What is ProfessionalSingles.com?
ProfessionalSingles.com is the Internet's newest destination for singles to
connect. We've built ProfessionalSingles.com to include features not available
on any other dating sites.
As a registered free member, you can post an ad with a photo, and receive
responses to your own ad. You may also 'flirt' for free.
To initiate contact with other members, you'll need to
become a premium subscriber. As a subscriber, you are in control, determining
whom you would like to communicate with and when.
Register now to get started by placing your free personal ad. In your
ad, you will describe yourself and the type of person you're seeking. You can
also post up to twenty-six photos!
You must be at least 18 years old to use the ProfessionalSingles.com service.
Auto-login
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What is auto-login?
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How do I turn auto-login on/off?
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What if I share my computer with other people?
Blocking
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What happens when I block someone?
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How do I block/unblock someone
from sending me mail?
Flirt
E Mail/Private Mailbox
 Username/Password
What is the Auto-login feature?
The auto-login feature allows ProfessionalSingles.com to
identify you when you login to our site. This does away with the need to enter
your username and password each time you visit.
How do I turn auto-login on/off?
You may turn auto-login on/off simply by checking/unchecking
the box "Save my login on this computer" on the login screen.
What if I share my computer with other people?
Anyone that uses your computer could utilize this feature to
access your account. If you want complete privacy on your
ProfessionalSingles.com account, do not activate the auto-login feature.
How do I respond to someone's personal ad?
You must be a premium member to initiate contact with
another member. If you've found someone that sparks your interest,
Register now to initiate contact through email or Instant
Messenger.
If you're already a ProfessionalSingles.com premium member:
1. Click on the "Email
Me" button on the ad.
2. You can now begin
writing to the person who posted the ad, and if you have photos posted on our
site,
you can attach them to
your email. Unsure about what to say? Read our tips for responding to Personal Ads.
3. Your message will be
sent to the member's Mailbox with a link to your personal ad.
Tips for Responding to Personal Ads
Okay, now you're ready to make contact. It's
important to keep your emails snappy, short and charming. Go into too much
depth and you'll induce the reader to snores. Remember - this is flirting!
Craft a creative subject line. Some members receive a lot
of email daily, so make sure your message stands out with a snappy message.
Avoid standard lines such as "Hi from xxxx", "Hello", or "Read your profile".
Be original. Don't use the same message for every ad to
which you reply. The member will know it's a standard response you just copied
and pasted. Humor and intrigue are two great ways to break the ice and send
those sparks flying in cyberspace.
Be sincere. Show that you have read their profile by
referring to something specific in the ad. If the member mentioned a love of
travel, then talk about your favorite travel stories. Open the dialog relating
to one or two things referred to in the ad. Ask suitable questions.
Be natural. Let your personality shine through. Show that you have a sense of
humor.
Look smart. Double-check your spelling, punctuation, and grammar. People are
generally turned off by poor writing skills. This could greatly reduce the
attention you get.
Ask interesting questions. It will help break the ice and
make it easier for the member to reply.
Follow their pace. Don't bombard someone with emails, if they send 6 a week,
don't send 34!
Who can contact me?
Any premium member of ProfessionalSingles.com can contact you.
How do I send email?
You must be a premium member to initiate contact to another
member. If you've found someone that sparks your interest,
subscribe to initiate contact through email now!
To create an email message click the 'email me' button on
the member's profile. Enter a subject, and type your message in the box below.
Unsure about what to say? Read our tips for Replying to Personal Ads. Once you
have completed your message click the 'Send' button to send it. If you visit
the 'Sent Mail' section of your Mailbox, you will see the message you have just
sent along with any other messages you have sent within the past 30 days.
How does the email spell checker work?
Once you have composed your email message, if you would like
to check the spelling, click on the Spelling icon. When ProfessionalSingles.com
spell checker finds a possible spelling error, it will highlight that word and
offer suggestions which you may ignore or accept. If the correct word is not
displayed in the suggestions, you may manually enter it in the 'change to' box.
How is the email I send anonymous?
ProfessionalSingles.com respects your privacy and will
always keep your personal email address confidential. You will never see it, or
any other personally identifiable information, displayed on our site. All
contact from other members is directed to your private Mailbox. Other users
will not be able to read messages sent to, or from, your account.
How do I maintain privacy, anonymity, and safety when emailing other members?
Never include your email address, or any other personally identifiable
information within the context of your email.
Report any profile that asks for your personal email address.
ProfessionalSingles.com prohibits profiles that solicit email addresses. In
many cases these people are spammers. Please report the username immediately.
Report any message that asks for your personal email address.
ProfessionalSingles.com only requests your email address upon joining our site.
If you come across a message that requests your email address, please report
them immediately. If possible please copy/paste the original message in your
correspondence.
ABSOLUTELY NEVER respond to emails that ask you for money.
When someone emails me, where does the email go and how do I reply?
When a member sends you a message, it goes straight into
your private Mailbox. We then send an email to your personal email address to
let you know that it's there.
To read the message, simply login to ProfessionalSingles.com, go to your
'Inbox', and click on the message. If you decide to write back, click the
'reply' button, write your own message, and send away. Your email will go
straight into the member's private Mailbox, and we'll let him/her know it's
there with an email to their personal email address.
All communications with other members stays on our site so that you never have
to give out any personal information until you feel completely comfortable.
I received an email from a
premium member. Do I have to upgrade my membership to reply?
Yes, you must be a premium member to reply to email.
How can I tell if mail I have sent has been received and read?
Go to the 'Sent' section of your private Mailbox. There you
will see the mail you have sent, as well as the status.
Why doesn't everyone respond to my emails?
Some members get an overwhelming amount of mail and simply
cannot reply to all of the messages. Other members might not see the
commonality that you saw, and don't respond. Whatever the case, don't take it
personally. Simply select new members and try again. Persistence is the key to
finding your match.
How do I delete my mail?
You can delete mail that you have received by clicking
'Delete' from the 'Inbox' section of your private Mailbox.
I deleted a message by mistake, is there any way I can recover it?
When you delete an item it goes into the 'Deleted Mail'
section of your private Mailbox. From there you may 'Undelete' or 'Remove
Completely'. The 'Remove Completely' feature will permanently delete the
message from the site. Deleted mail may only be retrieved for a limited time,
as mail is kept on the ProfessionalSingles.com site for 30 days. It is best to
save important messages by printing them using your browser's print function,
or copying and pasting them into another document.
What is the Contacts section of my mailbox?
'Contacts' is like your own personal address book. Members
that contact you may be placed on this list making it easy to find them in the
future. You may place a member on your Contacts List from the 'Inbox section'
of your mailbox by clicking the 'Add to Contacts' button.
Why has some mail disappeared from my mailbox?
ProfessionalSingles.com automatically deletes mail that is
30 days old. It is best to save important messages by printing them using your
browser's print function, or copying and pasting them into another document.
What is 'Dates by Mail'?
'Dates by Mail' is a free, personalized service that will
deliver relevant profiles to your personal email address. You can set up the
frequency of your Dates by Mail through the 'Mail Options' section of your
private Mailbox.
How do I turn off/on 'Dates by Mail'?
You can turn off/on "Dates by Mail' from the 'Mail Options'
section of your Mailbox.
What is the 'Flirt' feature?
'Flirt' is a way for members to "break the ice" and let you know that your
profile has sparked their interest. You can set your preferences so that each
day we'll email you a list of members who've firted with you..
How do I Flirt with someone?
Once you've posted your profile you can Flirt with members that spark your
interest by pressing the 'Flirt' icon in their profiles.
What if I don't want to receive 'whose flirted with you' emails?
If you do not want to receive a daily 'whose flirted with you' email, go to 'my
home' select 'mailbox' and 'mail options' and be sure the 'whose flirted with
you' checkbox is not selected.
Can I see a list of members that have flirted with me?
To see the list of members who have flirted with you in the last 30 days, go to
'my home' and select 'my Flirts'. Only the last 200 Flirts will appear.
How many 'Flirts' will my list display at any given time?
Your list will display members who have flirted with you in the last 30 days, up
to the last 200 'Flirts'.
Is there any limitation on how many times I can Flirt with someone, or how many
'Flirts' I can receive?
You can Flirt to up to 12 different members each day (or every 24 hours). There
is no limit on how many people can flirt with you during the same day.
Do I have to be a subscriber to Flirt with someone or receive Flirts?
No, you only need to have an approved profile posted.
What happens when I block someone?
Blocking allows you to place a mail-block on a member to
prevent them from sending mail to you in the future. If a member you have
blocked attempts to send you mail, he/she will see a message 'You have been
blocked from sending mail to this member'.
How do I block/unblock someone from sending me mail?
The 'Block' feature is available from the browse, as well as the
'Inbox', 'Read, 'Contacts' and 'Block/Abuse' sections of your private Mailbox.
You may also block a person on their profile screen on the toolbar menu by
clicking 'Block'.
If you want to 'Unblock' someone, go to the 'Block/Abuse'
section of your private Mailbox. Click the 'Unblock' box by their name. You may
unblock a person by also clicking on the block feature on their profile screen
on the toolbar menu.
My Profile
Creating and posting a profile is free and will take only a
few minutes of your time. The key to success on ProfessionalSingles.com is to
take care that your profile is unique, sincere, and congenial. If you're logged
into ProfessionalSingles.com with a username and password, you've probably
already completed the first section. To complete the profile, go to your
Profile and fill in the remaining sections.
Read our Profile Guidelines
before you create your profile to ensure that your profile will get posted on
the site. All personal ads are subject to denial or removal if they do not meet
our guidelines.
Remember, your profile is the first impression you make, and the quality will
significantly affect the number of replies you receive from other members. Not
sure what to say? Read below our helpful hints for creating your profile:
Helpful hints for creating your profile:
Grab their attention immediately with a catchy title. This is
the first part of your profile that members will see as it is listed next to
your screen name and photo.
Post a Photo. The surest way to get noticed is to post a photo.
Your profile will get many times the responses as profiles that don't have one.
When choosing a photo, find one that represents how you normally look.
Read our tips for choosing a photo.
Don't lie. Being honest will avoid dissatisfaction for both
you and your prospective date. Take your time in answering the questions. Your
answers allow you to highlight your personality traits and interests while
helping other members get to know you.
Be creative. Describe yourself and the person you're seeking.
Be your own biggest fan - tell people why you are worth meeting. If you're not
happy with the number of responses you receive, update your ad with new
information.
Verify your spelling and grammar. People are more inclined to
take your ad seriously if it shows that you put effort into it. Use correct
punctuation and capitalization. Ads written in all caps, or in all lowercase,
with no punctuation, make it hard for readers to understand.
Think about what you will write in the essay portions of
your profile. The better you describe yourself, the more likely others will
read your profile and respond to you. Feel free to write as much as you want in
the essay portions. If you think of more to say later you can always come back
and update your information. Don't know what to write? Read our essay tips
Essay Tips
Don't be shy - think about some of the following questions to help people get
to know you. Write enough to get someone's attention and focus on the positive.
You can share the more personal details once you get to know each other.
About yourself:
What prospective dates really want to know is what makes you different
from everyone else. That means details! Instead of saying you enjoy the
outdoors (who doesn't?), try : "I spend Saturday mornings jogging on the beach
with my Jack Russell , Chutney." Or, make your profile fun to read by
describing an unusual anecdote.
What do you enjoy doing for fun?
What are your likes and dislikes?
What is your personality like?
What makes you stand out in a crowd?
Do you belong to any organizations, clubs, teams, or special interest groups?
If you could 'Do Lunch' with anyone (past or present) who would it be?
What challenging and adventurous things have you done?
List some of the places you have lived or traveled.
What are your favorite TV shows, movies, books, music?
Are you a good dancer?
What are your long-term plans for a relationship?
About the person you hope to meet:
Describe the person you might be interested in meeting.
What traits do you find attractive when meeting new people?
What traits are "deal breakers" when meeting new people?
What does your perfect date do for a living?
What hobbies should your perfect date enjoy?
What does your perfect date do in his/her free time?
Does your perfect date need to be financially or emotionally stable?
About relationships and romance:
Describe your ideal dream date. Where would you go?
Do you believe in love at first sight?
What's your take on long-distance relationships?
Would you move to be close to the one you love?
What qualities in a partner would make you happy?
What are the most important things in a relationship?
What would a typical morning or evening be like?
What about a typical weekend?
What have you learned from past relationships?
Do you believe in fate?
About family and friends:
Where did you grow up?
What are your favorite childhood memories?
How do your friends describe you?
Do you have pets?
Do you like animals?
Do you have children?
Are you a party animal?
Do you prefer intimate get-togethers?
What are you favorite activities when going out with friends?
How do you initiate conversation at a party?
How do I
update my profile?
Updating your profile is quick and easy! Keep your profile
fresh and up to date - you never know - you could catch the attention of
someone who didn't notice you before.
Update your profile now.
What are the guidelines for profiles?
You must be 18 years of age or older to use
ProfessionalSingles.com.
At ProfessionalSingles.com we take pride in providing single
adults a secure, enjoyable setting for meeting like-minded single adults. Our
Quality Care Team reviews every profile in order to ensure that the content
meets our safety and quality guidelines. We reserve the right to refuse any
profile that we feel is inappropriate for this site.
Profiles containing any of the following in the username, headline, narrative
text, photo, or voice greeting, are in violation of our Terms of Use, and are
subject to rejection or removal without warning or refund:
Profile narratives containing less than 100 characters.
Personal contact information including but not limited to: your full name, home
or work address, email
addresses, beeper
numbers, cell or telephone numbers, URLs, or instant messenger IDs.
Abusive, vulgar, or obscene language of any kind.
Discriminatory language such as racism, sexism, homophobia.
Discussion of illegal activities or behavior.
Solicitations or advertisements of any type.
Information that exploits or solicits individuals under 18 years of age.
Adult-oriented content including but not limited to nudity, overtly sexual
language or discussion.
Solicitation of multiple partners or additional partners.
Foreign languages - all profiles must be in English for successful monitoring
by ProfessionalSingles.com Quality Care
Team.
Thank you for helping us to maintain the pleasant setting
that continues to be so essential to our members.
What is the approval process?
Once you submit your profile, your personal ad and photo(s)
go to our Quality Care Team for review. If your ad complies with our guidelines
we will advise you via your personal email as soon as your profile has been
approved and is live on our site. If your ad does not abide by our guidelines,
we will advise you that you must edit and resubmit it. Read our
Profile Guidelines before you post your personal ad on our site.
What if I don't fill out my profile completely?
Your profile lets other members know that you are single and
available!
Also, it tells other singles that you are interesting and worth contacting.
When members look at your profile, and there's not much there, it might appear
that you are not serious - why would they bother?
How confidential is my profile?
Any personally identifiable information you have provided is kept
completely confidential. Members can only see your essays, photos, and other
information that you post in your profile. For further details read our Privacy
Statement.
What happens if I hide my profile?
If you choose the 'hide my profile' option, this will turn
your ad into a non-searchable ad, and will not appear in any search results. If
you initiate contact with another member however, they will be able to view
your profile by clicking on your username in the 'Inbox' section of their
private Mailbox.
Keeping your profile searchable will provide you with a
better experience, as you will appear in the search results for everyone to
see.
We know there may be times when you would prefer to hide it,
i.e. you're going away on an extended vacation, you've met someone you really
like, etc., so you may opt to hide your profile by going to your Home Page and
selecting 'Profile' and 'Hide|Unhide my profile'.
Why doesn't my profile show up
when I search?
If your profile doesn't show up, go to your Home Page,
select 'Profile' and 'Hide|Unhide my profile'. Be sure that 'Please unhide my
profile' is checked. Be sure to click 'Submit' once you make this selection. If
you've already done this and still have questions, please
Contact Us, and we'll be happy to assist you.
Why should I post a photo?
The surest way to get noticed is to post a photo. Your
profile will receive many times the responses as profiles that don't have one.
And several images may generate even more activity. You may post up to
twenty-six photos. You must select one as the main photo that appears in the
search results, and the others will go into your lifestyle gallery. Other
members browsing your profile can click 'more photos' to see your gallery.
Tips for choosing a great main photo!
Your main photo should be a clear head-shot containing only you. Use a current
photo, not a baby picture, or one from your high school graduation. If you
don't have a recent photo, ask a friend to take one.
Choose a picture that represents how you normally look. Avoid glamour shots
unless you look like that every day.
Choose a quality photo. A clear, well-lit close-up of your face is more likely
to get responses than a blurry or far-away image.
If you are not slim or toned, keep your shirt on.
Don't have an arm slung around the waist of someone you've cropped.
Don't wear sunglasses - let them see your eyes.
Important: Before you delete your main photo, you must choose another photo to
take its place.
Tips for choosing great lifestyle photos!
Your lifestyle gallery may include group shots, pictures of your pets,
children, hobbies and anything else that you wish to post as long as it meets
all listed criteria and is not copyrighted.
Read our Photo
Guidelines before you upload your photo to ensure
that your photo will get posted on the site. All photos are subject to
rejection or removal.
How do I post a photo?
ProfessionalSingles.com makes it easy to get your photos on
our site. We offer three ways to post a photo.
Upload a Photo
This is the quickest way to get your photos posted. To
upload a photo from your computer, go to your Home Page, select ' Photos' and
then 'Post Photos'. When uploading your main photo be sure that the picture you
select is a current headshot (close-up of your face) and that you are the only
person in the photo.
Click on the 'Browse' button
Locate the photo on your computer
Once you've found the photo, Click the 'Open' button
Click 'Upload Photos' to send the photo to ProfessionalSingles.com
Email Photos
Please use this method only if the direct upload does not
work for you. We will post your photos. Include your photo as an attachment to
your email and include the following information:
First and last name
ProfessionalSingles.com Username
Email address used when registering on ProfessionalSingles.com
Date of birth
If submitting more than one photo, please specify in your
email which photo you would like to be your main photo. Send photos to
photo@ProfessionalSingles.com
Mail Photos
No scanner? No problem! Be sure to send photos no smaller
than 2"x2" and no larger than 5"x7". Although we will scan, crop and post your
photos at no charge, this method should be used only as a last resort as it
significantly delays the posting of your photos.
When mailing photos, please write the following information
on the back of your picture:
First and Last Name
ProfessionalSingles.com Username
Email Address used when registering on ProfessionalSingles.com
Date of Birth
If submitting more than one photo please specify, on the
back of the photo, which one you would like to be your main photo.
Send photos to:
ProfessionalSingles.com
Attn. Photos
13901 Midway Road
Suite 102
Dallas, TX 75244
The quickest way to get your photo(s) to us is through the US Post
Office 'Express' or 'Priority Mail' services. To avoid a significant delay in
delivery, be sure to check the "no signature required" box.
If you would like your photo(s) returned, please enclose a
self-addressed, stamped envelope.
What is the required file size/format?
1. The file size can vary but be no larger than 1.5 MB.
2. File formats should be jpg, jpeg, gif, bmp or tiff
Photo Guidelines
At ProfessionalSingles.com we take pride in providing single
adults a safe, enjoyable setting for meeting compatible single adults.
Our Quality Care Team reviews every photo in order to ensure that the content
meets our safety and quality guidelines. Please keep in mind that
ProfessionalSingles.com reserves the right to refuse any photo that it
determines, in its sole discretion, to be in violation of these guidelines, or
in violation of our Terms of Use, and are subject to rejection or removal
without warning or refund.
Remember to choose a solo shot for your main photo.
Our most common reasons for rejecting photos include but
are not limited to:
Main photo is not a current shot of you
Main photo includes other people
You do not appear in the main photo
Photo contains cartoon characters or celebrities
Photo contains nudity, obscene or adult-oriented material
Photo contains personal contact information including: your full name, home or
work address, email
addresses, beeper
numbers, cell or telephone numbers, URLs, or instant messenger IDs
Photo is blurry or other otherwise unclear
Image file is larger than 1.5 MB
How do I select my main photo?
Be sure that the picture you select for your main photo is a current headshot
(close-up of your face) and that there is no one else in the photo. Read our
tips for choosing a photo.
How long before my photos are posted on the site?
Our Quality Care Team reviews every photo in order to ensure
that the content meets our safety and quality guidelines. We make every effort
to get your photos posted quickly, but due to the large volume of photos we
receive, posting may take 24 to 72 hours.
Can I hide my photos?
To hide your photos, go to your Home Page, select 'Photos' and 'Hide
my Photos'.
Can I attach my photos to an email?
Your photo gallery can be included as an attachment when
contacting another member through your private Mailbox.
What is the difference between a free membership and a premium membership?
With your free membership you can post a profile, add
photos, search and access other members profiles, record and listen to voice
greetings, receive email and instant messages, and reply only to those that
contact you.
The free membership does not entitle you to initiate contact
with other ProfessionalSingles.com members. Once you upgrade to a premium
membership, you can initiate emails and instant messages to any members you
choose.
What are the subscription plans and pricing?
Premium memberships are currently being offered for FREE!
How do I check my subscription status?
To check subscription status, go to 'my home' and click on
'my account'.
How does the automatic renewal program work?
When you purchase a ProfessionalSingles.com membership by
credit card, you will be entered into our renewal program. You must purchase an
initial 1, 3, or 12-month membership. When that initial membership time period
ends, you will be automatically renewed on a month-to-month basis at the rate
associated with your membership plan (see Guaranteed Monthly Renewal Rate. This
convenient renewal feature eliminates the chance of having your account expire
and you benefit from lower monthly rates.
Guaranteed Monthly Renewal Rate
Auto-renewal rates apply to credit/debit card payments only.
All fees are charged in U.S. dollars. As long as you remain a continuous
ProfessionalSingles.com subscriber, your subscription will be renewed
automatically for the period described below, no sooner than two days prior to
your paid-through date. This will ensure uninterrupted access to your
subscription. Charges will appear on your bill as 'ProfessionalSingles.com.'
You may resign your subscription at anytime : Simply go to 'my home' select
'account' and 'resign'.
If you choose to pay by check or money order, you are not eligible for the
discounted monthly renewal rates.
Month-to-month subscriptions are available only for credit card users.
Members paying by check or money order may purchase 3-month, or 12-month plans.
If you pay by check or money order, your subscription will expire after your
initial 3, or 12-month period unless we receive another check extending your
subscription package.
If you pay by credit card, you will be charged immediately. Once your initial
membership term has expired your membership will be automatically billed at the
discounted monthly rate related to your membership plan unless you choose a
different subscription package or resign from ProfessionalSingles.com. Not a
member yet? Subscribe Now!
What are the payment options?
ProfessionalSingles.com accepts your payments by credit or
debit card. You also can send us a check or money order by mail. Checks and
money orders must be in US funds. Checks should be made out to
ProfessionalSingles.com
What credit cards does ProfessionalSingles.com accept?
ProfessionalSingles.com accepts:
American Express
Discover
Master Card
Visa
Where do I send a check or money order?
You may send your payment in US funds to:
ProfessionalSingles.com
Attn: Subscriptions
13901 Midway Road
Suite 102
Dallas, TX 75244
How
do I update/change my credit card/debit card information?
To change credit card/debit card information go to 'my home'
select 'account' and select 'my account'.
How secure is my information on
ProfessionalSingles.com?
ProfessionalSingles.com treats your security as paramount.
We strive to give you the most secure environment in which to conduct business
with us.
What's the difference between HTML and text email?
HTML email includes graphics and links to other pages, and
communicates the message much more effectively than email sent in a plain text
format.
Although plain text email does not include graphics, you can
still receive links to useful information.
Can I put my subscription on hold?
No. Once you purchase a subscription, it will remain active for the
remainder of your paid term.
How do I report members that violate ProfessionalSingles.com Terms of Use?
If you find a profile that violates our Terms of Use you can
report it to abuse@ProfessionalSingles.com.
What if I receive spam in my private Mailbox?
If a member has sent you an inappropriate message, please
let us know so that we can take appropriate action.
Report mailbox spam:
1. Got to the 'Block/Abuse' section of your mailbox and check the 'Report
Abuse' box.
2. You will be asked to fill out a form describing the problem.
What is a spammer, and how do I avoid being one?
To avoid being considered a spammer, do not post more than
one personal ad. Multiple postings indicate spammers and may cause your
account(s) to be removed from the site.
ProfessionalSingles.com does not allow solicitations for escort and other
commercial services. We also do not allow personally identifiable information
in the profiles.
Abiding by these rules will help to maintain a quality experience for everyone.
We encourage you to use our service, but please keep in mind that spamming is
in violation of our Terms of Use, and we will take remedial action against
violators at our discretion. Examples of spamming include but are not limited
to the following:
You will not post material that involves the transmission of unsolicited mass
mailing or "spamming"
You will not post content that solicits passwords or personal identifying
information for commercial or unlawful purposes from other users, including
unauthorized users, or "hackers" and engage in commercial activities and/or
sales without our prior written consent such as contests, sweepstakes, barter,
advertising, and pyramid schemes.
You will not include in your member profile any telephone numbers, street
addresses, last names, URL's, and email addresses other than where asked for it
in the confidential personal information section.
You will not engage in advertising to, or solicitation of, other members to buy
or sell any products or services through the service.
You will not transmit any chain letters or junk email to other members.
You will not use any robot, spider, site search/retrieval application, or other
manual or automatic device or process to retrieve, index, "data mine", or in
any way reproduce or circumvent the navigational structure or presentation of
the Site or its contents.
You will not forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers in order to
disguise the origin of any information transmitted through the Service
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How do I cancel my subscription?
You may cancel your subscription at any time. Go to your
Home Page and complete the resignation process. ProfessionalSingles.com does
not pro-rate subscriptions. When you resign from ProfessionalSingles.com, your
subscription will remain active for the remainder of the term for which you
paid.
When you cancel your membership, you will have two options:
Resign My Account - this option turns off the automatic renewal feature. You
will continue to have full member benefits on the account until your
subscription expires. At that time, your account will revert to the free
membership. You may reactivate it at anytime by purchasing additional time.
Remove My Account - This option will put your account into an inactive status
immediately. Your profile can no longer be viewed or contacted by other
members. It will stay in our system for one month. If you would like to
reinstate it during that period, simply login and purchase additional time.
Can I get a refund?
Because the free membership is a great way to try out
ProfessionalSingles.com before committing to full membership, all subscription
fees are non-refundable.
When will my billing stop?
Once you resign, your billing will stop immediately. You
will not be billed again unless you re-instate your ProfessionalSingles.com
subscription.
Will I still be able to initiate email and instant messages if I resign my
subscription?
You will be able to initiate email and instant messages for
the remainder of your paid term. After that you may only respond to messages
from premium members.
Will I still receive my 'Dates by Mail' if I resign?
You will continue to receive your 'Dates by Mail' as long as
your option is turned on.
Can others still search for me by username if I resign?
Yes.
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What is a search?
Searching allows you to specify the type of personal ads you
want to see. You may perform unlimited searches by selecting preferences such
as zip code, age, and gender. Physical attributes, lifestyle, and interests
will narrow the search even more. Experiment with an assortment of searches -
you can never tell where you might find your perfect mate.
What types of searches are available?
Quick Search - Find singles based on gender, distance and age.
Detailed Search: Be more specific about the singles you would like to meet.
Great Dates: Our mutual matching process finds members who not only meet your
criteria but who are interested in finding someone like you!
Who's Online: Find compatible singles that are online now and ready to connect
instantly with Instant Messenger.
Personality Search: Be specific about the personality of singles you would like
to meet.
Favorites: Find singles you have selected as your favorites
User Name: Find members by their user name.
New Members: See who's new and be the first to wish them a big welcome to
ProfessionalSingles.com.
Keyword Search: This feature allows you to search profiles for specific words
in a user's ad. Example: If you like to jog, and want to find other singles who
mention jogging in their personal ad, do a keyword search on jogging.
How do I save a search?
A saved search makes it easier to find your perfect mate as
you won't have to fill out the detailed search form each time you visit the
site. To save a search simply check the "Yes" button at the bottom of the
detailed search form. You may also save your personality searches in the same
manner.
How many searches can I save?
You may save an unlimited number of searches.
What types of searches can I save?
You can save a detailed search or personality search.
How do I view my matches?
Click the search button for Great Dates and it will show you the results.
How does the Great Dates matching system work?
This is our mutual matching process that finds members based
on preferences you specify and narrows that list down to members who are
looking for someone like you!
What is the compatibility graph?
Want to see at a glance how good a match is? The bars in the
compatibility graph represent how close the member comes to meeting the
criteria you've specified in the areas of basic info, lifestyle, personality,
and interests. The blue bars represent how compatible the match is based on a
weighted average. The Level of importance you assign when choosing your mates
qualities has a big impact on the results delivered. If the compatibility is 0,
the bars will turn to yellow . The red bars represent a warning as the matching
system determined that there was in excess of -50% or higher incompatibility.
I don't get many matches. Why not?
Are the preferences you specified too specific? Edit your preferences and try
to broaden your match criteria. Try to start with a general search. The more
specific you make your search, the fewer names you will get back. Start with
the three or four qualities that are the deal makers, those things you
absolutely must have. Keep the distance to search wide enough. It hard to find
a match who lives down the street, but if you are willing to look in a
twenty-five mile or greater radius, your options will go up!
Why am I not getting many/any responses to my ad?
Have you posted a photo? People want to see what you look
like, so the more photos you post the better your chances of getting responses.
Be sure your photo communicates your personality. Read our tips for choosing a
photo.
Make your essays more expressive. Snappy essays will help
you to stand out in the dating crowd, and help attract the singles that are
right for you. Click to read our essay tips.
Write creative introductory emails. When contacting other
members, flattery, and a sense of humor will get you everywhere. Read our tips
for Replying to Personal Ads.
Be sure to check your private Mailbox on our site. When you
receive a message from another member it goes into your Mailbox. We send an
email to your personal email address to notify you that it's there. If you have
mail in your private Mailbox, and are not receiving our notifications you may
have anti-spam technology in place that prevents our emails from reaching you.
Check with your Internet service provider if this is the case.
What are the guidelines for creating my
username/password?
Choose your username, with care. Something sexy may appear
humorous, but it may generate interest from the type of people you don't want
to meet. Make sure your username expresses your personality to ensure that it
will play with the proper audience.
Your username must have a minimum of six characters, and not
exceed twenty characters. It can be any combination of alpha and numeric
characters.
You password is your first line of security and should not
be shared with anyone. Select one that is easy to remember so you don't have to
write it down.
Your password must have a minimum of six characters, and not
exceed twelve characters. It can be any combination of alpha and numeric
characters. Below are some password security guidelines.
1. Don't use your username or real name in any form, even
reversed, capitalized, or doubled.
2. Don't use any other information easily obtainable about you. This would
include your telephone or social security number, the name of your street, etc.
3. Don't share your password with anyone else.
I forgot my username/password. What do I do?
Just click on Forgot my password on the login page. Enter
the email address that you used to register on ProfessionalSingles.com, and
we'll send you your username and password.
How do I change my username/password, or other membership information?
To change your membership information, go to your Home Page
and select 'My Account Information'. Once you change your information, be sure
to save your changes at the bottom of the page by clicking 'Submit.'
What is `I'm Away`?
The `I`m Away` feature can be turned on when you will be
away for a long period of time and will not be able to respond messages. This
way other members will know not to expect to hear from you. Don't forget to
turn the `I`m Away` message off when you return as this message could greatly
reduce the numbers of responses you receive. To turn it off go to `My Home`,
select `Profile` and `Away Message`.
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