Pantry

Welcome to Pantry

Effective Date: March 2026

Pantry connects people nearby through Bluetooth — no accounts, no servers, no internet required. Whether you're on a subway, at a concert, or on a flight, Pantry lets you chat with the people around you.

To keep this experience enjoyable and safe for everyone, we ask all users to follow these Community Guidelines. By using Pantry, you agree to abide by them.

1. Respect & Courtesy

Pantry brings together real people in real spaces. Treat every conversation the way you'd want to be treated.

• Be respectful. Everyone deserves to feel welcome, regardless of their background, identity, or beliefs.
• Be considerate. Remember that the person you're chatting with may be standing right next to you.
• Be constructive. Disagreements are fine — personal attacks are not.

2. Prohibited Content & Behavior

The following are strictly prohibited on Pantry. Violations may result in immediate action.

Hate & Discrimination

• Hate speech, slurs, or discriminatory language targeting race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic
• Content that promotes or glorifies hate groups or ideologies

Harassment & Threats

• Bullying, intimidation, or targeted harassment of other users
• Threats of violence or harm (whether direct or implied)
• Stalking or repeatedly contacting someone who has blocked you
• Doxxing or sharing someone's personal information without consent

Inappropriate & Harmful Content

• Sexually explicit or pornographic content
• Content depicting graphic violence or gore
• Content that is inappropriate for minors

Spam & Misuse

• Unsolicited advertising, promotions, or commercial messages
• Repetitive or disruptive messages (flooding)
• Attempting to exploit or manipulate app features

Illegal Activities

• Promoting, facilitating, or engaging in illegal activities
• Selling or distributing controlled substances
• Soliciting or sharing illegal content of any kind

Privacy Violations

• Pressuring other users to share personal information (real name, phone number, address, etc.)
• Sharing screenshots or content from private conversations without consent

3. Safety Features

Pantry provides built-in tools to help you stay safe.

Content Filter

Pantry includes an on-device content filter that automatically detects and blocks inappropriate language, slurs, and harmful expressions. This filter works entirely offline — your messages are never sent to any server for analysis.

Block

If someone is making you uncomfortable, you can block them instantly. Blocked users will no longer be able to send you messages. Blocking is based on unique Peer IDs, so it cannot be bypassed by changing a display name.

Report

You can report any message or user that violates these guidelines. Reports are stored locally on your device and automatically submitted to our moderation team when your device connects to the internet. You can report a user by long-pressing on a message and selecting "Report."

4. Report Review Process

We take every report seriously. Here's how the process works:

1. Report Received
   When your device connects to the internet, your report is securely submitted to our moderation system.
2. Review (within 24 hours)
   Our team reviews the report and assesses the severity of the violation. We aim to complete all reviews within 24 hours of receipt.
3. Action Taken
   Based on the review, appropriate action is taken — ranging from a warning to a permanent ban.
4. Notification
   The reporting user may be notified of the outcome when possible.

5. Enforcement Actions

Violations of these guidelines are handled through a progressive enforcement system.

Level	Action	Details
Level 1	Warning	A notification informing the user of the violation. The user is expected to correct their behavior immediately.
Level 2	Temporary Restriction	The user's messaging ability is suspended for 24 hours. Repeated or serious violations trigger this action.
Level 3	Permanent Ban	The user's Peer ID is permanently blocked. This is reserved for severe violations such as threats of violence, distribution of illegal content, or repeated offenses.

6. Appeals

If you believe an enforcement action was taken in error, you have the right to appeal.

• Send an email to dl.studio2025@gmail.com with the subject line "Appeal Request."
• Include a description of the situation and any relevant context.
• Appeals are reviewed within 48 hours, and you will receive a response via email.

We are committed to fair and transparent enforcement. Every appeal is reviewed carefully.

7. Updates to These Guidelines

We may update these Community Guidelines from time to time to reflect changes in our app, legal requirements, or community needs. When we make significant changes, we will notify users through an in-app notice.

We encourage you to review these guidelines periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback about these Community Guidelines, we'd love to hear from you.

Email: dl.studio2025@gmail.com

Thank you for being part of the Pantry community. Together, we can keep this a welcoming space for everyone.