If you are in immediate danger, call emergency services immediately. In Austria and across the EU the emergency number is 112.

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Meetup Safety

Last updated: May 2026

4. Exit Strategy

You always have the right to leave. This is not a suggestion — it is a foundational principle of how Double Stop is meant to be used. The app creates openings; it cannot and should not compel anyone to stay in one.

A practical framework for every interaction:

Before you go: Know how you will get home. Charge your phone. Tell someone where you are going.
When you arrive: Scan the venue briefly. Sit near an exit, near other people — not in a corner or a back room.
During the conversation: You are allowed to feel uncertain, change your mind, or simply decide this is not for you. None of these need explanation.
When you want to leave: "It was really nice to meet you — I have to head off now" is complete. You do not owe a reason, a time frame, or a follow-up.
If you feel unsafe: Leave immediately and without explanation. Walk toward other people, toward a staffed counter, toward the street. Call emergency services if necessary — in Austria and across the EU, the number is 112.

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