Our Ethics

OpenHeartsDating is built on a foundation of ethical principles that guide every decision we make.

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Dignity

Every person deserves respect and consideration

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Safety

Protection from harm is non-negotiable

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Transparency

Honest about how we operate

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Long-term Intent

Building for meaningful connections

Ethical Matching

Our matching algorithm is designed with ethical safeguards:

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No Isolation Bubbles

We don't trap you in echo chambers

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Periodic Diversity Exposure

You'll see a variety of people, not just the "obvious" matches

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No Paid Prioritization

Money cannot buy visibility or ranking

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No Badge-Based Ranking

Donor badges are symbolic only — no algorithmic advantages

Financial Model

All core functionality is free.

Financial sustainability is achieved via voluntary community support, not paywalls. We will never lock essential dating features behind payment. Donations are appreciated but never required for full access.

Nonprofit Commitment

OpenHeartsDating is structured as a nonprofit organization. This means:

  • No investors demanding growth at any cost
  • No pressure to maximize engagement through manipulation
  • No selling user data to third parties
  • All surplus goes back into improving the platform
  • Community interests always come first

What We Will Never Do

❌Sell or share your data with advertisers
❌Use dark patterns to manipulate behavior
❌Create artificial scarcity ("only 3 likes left!")
❌Punish users for not paying
❌Hide matches to force upgrades
❌Use psychological tricks to increase "engagement"

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