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Terms & Conditions

DateSafe – UK Public Safety Initiative

Last updated: 29/12/2025

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1. Introduction

 

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the DateSafe website and your participation in the DateSafe initiative.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you should not use the site.

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2. About DateSafe

 

DateSafe is a UK-focused public safety initiative designed to observe patterns related to suspected drink spiking through anonymous, voluntary participation.

DateSafe is:

  • an information and data-collection initiative

  • not a reporting tool

  • not a diagnostic service

  • not a substitute for medical, legal, or emergency services

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3. Scope of the website

 

The website provides:

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  • information about the initiative

  • access to anonymous participation

  • statements of ethics and research intent

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The website does not provide:

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  • legal advice

  • medical advice

  • verification of incidents

  • confirmation of substances or intent

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4. Participation

4.1 Voluntary participation

 

Participation in the dataset is entirely voluntary.

You are under no obligation to submit information, and you may choose not to answer optional questions.

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4.2 Accuracy and responsibility

 

By participating, you confirm that:

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  • your responses are provided in good faith

  • you are not knowingly submitting false, misleading, or malicious information

  • you are not submitting information intended to identify specific individuals or venues

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DateSafe does not verify individual submissions.

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4.3 Anonymity and limitations

 

Participation is anonymous by default. However:

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  • absolute anonymity on the internet cannot be guaranteed

  • DateSafe takes reasonable steps to minimise the collection of identifying information

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Further details are set out in the Privacy Policy.

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5. Nature and limitations of the data

 

The data collected:

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  • is self-reported

  • is non-diagnostic

  • is not evidence of wrongdoing

  • is not proof of criminal activity

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DateSafe does not:

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  • confirm incidents

  • determine intent

  • attribute responsibility

  • draw conclusions at the individual or venue level

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Any analysis is conducted at an aggregated level only.

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6. No reporting or emergency service

 

DateSafe is not:

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  • a crime reporting service

  • a safeguarding hotline

  • a medical assessment tool

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If you believe you are in immediate danger or require urgent support, you should contact:

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  • emergency services

  • medical professionals

  • appropriate support organisations

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7. Use of aggregated data

 

DateSafe may:

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  • analyse anonymised data

  • publish aggregated statistics

  • share anonymised findings with researchers, journalists, or policymakers

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No personal data is shared, and no individual submissions are identifiable.

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8. Intellectual property

 

All content on this website, unless otherwise stated, is owned by or licensed to DateSafe.

You may:

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  • view and share links to the site

  • quote short excerpts with attribution

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You may not:

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  • reproduce content for commercial purposes without permission

  • misrepresent the initiative or its findings

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9. Website availability

 

DateSafe aims to keep the website available and functioning but does not guarantee:

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  • uninterrupted access

  • error-free operation

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Access may be suspended temporarily for maintenance or updates.

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10. Third-party services and links

 

The website may use third-party services (such as form providers or analytics tools) and may contain links to external websites.

DateSafe is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites.

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11. Limitation of liability

 

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

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  • DateSafe is not liable for decisions or actions taken based on information from the website or dataset

  • DateSafe does not accept liability for loss, damage, or harm arising from participation or use of the site

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Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence where such limitation is prohibited by law.

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12. Changes to the initiative and terms

 

DateSafe may update:

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  • the website

  • the initiative’s scope

  • these Terms

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Updated Terms will be published on this page. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

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13. Governing law and jurisdiction

 

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

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14. Contact

 

For general enquiries regarding these Terms, contact: contact@getdatesafe.com

 

These Terms exist to set boundaries, not to silence participation.

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