Good Things:
- Connect with Friends: Find friends on Foursquare at foursquare.com/import. Only friend people you know and share your location with.
- Add Shouts and Photos: Add context to your check-ins with shouts and photos.
- Leave Tips: Share recommendations and insider info at locations you know well.
- Create Lists: Organize places and tips for easy reference.
- Upload a Profile Photo: Choose a recognizable photo when signing up.
- Explore Nearby: Discover new spots and tips in your area using the Explore tab.
- Be Respectful: Keep the community positive and respectful.
Not Cool:
- No Fake Check-Ins: Only check-in when you’re actually at a place. One check-in per day counts toward mayorships.
- No Fake Places: Add only real, social locations. Avoid adding non-existent places.
- Respect Privacy: Don’t check in to others' homes without permission.
- No Inappropriate Content: Avoid negative language or inappropriate tips.
- No Spamming: Don’t post repetitive or promotional content. Spam is any content including links to websites selling software, realtor contact info, a listing for your business, or other promotion). Uploading similar content to several different places is considered a violation of our Terms of Service and will cause your account to be deactivated. Tips, places, photos, etc. should be unique to the place they’re at and useful for others.
- Respect Trademarks: Use ‘4sq’ instead of ‘Foursquare’ and respect our trademark guidelines, and please make clear that you’re ‘unofficial’ and not affiliated with us. See our trademark guidelines for more details.
Please follow these rules to help maintain the awesome Foursquare community!