Community Guidelines

Last updated: October 2025

WELCOME TO AMICII

Amicii exists to help people expand their social worlds through meaningful dining experiences at a wide range of thoughtful venues. Our community is built on mutual respect, genuine curiosity, and the belief that everyone deserves to feel safe and welcome when they show up to connect.

These Community Guidelines explain what we expect from everyone who participates in Amicii experiences – whether you're attending an experience, hosting one at your venue, or working with us. By creating an account and using our platform, you agree to follow these guidelines.

Our promise to you: If you follow these guidelines and treat others with respect, you can expect the same in return. If someone violates these guidelines, we will take action.

WHO THESE GUIDELINES APPLY TO

These Community Guidelines apply to everyone involved in Amicii experiences:

  • Users who attend dining experiences

  • Venue owners and staff who host experiences

  • Amicii team members

  • Anyone else present at an Amicii experience in any capacity

These guidelines cover behaviour:

  • At Amicii experiences (from arrival to departure)

  • At venue premises before, during, and after experiences

  • In any Amicii-related spaces (including our platform messaging)

  • In online spaces where you interact with other Amicii community members (even on other platforms like social media)

CORE VALUES

Everything in these guidelines flows from four core values:

1. RESPECT FOR ALL

Every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their age, background, appearance, beliefs, or identity.

2. SAFETY FIRST

Everyone should feel physically and emotionally safe at every Amicii experience.

3. GENUINE CONNECTION

We're here to build authentic relationships. Commercial solicitation, aggressive advances, and inauthentic behaviour undermine this purpose.

4. VENUE PARTNERSHIP

Venues are our partners in creating community. We respect their spaces, staff, and house rules.

EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR

When you participate in Amicii experiences, we expect you to:

BE RESPECTFUL & INCLUSIVE

Do:

  • Treat everyone with courtesy and kindness

  • Use people's preferred names and pronouns

  • Welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities

  • Listen actively when others are speaking

  • Be open to different perspectives and experiences

  • Respect personal boundaries and social cues

Don't:

  • Make assumptions about people based on appearance, age, or background

  • Interrupt or talk over others repeatedly

  • Dismiss or belittle someone's experiences or opinions

  • Use language that excludes or marginalises others

BE PRESENT & ENGAGED

Do:

  • Show up on time (or communicate if you're running late)

  • Engage genuinely with the people at your table

  • Put your phone away during the experience (occasional photos are fine)

  • Participate in group conversations, not just one-on-one chats

  • Make space for quieter people to contribute

Don't:

  • Spend the experience on your phone or laptop

  • Dominate the conversation without letting others speak

  • Have extended private conversations that exclude others

  • Arrive intoxicated or under the influence of drugs

  • Leave early without communicating (emergencies excepted)

RESPECT VENUE SPACES & STAFF

Do:

  • Follow the venue's house rules and staff instructions

  • Treat venue staff with courtesy and patience

  • Tip appropriately for good service (tipping is optional but appreciated in Australia)

  • Take any rubbish and other belongings with you

  • Respect the venue's property and atmosphere

Don't:

  • Be rude, dismissive, or demanding to venue staff

  • Damage venue property or furnishings

  • Remove items from the venue without permission

  • Disrupt other diners or venue operations

  • Refuse to follow reasonable venue policies

KEEP IT AUTHENTIC

Do:

  • Show up as your genuine self

  • Be honest in your profile and interactions

  • Share real interests and experiences

  • Ask questions out of genuine curiosity

Don't:

  • Misrepresent yourself in your profile or at experiences

  • Use Amicii primarily to sell products or services

  • Network aggressively or treat experiences as business development

  • Collect business cards or contact information without genuine mutual interest

RESPECT BOUNDARIES

Do:

  • Ask before taking photos that include other people

  • Accept "no" gracefully if someone declines to exchange contact information

  • Respect people's privacy and personal space

  • Read social cues and adjust your behaviour accordingly

  • Keep conversations appropriate for a shared dining setting

Don't:

  • Pressure anyone to share personal information they're uncomfortable sharing

  • Continue romantic or physical advances after someone has said no or shown disinterest

  • Share photos of others on social media without their explicit permission

  • Ask intrusive personal questions

  • Make others feel obligated to continue contact after the experience

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR

The following behaviours are never acceptable and will result in immediate action, including potential removal from the platform:

HARASSMENT & DISCRIMINATION

This includes:

  • Offensive comments about someone's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, or any other protected characteristic

  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following (online or in person)

  • Unwanted sexual attention or advances

  • Sustained disruption of conversations or experiences

  • Taking or sharing photos of others without consent

  • Unwelcome physical contact of any kind

  • Continued interaction after someone has asked you to stop

  • Pattern of microaggressions or "subtle" discriminatory behaviour

Remember: Impact matters more than intent. If someone tells you your behaviour made them uncomfortable, apologise and change your behaviour—don't argue about your intentions.

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

This includes:

  • Any form of sexual harassment

  • Unwanted sexual advances, propositions, or pressure

  • Sexual comments, jokes, or innuendo that make others uncomfortable

  • Unwanted touching, hugging, kissing, or other physical contact

  • Sharing sexually explicit content or images

  • Any sexual behaviour without clear, enthusiastic, ongoing consent

Amicii is not a dating platform. While some people may develop romantic connections naturally, aggressive romantic or sexual behaviour is prohibited. If you're interested in someone, exchange contact information respectfully and pursue any romantic interest outside of Amicii experiences.

THREATENING OR VIOLENT BEHAVIOUR

This includes:

  • Threats of violence or harm (physical, emotional, financial, or reputational)

  • Actual violence or physical aggression

  • Threatening language or gestures

  • Behaviour that makes others fear for their safety

  • Bringing weapons of any kind to experiences

  • Deliberately creating unsafe conditions

INTOXICATION & SUBSTANCE USE

This includes:

  • Arriving at an experience already intoxicated

  • Excessive alcohol consumption during the experience that affects your behaviour

  • Using illegal drugs before or during experiences

  • Encouraging or pressuring others to drink excessively

  • Driving or attempting to drive while intoxicated

Note: While alcohol is served at most Amicii experiences, we expect responsible consumption. Venue staff reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who appears intoxicated.

COMMERCIAL EXPLOITATION

This includes:

  • Using Amicii primarily for business networking or sales

  • Aggressive recruitment (MLM, insurance, real estate, etc.)

  • Repeated attempts to sell products or services to other attendees

  • Using Amicii to build email lists or contact databases

  • Promoting your business instead of engaging socially

  • Requesting that others join business opportunities or investment schemes

Clarification: Discussing what you do for work is natural and welcome. Treating Amicii experiences as sales opportunities is not.

DISHONESTY & MISREPRESENTATION

This includes:

  • Creating fake profiles or using false identities

  • Significantly misrepresenting yourself in your profile

  • Lying about your intentions for attending experiences

  • Using someone else's photos or information

  • Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions

  • Attempting to bypass our booking or payment systems

PRIVACY VIOLATIONS

This includes:

  • Sharing other people's contact information without permission

  • Posting photos or videos of others without explicit consent

  • Sharing details about other attendees on social media without permission

  • Recording audio or video at experiences without everyone's consent

  • Using information learned at experiences for commercial purposes

  • Doxxing or publicly sharing someone's private information

VENUE & PLATFORM MISUSE

This includes:

  • No-showing without cancelling (violates our 48-hour cancellation policy)

  • Repeatedly booking and cancelling at the last minute

  • Circumventing the platform to book directly (avoiding platform fees)

  • Attempting to damage venue property or reputation

  • Leaving false or malicious reviews

  • Attempting to hack, scrape, or misuse our platform

  • Violating venue house rules or local laws

SPECIAL NOTE: ONLINE HARASSMENT

These Community Guidelines apply to your behaviour everywhere you interact with Amicii community members—including on other platforms.

If you harass, threaten, or abuse someone you met through Amicii on other platforms (social media, messaging apps, etc.), this is a violation of our Community Guidelines and may result in your removal from Amicii.

Examples:

  • Sending unwanted messages after someone declined to exchange contact information

  • Harassing someone on Instagram after they blocked you on our platform

  • Sharing someone's private information on social media

  • Creating fake accounts to continue contact after being blocked

Your Amicii membership ends where someone's boundaries begin, regardless of the platform.

IF YOU EXPERIENCE OR WITNESS A VIOLATION

We take every report seriously and investigate all claims of guideline violations. Your report helps keep our community safe.

HOW TO REPORT

During an experience:

  1. Speak to venue staff immediately if you need immediate safety assistance

  2. If you feel comfortable, politely but firmly tell the person their behaviour is unacceptable and ask them to stop

  3. Email us at friends@amicii.io as soon as possible with details

After an experience:

  1. Email friends@amicii.io with details of what happened

  2. Use our in-platform reporting feature (if available)

  3. Include the experience date, venue name, and any relevant details

For serious safety concerns:

  • Call 000 (emergency services) if you're in immediate danger

  • Contact venue staff for immediate on-site assistance

  • Then report to us so we can take appropriate action

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR REPORT

Help us understand what happened by including:

  • When: Date and time of the incident

  • Where: Which experience/venue

  • Who: Who was involved (names if you know them)

  • What: Description of what happened

  • Impact: How it affected you or others

  • Evidence: Screenshots, photos, or witness information (if available)

Remember: You don't need "proof" to report. We will investigate based on your description.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU REPORT

  1. We acknowledge your report within 24 hours

  2. We investigate by reviewing evidence and (when appropriate) speaking to involved parties

  3. We take action based on the severity and circumstances

  4. We follow up to let you know the outcome (within privacy constraints)

We will:

  • Take your report seriously

  • Treat it confidentially

  • Investigate fairly and thoroughly

  • Act on substantiated violations

  • Support you through the process

We will not:

  • Dismiss your concerns

  • Require you to confront the person

  • Share your identity without your consent (except where legally required)

  • Ignore patterns of behaviour

PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY

We treat all reports confidentially and only share information:

  • With the people who need to know to investigate and resolve the issue

  • When legally required (such as for serious criminal matters)

  • With your explicit permission

We will never:

  • Share reporter identities publicly

  • Publish details of individual cases

  • Retaliate against good-faith reporters

CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATIONS

We respond to violations based on their severity, frequency, and impact. Our actions are designed to protect our community while being fair to everyone involved.

FIRST-TIME MINOR VIOLATIONS

Examples: Being significantly late without notice, spending excessive time on phone, dominating conversation

Typical response:

  • Warning email explaining the issue

  • Guidance on expected behaviour

  • No immediate penalty but flagged for monitoring

MODERATE VIOLATIONS

Examples: Rude behaviour to staff, inappropriate comments, commercial solicitation, privacy violations

Typical response:

  • Temporary suspension (30-90 days)

  • Required acknowledgment of guidelines before reinstatement

  • Monitoring upon return

  • Permanent removal if repeated

SERIOUS VIOLATIONS

Examples: Harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, threatening behaviour, pattern of moderate violations

Typical response:

  • Immediate removal from current experience

  • Permanent ban from platform

  • No refund for any bookings

  • Report to authorities if appropriate

SEVERE VIOLATIONS

Examples: Violence, serious threats, sexual assault, severe harassment, stalking

Typical response:

  • Immediate removal from experience and platform

  • Permanent ban with no appeal

  • Report to police and relevant authorities

  • Cooperation with law enforcement

  • Possible legal action

VENUE VIOLATIONS

Venue partners who violate these guidelines (through staff behaviour or unsafe conditions) may face:

  • Warning and required corrective action

  • Temporary suspension from platform

  • Permanent removal from partnerships

  • Report to licensing authorities if serious safety violations

FALSE REPORTS

We take all reports seriously, which means we also take false reports seriously.

Making a false report is itself a violation of our Community Guidelines. If we determine that you made a deliberately false or malicious report, you may face:

  • Warning

  • Suspension

  • Permanent removal

However: A report is not "false" just because we can't verify it or if it's based on a misunderstanding. We understand that people may interpret situations differently. We only consider reports "false" when there's clear evidence of deliberate dishonesty.

If you report in good faith, you will never be penalised—even if we can't verify the incident.

APPEALS PROCESS

If you believe we made an error in applying these guidelines to your situation, you have the right to appeal.

HOW TO APPEAL

  1. Email friends@amicii.io with "Appeal" in the subject line

  2. Include your account details and the decision you're appealing

  3. Explain why you believe the decision was incorrect

  4. Provide any additional evidence or context

APPEAL TIMELINE

  • We will review your appeal within 7 business days

  • We will consider new evidence and alternative perspectives

  • We will respond with our final decision

  • Our final decision is binding

WHAT WE CONSIDER

  • Was our investigation thorough and fair?

  • Is there new evidence we didn't have before?

  • Were there mitigating circumstances we didn't know about?

  • Did we apply our guidelines consistently?

WHAT WE DON'T RECONSIDER

  • Severity of appropriate penalties

  • Decisions based on clear evidence

  • Multiple violations

  • Safety-based removals

Note: Serious violations (violence, severe harassment, serious threats) are typically not eligible for appeal.

UPDATES TO THESE GUIDELINES

We may update these Community Guidelines as our community grows and we learn what works best.

HOW WE UPDATE

  • We will notify you of significant changes via email

  • The "Last Updated" date at the top will change

  • Your continued use means you accept the updated guidelines

WHAT STAYS THE SAME

Our core values of respect, safety, genuine connection, and venue partnership will never change. Updates will only clarify how we apply these values or address new situations as they arise.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE GUIDELINES

"What if I made a mistake?"

We all make mistakes. If you realise you've violated these guidelines:

  • Apologise sincerely

  • Change your behaviour immediately

  • Learn from the experience

If it's a first-time minor violation and you take responsibility, we'll likely just provide guidance for the future.

"What if someone misunderstood me?"

Intent matters, but impact matters more. If someone tells you that you made them uncomfortable:

  • Don't argue about your intentions

  • Apologise for the impact

  • Adjust your behaviour

  • Move forward respectfully

"What if I'm not sure if something counts as a violation?"

When in doubt, err on the side of respect and kindness. If you're wondering whether something is okay, it's often better not to do it.

You can also email friends@amicii.io to ask about specific situations (no names needed).

"What if someone is breaking guidelines but I don't want to report them?"

You're never required to report, but reporting helps keep everyone safe. Even if you don't want the person punished, your report helps us identify patterns and educate people about our expectations.

You can also report anonymously if you prefer.

"What if I feel uncomfortable but I'm not sure why?"

Trust your instincts. You don't need to identify a specific guideline violation to let us know something felt wrong. Describe what happened and how it made you feel—we'll investigate from there.

A FINAL WORD

These guidelines might seem long, but they boil down to something simple: Be kind. Be respectful. Be genuine.

If you treat others the way you want to be treated, you're already following our Community Guidelines.

We created Amicii because we believe in the power of human connection. When you show up to an experience, you're not just getting a meal - you're contributing to a community that values authentic relationships, meaningful conversation, and mutual respect.

Thank you for being part of Amicii. We can't wait to see the connections you create.

CONTACT US

For questions about these guidelines: Email: friends@amicii.io

To report a violation: Email: friends@amicii.io (put "Report" in subject line)

For immediate safety concerns: Call 000 (emergency services) Contact venue staff Then report to us

For other questions: Visit our FAQ: https://www.amicii.io/faqs Email us: friends@amicii.io

RELATED POLICIES

These Community Guidelines work together with our other policies:

  • Terms of Service: Legal agreement governing your use of Amicii

  • Privacy Policy: How we handle your personal information

  • Cancellation Policy: Rules for cancelling bookings

  • Venue Partnership Agreement: Terms for venue partners

All available at: https://www.amicii.io

Your friends, The Amicii Team

These Community Guidelines are effective as of October 2025. By creating an account and using Amicii, you agree to follow these guidelines. We reserve the right to update these guidelines at any time, with notice to you via email.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

These Community Guidelines were developed with reference to best practices from leading community organisations, incorporating feedback from our pilot community, and adapting proven frameworks for in-person social experiences. We're grateful to the many organisations whose thoughtful work on community safety helped inform these guidelines.