Safety

This is 18+ dating. Distance is part of rural matching, so treat a first meetup the way you would any stranger: in public, on your terms, with a way home.

Before you message

• Confirm you are 18 or older. We ask for date of birth at signup.
• Age check is required before the first direct message. Attest to your date of birth on the Age check page.
• Hide from your own county if you do not want people you already see around town to find you first.

If you meet

• Meet in public. Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back.
• Drive yourself or keep your own ride. Do not send money, gifts, or travel funds.
• Leave if anything feels off. You do not owe anyone a second hour.

On the app

• Block and report from a profile or thread. Reports go to the admin queue. You can also email abuse@ruralmeetup.com.
• Do not share your home address, workplace, or ID details in chat.
• We do not allow erotic content. If someone sends it, report them.