Community guidelines

SHIFT works because people look after each other. These guidelines keep it that way: they apply everywhere in the app and at every run.

The short version

Everyone belongs. Every pace, every distance, every background. No gatekeeping, no pace-shaming.
Community not competition. Celebrate effort, not just speed. Cheer people on.
Be safe. Meet in public places, share honest run details, and never post your own or anyone else's home address.
Be kind online. No harassment, discrimination or unwanted contact. Disagreements happen; cruelty doesn't.
Report, don't retaliate. If something feels wrong, use the report button; an admin will handle it.

Describe your run honestly: pace, distance, terrain, so people can judge whether it suits them.
Use approximate meeting areas in public listings; share exact details with confirmed participants.
If you can't make a run you organised, cancel it in the app so nobody is left waiting.

Breaking these guidelines can lead to content removal, suspension or a permanent ban depending on severity. In an emergency, always call 999 first.