Trust & Safety

We design every feature of Explomate to protect our tourist community and vetted local guides. Discover our safety pillars.

1. Vetted Tour Guides

Every guide on Explomate goes through a mandatory verification process including ID/passport checks, profile vetting, and rating-based quality checks before they can list tours.

2. Escrow Smart Contracts

Payments are held locked in a decentralized Web3 escrow smart contract. Funds are only released to the guide after the tour is completed, completely eliminating pre-payment scams.

3. Dispute Resolution Center

If anything goes wrong during a booking, the tourist or guide can dispute the booking. Explomate's admin panel acts as an impartial arbiter to resolve disputes fairly.

4. Marketplace Liability Disclaimer

Explomate operates solely as a marketplace platform connecting travelers with independent tour guides. Any travel incidents, physical injuries, or unforeseen circumstances during the tour are the direct and sole responsibility of the Tour Guide and Traveler, not the Explomate platform.

Safety Tips for Tourists

  • Keep all chat communications inside Explomate's secure chat box.
  • Verify the tour details, duration, meeting points, and included services before booking.
  • Do not agree to pay cash or send cryptocurrency directly to the guide offline. All payments must go through the escrow checkout.
  • In case of anomalies or problems during the tour, click "Dispute" immediately to hold the funds.

Guidelines for Tour Guides

  • Be truthful about your listings, prices, languages spoken, and safety equipment.
  • Always upload ID verification card/passport and certifications to maintain approved status.
  • Deliver quality service to earn excellent reviews, level up, and unlock more guide benefits.
  • Never ask a tourist for offline payments. Any violation of escrow rules results in account termination.