Dating &
Safety
Fervur community is growing everyday
by
bringing people together.
With increasing number
of people on Fervur, user safety is a priority. We
understand that meeting someone for the first time whether online, through an
acquaintance or on an outing is intriguing and exciting. However, your safety
is very important, and because you are in control of your Fervur
experience, there are certain safety steps that you should follow while dating
both online and offline.
We ask you to read the
tips and information below, and strongly urge you to follow these guidelines in
the interest of your personal safety and well-being.
However, you are always the best judge of your own safety, and these guidelines
are not intended to be a substitute for your own judgment.
Tips for
Online Interaction
Protect Your Finances & Never
Send Money or Financial Information
Never respond to any
request to send money, especially overseas or via wire transfer, and report it
to us immediately – even if the person claims to be in an emergency.
Wiring money is like sending cash: the sender has no protections against loss
and it's nearly impossible to reverse the transaction or trace the money. For
more information, click on the video below to the U.S. Federal Trade
Commission's advice to avoid online dating scams, also available here.
Protect Your Personal Information
Never give personal
information, such as: your social security number, credit card number or bank
information, or your work or home address to people you don't know or haven't
met in person.
Note: Fervur
will
never
send you an email asking for your
username and password information. Any such communication should be reported
immediately.
Be Web Wise
Block
and report suspicious users. You can block and report concerns about any
suspicious user anonymously at any time on Fervur
– while swiping or after you've matched. Keep conversations on the
platform. Bad actors will try to move the conversation to text, personal email
or phone conversations.
Report All Suspicious Behavior
Additionally, please
report anyone who violates our terms of use.
Examples of terms of use
violations include:
- Asks
you for money or donations
- Requesting
photographs.
- Minors
using the platform
- Users
sending harassing or offensive messages
- Users
behaving inappropriately after meeting in person
- Fraudulent
registration or profiles.
- Spam
or solicitation, such as invitations to call 1-900 numbers or attempts to
sell products or services.
Tips for Offline
Interaction
First meetings are
exciting, but always take precautions and follow these guidelines to help you
stay safe:
Get to Know the Other Person
Keep your communications
limited to the platform and really get to know users online/using the app
before meeting them in person. Bad actors often push people to communicate off
the platform immediately. It's up to you to research and do your due diligence.
Always Meet and Stay in Public
Meet for the first time
in a populated, public place – never in a private or remote location, and
never at your home or apartment. If your date pressures you, end the date and
leave at once.
Tell Your Friends and Family Members
of Your Plans
Inform a friend or
family member of your plans and when and where you're going. Make sure you have
your cell phone charged and with you at all times.
Transport Yourself to and from the
Meeting
You need to be
independent and in control of your own transportation, especially in case
things don't work out.
Stay Sober
Consumption of alcohol
and/or other drugs can impair your judgment and potentially put you in danger.
It's important to keep a clear mind and avoid anything that might place you at
risk. Be aware that bad actors might try to take advantage of you by altering
your beverage(s) with synthetic substances.
Health
Fervur welcomes everyone and
empowers our community of users to create and cultivate relationships. An
important aspect of any healthy relationship though – whether formed on Fervur or otherwise – is ensuring proper sexual
health and safety. And as a member of the Fervur
community it is your responsibility to make sure you do the following, if you
choose to engage in sexual activity.
Protect Yourself.
You and your partner
should use proper protection. Condoms and other mechanisms can significantly
reduce the risk of contracting or passing on an STI, such as HIV. To be
effective, however, protective measures must be used consistently. Please keep
in mind, you can still get certain STIs, like herpes
or HPV from contact with your partner's skin even when using a condom.
Be Open and Honest
It is completely
reasonable to have a conversation with your partner regarding sex and sexual
contact before actually having it. All issues ranging from the number of
partners each of you has had, to the last time each of you was tested for STIs
are fair game. Many STIs are curable or treatable. If either you or your
partner has an STI that is curable, you both need to start treatment to avoid
becoming re-infected. It is important to be completely honest in these
conversations.
Vaccinate
The risk of contracting
some STIs can be reduced through vaccination. Talk to your doctor or a
professional at a sexual health clinic to learn more.
Know Your Status
Know your status. Some
STIs don't show symptoms. Regular testing is critical to staying on top of your
health and helping prevent the spread of STIs. After testing, always ask for a
copy of your test results so you are sure of your status. There are many free,
quick and confidential testing options - find the best locations near you using
Healthvana's free HIV and STD testing locator.
For Further
Help, Support or Advice
In the case that
something has happened, immediately call 911. Emergency situations
include a recent threat of violence or sexual violence, recent act of violence
or sexual violence or if your health or someone else's is in danger.
If something has
happened and you're in need of help, support or advice pertaining to physical
or sexual assault, please call the below 24hr hotlines.
Rape, Abuse and Incest National
Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE | www.rainn.org
Planned Parenthood
1-800-230-7526 | www.plannedparenthood.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or
1-800-787-3224 | www.thehotline.org
Additionally, if you are
aware of anyone who violates our terms of use please report them
here.