Safety & trust

DiveBuddy is a place to find dive buddies. All profile information — names, photos, certification level, and dive counts — is self-reported by users and is not verified by DiveBuddy. We do not check identities, certification cards, or experience. Treat every profile as an unverified introduction, not a guarantee.

• Meet in person first, ideally at the dive center, in a public place.
• Check their certification card(and recent logged dives) with your own eyes — don't rely on what their profile says.
• Dive through a reputable dive centerwhere possible, so there's professional oversight.
• Agree on a dive plan — depth, time, turn-around pressure, signals, and what to do if you get separated.
• Do a proper pre-dive buddy check every time.
• Dive within your own training and limits, regardless of what your buddy wants to do. It's always OK to call a dive.

• Keep early conversations inside the app until you trust someone.
• Don't share home address, financial details, or documents with people you haven't met.
• Tell someone you trust where and with whom you're diving.
• If something feels off, don't dive. Your gut is part of your safety gear.

By using DiveBuddy you confirm that the information on your profile is accurate — especially your certification level and experience. Misrepresenting your qualifications can put you and others in danger. DiveBuddy is a tool for connecting divers and is not responsible for the conduct, qualifications, or safety of any user. You dive at your own risk.