At SportShed, we believe in the power of sport to inspire, unite, and strengthen communities. Our marketplace is built on trust, inclusion, and the shared goal of making sports more accessible and sustainable for everyone. To help foster a positive experience for all members, we ask every user to embrace the following standards.

• Treat all users with kindness and respect, regardless of background, ability, gender, age, experience level, or identity.
• Discrimination, harassment, bullying, or hateful language of any kind has no place on our platform, whether in messaging, listings, reviews, or clubs.
• Celebrate the diversity of our sporting community and support newcomers.

• Only list genuine, accurately described items and services. Be truthful in all communication and advertising.
• Promptly communicate about any changes, issues, or cancellations.
• Do not misrepresent yourself, your products, or your club/service.

• Ensure all products offered (especially sports equipment) are safe, functional, and fit for purpose.
• Report hazardous, counterfeit, or recalled products immediately.
• Prioritise the health, comfort, and wellbeing of every participant and community member.

• Reuse and recycle sports kit wherever possible to reduce waste and environmental impact.
• Encourage others to pass on sports gear they no longer need.
• Share sporting knowledge, experiences, and opportunities to help more people get active.

• Support fellow users with constructive feedback and encouragement.
• Use our platform’s messaging, reviews, and forums to foster a welcoming, helpful environment.
• Embrace fair play and teamwork in all transactions and interactions.

• Never share another member’s sensitive or personal information without consent.
• Keep all transactions, negotiations, and meet-ups safe, transparent and documented through our platform wherever possible.

• Report suspicious listings, inappropriate behaviour, or policy violations to our team.
• Share ideas and feedback on how we can build a better, more active community together.