Our Approach
Pingly helps players meet through pickleball. Every user shares responsibility for creating a safe and respectful community.
Meet in Public Venues
Meet at:
- Public pickleball courts
- Recognised clubs
- Sports centres
- Indoor court facilities
- Approved community venues
First meetings at private residences are discouraged.
Protect Your Exact Location
Pingly does not display precise user coordinates publicly. Only an approximate location, such as a suburb, is shown.
Tell Someone
If you are meeting someone new, tell a friend or family member where you are going.
Trust Your Instincts
Leave immediately if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable.
Respect Boundaries
- Harassment
- Unwanted contact
- Intimidation
- Threats
- Pressure to share private details
- Sexual misconduct
Physical Safety
- Warm up
- Hydrate
- Play within your limits
- Wear appropriate footwear
- Follow court rules
- Stop when injured
- Seek medical advice when appropriate
Emergencies
Pingly is not an emergency service.
In Australia, call 000 if someone is in immediate danger or requires urgent police, fire or ambulance assistance.
Reporting
You can report a player from their profile using the menu in the top-right corner. Reports are private.
Pingly's Role
Pingly does not supervise ordinary user-created sessions and cannot guarantee participant conduct.
Enforcement
Serious safety breaches can result in immediate suspension or permanent removal.
Contact
John Hosking
Pingly · Operated by John Hosking, Sole Trader
john@pingly.com.auwww.pingly.com.au
These documents provide general information about the Pingly service and do not constitute legal advice.