Safety Tips

When you look for company to an event, treat safety as the default requirement, not an optional extra.

Before you meet

Share your plan with someone you trust: who you're meeting, event name, venue, time, and how you're getting there.
Use location sharing or scheduled check-ins (e.g., “I'll text you at 21:00 and 23:00”).
Keep communication on-platform or via email until you feel comfortable; avoid giving your home address, personal phone, or workplace too early.
If anything feels off in chat (pressure, oversharing, ignoring your boundaries), cancel; your comfort is more important than the event.

Meet in a public, busy place: at or near the venue (lobby, entrance, bar), or a cafe/restaurant close by; avoid first meetings in homes or cars.
Prefer daylight or early evening when there are many people around and the area is well lit.
Agree in advance on: meeting spot, rough timing, and whether you'll stay together the whole event or can split if either person feels uncomfortable.

Be explicit about intentions: “I'm just looking for someone to enjoy the show with, nothing romantic,” if that's your goal.
Keep your own transport options (your ticket, your way home); don't rely on the other person for rides or paying for everything.
Keep your drink and belongings with you; don't leave them unattended or with someone you just met.
Respect others' boundaries and expect the same: no unwanted touching, photos, or pressure to move to a more private place.

Treat as red flags: insisting on meeting in a private place, pushing alcohol/drugs, getting angry when you say no, guilt-tripping you for leaving, or trying to separate you from crowds.
Have an exit plan: know where exits are, keep enough money / app access for a ride home, and have a simple excuse ready (“I need to meet a friend”, “early morning tomorrow”).
If you feel unsafe, leave immediately and go somewhere populated (staffed bar, box office, security desk) and ask for help.

Clear community guidelines against harassment and zero-tolerance policies for abuse.
Easy reporting/blocking of users and the ability to end contact quickly.
Mutual opt-in only — contact details are shared only after both users accept.
Safety reminders before first in-person meetings, reinforcing the tips above.