Tea (also known as "Tea Dating Advice" or simply "the Tea app") is a mobile application that allows users to anonymously post information about other people's dating and relationship histories. Think of it as an anonymous "Yelp for dating" — but the people being reviewed never consented to be listed.
The app has faced significant criticism for enabling harassment, defamation, and privacy violations. People often discover they've been posted about without their knowledge, with photos and personal information shared publicly.
Users can create posts about anyone without revealing their identity. They search for a person's name and location, then add "tea" (gossip) about them.
Posters can upload photos of the person they're writing about — often selfies or dating app screenshots taken without permission.
Posts typically include relationship history, dating behavior, accusations, and warnings to others — true or not.
Anyone can search for a name to see if someone has been posted about. This means employers, dates, and family can find these posts.
If someone posted your photos or information on Tea without your consent, you have the right to have it removed. Our DMCA takedown service can help.
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While the app itself operates legally under Section 230 protections, the content posted may violate copyright law (if photos are used without permission) or defamation laws (if false statements are made). The app has faced legal challenges and was previously removed from app stores.
Potentially yes, if the post contains false defamatory statements or uses your copyrighted photos without permission. However, lawsuits are expensive ($50,000+) and time-consuming. A DMCA takedown is often faster and more cost-effective for photo removal.
You can download the app and search for your name and location. Unfortunately, there's no notification system — people often find out from friends or by searching themselves.
The most effective method is filing a DMCA takedown notice for any photos you took (you own the copyright to selfies). Our professional service handles this entire process for $149, with a money-back guarantee if the post isn't removed.