The house rules
The terms, in plain English. The short version of what you're agreeing to.
This is an introduction, not a guarantee.
I read your answers and, when I think two people might click, I introduce you — only after you’ve both said yes. I can’t promise chemistry, a second date, or a soulmate. Nobody can. I just try to put thoughtful people in front of each other.
You’re meeting another adult. Use normal judgment.
I introduce two consenting adults; what happens after the intro is between you. I don’t run background checks, and an introduction from me isn’t a vouch for someone’s character beyond what I honestly know. Do your own diligence, the way you would meeting anyone new.
Meet safely the first time.
Meet in a public place. Tell a friend where you’re going and who you’re meeting. Arrange your own transportation there and back. Trust your gut — if something feels off, leave, and tell me. (This is the standard safety guidance every dating service is asked to share, and it’s just good sense.)
Be a decent human, or you’re out.
No harassment, no dishonesty about who you are, no using an introduction to sell something or be cruel. If you’re disrespectful to a match or to me, I’ll remove you from the book — no debate.
Your data is handled like I promised.
Everything you share is covered by the privacy deal — encrypted, seen only by me, never sold, deletable anytime. Read it in full; it’s short and means what it says.
I’m doing my honest best, and that’s the deal.
Red Knot is a personal labor of love, not a company making you promises it can’t keep. I’m not liable for how a date goes — but I am genuinely trying to do right by you, and I’ll always tell you the truth about what I know and don’t.
The slightly-more-formal version: by applying you confirm you're 18+, that your answers are honest, and that you understand Red Knot is a free, personal introduction service that doesn't conduct background checks or guarantee outcomes — you meet matches at your own discretion and assume the ordinary risks of meeting new people. Disputes are handled directly and in good faith between us. If any of this ever changes (for instance if Red Knot ever charges for anything), you'll see updated terms before it applies to you.
Okay — let's do this