The Diver Manual (Community Guidelines)
Effective Date: Aug 1, 2026
The Diver Manual (Community Guidelines)
Effective Date: Aug 1, 2026
The Diver Manual (Community Guidelines)
Effective Date: Aug 1, 2026
scuba is a space for self-discovery, community building, and authentic human connection. We believe that the healthiest relationships begin with knowing yourself, below the surface.
Our mission is to create a slower, safer, and more intentional alternative to modern online dating. One where people can learn, grow, contribute to their communities, and form genuine connections without pressure or performance.
The Diver Manual exists to help all users – AKA scuba divers! – feel safe, respected, and welcome.
By using scuba, you agree to uphold these principles and help create the kind of community you'd want to dive into yourself.
Note: These guidelines are subject to change. We will notify you of material changes to these Guidelines through the app or by email. Continued use of scuba after notice constitutes acceptance of the updated Guidelines.
scuba is a space for self-discovery, community building, and authentic human connection. We believe that the healthiest relationships begin with knowing yourself, below the surface.
Our mission is to create a slower, safer, and more intentional alternative to modern online dating. One where people can learn, grow, contribute to their communities, and form genuine connections without pressure or performance.
The Diver Manual exists to help all users – AKA scuba divers! – feel safe, respected, and welcome.
By using scuba, you agree to uphold these principles and help create the kind of community you'd want to dive into yourself.
Note: These guidelines are subject to change. We will notify you of material changes to these Guidelines through the app or by email. Continued use of scuba after notice constitutes acceptance of the updated Guidelines.
The scuba guidelines:
The scuba guidelines:
The scuba guidelines:
1. Know Yourself First
scuba encourages self-reflection before relationship seeking. Before diving into a connection with someone else, take time to explore what lies beneath your own surface.
Authenticity matters, so we encourage all scuba divers to be honest about where you are on your journey. Whether you're exploring who you are, healing from past experiences, looking for friendship, building community, or seeking a romantic relationship – you’re all welcome here.
You don't need to have everything figured out. You only need to be honest about your intentions.
1. Know Yourself First
scuba encourages self-reflection before relationship seeking. Before diving into a connection with someone else, take time to explore what lies beneath your own surface.
Authenticity matters, so we encourage all scuba divers to be honest about where you are on your journey. Whether you're exploring who you are, healing from past experiences, looking for friendship, building community, or seeking a romantic relationship – you’re all welcome here.
You don't need to have everything figured out. You only need to be honest about your intentions.
1. Know Yourself First
scuba encourages self-reflection before relationship seeking. Before diving into a connection with someone else, take time to explore what lies beneath your own surface.
Authenticity matters, so we encourage all scuba divers to be honest about where you are on your journey. Whether you're exploring who you are, healing from past experiences, looking for friendship, building community, or seeking a romantic relationship – you’re all welcome here.
You don't need to have everything figured out. You only need to be honest about your intentions.
2. Be Real
scuba is built for real people and real connections.
All scuba divers must:
Be at least 21 years old. By using scuba, you represent and warrant that you are at least 21 years of age. Align Dating Inc. and scuba rely on user-provided information and cannot independently verify age in all cases.
Represent yourself honestly.
Use authentic photos that accurately reflect who you are today.
Create only one account for yourself.
Avoid misleading information about your identity, age, relationship status, or intentions.
Trust is the foundation of every meaningful connection.
2. Be Real
scuba is built for real people and real connections.
All scuba divers must:
Be at least 21 years old. By using scuba, you represent and warrant that you are at least 21 years of age. Align Dating Inc. and scuba rely on user-provided information and cannot independently verify age in all cases.
Represent yourself honestly.
Use authentic photos that accurately reflect who you are today.
Create only one account for yourself.
Avoid misleading information about your identity, age, relationship status, or intentions.
Trust is the foundation of every meaningful connection.
2. Be Real
scuba is built for real people and real connections.
All scuba divers must:
Be at least 21 years old. By using scuba, you represent and warrant that you are at least 21 years of age. Align Dating Inc. and scuba rely on user-provided information and cannot independently verify age in all cases.
Represent yourself honestly.
Use authentic photos that accurately reflect who you are today.
Create only one account for yourself.
Avoid misleading information about your identity, age, relationship status, or intentions.
Trust is the foundation of every meaningful connection.
3. Lead With Kindness
Every person on scuba deserves to be treated with respect.
We expect all scuba divers to communicate with empathy and patience – even when interests, beliefs, lifestyles, or goals differ.
We do not allow harassment or bullying, insults or personal attacks, repeated unwanted contact, shaming, humiliation, or intimidation, manipulative or coercive behavior.
A simple rule applies: Treat people as humans, not profiles.
3. Lead With Kindness
Every person on scuba deserves to be treated with respect.
We expect all scuba divers to communicate with empathy and patience – even when interests, beliefs, lifestyles, or goals differ.
We do not allow harassment or bullying, insults or personal attacks, repeated unwanted contact, shaming, humiliation, or intimidation, manipulative or coercive behavior.
A simple rule applies: Treat people as humans, not profiles.
3. Lead With Kindness
Every person on scuba deserves to be treated with respect.
We expect all scuba divers to communicate with empathy and patience – even when interests, beliefs, lifestyles, or goals differ.
We do not allow harassment or bullying, insults or personal attacks, repeated unwanted contact, shaming, humiliation, or intimidation, manipulative or coercive behavior.
A simple rule applies: Treat people as humans, not profiles.
4. Respect Boundaries
No one owes anyone a response, friendship, date, or relationship.
If someone declines an invitation, stops responding, unmatches, or sets a boundary, respect it.
Do not:
Pressure others into conversations
Demand attention or explanations
Continue contacting someone after they have indicated they are not interested
Attempt to track down members on other platforms after being disconnected
Healthy relationships begin with respect for boundaries.
4. Respect Boundaries
No one owes anyone a response, friendship, date, or relationship.
If someone declines an invitation, stops responding, unmatches, or sets a boundary, respect it.
Do not:
Pressure others into conversations
Demand attention or explanations
Continue contacting someone after they have indicated they are not interested
Attempt to track down members on other platforms after being disconnected
Healthy relationships begin with respect for boundaries.
4. Respect Boundaries
No one owes anyone a response, friendship, date, or relationship.
If someone declines an invitation, stops responding, unmatches, or sets a boundary, respect it.
Do not:
Pressure others into conversations
Demand attention or explanations
Continue contacting someone after they have indicated they are not interested
Attempt to track down members on other platforms after being disconnected
Healthy relationships begin with respect for boundaries.
5. Friendship Matters Here
scuba is not solely about romance. Many scuba divers are looking to meet new people, build community, participate in events, or form lasting friendships.
Do not dismiss, belittle, or pressure others because their goals differ from your own. Every genuine connection has value.
5. Friendship Matters Here
scuba is not solely about romance. Many scuba divers are looking to meet new people, build community, participate in events, or form lasting friendships.
Do not dismiss, belittle, or pressure others because their goals differ from your own. Every genuine connection has value.
5. Friendship Matters Here
scuba is not solely about romance. Many scuba divers are looking to meet new people, build community, participate in events, or form lasting friendships.
Do not dismiss, belittle, or pressure others because their goals differ from your own. Every genuine connection has value.
6. Create a Safe Community
We are building a community where people can show up as themselves.
We do not tolerate:
Hate speech
Discrimination
Threats or intimidation
Violent language
Extremist ideologies
Content that targets people based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or other protected characteristics
Everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and respected.
6. Create a Safe Community
We are building a community where people can show up as themselves.
We do not tolerate:
Hate speech
Discrimination
Threats or intimidation
Violent language
Extremist ideologies
Content that targets people based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or other protected characteristics
Everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and respected.
6. Create a Safe Community
We are building a community where people can show up as themselves.
We do not tolerate:
Hate speech
Discrimination
Threats or intimidation
Violent language
Extremist ideologies
Content that targets people based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or other protected characteristics
Everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and respected.
7. Keep Content Appropriate
scuba is designed for meaningful connection, not explicit content.
We do not allow:
Nudity
Sexually explicit images or videos
Graphic violence
Gore or disturbing imagery
Content intended to shock, threaten, or intimidate others
Members should feel comfortable engaging with the community without encountering unwanted explicit content.
7. Keep Content Appropriate
scuba is designed for meaningful connection, not explicit content.
We do not allow:
Nudity
Sexually explicit images or videos
Graphic violence
Gore or disturbing imagery
Content intended to shock, threaten, or intimidate others
Members should feel comfortable engaging with the community without encountering unwanted explicit content.
7. Keep Content Appropriate
scuba is designed for meaningful connection, not explicit content.
We do not allow:
Nudity
Sexually explicit images or videos
Graphic violence
Gore or disturbing imagery
Content intended to shock, threaten, or intimidate others
Members should feel comfortable engaging with the community without encountering unwanted explicit content.
8. Consent Is Essential
Consent applies to every interaction, online and offline.
Consent must be clear, freely given, ongoing, respected immediately when withdrawn.
We do not tolerate:
Sexual coercion
Exploitation
Unwanted sexual advances
Sharing intimate content without permission
Any form of non-consensual behavior
No connection is more important than personal safety.
8. Consent Is Essential
Consent applies to every interaction, online and offline.
Consent must be clear, freely given, ongoing, respected immediately when withdrawn.
We do not tolerate:
Sexual coercion
Exploitation
Unwanted sexual advances
Sharing intimate content without permission
Any form of non-consensual behavior
No connection is more important than personal safety.
8. Consent Is Essential
Consent applies to every interaction, online and offline.
Consent must be clear, freely given, ongoing, respected immediately when withdrawn.
We do not tolerate:
Sexual coercion
Exploitation
Unwanted sexual advances
Sharing intimate content without permission
Any form of non-consensual behavior
No connection is more important than personal safety.
9. Do Good in the Community
We encourage scuba divers to contribute positively to the communities around them.
We celebrate volunteering, community involvement, acts of kindness, supporting local initiatives and businesses, helping others grow. Use your passion to lift others up, support local spaces, and bring good energy wherever you go.
9. Do Good in the Community
We encourage scuba divers to contribute positively to the communities around them.
We celebrate volunteering, community involvement, acts of kindness, supporting local initiatives and businesses, helping others grow. Use your passion to lift others up, support local spaces, and bring good energy wherever you go.
9. Do Good in the Community
We encourage scuba divers to contribute positively to the communities around them.
We celebrate volunteering, community involvement, acts of kindness, supporting local initiatives and businesses, helping others grow. Use your passion to lift others up, support local spaces, and bring good energy wherever you go.
10. No Scams, Manipulation, or Deception
Authentic connection cannot exist without trust.
We prohibit:
Financial scams
Catfishing
Impersonation
Emotional manipulation
Requests for money, gifts, or financial assistance
Fraudulent behavior of any kind
If your goal is personal gain rather than genuine connection, scuba is not the right platform. We ask you to step away from these waters before anyone gets hurt.
10. No Scams, Manipulation, or Deception
Authentic connection cannot exist without trust.
We prohibit:
Financial scams
Catfishing
Impersonation
Emotional manipulation
Requests for money, gifts, or financial assistance
Fraudulent behavior of any kind
If your goal is personal gain rather than genuine connection, scuba is not the right platform. We ask you to step away from these waters before anyone gets hurt.
10. No Scams, Manipulation, or Deception
Authentic connection cannot exist without trust.
We prohibit:
Financial scams
Catfishing
Impersonation
Emotional manipulation
Requests for money, gifts, or financial assistance
Fraudulent behavior of any kind
If your goal is personal gain rather than genuine connection, scuba is not the right platform. We ask you to step away from these waters before anyone gets hurt.
11. We Are Here for Connection, Not Promotion
scuba is a community platform, not an advertising platform.
Without permission, members may not use scuba to promote businesses, recruit customers, sell products or services, solicit donations, run marketing campaigns, drive traffic to unrelated platforms
People come here for connection, not advertisements.
11. We Are Here for Connection, Not Promotion
scuba is a community platform, not an advertising platform.
Without permission, members may not use scuba to promote businesses, recruit customers, sell products or services, solicit donations, run marketing campaigns, drive traffic to unrelated platforms
People come here for connection, not advertisements.
11. We Are Here for Connection, Not Promotion
scuba is a community platform, not an advertising platform.
Without permission, members may not use scuba to promote businesses, recruit customers, sell products or services, solicit donations, run marketing campaigns, drive traffic to unrelated platforms
People come here for connection, not advertisements.
12. Move at a Human Pace
scuba intentionally embraces a slower approach to connection.
We encourage scuba divers to:
Get curious before getting attached
Build trust before expectations
Listen before judging
Learn before labeling
Value quality over quantity
Not every interaction needs to become a relationship.
Sometimes the most meaningful outcome is a new perspective, a new friend, or a stronger understanding of yourself.
12. Move at a Human Pace
scuba intentionally embraces a slower approach to connection.
We encourage scuba divers to:
Get curious before getting attached
Build trust before expectations
Listen before judging
Learn before labeling
Value quality over quantity
Not every interaction needs to become a relationship.
Sometimes the most meaningful outcome is a new perspective, a new friend, or a stronger understanding of yourself.
12. Move at a Human Pace
scuba intentionally embraces a slower approach to connection.
We encourage scuba divers to:
Get curious before getting attached
Build trust before expectations
Listen before judging
Learn before labeling
Value quality over quantity
Not every interaction needs to become a relationship.
Sometimes the most meaningful outcome is a new perspective, a new friend, or a stronger understanding of yourself.
Enforcement of Our Guidelines
scuba is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and welcoming community. Your safety comes first. If there is ever a conflict between an individual member’s wishes and the physical or emotional safety of the broader scuba community, we will always prioritize the community. To keep our members safe, we reserve the right to take immediate, precautionary action – including temporarily or permanently restricting accounts while we investigate safety concerns.
Depending on the nature and severity of a violation, actions may include content removal, warnings, temporary account restrictions, account suspension, or permanent removal from the platform.
Our decisions are made with the safety and well-being of the scuba community in mind. While we strive to be fair and consistent, scuba reserves the right to determine what constitutes a violation of these guidelines and what enforcement action is appropriate in each situation.
Reporting
If you experience or witness behavior that violates these Community Guidelines, we encourage you to report it through the app or by contacting our support team at support@scubatheapp.com
We take reports seriously and will handle them with care, discretion, and respect for the privacy of everyone involved.
Appeals
If your account has been restricted, suspended, or removed and you believe the action was made in error, you may submit an appeal for review by emailing our support team at support@scubatheapp.com.
While we are committed to conducting fair reviews, not all enforcement decisions are eligible for reversal. Decisions made following an appeal review may be considered final. Our goal is not simply to enforce rules, but to protect a community built on self-awareness, kindness, respect, and meaningful connection.
Enforcement of Our Guidelines
scuba is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and welcoming community. Your safety comes first. If there is ever a conflict between an individual member’s wishes and the physical or emotional safety of the broader scuba community, we will always prioritize the community. To keep our members safe, we reserve the right to take immediate, precautionary action – including temporarily or permanently restricting accounts while we investigate safety concerns.
Depending on the nature and severity of a violation, actions may include content removal, warnings, temporary account restrictions, account suspension, or permanent removal from the platform.
Our decisions are made with the safety and well-being of the scuba community in mind. While we strive to be fair and consistent, scuba reserves the right to determine what constitutes a violation of these guidelines and what enforcement action is appropriate in each situation.
Reporting
If you experience or witness behavior that violates these Community Guidelines, we encourage you to report it through the app or by contacting our support team at support@scubatheapp.com
We take reports seriously and will handle them with care, discretion, and respect for the privacy of everyone involved.
Appeals
If your account has been restricted, suspended, or removed and you believe the action was made in error, you may submit an appeal for review by emailing our support team at support@scubatheapp.com.
While we are committed to conducting fair reviews, not all enforcement decisions are eligible for reversal. Decisions made following an appeal review may be considered final. Our goal is not simply to enforce rules, but to protect a community built on self-awareness, kindness, respect, and meaningful connection.
Enforcement of Our Guidelines
scuba is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and welcoming community. Your safety comes first. If there is ever a conflict between an individual member’s wishes and the physical or emotional safety of the broader scuba community, we will always prioritize the community. To keep our members safe, we reserve the right to take immediate, precautionary action – including temporarily or permanently restricting accounts while we investigate safety concerns.
Depending on the nature and severity of a violation, actions may include content removal, warnings, temporary account restrictions, account suspension, or permanent removal from the platform.
Our decisions are made with the safety and well-being of the scuba community in mind. While we strive to be fair and consistent, scuba reserves the right to determine what constitutes a violation of these guidelines and what enforcement action is appropriate in each situation.
Reporting
If you experience or witness behavior that violates these Community Guidelines, we encourage you to report it through the app or by contacting our support team at support@scubatheapp.com
We take reports seriously and will handle them with care, discretion, and respect for the privacy of everyone involved.
Appeals
If your account has been restricted, suspended, or removed and you believe the action was made in error, you may submit an appeal for review by emailing our support team at support@scubatheapp.com.
While we are committed to conducting fair reviews, not all enforcement decisions are eligible for reversal. Decisions made following an appeal review may be considered final. Our goal is not simply to enforce rules, but to protect a community built on self-awareness, kindness, respect, and meaningful connection.
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As a company dedicated to building meaningful relationships, we recognize that reconciliation begins with understanding and respect. We are committed to learning from Indigenous teachings that emphasize deep connection; to self, to one another, and to the Earth.
We also acknowledge that building digital technology carries a physical footprint. That’s why we are actively working to reduce our environmental impact, striving to create a digital space that respects both the people who use it and the planet that sustains us.
Land Acknowledgment
We acknowledge that our work is rooted in Tkaronto, the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples, and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
As a company dedicated to building meaningful relationships, we recognize that reconciliation begins with understanding and respect. We are committed to learning from Indigenous teachings that emphasize deep connection; to self, to one another, and to the Earth.
We also acknowledge that building digital technology carries a physical footprint. That’s why we are actively working to reduce our environmental impact, striving to create a digital space that respects both the people who use it and the planet that sustains us.