Your safety is our top priority at Hiki.
Hiki is more than ‘just’ a dating and friendship app.
We are transforming the landscape to create a curated and authentic experience for you, our users. The data doesn't lie— so many Autistic adults have felt alienated, ridiculed, overwhelmed, ostracized, and shunned in the traditional dating and friendship scenes. That's not even getting to the fact that many of these spaces are inaccessible to the wide spectrum of Autistic experiences. With the help of Hiki, we are helping you #FindYourPeople without losing the essence of what makes you, you!
With you 100% in mind, we are:
Ensuring safety is our number one concern. All Autistic adults are welcome here, whether self-identified or officially diagnosed. We verify our user's profiles and ensure that those that join are exactly who they say they are. A zero-tolerance policy is in place for problematic users, including those who harass our employees or other users on and off the platform. They are not allowed re-entry into the Hiki social community.
Creating an engaging and welcoming space for authentic connection. You get the opportunity to curate your experience in the Hiki community through special interests, matching capabilities for friendship and love, and creating group chats with your favorite Hiki friends. You can also feel secure in knowing that you can block and report any users you are uncomfortable interacting with.
Serious about inclusion. We fully support the spectrum of gender diversity and relationships, giving our users the peace of mind that the Hiki community will honor you and your chosen path to friendship and love. Ableism and intolerance are strictly prohibited. Our users bring so much to the table, regardless of their lived experiences.
Mindful about letting everyone's voice be heard. Overly discriminatory filtering, which perpetuates biases and makes people feel invisible, is an unfortunate part of many online social community apps. We've been keen on identifying potential matches for you based on your search settings, special interests, location, and personality. We continually update our app to ensure the Hiki experience is helping you cultivate the results you're looking for.
All about creating a community that cares. Our users are expressive, deeply empathetic, and intelligent people who wholeheartedly understand the diversity of the Autistic experience. We thrive in a place where we can safely unmask, and Hiki nurtures an environment where you can begin to actually do that. We are here to help your connections grow.
At Hiki, our mission remains clear: to make it easier for Autistic adults to make meaningful connections, develop relationships, and find community in a space that gets us. Nothing for us, without us.
Come #FindYourPeople at Hiki.
Additional resources:
Keep in mind that although we are working hard behind the scenes to create a safe environment, it's important to understand that no risk reduction method is foolproof. If you encounter a negative experience, please remember that it is not your fault, and assistance is available. Notify Hiki about any incidents and contemplate seeking support from the resources listed below. In case of imminent danger or if you need emergency aid, dial 911 (U.S. or Canada) or contact your local law enforcement agency.
RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) I online.rainn.org I www.rainn.org
Planned Parenthood. 1-800-230-7526 I www.plannedparenthood.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline. 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 I www.thehotline.org
National Human Trafficking Hotline. 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 I www.humantraffickinghotline.org
National Sexual Violence Resource Center. 1-877-739-3895 I www.nsvrc.org
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. 1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678) I www.cybertipline.com
Cyber Civil Rights Initiative. 1-844-878-2274 I www.cybercivilrights.org
VictimConnect - Crime Victim Resource Center. 1-855-4VICTIM (855-484-2846) I www.victimconnect.org
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. www.ic3.gov
LGBT National Help Center. 1-888-843-4564 I www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org
Trans Lifeline. 1-877-565-8860 (US) or 1-877-330-6366 (CA) I www.translifeline.org
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Dial 988 (SMS in the US) I www.988lifeline.org
If you are outside the US:
Click here for additional resources in many of the countries where we operate.
Click here for information regarding international sexual orientation laws from the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA).