The Plorers Ethical Charter
Why Plorers exists
Plorers exists to support meaningful travel. Not to measure worth, compare lives, or compete for attention.
We believe travel, at its best, helps us become more curious, more empathetic, and more connected to people, cultures, and places.
Technology should support that quietly and thoughtfully.
What we believe
1. Travel is personal
There is no "right" way to travel. Fast or slow, near or far, often or rarely. All of it is valid. Plorers will never make you feel behind, inadequate, or lesser because of how or how much you travel.
2. Reflection matters more than accumulation
We value memories over milestones and stories over statistics. Plorers will never reward quantity for its own sake or turn travel into a numbers game.
3. Anticipation should feel gentle
Looking forward to something should feel warm, not urgent. Plorers is designed to hold plans, dreams, and pauses equally. You are allowed to have nothing next.
4. Community is about connection
Plorers is not a stage. Sharing is always optional. Privacy is the default. Silence is respected. Community exists to inspire, reassure, and learn from one another. Not to compete or perform.
5. Technology should not demand attention
Plorers does not aim to be addictive. There are no streaks to maintain. No infinite feeds to scroll. No alerts designed to pull you back unnecessarily.
Plorers is something you return to when it serves you.
6. We design with care
Travel affects real people and real places. Plorers encourages curiosity, respect, and cultural awareness. Not consumption or collecting destinations.
Our promise
We commit to building Plorers in a way that prioritises wellbeing over engagement, chooses calm over urgency, and values people over metrics.
If a feature risks creating pressure, comparison, or harm, even unintentionally, we will rethink it or not build it at all.
A living commitment
This charter is not fixed. As Plorers grows, we commit to revisiting these principles openly and honestly with the people who use it.
The world does not need more technology shouting for attention. It needs tools that help us live, reflect, and connect more thoughtfully.