Safety Tips

At DermaCupid dating app, we aim to bring people with skin conditions together, so that they can connect with like-minded people for all the good reasons. People with all sorts of skin conditions, including vitiligo, psoriasis, eczema, acne, alopecia and other chronic skin conditions can signup and discover a match. Our community is growing at a steady pace and the user safety and comfort is our top priority.

We have incorporated multiple verification checks to ensure authenticity of the users, such as:

• Email address verification
• Mobile phone number verification
• Social media (Facebook) verification
• Face must be clearly visible in all the photos
• Photo ID verification (to verify Photo, Name and Age)

Along with that, we have a team of moderators, working round the clock, monitoring various activities on Derma Cupid, to provide you a secure and comfortable dating environment.

Your safety is in your hands
You are in full control of your experience at Derma Cupid, and in the interest of your personal safety, we urge you to please follow below safety guidelines. In addition to the below guidelines, we request you to use your own judgement and common sense to protect your security and privacy.

• Stay alert for money scams



If a user asks for money, financial support or donations, cut off the communication and "report" that user right away. We remove such fraudulent users immediately to build a genuine and trustworthy community. Never ever share your credit card number, bank account number,or any other crucial financial information with other users.

• Protect your identity



If a user asks for money, financial support or donations, cut off the communication and "report" that user right away. We remove such fraudulent users immediately to build a genuine and trustworthy community. Never ever share your credit card number, bank account number,or any other crucial financial information with other users.

• Go slow; don't rush into it



Keep your communications limited to this online dating platform for as much time as you required to build enough trust in the other user. Go to other platforms such as email or phone conversations only when you feel comfortable. Serious and genuine people would understand your concerns and would not push you to communicate off this platform immediately.

• Request for Profile photo



If a user doesn't have a profile photo, request to upload a recent photo. It is absolutely free to upload photos on Derma Cupid. Not only one, but, view several photos of that user to get a more accurate idea of the actual appearance. You may try video calling also to get an exact clue about the looks and physical appearance of that user.

Note: - Derma Cupid doesn't support video calling. For that, you would need to switch to other platforms.

• Block and Report the troublemakers



If you suspect a user is misusing the space, go to profile page of that user to block and/or report. For example:

• users with fraudulent/misleading profile info
• users sending abusive/inappropriate messages
• users promoting their business, products or websites
• additionally, anyone who violates our terms of use and community guidelines

Getting ready for the first offline meeting
The beauty of online dating platform lies in the facility of communication so that you can know each other well before getting to meet in person.

Before the first offline meeting, it is important to know each other's personal and professional info, the nature of the skin condition, hobbies and interests and the family background. Additionally, a few sessions of video calling will ensure you don't get shocked by any unwanted surprise when meeting in person.

Consider below precautions to stay safe when meeting in person:

• Choose a public place for meeting



Meet and stay in a public place such as a restaurant or a coffee shop. Private locations like a hotel room or house or apartment should be avoided by all means.

• Inform your family and/or friends about your meet in advance



Tell a friend or a family member about your plan in detail- when and where you are going and by when you will return. You may share the name, phone number and address of the person you are going to meet with that close confidante. Keep your cell phone with you all the times, properly charged and working.

• Arrange your own transportation for the meeting



For the first meeting, don't ask that person to pick you up or drop you back. You should be independent and in control of your to and fro transportation.

• Stay away from alcohol and other drugs



Stay sober and say no to alcohol or other sedative drugs that may put you in danger. Be alert if your date is trying to spike your beverage with any synthetic substance to take advantage.

Note: - Contact the police in your area if find yourself in immediate danger.

Got something to say?
If you have any query, comment or suggestion- please write to us at support@dermacupid.com and help us serve you better.