Being Safe

Dating is a personal experience, and meeting someone new - whether through events, introductions or online platforms - always involves individual judgement and responsibility.

 

Something Special Introductions is designed to help people meet in a safe, respectful environment. It’s important to understand what we do, and what we don’t do.

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Identity checks & verification

Dating Nights & Events

For ‘Little Something’ Dating Nights and Events:

• We do not check ID

• Anyone over 18 who meets the advertised criteria may attend

• Guests are required to agree to the Code of Conduct as part of the booking process, but it is not signed

• We rely on guests being honest about their age and relationship status

Guests are advised to apply the same level of caution they would use when meeting any new acquaintance.

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Takes Two & Matchmaking Members

For members of the Takes Two platform and personal matchmaking services:

• Members are required to read and sign the Code of Conduct, which can be viewed here:
  [link to Code of Conduct]

• We check ID only to confirm that:

  • the name provided matches the ID

  • the date of birth matches the age given

• We check that photos are a true likeness

We do not carry out background checks, social media checks, or investigations into personal history. We rely on members being honest with us.

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Conduct & behaviour

All members who sign the Code of Conduct are expected to behave appropriately, respectfully and courteously at all times - whether in person, by phone, text or email.

Conduct that is intimidating, humiliating, abusive, or damaging to the wellbeing of others, staff, or the good name of the agency is not tolerated.

Guests attending dating nights are also expected to behave respectfully and appropriately in line with the Code of Conduct they agree to when booking.

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When we may get involved

If you experience behaviour that feels rude, inappropriate or upsetting:

• At a dating event, please speak to the host at the time

• On a first date arranged through Takes Two, matchmaking, or following a dating night, you may let us know if you wish

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If you choose to raise a concern after a first date, one of three things may happen:

1. If the behaviour is serious and we agree it breaches our standards, membership of Takes Two and/or matchmaking may be withdrawn

2. We may help clarify a misunderstanding where no harm was intended

3. You may simply wish to make us aware, with no action taken

In some cases, behaviour may be unintentional (for example due to communication differences), and feedback may help prevent future misunderstandings.

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What we don’t do

• We do not monitor or supervise personal relationships

• We do not mediate disputes between individuals

• We do not become involved after a relationship has developed

• We do not take responsibility for communications beyond a first date

• We do not intervene following the end of a relationship

Once two people choose to continue seeing each other, that relationship is entirely their own.

 

Your responsibility when dating

Even when introductions are made through Something Special, all dating involves personal responsibility. You should always:

• meet in public places

• avoid sharing personal or financial information too quickly

• limit alcohol consumption

• trust your instincts

• take responsibility for your own safety and wellbeing

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With matters of the heart, there are no guarantees. Something Special Introductions provides the opportunity to meet - the choices and outcomes that follow are personal ones.