Community Guidelines & Safety

Last updated: 1 June 2026

ConnectingPeople works because every member is a real person who is here to connect in good faith. These rules apply to profiles and messages.

Be real

  • One account per person, in your own name, with your own photo or none.
  • No fake profiles, impersonation, or accounts run on someone else's behalf without saying so.
  • Only name a company in your profile if you actually work for or represent it.

Be professional and respectful

  • No harassment, threats, hate speech or discrimination.
  • No sexual or sexually suggestive content, and no requests for dates, sexual contact or escort services. This is not a dating platform.
  • Respect a "no": if someone does not reply or asks you to stop, stop.

No spam or scams

  • No unsolicited bulk messages, chain messages or copy-paste sales pitches to strangers.
  • No investment, crypto or "get rich quick" schemes, pyramid or multi-level marketing recruitment.
  • Never ask members for money, bank details or passwords.

Respect the law and others' rights

  • No illegal content or offers, and no content that infringes copyright, trademarks or privacy.
  • Do not share other members' personal details or messages outside the platform without their permission.

How we moderate

We combine automated checks (for spam, known scam patterns and fake accounts) with review by our own team. Our moderators enforce the rules; they never chat with members while posing as members.

If content or an account breaks these rules or the law, we may remove the content, limit features, suspend or close the account. We tell the member what we did and why, which rule applies, and how to contest the decision. Serious illegal content is reported to the competent authorities.

Report a problem

Use the Report button on any profile or message, use our Report Abuse form, or email [email protected]. Include the profile link and what happened. We confirm receipt within 24 hours and aim to decide within 5 business days; reports of illegal content are prioritised.

You can contest any moderation decision about your account by replying to our notice or emailing [email protected] within 6 months. A different team member will review it.

Contact point (EU Digital Services Act)

Authorities, members and anyone else can reach us at [email protected], in Dutch, French or English.

Staying safe

  • Check people out before doing business: company number, website, references.
  • Meet new contacts in public or professional places, and tell someone where you are going.
  • Be wary of anyone who pushes you to move off the platform quickly or asks for money.