Community Guidelines

Anonymous 1-on-1 text chat with random strangers, matched by shared interests. Stranger Chat is restricted to users aged 18 and older (including guests). Audio calls are available; video calls are not permitted in stranger sessions.

• aYou must be at least 18 years old to access Stranger Chat. Both registered users and guests must confirm their age before entering.
• bBefore your first session, you must accept the Guidelines Agreement by checking two required boxes: (1) confirming you are 18 or older, and (2) agreeing to the Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy.
• cDo not share personal identifying information (full name, address, phone number, workplace, school) until you have established genuine trust over time.
• dDo not solicit or offer sexual services, "hookups," or any transactional arrangements.
• eDo not request or send nude, semi-nude, or sexually suggestive images or videos.
• fDo not pressure the other person to move the conversation off-platform to unmoderated channels.
• gDo not use Stranger Chat to recruit for cults, MLMs, extremist groups, or any organized scheme.
• hAudio-only calls are permitted in stranger sessions. Video calls with strangers are blocked for safety.
• iIf someone makes you uncomfortable, use the "Skip" or "Block" button immediately. You are never obligated to continue a conversation. Blocking is permanent and prevents future matching.
• jIf you suspect the other person is underage, end the conversation and report them immediately using one of the available report categories: Inappropriate content, Harassment/bullying, Spam/scam, Hate speech, Impersonation, Underage user, or Other.
• kAutomated scripts, bots, or chat-flooding tools are prohibited.
• lWhen no human match is available, you may be matched with Yara AI. The same rules of respectful behavior apply.

Anonymous posts published under pseudonyms across categories like Confessions, Thoughts, Questions, Stories, Advice, Dreams, Gratitude, and Random. Content is rated by maturity (EVERYONE, TEEN, MATURE) and visibility is age-gated.

• aContent is assigned a maturity rating: EVERYONE (visible to all ages 13+), TEEN (visible to ages 16+), or MATURE (visible to ages 18+ only). You must post content at the appropriate maturity level.
• bMATURE content appears blurred with an overlay for 18+ users; viewers must tap to reveal it. Posting MATURE content without the correct rating is a violation.
• cUsers aged 13-15 can only view and post EVERYONE content. Users aged 16-17 can view and post EVERYONE and TEEN content. Users 18+ can view and post all content levels.
• dGuest users (18+) may view Whispers but cannot create posts, reply, or react.
• eDo not include personal identifying information in Whispers. Our systems automatically block phone numbers, email addresses, and social media handles before publication.
• fContent containing racial slurs, violence threats, or CSAM-related keywords is automatically blocked and will not be published.
• gDo not use Whispers to target, harass, or bully a specific individual, whether they are on or off the platform.
• hDo not doxx anyone: never post real names, addresses, phone numbers, workplaces, photos, or any other personally identifying information of another person.
• iDo not post content designed to incite mob harassment against any person or group.
• jDo not use Whispers to spread deliberate misinformation about real events, public health, or elections.
• kDo not circumvent moderation by encoding prohibited content in creative spellings, images, or coded language.
• lReplies must follow the same standards as top-level posts. Pile-on harassment in reply threads will be treated as coordinated abuse.
• mAudience controls (Public, Friends, Extended, Private) must be used responsibly. Do not exploit audience settings to evade content policies.
• nAnonymous does not mean unaccountable. YaraCircle retains the technical ability to identify authors of Whispers and may deanonymize content under a valid court order or law enforcement request.
• oReport categories for Whispers: Spam, Harassment, Hate Speech, Inappropriate Content, Misinformation, or Other.

Daily community prompts and questions with a streak system. Available to all registered users (13+). Individual questions may have age restrictions. Guests cannot access Daily Pulse.

• aRespond honestly and authentically to prompts. Fabricated, misleading, or shock-value answers undermine the community experience.
• bDo not use Daily Pulse responses to spam links, advertise, or promote external services.
• cDo not use responses to target, mock, or harass other users or their answers.
• dDo not copy-paste the same response across multiple prompts or days purely to maintain streaks. Streaks reward genuine engagement.
• eRespect diverse opinions. Daily Pulse prompts often touch on personal topics; not everyone will share your perspective.
• fSome prompts are age-restricted. You will only see prompts appropriate for your age group.
• gFor users under 18, profile exposure in Daily Pulse is reduced -- your responses may appear as posted by "Someone" to protect your privacy.
• hGuest users cannot participate in Daily Pulse.

Personality-driven icebreakers and conversation challenges designed to foster connection. Available to all registered users aged 13 and older.

• aEngage with Sparks in a spirit of fun and openness. They are designed to help you connect, not compete.
• bDo not use Sparks responses to probe for personal or identifying information from other users.
• cDo not submit offensive, discriminatory, or sexually explicit content as Spark responses.
• dRespect boundaries: if another user declines a Spark challenge, do not pressure them.

Topic-based communities with group chat. You must have at least 2 friends on YaraCircle to create a group. Group names are limited to 50 characters and descriptions to 500 characters. Messages within groups are encrypted.

• aYou must have a minimum of 2 friends on the platform to create a group.
• bGroup names (1-50 characters) and descriptions (max 500 characters) must comply with all Community Guidelines.
• cGroup admins and moderators share responsibility for enforcing platform rules within their groups. Persistent failure to moderate may result in the group being disbanded and admin accounts being actioned.
• dDo not create groups for the purpose of coordinating harassment, hate, or illegal activity.
• eDo not create duplicate or copycat groups to evade prior enforcement actions.
• fGroup invitations must not be spammed in Stranger Chat, Whispers, or other groups.
• gNSFW or adult-themed groups are not permitted. YaraCircle does not host pornographic or sexually explicit communities.
• hMembers who repeatedly violate rules within a group may be removed by group admins or by YaraCircle staff.
• iGuest users cannot access Groups.

Send friend requests, exchange persistent encrypted messages, and make voice and video calls with friends. Guest users cannot use friend features.

• aFriend requests must be genuine. Do not mass-send requests to strangers for spam or promotional purposes.
• bMessages with friends are encrypted. This does not exempt you from following Community Guidelines.
• cDo not use friend messaging to send unsolicited sexual content, spam, or harassment.
• dBlock and report functionality is available for all friend interactions. Blocking a friend is permanent and removes them from your friend list.
• eGuest users cannot send or receive friend requests, messages, or calls.

Real-time voice and video communication. Friend calls support both audio and video. Stranger calls are audio-only. All calls use peer-to-peer WebRTC. Unanswered calls time out after 30 seconds.

• aFriend calls: audio and video are available for all registered users aged 13 and older.
• bStranger calls: audio only (video is blocked). Available to users 18+ only.
• cGuest users cannot make or receive any calls.
• dYaraCircle does not record calls. Calls are peer-to-peer (WebRTC) and are not stored on our servers.
• eRecording, screenshotting, or capturing any part of a voice or video call without the explicit consent of all participants is strictly prohibited and may violate applicable wiretapping and surveillance laws.
• fDo not engage in nudity, sexual acts, or sexually suggestive behavior on video calls.
• gDo not display weapons, illegal substances, or violent imagery on camera.
• hDo not use calls to threaten, intimidate, or verbally abuse other participants.
• iDo not stream or broadcast a YaraCircle call to third-party platforms without the consent of all participants.
• jBackground audio or screen content visible on camera must also comply with these Guidelines.
• kIf a participant behaves inappropriately, leave the call, block the user, and report the incident.

AI companion powered by Anthropic Claude. Available to all registered users. Users aged 13-17 interact with Yara in "friend mode" only. Users 18+ can access both friend mode and other conversation modes. Yara is rate-limited.

• aYara AI is not a licensed therapist, counselor, medical professional, or legal advisor. Do not rely on Yara for professional mental health, medical, or legal advice.
• bIf Yara detects signs of self-harm or suicidal ideation, it will provide crisis helpline information. This is not a substitute for professional help -- contact the resources listed in our Safety Resources section if you are in crisis.
• cYara may produce inaccurate or incomplete information. Always verify important facts independently.
• dDo not attempt to "jailbreak," manipulate, or trick Yara into producing harmful, illegal, or policy-violating content.
• eDo not use Yara to generate content that violates these Community Guidelines, including hate speech, threats, CSAM, or instructions for illegal activity.
• fDo not share sensitive personal information (financial details, passwords, government IDs) with Yara.
• gConversations with Yara may be reviewed for safety, quality improvement, and policy enforcement purposes.
• hYara may decline to respond to certain prompts. Respect these boundaries; they exist for your safety.
• iUsers aged 13-17 access Yara in friend mode only, which has additional safety guardrails.
• jGuest users cannot access Yara AI.

Any sexual content involving minors (persons under 18), including images, videos, text, illustrations, AI-generated content, or links to such material. This includes sexualized comments about minors, grooming behavior, solicitation of minors, and any attempt to engage a minor in sexual conversation or activity.

Sharing, distributing, or threatening to share intimate or sexual images or videos of a person without their consent ("revenge porn"). This includes real images, deepfakes, and AI-generated intimate imagery of real people.

Content that promotes, glorifies, recruits for, or provides material support to designated terrorist organizations or violent extremist ideologies. This includes propaganda, recruitment messaging, operational planning, and celebration of terrorist acts.

Sustained, targeted, unwanted behavior intended to degrade, intimidate, or silence another person. This includes repeated unwanted contact, threats, intimidation, coordinated pile-ons, sexual harassment, outing someone's identity, and using multiple accounts to contact someone who has blocked you.

Content that attacks, demeans, or incites violence or hatred against individuals or groups based on protected characteristics including race, ethnicity, national origin, caste, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or serious medical condition.

Promoting, glorifying, or providing instructions for violence. This includes credible threats of violence against individuals, groups, or locations, as well as content that celebrates violent acts.

Content that promotes, glorifies, instructs, or encourages self-harm or suicide. This includes sharing methods, pacts, challenges, or content that romanticizes self-harm. Exception: sharing personal recovery stories or seeking support in an appropriate context is permitted.

Using the platform to solicit or offer sexual services, whether paid or unpaid. This includes prostitution, escort services, "sugar" arrangements, and sex trafficking. Any form of sexual exploitation is prohibited.

Publishing or threatening to publish another person's private, personally identifying information (address, phone number, email, workplace, real name when pseudonymous, financial information, government IDs, medical records) without their consent, regardless of whether the information is publicly available elsewhere.

Buying, selling, trading, soliciting, or providing instructions for manufacturing illegal drugs or controlled substances. Also includes coordination of any illegal activity such as fraud, money laundering, or trafficking.

Unsolicited bulk messaging, commercial advertising, phishing attempts, advance-fee fraud, romance scams, cryptocurrency scams, MLM/pyramid scheme promotion, or distribution of malware and malicious links.

Pretending to be another person, organization, or YaraCircle staff member in a misleading way. This includes using another person's photos, mimicking their username, or falsely claiming affiliation with YaraCircle. Parody or fan accounts must be clearly labeled.

Deliberately false or misleading content that could cause real-world harm, including health misinformation (e.g., fake cures, anti-vaccine conspiracy theories during outbreaks), election interference, fabricated emergencies, and coordinated inauthentic behavior.

Sharing copyrighted content without authorization, including music, movies, software, books, and other protected works. This includes distributing pirated content and using others' trademarks in misleading ways.

Using automated tools, bots, scripts, or multiple accounts to artificially inflate engagement, manipulate matching algorithms, circumvent rate limits, or evade enforcement actions. This includes ban evasion through new accounts.