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Your guide to Spot Social

Spot connects great venues with people who actually show up. Discover events, check in, meet folks, and earn progress—without sacrificing privacy.

Tonight’s flow
  1. 1Browse nearby events
  2. 2Head to a venue
  3. 3Auto-verify check in
  4. 4Say hi & react
  5. 5Collect badges

Heads-up: enabling background location helps verify presence smoothly on arrival.

How it works

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Discover

Open Spot to see nearby events and live activations from partner venues, creators, and student orgs.

Check in

Head to the venue and check in. Presence is verified in the background, so your progress feels earned.

Engage

Say hi to new groups, react to posts, and join mini-quests. Quality > spam—keep it real.

Earn

Unlock badges, build your Social IQ, and join streaks for consistent attendance and good vibes.

Presence

Verified check-ins

Spot confirms that you’re within a venue’s geofence during an event window. No spamming location—just enough to keep progress fair.

  • Low-power geofences and time windows
  • No public location sharing by default
  • Private events and invites remain private
Learn more about geofences
Privacy

Privacy by design

You control app permissions at any time. We only use minimal signals to confirm presence; you choose what to share.

Minimal signals, not live tracking
Consent-based photos & posts
Private invites stay private
Transparent controls
Read our privacy approach

Progression & rewards

As you show up and engage, you’ll unlock badges, maintain streaks, and build your Social IQ. These reflect consistency and positive behavior—not spam.

First Check-In

Complete your first verified check-in.

Weekender

Attend 3 weekend events in a month.

Connector

Start 5 genuine chats after events.

Local Guide

Visit 4 partner venues across town.

FAQ

We use low-power geofences and time windows to confirm you’re at a partner venue. It’s designed to be lightweight and privacy-first—no public location sharing by default.
A simple score that reflects reliability and respectful engagement. Showing up on time, keeping RSVPs, and positive interactions help it grow.
No. Photos are optional and consent-based. You can enjoy events and complete quests without posting.
Yes. Hosts can create private events and invite guests. Private invites aren’t visible to the public.
Still have questions? Contact us.

Ready to make plans that actually happen?

Download Spot Social, pick a quest, and check in at a partner venue tonight.

SPOT Social App - Meet Like-Minded People at Events