User education
Habbo Hotel recognises the importance of educating its members about the nature and structure of online encounters and situations where children need to exercise caution.

Safety guidelines have been incorporated into the site, which advise Habbos to be vigilant of other members who may be lying about their identity, or attempting to lure them into an emotionally abusive arena. Its teen-friendly tips on safe Habboing (chatting) are designed to help teenagers identify potentially dangerous situations, while provide them with a course of action for dealing with unsuitable encounters.

The central message of the site is that "the hotel is a great place to meet people, but always bear in mind that people may not be who they say they are". Visitors are advised not to give out any personal details about themselves, and not to meet anyone offline without an adult being present. They are reminded of these guidelines with regular safety interstitials (adverts) that are visible when moving between rooms in the hotel.

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