resource

Contact

Emergency

911

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline

1-800-656-4673

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

Non-U.S. users: use local emergency and crisis numbers.

7. ADDRESS AND LOCATION PRIVACY

  • Residential addresses you provide are for eligibility—not public discovery.

  • Game addresses are disclosed only under Service rules to approved participants.

  • Do not post addresses on social media, group chats with unapproved people, or screenshots.

  • Violations may result in permanent ban and create real-world risk for hosts.

8. HOST-SPECIFIC SAFETY

Hosts control the physical environment. See Game Host Rules. Minimum expectations:

  • Legal authority to use the space;

  • Reasonable occupancy and egress;

  • Clear rules on alcohol, guests, and stakes;

  • Willingness to remove unsafe guests and end the game if necessary;

  • Prompt reporting of serious incidents.

9. PLAYER-SPECIFIC SAFETY

  • Honor host rules and arrival instructions;

  • Cancel promptly if you cannot attend;

  • Do not retaliate against honest reviews;

  • Report unsafe hosts or players.

10. PLATFORM LIMITATIONS (NO GUARANTEE)

Ratings, badges, and verification are imperfect signals. Users may misrepresent, create new accounts after bans, or behave differently in person. You assume all risk of in-person meetings as stated in our Terms.

11. CHANGES

We may update this Safety Policy. Material changes will be posted in the Service with an updated date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

12. CONTACT

Tablemate
Email: support@tablemate.site (subject: “Safety”)

Emergencies: call 911 or local emergency services—not email.

Prioritize your safety. When in doubt, do not attend, or leave. Help us protect the community by reporting concerns promptly.