Overlap AppSafety Tips

Protect Your personal information

Never share personal information, such as your social security number, home, hotel address, or details about your travel plans (e.g., that you will arrive at Muller hostel at 3pm) with people you don’t know. Avoid sharing details such as places you’re staying, times you’re arriving places, etc.

Stay on the platform

Keep conversations on the Overlap platform while you’re getting to know someone. Because exchanges on Overlap are subject to our Safe Message Filters. Users with bad intentions often try to move the conversation to text, messaging apps, email, or phone right away.

Report all suspicious and offensive behavior

You know when someone’s crossed the line and when they do, we want to know about it. Block and report anyone that violates our terms. Here are some examples of violations:

• Asking specific questions about your travel plans or what times you’re arriving places
• Underage users
• Harassment, threats, and offensive messages
• Inappropriate or harmful behavior during or after meeting in person
• Fraudulent profiles
• Spam or solicitation including links to commercial websites or attempts to sell products or services

Meeting in person & traveling together

Don’t Be In A Rush

Take your time and get to know the other person before agreeing to meet or chat off Overlap. Don’t be afraid to ask questions to screen for any red flags. A phone or video call can be a useful screening tool before meeting.

Meet in Public and Stay in Public

Meet for the first few times in a populated, public place — never at any private location. If you are pressured to go to a private location, leave.

Tell Friends and Family About Your Plans

Tell a friend or family member of your plans, including when and where you’re going. Have your cell phone charged and with you at all times.

Be in Control of Your Transportation

We want you to be in control of how you get to and from places so that you can leave at any time.

Know Your Limits

Be aware of the effects of drugs or alcohol on you specifically — they can impair your judgment and your alertness.

If You Feel Uncomfortable, Leave

It’s okay to leave if you’re feeling uncomfortable. In fact, it’s encouraged. And if your instincts are telling you something is off or you feel unsafe, ask for help.