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Frequently Asked Questions
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General
What is Scout?
Scout is a social network for travelers. Our hope is that Scout makes the travel planning process more enjoyable.
What is Scout?
Scout is a social network for travelers. Our hope is that Scout makes the travel planning process more enjoyable.
What is Scout?
Scout is a social network for travelers. Our hope is that Scout makes the travel planning process more enjoyable.
Who is Scout for?
Scout is for everyone, welcome!
Who is Scout for?
Scout is for everyone, welcome!
Who is Scout for?
Scout is for everyone, welcome!
Is Scout free to use?
Yes, Scout is free.
Is Scout free to use?
Yes, Scout is free.
Is Scout free to use?
Yes, Scout is free.
How is Scout different from other travel apps?
There are primarily two types of apps used for travel research. We address them below: 1. Social media apps (i.e. Tiktok, Instagram) On Scout, information is organized by location and interest, which helps you find exactly what you are looking for more quickly and intuitively. Scout is also specifically designed for travel and travel advice, which tunes out the noise. 2. Dedicated travel apps (i.e. TripAdvisor, Wanderlog) Many other travel apps are incentivized to promote paid experiences because they make money from commissions. By making money from primarily ads, we ensure that the travel advice on Scout is not biased.
How is Scout different from other travel apps?
There are primarily two types of apps used for travel research. We address them below: 1. Social media apps (i.e. Tiktok, Instagram) On Scout, information is organized by location and interest, which helps you find exactly what you are looking for more quickly and intuitively. Scout is also specifically designed for travel and travel advice, which tunes out the noise. 2. Dedicated travel apps (i.e. TripAdvisor, Wanderlog) Many other travel apps are incentivized to promote paid experiences because they make money from commissions. By making money from primarily ads, we ensure that the travel advice on Scout is not biased.
How is Scout different from other travel apps?
There are primarily two types of apps used for travel research. We address them below: 1. Social media apps (i.e. Tiktok, Instagram) On Scout, information is organized by location and interest, which helps you find exactly what you are looking for more quickly and intuitively. Scout is also specifically designed for travel and travel advice, which tunes out the noise. 2. Dedicated travel apps (i.e. TripAdvisor, Wanderlog) Many other travel apps are incentivized to promote paid experiences because they make money from commissions. By making money from primarily ads, we ensure that the travel advice on Scout is not biased.
How do I contact support?
Please email chris@scout.travel.
How do I contact support?
Please email chris@scout.travel.
How do I contact support?
Please email chris@scout.travel.
How can I support Scout?
Consider following us on social media @scouttravelapp You can also tip the developers by going to https://ko-fi.com/scouttravelapp
How can I support Scout?
Consider following us on social media @scouttravelapp You can also tip the developers by going to https://ko-fi.com/scouttravelapp
How can I support Scout?
Consider following us on social media @scouttravelapp You can also tip the developers by going to https://ko-fi.com/scouttravelapp
Features & Coverage
How is Scout AI different?
Scout AI is superior to other models because it: - Is trained specifically for travel planning. - Uses tools designed to help with travel. - Asks follow up questions to improve your trip. - Provides community insights to complement the AI response.
How is Scout AI different?
Scout AI is superior to other models because it: - Is trained specifically for travel planning. - Uses tools designed to help with travel. - Asks follow up questions to improve your trip. - Provides community insights to complement the AI response.
How is Scout AI different?
Scout AI is superior to other models because it: - Is trained specifically for travel planning. - Uses tools designed to help with travel. - Asks follow up questions to improve your trip. - Provides community insights to complement the AI response.
What is Plans and how do I use it?
Plans is like Google Drive for travel planning. It helps you organize Insights, Scout AI threads, and city chats. Use Notes (within Plans) to keep track of packing lists, flight and hotel itineraries, or anything else.
What is Plans and how do I use it?
Plans is like Google Drive for travel planning. It helps you organize Insights, Scout AI threads, and city chats. Use Notes (within Plans) to keep track of packing lists, flight and hotel itineraries, or anything else.
What is Plans and how do I use it?
Plans is like Google Drive for travel planning. It helps you organize Insights, Scout AI threads, and city chats. Use Notes (within Plans) to keep track of packing lists, flight and hotel itineraries, or anything else.
How do badges work?
Coming soon. You can earn a badge by completing specific activities outlined in the badge section of your profile.
How do badges work?
Coming soon. You can earn a badge by completing specific activities outlined in the badge section of your profile.
How do badges work?
Coming soon. You can earn a badge by completing specific activities outlined in the badge section of your profile.
Can I use Scout offline?
No, you must be online to use Scout.
Can I use Scout offline?
No, you must be online to use Scout.
Can I use Scout offline?
No, you must be online to use Scout.
Which cities and countries are covered?
We currently have dedicated feeds for the top 10,000 cities by population in the world (covers any city with over ~50,000 residents). Scout will support additional locations in the future. Navigating in the map view allows you to view content for those 10,000 cities and everywhere in between as well.
Which cities and countries are covered?
We currently have dedicated feeds for the top 10,000 cities by population in the world (covers any city with over ~50,000 residents). Scout will support additional locations in the future. Navigating in the map view allows you to view content for those 10,000 cities and everywhere in between as well.
Which cities and countries are covered?
We currently have dedicated feeds for the top 10,000 cities by population in the world (covers any city with over ~50,000 residents). Scout will support additional locations in the future. Navigating in the map view allows you to view content for those 10,000 cities and everywhere in between as well.
Will Scout ever have premium features?
Scout may have premium features in the future. Core functionality will never be behind a paywall.
Will Scout ever have premium features?
Scout may have premium features in the future. Core functionality will never be behind a paywall.
Will Scout ever have premium features?
Scout may have premium features in the future. Core functionality will never be behind a paywall.
Account & Profile
Can I sign up without social media?
Yes, you can sign up using an email address.
Can I sign up without social media?
Yes, you can sign up using an email address.
Can I sign up without social media?
Yes, you can sign up using an email address.
How do I edit or delete my profile?
You can edit, deactivate, or delete your profile and any associated information from the settings.
How do I edit or delete my profile?
You can edit, deactivate, or delete your profile and any associated information from the settings.
How do I edit or delete my profile?
You can edit, deactivate, or delete your profile and any associated information from the settings.
Can I change my username?
Yes, you can change your username in settings.
Can I change my username?
Yes, you can change your username in settings.
Can I change my username?
Yes, you can change your username in settings.
What happens if I deactivate my account?
All of your data will be hidden from the public until you log in again.
What happens if I deactivate my account?
All of your data will be hidden from the public until you log in again.
What happens if I deactivate my account?
All of your data will be hidden from the public until you log in again.
Can I change the language in Scout?
Currently only English is supported. Additional languages will be available soon.
Can I change the language in Scout?
Currently only English is supported. Additional languages will be available soon.
Can I change the language in Scout?
Currently only English is supported. Additional languages will be available soon.
Business & Partnerships
How do I become a Scout Ambassador?
Let’s chat, please reach out to chris@scout.travel.
How do I become a Scout Ambassador?
Let’s chat, please reach out to chris@scout.travel.
How do I become a Scout Ambassador?
Let’s chat, please reach out to chris@scout.travel.
Can I advertise on Scout?
Scout currently supports Google Ads. For more targeted campaigns, please reach out to chris@scout.travel.
Can I advertise on Scout?
Scout currently supports Google Ads. For more targeted campaigns, please reach out to chris@scout.travel.
Can I advertise on Scout?
Scout currently supports Google Ads. For more targeted campaigns, please reach out to chris@scout.travel.
How can local businesses feature on Scout?
We encourage businesses to make an account and post/comment on Scout like any other user. To collaborate with Scout, please reach out to chris@scout.travel.
How can local businesses feature on Scout?
We encourage businesses to make an account and post/comment on Scout like any other user. To collaborate with Scout, please reach out to chris@scout.travel.
How can local businesses feature on Scout?
We encourage businesses to make an account and post/comment on Scout like any other user. To collaborate with Scout, please reach out to chris@scout.travel.
Posting & Sharing
What kind of content can I post?
While anything that isn’t against our terms and conditions is supported, we encourage you to post insights and moments that other travelers will find useful and enjoy.
What kind of content can I post?
While anything that isn’t against our terms and conditions is supported, we encourage you to post insights and moments that other travelers will find useful and enjoy.
What kind of content can I post?
While anything that isn’t against our terms and conditions is supported, we encourage you to post insights and moments that other travelers will find useful and enjoy.
How do I tag a post to a location?
Use the “Search places” field when creating an insight (post).
How do I tag a post to a location?
Use the “Search places” field when creating an insight (post).
How do I tag a post to a location?
Use the “Search places” field when creating an insight (post).
Can I save posts to use later?
Yes, just save them in your Plans.
Can I save posts to use later?
Yes, just save them in your Plans.
Can I save posts to use later?
Yes, just save them in your Plans.
How do I report inappropriate content?
Report via the 3 dots in the upper right corner of content.
How do I report inappropriate content?
Report via the 3 dots in the upper right corner of content.
How do I report inappropriate content?
Report via the 3 dots in the upper right corner of content.
Who can see my posts?
Posts are viewable by the public including some people without an account.
Who can see my posts?
Posts are viewable by the public including some people without an account.
Who can see my posts?
Posts are viewable by the public including some people without an account.
Can I use the app if I am under 18?
We restrict accounts from those under 13. 14-17 year olds may make an account but have group chat access restricted.
Can I use the app if I am under 18?
We restrict accounts from those under 13. 14-17 year olds may make an account but have group chat access restricted.
Can I use the app if I am under 18?
We restrict accounts from those under 13. 14-17 year olds may make an account but have group chat access restricted.
How are group chats moderated?
We leverage strict but fair auto moderation of group chats. Please help us improve by reporting messages that are missed by the auto moderation.
How are group chats moderated?
We leverage strict but fair auto moderation of group chats. Please help us improve by reporting messages that are missed by the auto moderation.
How are group chats moderated?
We leverage strict but fair auto moderation of group chats. Please help us improve by reporting messages that are missed by the auto moderation.
Privacy & Data
What personal data does Scout collect?
Scout collects data like Name, Email, Date of Birth, and Home City. Please refer to the Scout privacy policy for details.
What personal data does Scout collect?
Scout collects data like Name, Email, Date of Birth, and Home City. Please refer to the Scout privacy policy for details.
What personal data does Scout collect?
Scout collects data like Name, Email, Date of Birth, and Home City. Please refer to the Scout privacy policy for details.
Can I use Scout without sharing my location?
Yes, Scout is fully functional without sharing your location.
Can I use Scout without sharing my location?
Yes, Scout is fully functional without sharing your location.
Can I use Scout without sharing my location?
Yes, Scout is fully functional without sharing your location.
Will my data be sold to third parties?
No, not in the way this is typically understood. Please refer to the Scout privacy policy for details.
Will my data be sold to third parties?
No, not in the way this is typically understood. Please refer to the Scout privacy policy for details.
Will my data be sold to third parties?
No, not in the way this is typically understood. Please refer to the Scout privacy policy for details.
Can I delete my data permanently?
Yes, you can delete your account and all associated data in your settings.
Can I delete my data permanently?
Yes, you can delete your account and all associated data in your settings.
Can I delete my data permanently?
Yes, you can delete your account and all associated data in your settings.
