Community Guidelines

Our Purpose

Welcome to JWMatch, a platform designed to foster loving connections within and around the worldwide community of Jehovah's Witnesses. This service supports individuals seeking various types of relationships - from marriage and friendship to spiritual companionship and Bible study partnerships. The platform strives to maintain a respectful, safe, and constructive environment.

Who Is Welcome

This platform is primarily used by single Jehovah's Witnesses seeking a marriage mate. Also welcome are:

  • Jehovah's Witnesses at all stages of life (single, married, widowed, etc.) seeking genuine friendship, activity partners, or mutual support.
  • Individuals who are not Jehovah's Witnesses but have a sincere interest in learning more about their beliefs, the Bible, or their community.

In keeping with the tradition of Jehovah's Witnesses congregations, whose events at Kingdom Halls, assemblies, and conventions are always open to interested guests of all backgrounds, this platform is also open to those who approach with respect and genuine interest.

Core Principles & Expected Conduct

All members are expected to uphold the following standards, which are based on the platform's foundational principles:

  1. Respectful Conduct: Display courtesy, kindness, honesty, and restraint in all interactions.
  2. Respect & Dignity: Treat every member with respect. Harassment, hate speech, bullying, dishonesty, or pressure of any kind will not be tolerated.
  3. Appropriate Communication: Communications and profile content must maintain a respectful and pure tone. Explicitly sexual or otherwise inappropriate content or solicitations is prohibited.
  4. Substantial Relationships: The platform encourages building connections based on shared values and serious intentions.

Profile & Connection Categories

You may use this service to look for or offer:

  • Marriage: For single individuals seeking a marital union.
  • Friends / Activity Partners: For building local or online friendships based on shared interests.
  • Open to Possibilities: For those who are single and open to where a respectful connection may lead.
  • A Free Home Bible Study:
    • Offering: Members who wish to offer a free Bible study in their local area.
    • Looking For: Individuals seeking to start or join a Bible study.

Note for Married Individuals: Married members are welcome to seek friendship and support. However, all interactions must be appropriate and respectful for all parties involved. Forming intimate connections outside of one's marriage is strictly prohibited.

Safety Guidelines

  • Privacy: Protect your personal information (address, specific location, financial details) until a well-established trust is built.
  • Reporting: Use the reporting tools for any profile or message that violates these guidelines or makes you feel uncomfortable.
  • In-Person Meetings: If you choose to meet in person, always do so in a safe, public place and inform a trusted person of your plans. Public venues are strongly recommended, especially for initial meetings.

For Interested Guests (Non-Jehovah's Witnesses)

We are glad you are here to learn more. We ask that you:

  • Approach conversations with respect for the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses.
  • Understand that this is a faith-based community guided by specific moral standards.
  • Feel free to ask sincere questions.

The service respects that Jehovah's Witnesses observe specific religious practices, while also valuing respectful and peaceful conversation among all people.

Consequences for Violations

Profiles or behavior that violate these guidelines will be reviewed and may result in content removal, temporary suspension, or permanent deactivation of the account. In cases of serious misconduct, this may occur without prior warning.

By using JWMatch, you agree to abide by these Community Guidelines and contribute to a positive and safe community.

Thank you for your cooperation.