Community Guidelines
An adult community
HiMyWorld is for verified adults aged 18 and over. Respectful opinions, disagreements, debate and appropriate humour are all welcome.
We don't remove disagreement
Content is never removed just because someone disagrees with an opinion.
What is not allowed
Swearing and profanity; bullying or harassment; threats; hate speech; illegal content; and anything that creates a serious safety risk. Admins may remove seriously illegal or dangerous content even if nobody has reported it.
Names, impersonation and trademarks
Do not infringe trademarks, impersonate businesses or individuals without authorisation, or use misleading official-looking usernames. Do not misrepresent your identity, affiliation or authority.
No financial requests, fraud or exploitation
You must not ask other members for money, loans, gifts, personal financial assistance or payments for personal services, except through legitimate activities expressly authorised by HiMyWorld (such as authorised Business Weave advertising). This includes requests for DNA testing fees, identity verification, travel expenses, personal emergencies or other personal costs. Dishonest requests for money, fraudulent representations, threats, financial exploitation or harassment may be criminal offences. HiMyWorld may report suspected fraud, financial exploitation, threats or other potentially criminal behaviour to the police or other law enforcement authorities, and may provide relevant account information, communications and evidence to assist official investigations, in accordance with data protection law and our Privacy Policy. Members who break this rule may have their membership suspended or permanently terminated without prior warning, following review. Membership is never terminated automatically just because an allegation has been made.
Dating and the 'Looking for a Date' badge
The optional, free 'Looking for a Date' badge shows you are open to dating. You can switch it on or off in your profile settings at any time; it is never switched on automatically. The badge shows dating interest only — it is not DNA verification, criminal-background clearance or a guarantee of safety. If you are actively looking for dates through HiMyWorld, you must switch the badge on. Ordinary friendships, respectful compliments and relationships that develop naturally remain welcome. Repeated romantic approaches without the badge may break these rules. Repeated unwanted advances, sexual harassment, intimidation or coercion are always prohibited, with or without a badge — a badge never overrides another member's refusal or boundaries.
Personal safety, DNA testing and Clare's Law
Always respect personal boundaries. Before agreeing to meet, a woman may voluntarily ask a man who is expressing romantic interest to attend an independent, recognised DNA-testing clinic in person. He may accept or decline, and neither person is required to continue contact. He should present his original government-issued photographic identification, but a clinic cannot be assumed to verify that it is the same document used for HiMyWorld registration. DNA testing does not establish someone's legal identity and does not guarantee safety. HiMyWorld does not arrange DNA tests, pay clinics, receive genetic results or store genetic information. UK members can ask the police for information about a partner under Clare's Law (the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme); the police control eligibility and any disclosure, and HiMyWorld does not access police records. Members in other countries should follow the safeguarding guidance available where they live. These arrangements are always voluntary and must never involve pressure, coercion or harassment.
Optional independent DNA testing
Members considering meeting someone in person may privately discuss the option of independent, voluntary DNA testing. Either person may decline a request without penalty from HiMyWorld. Any testing arrangements are entirely separate from HiMyWorld.com and must be made directly with an appropriate independent provider. HiMyWorld does not arrange, administer, verify or receive DNA tests or genetic information. DNA testing does not establish someone's legal identity or guarantee personal safety. Members should always respect each other's choices and personal boundaries. This is information only — it is not a requirement for membership or dating.
Reporting
You can report a Weave, a comment or an account. A reported Weave is hidden from members while an admin reviews it. If it doesn't break these rules it is restored in its original place, with its comments and photos. If it does, it is removed.
Fair reporting
Each item can only have one open case, and you can only report the same item once. Repeated false reports are tracked and may stop your reports hiding content, or lead to action on your account.
Decisions and appeals
The author is told the outcome and can appeal from their Notices page. We keep secure records of reports and decisions for investigations and legal requirements.