🔍 Search Events

Use the search bar to find events by name, artist, venue, or keyword. The search is typo-tolerant!

📍 Location-Based Search

• Enter a city, town, or postcode in the location field
• Click "Near Me" to use your current location
• Adjust the search radius slider (1-100 km)

🎯 Filter Events

• Categories: Music, Sports, Arts, Food, and more
• Date: Today, This Weekend, This Week, custom dates
• Audience: Family-friendly, 18+, 55+ events
• More Filters: Accessibility, dog-friendly, price ranges

👁️ View Modes

• Grid View: Visual cards showing event images
• List View: Compact list with key details
• Map View: See events on an interactive map

🗂️ Group Events

Organize events by Category or Venue to discover related activities easily.

❤️ Favourite & Block

• Click the heart icon to save events to your favourites
• Click the shield icon to block unwanted events, hosts, or venues

📝 Basic Information

• Title: Choose a clear, descriptive name
• Description: Add details about what to expect
• Category: Select the primary and optional secondary category
• Image: Upload a cover image or browse our library

📅 Date & Time

• Set start and end date/time
• Create recurring events (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Set custom recurrence patterns

📍 Location

• Search for a venue or address
• Use the map to pinpoint exact location
• Venue name is shown prominently on event cards

🎫 Pricing & Capacity

• Mark as free or set ticket prices
• Set single price or price range
• Add capacity limit (optional)

👥 Audience & Features

• Set age range recommendations
• Mark as family-friendly, 18+, or 55+
• Indicate accessibility features
• Specify if dog-friendly

✅ Approval Process

Events are submitted for admin review. You'll be notified once approved. Your event appears in "My Events" immediately with its approval status.

📊 Event Dashboard

• View all your events (upcoming and past)
• See approval status: Draft, Pending, Approved, Rejected
• Check RSVP counts and attendee lists

✏️ Edit Events

• Update event details anytime
• Change availability status (Available, Full, Sold Out)
• Mark as cancelled if needed

👥 Co-Hosts

• Invite co-hosts via email
• Co-hosts can edit event details and see attendees
• Manage co-host permissions

🔔 Notifications

Enable RSVP notifications to get email alerts when users sign up for your event.

🎟️ RSVP to Events

• Click "RSVP" on any event details page
• Choose your status: Going, Maybe, Not Going
• Update or cancel your RSVP anytime

📅 View Your Schedule

• See all events you've RSVP'd to
• Filter by upcoming or past events
• Add events to your calendar

🔗 Share & Download

Export your RSVPs to your calendar app (Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook).

❤️ Favourite Events

• Click the heart icon on any event card
• Access your favourites list anytime
• Remove events by clicking the heart again

📱 Quick Access

Your favourites sync across devices when you're logged in, so you never lose track of interesting events.

📋 Event Information

• Full description and details
• Date, time, and timezone
• Venue location with map
• Price and ticket information
• Host information

🎟️ RSVP & Actions

• RSVP to the event
• Add to favourites
• Share event with friends
• Add to your calendar
• Get directions to venue

👥 Attendees

See who's going and connect with other attendees (if the host has enabled this feature).

🚨 Report Issues

If you find inappropriate content, you can report the event to admins or block the host/venue.

👤 Account Details

• Update your name and email
• Change your password
• Set your default location

🚫 Blocked Content

• View and manage blocked hosts
• View and manage blocked venues
• View and manage blocked categories
• Unblock items to see them again

🔐 Privacy & Data

• Download your data
• Delete your account
• Review privacy settings

📝 Content Moderation

• All events are reviewed by our admin team before going live
• Profanity and inappropriate language are automatically blocked
• Events with banned URLs or suspicious links are flagged for review
• Community guidelines violations result in content removal

🚫 Blocking & Reporting

• Block specific hosts to hide all their events from your feed
• Block venues to filter out events at specific locations
• Block entire categories you're not interested in
• Report inappropriate events directly to our moderation team
• Manage all your blocked content in Profile settings

🔒 URL & Link Safety

• Disallowed domains are blocked platform-wide
• Known spam, malware, and adult content sites are restricted
• URL shorteners are limited to prevent deceptive links
• All external links are validated before display

📋 Community Guidelines

By using Planddit, you agree to follow our Community Guidelines. Events that violate our standards will be removed, and repeat offenders may be banned from the platform.

🛡️ Privacy Protection

Your personal information is protected. Review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your data.

✨ Creating Great Events

• Use high-quality, relevant images
• Write clear, detailed descriptions
• Include all important information upfront
• Set accurate date, time, and location
• Update availability status when full

🎯 Finding Events

• Use specific keywords in search
• Combine filters for better results
• Check map view for nearby events
• Save favourites to review later
• Enable location services for personalized results

🤝 Engagement

• RSVP early to secure your spot
• Share interesting events with friends
• Check attendee lists to connect with others
• Report inappropriate content to keep the platform safe