Community Guidelines

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Eat, Stay, Love exists to help travelers connect authentically over shared meals and experiences. These guidelines keep the community safe, respectful, and welcoming for everyone.

Be Real

Use your real name and recent photos. Your profile should represent who you actually are. We verify profiles and may remove accounts with misleading information.

Use clear, recent photos of yourself
Don't impersonate someone else
Be honest about your interests and intentions

Be Respectful

Treat every person you meet through the App with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, nationality, gender, or beliefs.

No harassment, bullying, or threats of any kind
No hate speech, discrimination, or slurs
No unsolicited sexual messages or content
Respect people's boundaries — if someone isn't interested, move on gracefully

Be Reliable

When you commit to a dinner event, people are counting on you. Reliability is the foundation of our community.

Show up. If you RSVP, be there. Hosts plan based on your commitment.
Cancel early. If plans change, cancel as soon as possible so someone else can take your spot.
Communicate. If you're running late or need to change plans, message the group.
No-shows hurt everyone. Repeated no-shows without cancelling will result in account restrictions.

Keep It Safe

Always meet in public places for the first time
Trust your instincts — if something feels off, leave
Don't share personal information (home address, financial details) with people you just met
Each guest covers their own meal — never send money to someone you met on the App
Report suspicious behavior immediately

No Spam or Commercial Activity

Don't use the App to promote products, services, or businesses
Don't send mass messages or repetitive content
Don't use the App to recruit, sell, or solicit

Hosting Guidelines

If you host a dinner event:

Choose a safe, public venue
Set clear expectations (cuisine, vibe, any costs)
Message your guests the day before to confirm
Only place deposits you're comfortable covering yourself
If you need to cancel, do so as early as possible and notify all guests

Feedback and Reporting

After every dinner, we collect feedback to keep the community great. This helps us:

Recognize great hosts and engaged guests
Identify and remove bad actors
Continuously improve the experience for everyone

If someone makes you uncomfortable or violates these guidelines, report them through the App. We review every report and take appropriate action.

Consequences

Violations of these guidelines may result in:

Warning — for minor or first-time issues
Temporary suspension — for repeated issues or moderate violations
Permanent ban — for serious violations, harassment, or illegal activity

We reserve the right to remove any account at our discretion to protect the safety and integrity of the community.

Questions or concerns? Reach out to community@eatstay.love