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Introducing Détour

Dating through real moments, not static swipes.

Détour is where nearby people post Vibes from real life, respond to moments that catch them, and chat only when the request is accepted.

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Soho, London 4 Vibes nearby
☕ Coffee & Vinyl

Testing the new espresso blend at Rough Trade. Anyone nearby?

🌇 Sunset run

Doing a slow 5k loop around the park. Catching the golden hour.

"Love that route, coffee afterwards?"
👤 Profile
✨ Vibe
✉️ Request
💬 Chat
The Paradigm Shift

Dating has been stuck on static cards. People moved on.

Traditional dating apps reduce complex humans to a static catalog. Détour brings dating into the way people actually live, post, and connect now.

Static swipe deck

The old way

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  • Profile cards
  • Swipe fatigue
  • Blank "hey" openers
  • No context

Détour

The new standard

📍 Live Music
Request sent
  • Live Vibes
  • Nearby context
  • Request with intent
  • Accepted chat
The Architecture

See the moment. Vibe back. Chat when it is mutual.

Détour breaks down the matchmaking process into four intentional phases built around daily context.

01

Profile

who you are

Your profile is your foundation. It shows who you are, your values, and your personality, serving as your base identity card.

02

Vibe

what is happening now

Your Vibe is what you are doing now: a quick video, a song choice, a prompt, or a local photo. It shows your active context.

03

Request

why you want to connect

Nearby users respond directly to your active Vibe. This creates clear, contextual intent instead of a passive matching algorithm.

04

Chat

only when accepted

A matched chat is unlocked only when you accept a request. Your first message should start with a reason.

Ghost Feed

Not another swipe deck.

Ghost lets you browse what people around you are actually posting, without forcing a match before there is a reason.

  • Real-time Discovery

    See a dynamic feed of Vibes posted by people nearby in chronological order.

  • No Forced Matching

    Explore safely without swiping left or right. Profiles show who someone is. Vibes show what life around them feels like.

  • Détour brings the energy of reels and stories into dating, without losing consent.
James 0.5 miles away

Sunday morning at the farmer's market. Any coffee recs around here?

Reply to Vibe
This or That

Coffee Date

☕ Iced Latte
🍵 Matcha

You both chose Iced Latte!

Send Request
Icebreakers

Break the ice before the first message.

Not sure what to say? Détour includes interactive Icebreakers like "This or That" built directly into the discovery feed.

  • Playful Connections

    Answer rapid-fire questions and see where your tastes align.

  • Instant Conversation Starters

    A match result is the perfect excuse to send a request. Your first message should start with a reason.

Meet Marlene (Coming Soon)

AI helps you say it better. It never speaks for you.

Marlene is your personal AI wing-woman. She helps you put your best foot forward without ever replacing your authentic voice.

  • Draft Replies

    Get helpful suggestions on how to start a conversation or respond to a Vibe, but you always have the final edit.

  • Profile Feedback

    Marlene can review your profile and offer constructive tips to make it more engaging.

  • User Stays in Control

    No auto-sending. No bots talking to bots. Just smart conversation support when you need it.

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Marlene Drafting suggestion...
"Since they mentioned rough trade, maybe ask if they prefer vintage vinyl or new releases?"
That's a great spot. Do you collect vintage vinyl or mostly new releases?
↻ Send

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