RefereeMatch Community & Safety Rules
REVIEW DRAFT — 24 September 2026. Version RM-safety-2026-09-draft1. Effective date: [PUBLICATION DATE].
Respect and fair treatment
Treat referees, organizers, guardians, young people and other participants respectfully. No threats, harassment, sexual misconduct, exploitation, stalking, retaliation or unlawful discrimination. Legitimate disagreement about a decision does not excuse abuse. Do not pressure someone to work in unsafe conditions or discourage a lawful report.
Honest accounts and qualifications
Use your own authorized account and accurate information. Do not forge certifications, misrepresent age or authority, impersonate another person, manipulate reviews, or offer payment for a false rating. Keep qualifications current and report material errors. Do not use another account to get around a suspension, youth restriction or qualification check.
Privacy and appropriate contact
Use participant information only for the relevant platform purpose. No scraping, unsolicited advertising, doxxing, unauthorized sharing of documents or publication of private contact details. Obtain permission before posting another person's identifiable image. Keep sensitive allegations and children's details out of public reviews. Do not ask young people for secrecy, inappropriate images, private meetings or information unrelated to the approved process.
Reliable game conduct
Post accurate games, review commitments before accepting, communicate changes promptly and use cancellation controls honestly. Do not silently substitute another referee. Honour lawful payment obligations and agreed terms. Raise concerns about safety, qualifications or conflicts of interest before the game when possible. A platform invitation does not override a sport governing body's rules or applicable law.
Protect the service
Do not attempt unauthorized access, defeat security controls, exploit another person's data or disrupt the website. If you find a vulnerability, stop testing against other users and contact support with a minimal description. Do not send stolen data or publish details that expose users.
Reports and review
Send concerns to refereematch@proton.me with the relevant game or account reference, what happened and when, and a safe way to contact you. Preserve relevant evidence without collecting or distributing unnecessary sensitive information. We will assess reports and may seek further information, restrict access, correct content or refer a matter to appropriate authorities. We do not promise complete anonymity when disclosure is necessary for a lawful investigation or protection.
Where lawful and safe, affected users receive an explanation and may request reconsideration. Good-faith reports are protected from retaliation under these rules even if not substantiated; deliberately false reports may lead to restrictions. A temporary restriction is a protective step, not necessarily a final finding. Our process does not replace police, child protection, sport-body discipline or a court.
Emergencies
Call 911 for immediate danger in Canada. Contact the appropriate child-protection authority directly when reporting is required. Do not wait for a reply from platform support in an emergency.