Community Guidelines

Buddies is for guys who want to do things together.

We're building a place where it's easy to gather friends, meet new ones, and actually make things happen. For that to work, we all need to be on the same page.

Be yourself — for real

Real name. Real photo. Real age.

Buddies is built on trust. Register your full name (we only show first name and initial, e.g. "Fredrik O"), upload a photo that shows your face, and enter your correct birth year. No fake profiles, no aliases.

We meet to do things — not to date

Buddies is for friendship, not romance.

Poker, padel, after work, pool, hiking — whatever. But we're here to find friends, not partners. Keep it that way.

Respect each other

Everyone is welcome who wants to be a good Buddy.

No room for racism, homophobia, sexism, or any other crap. No violence, no threats, no illegal drugs. We can disagree on things, but we treat each other with respect.

Zero tolerance for child exploitation

Buddies has zero tolerance for child sexual abuse and exploitation.

Any content or behavior that exploits, harms, or endangers children will result in immediate account termination and reporting to relevant authorities. If you see something — report it directly in the app or contact hello@buddiesapp.se. Buddies is an 18+ platform and is not intended for minors.

The group format is the point

Minimum 4 people. Always.

It's not a bug — it's the whole idea. Group format makes it safer, more fun, and easier to hang out. No awkward 1-on-1 with someone you've never met.

Trust your gut

Something feels off? It's completely okay to pass.

You don't need to explain or prove anything. If a person or an event gives you bad vibes — skip it. No one asks why.

Report what doesn't belong

The community protects itself.

See something that breaks the guidelines? Report it. Go to the event, tap Participants, then three dots next to the person's name. It's anonymous to the person you're reporting, and we review every report.

If someone behaves badly at an event — the others see it. The group format means bad behavior can't hide.

Meet smart

First time with new people? Public place.

The bar, the café, the bowling alley, the padel court — places where there are other people around. It's not cowardly, it's smart. After a few meetups, you know who you can trust.

Tell someone where you're going. Not because it's dangerous, but because it's a good habit.

Buddies is the platform — you own the meetup

We connect you. What happens next is yours.

Buddies is not responsible for what happens at events — neither private nor public. We're the tool that makes organizing easy, but the event is the host's and participants' responsibility. Buddies is not present at events and cannot monitor or guarantee what other participants do.

Events must comply with the laws of the country where they take place. Something went wrong? We want to know. But we can't take responsibility for other people's actions.

Break the guidelines?

Then you're not welcome.

We can freeze or close accounts that break these guidelines. No long discussions, no exceptions. Buddies should be safe for everyone.

Short version

✓ Be yourself for real ✓ Friendship, not dating ✓ Respect everyone ✓ Minimum 4 = safer for all ✓ Trust your gut ✓ Report crap ✓ Meet smart (public first) ✓ You own the responsibility for your meetups

Questions? Contact us at hello@buddiesapp.se