Community Guidelines
Last updated: March 13, 2026
StriveTribes is a community for runners, walkers, and hikers. These guidelines help keep StriveTribes a positive, supportive, and safe place for everyone.
Be Respectful
- Treat everyone with kindness and respect, regardless of ability level
- Celebrate others' achievements — every step counts
- Provide constructive encouragement, not criticism
- Respect differences in culture, identity, and background
Keep It Safe
- Do not share others' personal information (real name, location, contact details) without consent
- Be mindful when sharing routes — consider using privacy zones to hide your home or workplace
- Do not organize activities that are reckless or dangerous
No Objectionable Content
The following content is prohibited and will be removed:
- Hate speech — slurs, discrimination, or attacks based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin
- Harassment & bullying — threats, intimidation, targeted insults, or sustained unwanted contact
- Violence — threats of violence, glorification of violence, or graphic violent content
- Sexual content — nudity, sexually explicit material, or sexual solicitation
- Spam — repetitive content, commercial solicitation, or link spam
- Impersonation — pretending to be another person, brand, or organization
- Cheating — falsifying activity data, GPS spoofing, or manipulating leaderboards
Reporting & Enforcement
How to Report
If you see content or behavior that violates these guidelines, you can report it directly from the app:
- Posts & comments — tap the menu icon (...) and select "Report"
- Users — from a post menu, select "Report User"
All reports are reviewed within 24 hours.
What Happens After a Report
| Situation | Action |
|---|---|
| First minor violation | Content removed + warning |
| Repeated violations (3+) | 7-day account suspension |
| Severe violation (threats, CSAM, doxxing) | Immediate ban + report to authorities |
Appeals
If you believe a moderation action was made in error, you can appeal by emailing support@strivetribes.com with the subject line "Moderation Appeal". Appeals are reviewed by a different moderator within 5 business days.
Blocking & Muting
You can protect your experience by blocking users:
- Block — hides all their content from you and yours from them. Neither user can interact with the other.
- Manage blocked users in Settings → Privacy & Safety → Blocked Users
Questions?
If you have questions about these guidelines or want to report an issue outside the app, contact us at support@strivetribes.com.