Boston Chat is built on respect and genuine connection. These guidelines help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for everyone. By using our platform, you agree to follow these rules.
✅ What We Encourage
Being friendly, polite, and respectful to others
Engaging in authentic conversations
Sharing interests, hobbies, and experiences
Using language filters to communicate across languages
Reporting inappropriate behavior
Disconnecting when a conversation isn't working
Keeping personal information private
🚫 Prohibited Behavior
Harassment and bullying: Any form of intimidation, threats, or targeted abuse
Explicit content: Sharing sexually explicit material or engaging in sexually explicit conversations
Hate speech: Discriminating against or degrading others based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics
Violence and illegal activities: Promoting, threatening, or depicting violence; discussing illegal activities
Spamming: Sending unsolicited advertisements, phishing attempts, or malicious links
Impersonation: Pretending to be someone else or misrepresenting yourself
Recording and redistribution: Recording conversations without consent or sharing screenshots/videos publicly
Underage use: Accessing the platform if you are under 18 years of age
Financial exploitation: Asking for money, gifts, or financial information
⚖️ Enforcement
Violations of these guidelines may result in:
Warnings: First-time or minor offenses may receive a warning
Temporary bans: Repeated or serious violations lead to temporary suspension
Permanent bans: Severe violations or repeated offenses result in permanent removal from the platform
Our moderation combines automated systems with human review. We also rely on user reports to identify violations. All reports are investigated promptly.
🛡️ Your Responsibilities
Treat others with respect and kindness
Report violations immediately using the reporting tools
Do not engage with or encourage harmful behavior
Protect your personal information
Respect others' boundaries and comfort levels
Use the platform as intended for genuine social connection
Need to Report Something?
If you encounter behavior that violates these guidelines, use the in-app reporting feature or contact our support team directly. Provide as much detail as possible including usernames, dates, times, and descriptions of what occurred.