Community Standards
Updated 7 June 2025
BLOC COMMUNITY STANDARDS
Our Core Principles
Our community is built on three fundamental principles:
- Authenticity: Be yourself. Presenting a genuine and honest representation of who you are is key to building real connections.
- Respect: Treat others as you wish to be treated. Every interaction should be kind, empathetic, and considerate of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Safety: Your well-being is paramount. We have zero tolerance for any behavior that threatens the safety or security of our users, whether on or off the platform.
What We Expect From You
To ensure a positive experience for everyone on Bloc, we require all users to adhere to the following standards:
1. Be Authentic & Honest * Your Profile: Your photos, age, gender, and bio must be true to who you are. Do not create fake accounts, impersonate others, or misrepresent yourself in any way. * Content: Only upload content (photos, videos, text) that you have the right to use and that accurately reflects you. Do not use images of celebrities, public figures, or copyrighted material without permission. * No Commercial Use: Bloc is for personal connections, not business. Do not use our services to advertise, promote, sell goods or services, fundraise, solicit followers on other platforms, or engage in any form of commercial activity or sex work. * No Scamming: Do not engage in any predatory behavior, including attempts to defraud other users, solicit money, or request financial details. Be wary of anyone asking for money or trying to encourage investments.
2. Communicate Respectfully * Kindness & Inclusivity: Treat all users with kindness and respect, regardless of their background, beliefs, identity, or appearance. * No Harassment or Bullying: Harassment, threats, bullying, intimidation, doxing (publishing private information), sextortion, blackmail, or any actions intended to cause harm are strictly prohibited. * No Hate Speech: We have zero tolerance for racism, bigotry, hatred, or violence directed at individuals or groups based on attributes such as race, ethnicity, nationality, immigration status, caste, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, body type, or health status. * Consent Matters: Do not send unsolicited sexual content or engage in any sexual discussions without explicit consent from all parties involved. Nudity, sexually explicit, or sexually vulgar content is not permitted on public profiles. Private conversations may include such content only if all participants are comfortable and consenting. * Keep Chats Private: Do not post or share private conversations you’ve had with other users without their explicit consent. * Think Before You Act: If a conversation becomes difficult or you feel upset, take a moment to pause and reflect before reacting. Consider unmatching if a profile or conversation does not align with your preferences.
3. Ensure Safety & Legality * Adults Only: You must be 18 years of age or older to use Bloc. We have a zero-tolerance policy for profiles of or interactions with minors. Do not upload photos of unaccompanied or unclothed minors, including photos of your younger self. * No Violent or Illegal Content: Do not post or promote content that contains gore, death, images or descriptions of violent acts (against humans or animals), use of weapons, or anything advocating or glorifying self-harm. * Abide by the Law: Any illegal activities are strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, buying or selling illegal drugs, counterfeit goods, or engaging in human trafficking. * Protect Personal Information: Never publicly broadcast your personal identifying information (PII), including phone numbers, email addresses, home/work addresses, social security numbers, credit card details, or bank information. Exercise extreme caution when sharing any personal information with users you haven’t met in person. We strongly advise against sharing your email password or bank account details. * Report Concerns: If you believe another user is violating these standards, acting suspiciously, or causing you discomfort or harm, please report them immediately using the in-app reporting tools or by emailing [email protected]. Your reports are crucial to maintaining a safe community. * Offline Safety: While our guidelines primarily focus on in-app conduct, we encourage you to prioritize your safety when meeting in person. Consider video chatting before meeting, inform a trusted friend of your plans, meet in public places, and arrange your own transportation.
Our Moderation & Enforcement
Bloc is committed to upholding these Community Standards through a combination of technology and human review.
- Reporting System: We provide robust reporting mechanisms within the app, allowing you to easily flag profiles or messages that violate our policies.
- Review Process: Our dedicated trust and safety team investigates all reports, applying these guidelines consistently and fairly.
- Consequences of Violations: Violations of our Community Standards may result in:
- Content removal.
- Temporary account suspension.
- Permanent account ban.
- In severe cases, reporting to law enforcement authorities.
- For repeat or severe offenders, removal from all platforms operated by Thundersnow Ltd.
- Continuous Improvement: We constantly review and update our security practices, content moderation tools, and these guidelines to adapt to evolving online safety challenges.
Your Role in Our Community
Bloc thrives when everyone contributes to a positive and secure environment. We encourage you to:
- Be Proactive: If something feels wrong, report it. Your vigilance helps keep our community safe.
- Be Mindful: Consider the impact of your words and actions on others.
- Be Patient: Understand that while we strive for swift resolution, investigations take time.
By working together, we can ensure Bloc remains a welcoming and enjoyable platform for everyone seeking meaningful connections.