Joining the Kivly community

Connect with others on their wellness journey and find support, motivation, and inspiration.

What is the Kivly community?

A supportive space where Kivly users:

Share experiences and progress
Support each other's journeys
Participate in group challenges
Exchange wellness tips
Celebrate achievements together

Community values:

Supportive and non-judgmental
Inclusive and welcoming
Respectful and kind
Evidence-based wellness focus
Privacy-conscious

Accessing the community

On mobile app

Tap Community in bottom navigation

On web app

Click Community in left sidebar

First time setup

Create your community profile
Add profile photo (optional)
Write a brief bio
Set visibility preferences
Start exploring!

Community features

Discussion forums

Main categories:

Getting Started - For new users
Physical Wellness - Movement, exercise, nutrition
Mental Wellbeing - Mindfulness, stress, emotions
Sleep & Recovery - Sleep tips and support
Success Stories - Celebrate wins
Questions & Support - Ask anything

Group challenges

Types of challenges:

30-day mindfulness
Step challenges
Hydration goals
Gratitude practices
Custom team challenges

How to join:

Browse available challenges
Click Join Challenge
Participate daily
Track progress
Earn badges!

Wellness buddies

Find accountability partners:

Match by goals
Similar wellness journey
Compatible schedules
Supportive check-ins

Setting up:

Go to Community → Find Buddies
Answer matching questions
Review suggested matches
Send connection request
Start supporting each other!

Member profiles

What you can share:

Name and photo
Wellness goals
Favorite activities
Achievements and badges
Recent activity (optional)
Bio and interests

Privacy controls:

Public - Anyone can see
Community - Only Kivly members
Connections - Only approved buddies
Private - Only you

Making your first post

Introducing yourself

Go to Getting Started forum
Click New Post
Title: "Hi, I'm [Name]!"
Share:
- Your wellness goals
- What brought you to Kivly
- What you hope to gain from community
- Any questions you have
Post!

Example intro:

"Hi everyone! I'm Sarah from Seattle. Just started my wellness journey focusing on stress management and better sleep. Excited to learn from you all and support each other. Any tips for building a meditation habit?"

Creating valuable posts

Good posts:

Ask specific questions
Share helpful experiences
Offer encouragement
Provide constructive advice
Celebrate others' wins

Avoid:

Medical advice (not qualified professionals)
Product promotions
Negativity or judgment
Personal attacks
Spam or self-promotion

Engaging with others

Responding to posts

Be supportive and kind
Share relevant experiences
Ask clarifying questions
Avoid giving medical advice
Respect different approaches

Reactions and likes

👍 Helpful
❤️ Supportive
🎉 Celebrating with you
💪 Keep going!
🙏 Grateful

Direct messages

Connect privately with community members:

Click member's profile
Select Send Message
Start respectful conversation

Message etiquette:

Respect boundaries
No spam or selling
Keep conversations supportive
Report inappropriate messages

Community challenges

Finding challenges

Browse → Community → Challenges

Current challenges:

30-Day Mindfulness
10,000 Steps Daily
Gratitude Practice
Sleep Improvement
Hydration Goal

Creating your own challenge

Premium Plus members can create:

Community → Create Challenge
Set challenge type and duration
Define goals and rules
Invite participants
Track group progress

Following members

Follow users who:

Share inspiring content
Have similar goals
Provide helpful advice
Motivate you

Your feed shows:

Posts from followed members
Their achievements
Challenge updates
Shared progress

Community guidelines

Be respectful

No harassment or bullying
Respect different perspectives
Use inclusive language
Be patient with beginners

Stay on topic

Focus on wellness
Share relevant content
Keep discussions constructive
No spam or promotion

Protect privacy

Don't share others' personal info
Respect confidentiality
Get permission before sharing screenshots
Use privacy settings

Seek appropriate help

We're not medical professionals
For emergencies, call 911
For medical questions, see doctor
For mental health crises, use crisis lines

Full community guidelines

Reporting & moderation

Report inappropriate content

Click three dots on post/comment
Select Report
Choose reason
Submit

Report for:

Harassment or abuse
Spam or scams
Inappropriate content
Misinformation
Privacy violations

Moderation team

Our team reviews reports within 24 hours and takes action:

Warning for first offense
Temporary suspension for repeated issues
Permanent ban for serious violations

Getting the most from community

For beginners

Introduce yourself
Ask questions freely
Read previous discussions
Start with small engagement
Be patient with yourself

For active members

Share your knowledge
Welcome newcomers
Participate in challenges
Create connections
Lead by example

For experienced users

Mentor others
Share success stories
Start challenges
Provide encouragement
Foster positive culture

Community benefits

Support & motivation:

Accountability partners
Shared experiences
Encouragement during struggles
Celebration of wins

Learning & growth:

Tips from experienced users
Different perspectives
New techniques to try
Inspiration for goals

Connection & belonging:

Find like-minded people
Reduce isolation
Build friendships
Feel part of something bigger

Privacy in community

What's visible:

Only what you choose to share
Controlled by your privacy settings
Can change anytime
Delete your posts/comments anytime

What's protected:

Your personal data
Private activities (unless shared)
Wellness metrics (unless shared)
Email and contact info

Need help?

Welcome to the community! 🌱