Community Guidelines

Pingly is more than a place to find games. It is a community built around respect, reliability, sportsmanship and belonging.

Effective: 29 July 2026Last updated: 29 July 2026

Respect Every Player

Treat everyone with kindness regardless of skill level, age, gender, background, experience or playing style.

Harassment, discrimination and abusive behaviour are not accepted.

Play Fair

  • Honest scores
  • Good sportsmanship
  • Respectful competition
  • Calm dispute resolution
  • Fair rotation and court sharing

Be Reliable

  • Arrive on time
  • Cancel early when plans change
  • Respond to hosts
  • Avoid repeated no-shows
  • Keep session details accurate

Respect Skill Levels

Join sessions that match your ability. Experienced players should welcome new players where appropriate.

Do not deliberately misrepresent your DUPR or skill level.

Keep Communication Positive

  • No bullying
  • No spam
  • No threats
  • No unwanted advances
  • No explicit content
  • No aggressive personal criticism

Respect Hosts

Respect session structure, court bookings, player limits and host instructions.

Be a Responsible Host

  • Provide clear information
  • Avoid misleading session descriptions
  • Welcome participants
  • Communicate changes
  • Act fairly
  • Avoid excluding players for discriminatory reasons

Respect Courts and Venues

  • Follow venue rules
  • Respect staff
  • Pay applicable fees
  • Keep courts clean
  • Avoid damaging equipment
  • Be considerate of nearby players

Protect Privacy

Do not publish another person's phone number, home address, private messages, exact location or personal images without permission.

Report Serious Concerns

  • Harassment
  • Threats
  • Fake accounts
  • Unsafe behaviour
  • Fraud
  • Repeated no-shows
  • Discrimination
  • Inappropriate messages

Enforcement

1

Education or warning

2

Temporary feature restriction

3

Temporary suspension

4

Permanent removal

Severe behaviour may result in immediate permanent removal.

Our Community

Every player helps shape Pingly. Play well, communicate openly and help others feel welcome.

Contact

John Hosking

Pingly · Operated by John Hosking, Sole Trader

john@pingly.com.au

www.pingly.com.au

These documents provide general information about the Pingly service and do not constitute legal advice.