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Handlr Community Guidelines

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

Handlr is built on trust, professionalism and respect. Every member of the Handlr community contributes to creating a safe and reliable marketplace.

By using Handlr, you agree to follow these Community Guidelines.

Respect Everyone

Treat all Customers, Handlrs and staff with dignity and respect.

Harassment, intimidation, discrimination, hate speech, bullying and abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.

Keep Payments on Handlr

For your protection:

  • Never request or make payments outside the Handlr platform.
  • Never exchange banking details to avoid platform fees.
  • Never ask another user to bypass Handlr's payment system.

Payments made outside Handlr are not protected.

Keep Communication on Handlr

To protect all users:

Do not exchange:

  • Phone numbers
  • WhatsApp numbers
  • Email addresses
  • Social media accounts
  • Banking details

Use Handlr's in-app messaging system at all times.

Be Honest

Customers must provide accurate booking information.

Handlrs must:

  • Complete services professionally.
  • Upload genuine receipts where required.
  • Submit accurate photographs.
  • Never falsify job completion.

Respect Bookings

Customers should:

  • Be available at the agreed time.
  • Provide accurate addresses.
  • Communicate changes promptly.

Handlrs should:

  • Arrive on time.
  • Complete bookings professionally.
  • Keep customers informed of delays.

Illegal Activities

Handlr may not be used for:

  • Fraud
  • Money laundering
  • Illegal goods
  • Counterfeit goods
  • Weapons
  • Dangerous substances
  • Criminal activities
  • Any activity prohibited under South African law

Accounts involved in illegal activities may be permanently removed and reported to the relevant authorities.

Ratings & Reviews

Reviews should be:

  • Honest
  • Respectful
  • Based on genuine experiences

False or abusive reviews may be removed.

Privacy

Respect the privacy of all users.

Do not publish or share another person's personal information without their permission.

Report Concerns

Immediately report:

  • Fraud
  • Threats
  • Unsafe behaviour
  • Harassment
  • Fake accounts
  • Suspicious activity

through the Handlr Support Centre.

Our Commitment

Together we build a marketplace founded on:

  • Trust
  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Safety
  • Reliability
  • Respect

Every booking contributes to the reputation of the Handlr community.

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