Community Guidelines

Last updated · 6 July 2026

GATE is a members club for people in transit. These Guidelines keep it a place where people feel safe to connect. They apply to everyone, everywhere on GATE, and to everything you share — your photos, prompts, messages, and profile. They also apply to how you treat other members away from the app, including in person. Breaking them can lead to content removal, suspension, or a permanent ban. By using GATE you agree to follow them, and they form part of our Terms & Conditions.

Our zero-tolerance stance

We have zero tolerance for objectionable content and abusive members. Content or behaviour that violates the rules below may be removed immediately and the account suspended or banned without warning. We act on reports of objectionable content within 24 hours.

Be a real person

• Use your real name, real age, and recent photos of yourself.
• You must be 18 or older. No exceptions, and no photos depicting minors — including younger photos of yourself.
• Don't catfish, impersonate anyone, or misrepresent who you are.
• One person, one account. No fake or duplicate profiles.

Respect & how we treat each other

GATE only works when people feel respected. Treat every member with dignity.

• Be courteous, even when you disagree. If you're not interested, simply skip or unmatch — you don't owe an explanation, and neither does anyone else.
• No body-shaming, and no comments that objectify, stereotype, or fetishize someone based on their identity, background, or appearance.
• Respect a "no." If someone unmatches, blocks, or stops replying, that is your answer. Do not create a new profile to reach them and do not pursue them on other platforms or in person.

Prohibited content & behaviour

The following are not allowed anywhere on GATE:

• Sexual content involving minors (CSAM). Any sexual content involving anyone under 18, real or simulated, is strictly forbidden. We report it to NCMEC and law enforcement and permanently ban the accounts involved. This is our most serious rule and has no exceptions.
• Nudity & sexually explicit material. No pornographic or sexually explicit photos, and no unsolicited sexual content, messages, or advances.
• Consent & non-consensual behaviour. No sexual coercion, exploitation, or any other non-consensual sexual behaviour. Never share, threaten to share, or ask for intimate images of another person without their consent.
• Harassment & bullying. No threats, stalking, intimidation, sexual harassment, or targeted abuse — including repeated, unwanted contact, whether on GATE or off it.
• Hate speech. No content that attacks or demeans people based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or similar. No slurs, harmful stereotypes, or hate-based ideologies.
• Violence. No threats of violence, glorification of violence, or graphic/gory imagery.
• Financial exploitation & solicitation. No offering or requesting money or gifts in exchange for romantic or sexual interaction, including findom or sugar dating. Don't put payment handles, money-transfer links, or financial account details in your profile or messages, and don't solicit money, loans, gifts, donations, or investments from other members.
• Scams, fraud & impersonation. No romance scams, catfishing, phishing, sextortion, or luring members off GATE to defraud them.
• Illegal activity & regulated goods. No content promoting illegal drugs, weapons sales, human trafficking, or other unlawful conduct.
• Self-harm. No content that promotes or glorifies self-harm, suicide, or eating disorders.
• Spam & commercial solicitation. No advertising, promotion, recruiting, or bulk/unsolicited messaging.
• Private information & doxxing. Don't share anyone's private information without their consent.
• Privacy & discretion. GATE is a members space. Don't screenshot, record, or republish another member's profile, photos, or messages elsewhere.

Conduct at the gate

GATE connects people who are physically in the same airport, so a few things matter here that don't apply to other apps:

• Verify honestly. Don't spoof, forge, or misrepresent your flight or boarding pass to appear somewhere you're not.
• Respect the space. Airports are shared public spaces with staff, security, and travellers who aren't on GATE. Be respectful and follow airport and airline rules at all times.
• Matches are time-bound. A GATE connection can end when your travel does. Respect that — don't treat an expired match as a reason to keep pursuing someone.

How we enforce this

• On-device photo screening. Every photo you add is checked on your device for explicit content before it's uploaded.
• Reporting. Every profile has a report option. Tell us what's wrong and we'll review it — reports are confidential.
• Blocking. You can block any member instantly. Blocked members can't see you or contact you.
• Human review. Reported and flagged content is reviewed by our moderation team, supported by automated screening, and we can hide photos, suspend accounts, or issue permanent bans.

Dating safely

Meeting people in transit can be spontaneous. A few habits keep it safe:

• Keep things on GATE until you're comfortable — be cautious about moving to other platforms too quickly.
• Meet in public, busy areas of the terminal. Tell a friend or family member your plans.
• Stay in control of your own belongings, travel, and documents. Never send money or share financial details.
• Trust your instincts. If something feels off, leave, report the member, and — in an emergency — contact airport security or local authorities first.

How to report

Tap the ⋯ menu on any profile and choose Report, or block the member directly. For urgent safety concerns you can also email us at gatetheapp@gmail.com. In an emergency, contact local authorities and airport security first. Please only report genuine concerns — knowingly false reports are themselves a violation of these Guidelines.

Consequences

Depending on severity, violations may result in a warning, content removal, temporary suspension, or a permanent ban. Serious violations — especially anything involving minors — result in an immediate permanent ban and, where required, a report to law enforcement and NCMEC.

Appeals

If you believe we've made a mistake, email gatetheapp@gmail.com and we'll review your case.