Terms of Service

Effective Date: 2025-10-20
Website: Bad Date Canada (“the Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”)

1. Purpose of the Website

This website provides a platform for users to anonymously report unsafe or violent encounters (commonly referred to as “bad dates”) and to view shared reports for community safety and harm reduction purposes.

The information collected and shared on this site is community-generated and intended solely to increase safety awareness among sex workers, outreach staff, and the general public.
It is not verified, not affiliated with law enforcement, and not meant to replace emergency services or legal reporting.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency services.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using this site, you agree to these Terms of Service.
If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated terms.

3. User Responsibilities

When submitting or viewing reports, you agree that you will not:

  • Post false, misleading, or malicious information about any person.
  • Share personal identifying information (such as full names, phone numbers, or addresses) of victims, reporters, or third parties.
  • Use the information on this site for harassment, stalking, discrimination, or any other harmful purpose.
  • Attempt to hack, scrape, or misuse the site or its data.

You are responsible for the accuracy of any information you submit. Submissions may be reviewed, edited, or removed if they violate our community standards or applicable laws.

4. Content Disclaimer

All content on this site is submitted by users and is provided for informational and safety purposes only.
We do not verify or guarantee the accuracy of any report.

We make no representations or warranties about:

  • The truthfulness or completeness of reports
  • The identity or behavior of any individuals mentioned
  • The outcome of using or relying on this information

Use of this website is at your own risk.

5. Privacy and Anonymity

We are committed to protecting user privacy.
Reports may be submitted anonymously, and we do not require identifying details to post a report.

6. Moderation and Removal of Content

We reserve the right to:

  • Remove, edit, or refuse to post reports that violate these terms or community safety guidelines.
  • Cooperate with harm-reduction organizations to verify threats to community safety (without revealing reporter identities).
  • Remove abusive, discriminatory, or harmful submissions.

We do not share identifying user information unless legally required by a court order or applicable law.

7. Limitation of Liability

By using this website, you agree that we are not liable for:

  • Any harm, injury, or damages (direct or indirect) resulting from the use or misuse of information on this site.
  • The actions or behavior of individuals mentioned in any report.
  • Technical issues, service interruptions, or data loss.

This platform is provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind.

8. Community Use and Distribution

You may share or reproduce information from the site for harm reduction and safety purposes only, provided you:

  • Do not alter reports to misrepresent content, and
  • Credit the source (e.g., “Information from [Site Name] Bad Date List”).

Commercial use or redistribution for profit is prohibited.

9. Reporting and Contact

If you believe a report violates these terms or contains false or harmful information, please contact us at:
📧 [wordpress@baddatecanada.org]

We will review and take appropriate action in accordance with our moderation policy.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein.
Any disputes will be handled in Ontario courts.

11. Acknowledgment

By using this website, you acknowledge that:

  • This is a community harm-reduction tool, not a law enforcement or investigative service.
  • Reports are submitted voluntarily and not verified.
  • You are using the site at your own discretion and risk.

🧡 Thank You

Your participation helps protect others and build safer communities.
We appreciate your courage and commitment to harm reduction.