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Community guidelines

How we live here

Yaymates works because people show up honestly and treat each other well. Six things we ask of everyone.

Be real

One profile per person, your real name, honest answers. Your matches are deciding whether to live with you, so the real you is the only you that works.

Respect the yes

Intros only happen when both people agree. No pressure, no chasing people down outside the app, no taking a no personally.

Keep it kind

People of every faith, culture, background and orientation live here. Differences in how you live are matching criteria, never ammunition.

Chat with care

Keep conversations in the app until you're comfortable. Share your number, address or workplace only when you're ready.

Meet safely

First viewings in daylight, tell a friend where you're going, and trust your gut. If something feels off, it probably is.

Report what's wrong

Fake profiles, harassment, scams or pressure of any kind. One report and we look into it. Bad fits are gone for good.

Breaking these gets a warning once, then the door. Questions? We're at hello@yaymates.co.za