GENERAL SAFETY ADVICE:

Meeting others through uniformdating.com is one of the safest ways to meet and get to know people. Members are never required to give details that they do not wish to give and all communications are safe and secure going through the site admin system. This means that your email address is never displayed or given out by Uniform Dating UK.

Here are some suggested do's and don'ts before you meet:
Never fake your photograph as it will always catch up with you and may make a prospective partner angry having wasted their time. The same applies to your profile, if you think you are 'cuddly' rather than 'medium' then say so. If you are interested in a serious relationship tell the truth.

Part of the enjoyment of on-line dating can be flirting with the other party. You should not be afraid to do this, as it is anonymous if you want it to be. Equally remember not to go too far by communicating in a way not generally expected on a site of this nature.
Be comfortable with what you are saying and do not promise something you are uncomfortable with or not capable of eventually delivering when meeting.

You should avoid at all cost giving your telephone number, home address or place of work to a stranger, no matter how nice they seem to be. If you telephone them, withhold your number from their caller ID.

There are people out there who unfortunately are born liars and fraudsters and you should be aware of these people.

Look for inconsistencies in their stories and lifestyle when corresponding and talking.

Look for inconsistencies in the information they give you about their appearance, age, status and other matters.

People who tell lies are generally caught out by them, beware.

If you ever feel uncomfortable with a date or a member give it up. Block their messages and if for some reason they are a nuisance let us know by using the link below.

If someone is abusing the site or service we provide please email abuse@uniformdating.com

The Date:

Never let a date pick you up from your home address.

Never let them make arrangements for your accommodation if it is required.

When you first meet make sure that it is a very public place and let someone know where you are going and the name of the person you are meeting. Even arrange to call or text that person once you are there and maybe again during the course of the date.

Giving a rough time when you intend to return is also worthwhile and recommended.

Arranging to go out, as part of a group is a good idea, you then have your friends around you.

Never accept a lift home if you are not 100% comfortable with it.

Take a mobile phone with you that is serviceable and have a person to call to come and pick you up if necessary.

It is not a race. Take your time to get to know someone and if they are truly interested in you they will agree it is for the best. Don't be forced into something you might regret.

Stay sober for this reason and all the points above.

If you have second thoughts about the date and worry about safety don't go.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Be proactive; try to make the first move! Don't just surf the site and wait for others to message you. Being proactive will show you are serious and may considerably improve your chances. Reply promptly to emails others have sent you whether you are interested or not, if you are not interested then have the courtesy to say so.

Display a photo of yourself with your profile. The majority of our members only respond to profiles with photos. When you choose your main photo, choose one with a good clear 'head and shoulders' and preferably smiling. It may make all the difference to the amount of replies you get. You can upload your photo directly to the site from your desktop.

Uploading is relatively simple. Click 'My Profile' and select 'My Photo Album' from the drop down menu. This takes you to the photos page. You will see a selection on the right where you can choose to either upload a picture from your PC or if you want to upload a picture from your mobile phone make sure you have your mobile number in the mobile number text box. If it is not, please enter your mobile number and don't forget to click 'update'.

To upload a picture from your PC just click the browse button and that will show all the directories on your computer in the usual windows format. Double click on the photo you want to upload and the link appears in the text box. Click the 'upload' button to upload it. Please note, your pictures should be either .jpg or .gif format. You can upload as many pictures as you like. Once the image is uploaded you will need to crop the picture before it is sent for moderation and releasing on your profile.

Make sure your profile is truthful and the description of yourself is accurate, genuine and interesting. Read it to yourself out loud, see if you would want to write back and contact the person described.

Practise your writing skills on a Word Processor package until you get it right. This will ensure that you are happy with it prior to posting it and also save you money by not being on-line whilst you tweak it. When you are ready just cut and paste it into the each section of your profile.

Try to refrain from using short sentences saying the sort of things that might be obvious, i.e. I like you or you are lovely let's get together. People take a long while filling in their profiles thoughtfully and truthfully. Try to appreciate that and tell them about your interests and something of your life. Tell them about your expectations in life and a relationship. Be happy, it might be the 'love of your life' you are about to 'talk' to. Try to say that you have something or lots in common if you have. Glean what you can from their profile.

It is unwise to mention sex as the other party may think this is your only interest and will probably not write back. Be sensitive in this area. Take heed of the above and have a happy experience.

The very best of luck!

ABUSE/CONCERNS

If you have any concerns about the authenticity or content of emails you receive from other registered users, contact us (abuse@uniformdating.com), we will investigate and deal according to our findings.

TELEPHONE CONTACT

All personal enquiries are dealt with from our UK office.

UK Helpline: 01737648434
International helpline: +44 (0) 1737 648434

Please call during normal UK office hours Monday to Friday between 9:00am - 5:00pm GMT.