Do I have to share my exact location?

Events show a pinned venue location. Private events only reveal that location to people you invite.

Is there an age requirement?

Yes. Hoot Me is for people aged 18 and over.

How do I report someone?

Every profile and event has reporting built in, and reports are reviewed against the community rules.

Is Hoot Me safe, and are the profiles real?

Every Hoot Me user passes AI selfie verification, with optional government ID badges, ratings, reviews and community reporting. Users must be 18 or older, events are meant to happen in public places, and any event can be made private so only invited people see its location, chat and photos.

Verification

Profiles pass an AI selfie check before they can participate, and users can add an optional government ID badge for a stronger signal. Ratings, reviews and community reporting surface bad actors quickly.

Safety rules that actually matter

Meet in public. Tell someone where you are going. Arrange your own transport. Users must be 18 or older. These are not decorative rules — they are the practical difference between a good meetup and a bad story.

Privacy controls

Private events stay off the public map. Only invited people can view the event, its location, its group chat or its shared photos.