Legal
Community Guidelines
How to be a good member of the Layne community, and what happens if you're not. These map directly to the reasons you can report someone in the app.
Version 1.0 · Last updated 16 September 2026
Before anything else: you have to be 18+
Layne is for users 18 and older, full stop. This isn't just a guideline — it's a requirement of using the service at all. See our Terms of Service for the eligibility rule.
One account per person
No fake, duplicate, or impersonating accounts. Your profile should be you — a real photo, real information. Pretending to be someone else, or running more than one account, gets you banned.
The six things you can report
Any post, comment, or chat can be reported directly in the app. Here are the six categories you'll see, and what each one covers.
No sharing sexual or explicit content, and never without the other person's consent. No soliciting it, and no sending it unsolicited. This applies to Mood Feed posts, comments, and chats alike.
No threats, hate speech, bullying, or targeted harassment of any kind. This includes harassment based on someone's identity, appearance, or background.
Don't pressure someone for financial information, their home address, workplace, or other sensitive personal details — especially early in a conversation. This is also a common scam pattern, so we take it seriously even when it's framed innocently.
A catch-all for behavior that crosses a line even if it doesn't fit a narrower category: repeated unwanted contact, inappropriate comments, or pushing past a clear "no." If it made someone uncomfortable, it's reportable.
No impersonation, no fake accounts, and no using Layne to advertise, promote a business, or run scams. Layne is for real people meeting real people.
Anything else that violates the spirit of these guidelines even if it doesn't fit neatly above. Describe it in your own words when you report — a real person will read it.
What happens if you violate these guidelines
Every report is reviewed by a real person before any action is taken — being reported doesn't automatically mean a penalty. But an upheld report carries a real consequence: a warning, a drop in your Respect Score, or a temporary suspension. Serious or repeated violations lead to a permanent ban. It's a strikes-based system tied to your Respect Score, not a one-strike-and-you're-out rule, except where the violation is severe enough to warrant an immediate ban.
Meeting in person
If you choose to meet someone from Layne in person, that's your choice and at your own risk — Layne can't verify what happens off-platform. Meet in a public place, tell a friend where you're going, and arrange your own way home. Standard dating safety, but it's worth repeating.
How to report
Any post, comment, or chat can be reported directly in the app using the six categories above. If you need to escalate further, see the grievance process for the full complaint process, including acknowledgement and resolution timelines — and a faster, narrower 24-hour removal commitment for non-consensual intimate content or impersonation.