Bonded — Intentional Dating, Without the Noise

Tired of endless swiping, ghosting and confusion?

Bonded is designed for clarity. real intent,and meaningful connections.

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Why Dating Feels Broken

Online dating has become noisy and exhausting. Too many matches, too many conversations, and very little clarity about intent.

When attention is spread too thin, conversations stall, replies slow down, and people are left guessing where they stand.

Bonded was designed to change that.

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Focus

Fewer active conversations help people give each connect proper attention.

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Trust

All profiles go through photo and video verication by a human.

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Clarity

The expereince is designed to encourgae responses, so silence isn't the default.

Connection needs intention

Most dating apps optimise for more, more matches, more chats more swiping.

But real connection doesn't come from volume.

It comes from attention.

Less Volume

Real connection doesn't come from endless matches.

More Attention

Fewer pings, better replies. When people focus, conversations change.

Clear Intent

Dating feels human again when intent is obvious.

How Bonded Works

Bonded limits how many active conversations you can have at one time. This encourages people to be present, reply thoughtfully and show real intent.

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Verified people

Every profile goes through photo and video verification, with human review. This helps build trust and reduces fake or misleading accounts.

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Clear signals

Bonded is designed to reduce uncertainty. From messaging to responses, the experience encourages clarity, so you’re less likely to be left guessing.

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More intentional interactions

You can reach out, send gifts, and engage through the social feed in ways that prioritise respect, privacy, and feedback.

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Conversations progress with intent

Bonded conversations are designed to move forward, not stall. As you exchange messages, your chat progresses through levels, from getting to know each other to date-ready. As the level increases, more features unlock naturally, such as photo sharing, voice notes, and eventually the option to exchange numbers or social handles.

    ✔️ No pressure
    ✔️ No rushing
    ✔️ No jumping ahead

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Better conversations, less small talk

Small talk can slow things down. Bonded includes AI Spark, designed to help conversations go deeper, faster. When you’re stuck for ideas, AI Spark prompts both you and your match with thoughtful questions you answer together, helping you discover what actually matters to each other. It’s about alignment, not endless chatting.

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Intent is enforced, not assumed

Bonded limits the number of active conversations to encourage focus and reduce being left on read. Once you start a conversation, it occupies one of your chat slots. You can choose to continue the connection or end it, but conversations aren’t parked indefinitely. This creates accountability and keeps intent clear on both sides.

    ✔️ No silent backlogs
    ✔️ No endless waiting
    ✔️ No mixed signals

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Matches happen in order

When you match with someone, they enter your match pool in the order you matched them. If you liked them, the next step is simple: start a conversation and see if there’s a connection. When you move someone into a chat slot, they’re notified that you’re ready to talk. If they don’t respond within a short time, you can add them back to the match pool and select another. Premium features allow more control over match ordering.

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Send gifts, stay private.

Bonded lets you send gifts directly through chat, without sharing personal details. Whether it’s a meal, a treat, or something thoughtful, gifts are handled securely through the app. Your match receives the gift digitally, without either of you sharing addresses or sensitive information. Thoughtful gestures, without privacy concerns.

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Transparency.

Everyone on Bonded plays by the same rules. You can see how many chat slots a user has occupied at any time. This makes intent visible, not assumed. If someone you’re interested in is currently focused elsewhere, you can choose to send a shot message to get their attention.

    ✔️ No guessing
    ✔️ No hidden priorities
    ✔️ Know where you stand

Anti-Catfish Filter: Real people only

Trust matters in dating, and it starts with knowing who you’re talking to. Bonded uses a multi-step verification process designed to filter out fake and misleading profiles before they become part of the community.

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Why verification matters

Authenticity matters on Bonded. During onboarding, all users complete a verification process designed to help reduce fake or misleading profiles and protect the community. This process helps ensure people are genuine, age-appropriate, and serious about dating. Bonded is built around real interactions, verification supports that from the start.

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Photo requirements

To complete verification, users are asked to upload:

    One clear face photo
    One clear full-body photo
These photos help establish authenticity and set clear expectations before conversations begin. They’re used solely for verification purposes and can be updated later if needed.

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Video gate

As part of verification, users record a short selfie video following a simple prompt. This video:

    Is used to confirm liveness and likeness
    Is not shown on profiles
    Is deleted after the verification process is complete
This step helps ensure photos match the person signing up.

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Photo Lock

Each verified profile includes two locked photos, the images used to complete verification. These help other users:

    Feel confident profiles are authentic
    Compare verified images with additional photos
Locked photos can be updated at any time by resubmitting verification through account settings.

Human review

Verification on Bonded includes human review. Once submitted, our team checks each verification request. You’ll be notified when your profile is approved and ready to use. If something doesn’t match, you’ll receive clear guidance on what to update before resubmitting.

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Age assurance

Bonded is for adults only. Verification helps ensure users are over 18. Formal ID is not required, though additional confirmation may be requested if age is unclear.

Shot Messages and BND Points

A clearer way to reach out

Sometimes you see someone you’d like to connect with, but you haven’t matched yet. Shot messages let you send a direct message to show clear intent and see if they’d like to start a conversation. Shot messages live in a separate inbox, keeping regular conversations focused and uncluttered.

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How shot messages work

Sending a shot message uses points. This creates a clear signal of intent and encourages a response, whether that response is interest or a polite decline. To claim the points, the recipient is prompted to:
    ✔️ Read your message
    ✔️ View your profile
    ✔️ Respond
If there’s no response within a set time, the points are returned to you.

No silence. No guessing. You get an outcome.

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Optional disappearing images

You can choose to include a disappearing image with your shot message. The image:

    ✔️ Is visible briefly
    ✔️ Is not saved
    ✔️ Is not added to profiles
It’s designed to add personality without compromising privacy.

What happens next?

If your shot message is accepted, the conversation moves directly into an active chat slot. If it’s rejected, you’re notified. If it's ignored your points are returned. Either way, you’re not left waiting.

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BND Points

BND points are the native Bonded points that allow users to use certain in app features, send gifts, send shot messages and claim rewards. BND points can be purchased from the Reward Vault. All purchased BND point fall under the "Redeemable" category. This means they can be used for to claim rewards. They are also redeemable if sent to other users. Non-Redeemable points are those that are gifted by us. They can only be used for in-App features. So if you don't have Premium, you can use the non-redeemable points to access some of these features.

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Designed for decisions

Bonded is built to avoid grey areas. When someone receives a shot message, they make a clear choice — accept or decline.

    ✔️ No ghosting
    ✔️ No endless maybes
    ✔️ Everyone knows where they stand

Built‑in Rewards Vault

Bonded includes a built-in Rewards Vault where your points are stored securely. The vault shows your current point balance and how points can be used whether for in-app features or for redeeming rewards. Everything is managed directly inside the app.

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Encouraging responses

When you receive a shot message and respond, whether you accept or decline, you earn points. This system is designed to encourage replies and reduce uncertainty. Instead of silence, people get answers. Bonded rewards participation so conversations move forward and no one is left guessing where they stand.

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Redeeming rewards

Redeeming rewards is simple. From the Rewards Vault, you can choose how many points to redeem and complete the process in-app. Rewards are delivered digitally, such as via email gift cards, which can be used across a wide range of retailers. Availability may vary by region.

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Points, explained

Bonded uses points to recognise time, effort, and participation. There are two types of points:

    Redeemable points, which can be exchanged for rewards such as gift cards
    Non-redeemable points, which can be used for in-app features
Your available points and options are always visible in the Rewards Vault.

Social Feed

Get discovered, naturally Bonded includes a social feed designed to make discovery feel more human and less random. By posting photos to the feed, you give others a chance to notice you even if you haven’t matched yet. It’s a way to be seen without endless swiping.

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More ways to connect

Through the social feed, other users can:

    ✔️ Rate your photos
    ✔️ Send you a shot message
    ✔️ Send a gift
These interactions help conversations start more naturally and with clearer intent.

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Faster connections

Instead of waiting to be matched, the social feed creates opportunities for people to engage directly. If someone shows interest, you’ll know and you can decide how to respond.

    ✔️ No guessing
    ✔️ No silent likes
    ✔️ Clear signals

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Always optional

The social feed is an optional part of Bonded. It’s there to:

    ✔️ Increase visibility
    ✔️ Encourage interaction
    ✔️ Support faster, more intentional connections
You stay in control of how you use it.

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