Community Guidelines

Last updated: 13 July 2026

Strange In exists so that strangers can become something more — safely. These Guidelines apply to everything you do on the platform: your profile, photos, blogs, comments, and chats. They work together with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and reflect our due diligence obligations under Rule 3(1)(b) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

Breaking these rules can lead to content removal, warnings, feature restrictions, or a permanent ban — and where the law requires it, reporting to the authorities.

1. Be yourself — really

• Use your own recent photos and your real first name and age.
• No impersonation of any person, celebrity, brand, or organisation.
• One account per person. Accounts created to evade a ban will be removed.

2. Adults only — zero tolerance on minors

• You must be 18 or older. Profiles of, or photos featuring, unaccompanied minors are removed.
• Any content that sexualises, exploits, or endangers a child — or is paedophilic in nature — is removed immediately, the account is permanently banned, and the matter is reported to law enforcement as required under the POCSO Act, 2012 and Section 67B of the IT Act.

3. No harassment or hate

• No stalking, threats, intimidation, bullying, or unwanted sexual messages. “No” means no — respect it the first time.
• No content that promotes hatred or violence against people on the basis of religion, caste, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or place of birth, or that threatens the unity, integrity, sovereignty, or security of India or public order.
• No doxxing: never share someone else’s personal information (phone number, address, photos, chats) without their consent.

4. No sexual or obscene content

• No nudity, pornography, or sexually explicit photos, blogs, or messages — publishing or transmitting obscene material is an offence under Sections 67 and 67A of the IT Act.
• Never share intimate images of another person without consent. This is a criminal offence under Section 66E of the IT Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and results in an immediate permanent ban and reporting to authorities.
• No solicitation, escort services, or commercial sexual content.

5. No scams, spam, or commercial misuse

• Never ask other users for money, gifts, financial details, or OTPs — romance scams lead to an instant permanent ban.
• No advertising, promotions, affiliate links, pyramid schemes, gambling or betting content, or repeated unsolicited messages — whether in chats or in blogs.
• No links to malware, phishing pages, or software designed to disrupt or gain unauthorised access to any system.

6. No illegal content or activity

• No content that facilitates the sale of drugs, weapons, or other contraband, or that promotes terrorism, money laundering, or any activity illegal in India.
• No misinformation: do not knowingly share information that is patently false or misleading, or deceptive synthetic media (deepfakes) presented as real.
• No content that infringes copyright, trademarks, or other intellectual-property rights — post only what is yours to post.
• No content that insults or threatens another nation or violates any law for the time being in force in India.

7. Blogs: share stories, not spam

The Blogs section is for genuine writing — your travels, food, experiences, and creativity. In addition to everything above:

• Write original content or content you have the right to share.
• No clickbait, engagement farming, or reposting the same blog repeatedly.
• Keep it respectful — blogs about other users require their consent.

8. Reporting and enforcement

• Use the in-app Report and Block buttons on any profile, blog, or chat. Reports are confidential.
• Our moderation team reviews reports and may remove content, restrict features, or ban accounts. We act on unlawful content upon actual knowledge as provided under the IT Act and IT Rules 2021.
• If you believe we made a mistake, you can appeal through the Grievance Officer below. If you are not satisfied with our resolution, you may appeal to the Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) constituted by the Central Government within 30 days of our decision, at gac.gov.in.
• In an emergency or if you are in danger, contact your local police (dial 112) first. Cybercrimes can also be reported on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at cybercrime.gov.in or helpline 1930.

9. Grievance Officer

Thank you for keeping Strange In a place where strangers can safely become something more. 💗