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What’s in My Little Black Book?
My Little Black Book is your personal home page and contains links to all of
your account, profile and match information. Check here to view all the
profiles you’ve bookmarked, and to see who has bookmarked you too. You may also
sign up for Social Club Events and view results from those events here.
How do I view my bookmarked profiles?
InstantChem.com allows you to add your favorite members to your "Little Black
Book" list. Your list is presented as a slideshow, so you can quickly skim
through and decide whom to contact! View your
Little Black Book list here .
How do I see My Suitors?
Suitors shows a list of members who have added you to their Little Black Book.
If you haven’t done so already, check them out and if you’d like, add them to
your Little Black Book so you can contact them! Click on
View My Suitors to see a slideshow of all these members.
How do I sign up for and view results from my Social Club Events?
Check out our listing of Social Club Events.
These events, featuring cocktail hours followed by rotational dating sessions,
give you an opportunity to meet people in a fun, no-pressure environment. After
you attend an event, you’ll be asked to log back into My Little Black Book and
make a note of whom you would like to meet again. Your
results section will list all of your matches from the evening, along
with contact information for those people.
What is "My Suitors"?
If another member puts you in his or her Little Black Book, he or she will show
up in your list of My Suitors.
What does "Add to My Little Black Book" mean?
Who's your favorite? Add someone to your personal list by clicking on this
button. You can view your Little Black Book content. When you're feeling ready,
send out some messages! You will also show up in these members' lists of "My
Suitors".
How do I block a member?
If you block a member, he or she will be unable to contact you with our email
system. This gives you the power to regulate what messages get forwarded to
you. You can always unblock a member if you change your mind.
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What is the Social Club? What
is rotational dating?
InstantChem’s Social Club organizes a variety
of high-quality events, designed to bring together groups of singles in a fun
and interactive manner. These private parties feature a cocktail hour followed
by rotational dating, which is like musical chairs!. Typically, you’ll meet
someone for 8 minutes, then rotate and talk to the next person, and so on. By
the end of the evening, you will have met at least 8 new people!
Do I have to be a member to attend a Social Club Event?
No, however members are entitled to discounts and priority registration for
events, and have the opportunity to connect with other members outside the
Social Club events. Registration is free – sign up today.
How do I sign up for an event?
Check out our listing of Social Club Events
to find events and to sign up online.
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How do I create my profile?
It’s easy and free to create a personal profile.
Your profile highlights your personality and interests. You can also write a
narrative of yourself, and a description of what you’re looking for in a
relationship and person.
Are there any rules for creating profiles?
InstantChem.com is designed for use by single adults aged 18 and over. To
ensure the best possible experience for our members, the following profile
guidelines have been created. We review profiles for content, and reserve the
right to reject profiles or revise the guidelines as necessary.
Profiles must be in English. We may reject profiles if the username, headline,
or narrative text containing any of the following:
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Any direct contact information (i.e., email addresses, URLs, ICQ/instant
messenger IDs, phone numbers, full names, addresses)
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Any location or descriptive information that threatens a member’s anonymity
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Any language considered by a reasonable person to be obscene or offensive
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Descriptions or advocacy of illegal acts or behavior
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Business or political advertisements or solicitations
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Material that exploits or solicits personal information from individuals under
the age of 18
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Unauthorized use of copyrighted or trademarked material
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Overt sexual innuendos or sexually explicit content
How do I view/update my profile?
To view/update your profile, just click here and
follow the instructions.
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Do I have to post my photo?
Yes. Profiles with photos get 10X the responses as those without, so whip out
your camera and take a shot! Use this opportunity to really showcase
yourself and to give others a sense of your personality.
What are the guidelines for posting a photo?
All photos are reviewed prior to being posted on the site, to ensure we
maintain a comfortable environment for our members. A few guidelines on photos:
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File Size: Less than 100KB
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File Format: JPG, GIF, BMP, TIF, etc.
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Picture Size: (1.75" X 2.75") or (150px X 190px)finished size is
preferred for optimal viewing.
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You may display one picture at a time. Updating your photo will overwrite the
old picture.
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You must be at least 18 years old to post your photo on this site.
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You must appear in the photo – solo shots are preferable.
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We reserve the right to crop or disapprove any photo.
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Pictures should be recent (taken within the past two years).
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Nudity, obscenity, sexually explicit or offensive photos will not be posted.
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Copyrighted photos cannot be posted.
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Photos with personal information (phone numbers, URLs, email addresses, etc.)
are not allowed.
How do I post a photo?
You need to be a registered member to post a photo. If you have a digital
photograph of yourself, click Upload Photo
and follow the instructions. If you haven’t joined yet, you will be prompted to
sign up. Membership is free, so join now and get in on the fun.If you need help
cropping a photo, you may email a digital picture it to us at
photos@instantchem.com. If you'd like to mail a picture, we'll
scan, crop and upload it for free. Mail it to:
InstantChem.com
Attention:
Photos
2001
S. Barrington Ave. Suite 100
Los
Angeles, CA 90025
USA
When emailing or mailing a photo, be sure to include your full name, username,
birthdate and your registered email address. If the picture is a group
photo, be sure to indicate which person you are. If you'd like a photo
returned, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Please note
that InstantChem.com accepts no liability for photos that are sent to us.
Please do not send anything that is valuable or irreplaceable.
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How much does it cost to be a
member?
It’s FREE! Membership allows you to post your profile, view the membership
directory, search for profiles, be contacted by subscribers, and bookmark your
favorite profiles. It’s a great way to test your instant chemistry with other
members and bookmark people you’d like to contact. If you’d like to contact
other members, sign up here to subscribe.
Subscriptions are available for 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or 12 months.
Click here to get more details.
How do I sign up?
Registering is easy. Just create a username and password, answer some basic
questions and upload a digital photograph of yourself. You can also continue
onto the extended questionnaire if you want to share a little more about
yourself and specify preferences for your dream mate. Sign
up now.
What subscription packages are available?
Basic memberships are free and allow you to search profiles, bookmark other
members, sign up for Social Club Events and receive messages from subscribers.
Subscriptions give you the additional opportunity to contact all members in our
directory. Subscribe now!
Subscription Packages:
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1 month for $25 ($35 for Platinum)
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3 months for $50 ($80 for Platinum)
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6 months for $85 ($140 for Platinum)
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12 months for $150 ($250 for Platinum)
Your credit card will be charged immediately for your subscription package.
When your initial subscription term expires, we will automatically renew your
subscription each month at the same low monthly rate unless you choose a
different subscription package or cancel your subscription. All subscription
fees are non-refundable.
What are my payment options?
We accept the following credit cards: MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American
Express.
Why was my subscription automatically renewed?
If you pay by credit card, you are charged immediately for your subscription
package. When your initial subscription term expires, we automatically renew
your subscription each month at the low monthly value rate unless you choose a
different subscription package or cancel your subscription prior to the current
expiration date.
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How can I search?
If you’re looking for particular qualities in a person, use our
Search Screen to specify what you would like to see. You might want to
search by location, interests, physical characteristics or other attributes.
Bookmark members into My Little Black Book so you can easily find them again!
How do I block people?
Open the profile of the person you'd like to block, and click on the block
button.
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Can other members see my email
address? How is it “anonymous” email?
Your privacy is important and your identity and email address are kept
confidential, which is why it’s essential not to display any personal
information in your profile or photo. InstantChem.com relays messages from one
member to another through our email system, and you remain anonymous until you
decide to share contact information.
Can I send my profile with a message?
Your message will include a link to your profile. Members will be able to view
your picture and profile before responding.
Where do I view my messages from other members?
Any messages you receive from other members will be forwarded to the email
address listed when you set up your account. To change your email address,
click on Account Information . If you do not
want to receive additional messages from a particular member, go to their
member profile and click on the block button. This will block them from sending
you messages.
How do I reply to a message?
To reply to a message:
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Click on the “View Member Profile” link within your email message
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Once you’ve opened the profile, click on the "Contact Me Now" button. (You may
need to log in at this point.) You must be a subscriber to initiate a
conversation with other members. If you are not
a member, you will be prompted to join. (If you are already a member and are
being prompted to join, please confirm you are logged in.)
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Once you're logged in, you can send a message to the member. Please note that
we don’t automatically forward any messages, so you may want to copy the
original message text into the email form when you reply to another member.
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Click "Send" and your message will be forwarded to the member using our
anonymous email system. Your email address is not revealed during this process
unless you choose to provide that information to another member in your
message.
Why is the email I sent being blocked or returned?
Our system enables you to block other members. If another member has
blocked your profile, you cannot send him or her a message. Also, you must be a
subscriber to email other members.
How do I send an email message to another member? Do I have to be
a subscriber to reply to a message that I received?
When viewing a profile, just click on the Contact Me icon to send a message to
that person. You must be a subscriber to send messages. If you are not a
subscriber, you may still receive messages and reply back, but you may not
initiate a conversation.
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I want to take my profile
offline for a while. How do I hide my profile?
If you’ve found that special someone or are already swamped with dates, you
might want to take your profile offline and not be included in the member
directory. By changing your status to inactive, your profile will immediately
be hidden from other members but will be saved on the system so that you can
re-post it again later. To go inactive, Change
Posting Options. Please note that if you are an inactive member, you
will be unable to access certain member benefits, such as emailing or receiving
messages, bookmarking profiles and appearing in other members’ searches. The
reason for this is because other members must be able to view your profile if
you show up in searches or if contact is made.
Will I get a refund if I go inactive or cancel my subscription?
While you are in inactive status, membership fees still apply and no refunds
are given for periods of inactivity. Of course, you will still be able to
manage your account and profile, and to re-activate your membership at any
time. If you cancel your subscription, you will not be billed for any future
periods. If you have prepaid a subscription, your subscription will continue
until its expiration date. InstantChem.com does not pro-rate
subscriptions.
What happens when I change to inactive status?
By changing your status to inactive, your profile will be hidden from other
members but will be saved on the system so that you post it again later. To go
inactive, Change Posting Options. Please
note that if you are an inactive member, you will be unable to access certain
member benefits, such as emailing or receiving messages, bookmarking profiles,
receiving member discounts at Social Club events and appearing in other
members’ searches. The reason for this is because other members must be able to
view your profile if you show up in searches or if contact is made. Of course,
you will still be able to manage your account and profile, and to re-activate
your membership at any time.
How can I cancel my subscription?
Basic membership at InstantChem.com is free. If you are a subscriber and want
to cancel your subscription, click here. If
you cancel your subscription, you will not be billed for any future periods. If
you have prepaid a subscription, your subscription will continue until its
expiration date. InstantChem.com does not pro-rate subscriptions. Once your
subscription expires, you will still be a member and your account information
and profile will remain unchanged. If you’d like to hide your profile, switch
your status to inactive on the Change Posting
Options page.
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What’s the difference between
HTML email and text email?
HTML (hypertext markup language) emails look very similar to web pages such as
this one. The email is nicely formatted, with graphics, links and special
fonts. Some email services don’t support html (check with your provider). With
plain text emails, you will still receive all the same information; however it
won’t be formatted the same way an HTML email will be.
Can I email a profile to a friend?
Yes. While viewing the member directory, you'll see a link under the picture
that says "Email to a Friend". If you think your friend might find a member
interesting, click that link, fill out the quick form and we'll send a message
to your friend on your behalf with a link to the profile!
What should I do if I find an inappropriate picture or profile?
Members are solely responsible for ensuring that content in their profiles is
appropriate and follows the guidelines. Please contact us
if you find a picture or profile that you think is inappropriate.
InstantChem.com reserves the right to remove or reject photos or profiles at
any time for any reason.
What browsers does InstantChem.com support?
Internet Explorer 5.0 and above and Netscape 6.0 and above.
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