# Chatlet

> Simple Video Calls & Chat. No accounts. No downloads. Peer-to-peer and encrypted.

Chatlet is a free, web-based platform for peer-to-peer video calls and text chat. It requires no user registration, account creation, or software downloads. 

**Owner & Founder:** Max Almonta

## Core Features
- **Instant Rooms**: Users can create or join rooms instantly using auto-generated or custom URLs.
- **Peer-to-Peer (WebRTC)**: Video, audio, and text communication happens directly between users, ensuring high privacy and low latency.
- **Encrypted**: Media and data streams are secured via standard WebRTC end-to-end encryption.
- **No Accounts Required**: Anonymity is preserved; users are identified by self-chosen display names.
- **Cross-Platform**: Works natively in any modern web browser on desktop and mobile devices.
- **Screen Sharing**: Users can share their screens with others in the same room.
- **Moderation Tools**: Includes built-in reporting features allowing users to flag inappropriate behavior, which securely sends a snapshot and chat history for moderation.

## Community & Traffic
Chatlet has a vibrant and growing community, welcoming over **2,600+ daily active users** across the globe.

### Popular Suggested Rooms
Users frequently gather in our most active public rooms:
- [Friends Room](https://chatlet.net/friends)
- [Bonjour Room](https://chatlet.net/bonjour)
- [Deutsch Room](https://chatlet.net/deutsch)
- [Hello Room](https://chatlet.net/hello)
- [Pak Room](https://chatlet.net/pak)
- [India Room](https://chatlet.net/india)
- [Whatever Room](https://chatlet.net/whatever)
- [Random Room](https://chatlet.net/random)

## Safety & Privacy
- **No Tracking**: We do not store user communication data or video feeds.
- **Age Rating**: Rated for General audience, Safe for teens (13+).
- **DMCA Protected**: The site is protected under DMCA.
- **Reporting & Law Enforcement**: Users can report abusive behavior in real-time. Chatlet is committed to maintaining a safe environment and actively cooperates with **INHOPE**, working closely with **Interpol** and **Europol** to report and escalate severe violations, particularly concerning child safety and illegal content.

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

**Q: Do I need to create an account or download an app?**
A: No, Chatlet is entirely web-based and requires no registration. You can join directly from your browser.

**Q: Are my conversations private?**
A: Yes. All chats, video, and audio are peer-to-peer and end-to-end encrypted using WebRTC standards. We do not have access to your live video streams or messages.

**Q: How do I invite someone to chat?**
A: Simply create a room and share the URL with your friend. When they open the link, they will join your room.

**Q: What do I do if someone is being abusive?**
A: Use the built-in reporting tool to flag the user. This securely sends a snapshot and chat log to our moderation team for review and potential banning, and helps us report severe cases to INHOPE/Interpol.

## Terms of Service
By using Chatlet, you agree to our Terms of Service:
- You must be 13 years of age or older to use this service.
- You agree not to use the platform for any illegal activities, harassment, or distribution of explicit/abusive content.
- We reserve the right to ban users or IP addresses that violate these terms.
- The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

## Content License
- **User Content**: You retain rights to the content you transmit, but you are solely responsible for it.
- **Platform Rights**: The software, design, and branding of Chatlet are proprietary. 
- **Audio Assets**: Notification sounds (`appointed-529.mp3`, `elegant-notification-sound.mp3`, `me-too-603.mp3`) are provided by notificationsounds.com under the Creative Commons Attribution License. Background images are provided by picsum.photos.

## Technical Stack
- **Frontend**: React 19, TypeScript, Vite, Tailwind CSS.
- **Backend**: Node.js, Express.js.
- **Signaling Server**: Socket.IO for establishing WebRTC connections.
- **Real-Time Communication**: Native WebRTC APIs (RTCPeerConnection, MediaDevices).

## How it works
1. A user visits the site and creates a room (e.g., `chatlet.net/MyRoom`).
2. They share the URL with others.
3. When others join, the signaling server (Socket.IO) helps establish direct WebRTC peer connections between all participants.
4. Once connected, the signaling server is bypassed for media and text chat, which flow directly between peers.

## Contact
For support or inquiries, users can use the in-app contact form or report functionality.

## Website
[Chatlet](https://chatlet.net)