Community Guidelines

Effective date: October 15, 2026 · Version 2026-09-30

Minimum-age update

The minimum age changes from 18 to 13 on October 15, 2026. Until then, you must be 18 or older. From that date, users under 18 need a parent or legal guardian's permission to use Palytt.

Read the previous policy that applies until October 15.

Palytt is where people share what's worth ordering and plan meals together. These guidelines keep it useful and safe. They're part of ourTerms of Service, and we have zero tolerance for objectionable content and abusive users.

Palytt is for people 13 and older

You must be 13 or older to use Palytt, including to join a meetup by invite. Don't create an account for, invite, or bring into a Palytt meetup anyone under 13. We close accounts that belong to anyone under 13. If you are under 18, you need permission from a parent or legal guardian who has reviewed and agreed to the Terms with you.

Use Palytt for real food experiences

Share food, drinks, restaurants, dishes, lists, and recommendations you have the right to post. Food photos should show food or drink as the main subject unless a feature clearly allows another type of content.

Don't post harmful or illegal content

  • No harassment, threats, bullying, hate speech, or targeted abuse.
  • No nudity, sexual content, graphic violence, self-harm promotion, or exploitation — and never sexualize, exploit, groom, or endanger minors.
  • No illegal goods, scams, malware, phishing, spam, or fake engagement.
  • No private personal information, doxxing, non-consensual images, or stalking.
  • No copyright, trademark, publicity, or privacy violations.

Be honest about food, allergens, and ingredients

People with allergies and dietary needs rely on what they read here. Don't claim a dish is free of an allergen, safe for a restriction, or halal, kosher, vegan, or gluten-free unless you have good reason to believe it — and never state it as a guarantee. Don't knowingly post false ingredient or allergen information. When you're unsure, say so.

Be honest about recommendations

  • Reviews and ratings should reflect your own real experience.
  • Clearly disclose free meals, discounts, gifts, affiliate links, paid posts, restaurant partnerships, or any other connection to a restaurant — in the post itself, where people will notice it.
  • No fake reviews, review swaps, reviews you were paid to write without disclosing it, or reviews of your own restaurant or a competitor's.

Be yourself

Don't impersonate another person, a restaurant, a brand, or Palytt, and don't misrepresent your affiliation with anyone. Parody and fan accounts must say so clearly. One personal account per person.

Meetups and in-person conduct

  • Treat the people you meet with respect. Harassment, threats, and unwanted advances aren't allowed online or at the table.
  • Don't pressure anyone to share their location, contact details, or to go somewhere private.
  • Show up for plans you commit to, or cancel in the app so others know.
  • If you are under 18, get a parent or guardian's permission before joining a meetup or sharing live location. Meet only people you already know, with your parent, guardian, or another adult they trust present.
  • Only invite people by text who know you and would expect to hear from you. Never use invites for promotions.
  • Meet in public places, arrange your own transportation, and leave if you feel unsafe. Palytt doesn't run background checks on anyone.
  • Report anyone who makes you feel unsafe. If you're in danger, call 911 first.

Reporting and blocking

You can report posts, comments, messages, and users from their menus, and block users from profiles and conversations. For urgent safety, copyright, privacy, or account concerns, email support@palytt.com.

How we review reports

We review reports within 24 hours. When content breaks these guidelines we remove it, and we remove the users who post it. We use automated tools, including AI moderation that screens posts, together with human review. Depending on what happened, we may remove content, limit distribution, disable features, suspend or permanently ban accounts, preserve evidence, or contact law enforcement.

Appeals

If you think we made a mistake about your content or account, email support@palytt.com with the post ID or your account's username and a short explanation. A person will review it, and we'll restore content or accounts when we got it wrong.

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