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Frequently asked questions
Everything people ask before and after starting a challenge. Can't find it? Get in touch.
Getting started
Who can use Yankee Step Challenge?
Anyone. Individuals join solo, and any organization — a company, a gym, a church group, a university — can create a team, invite members, and compete. It works the same anywhere with a browser.
How do I start a challenge?
Open the app, register yourself, then either join a team that's already competing or create your own with a name, city, and logo. You land on your dashboard starting fresh, and log your first steps right away.
Does it cost anything to join?
No. Joining, logging verified steps, competing on team and global leaderboards, and posting on the community board are all free for individuals and organizations.
Verification & fairness
How are steps verified so teams can't cheat?
You upload a screenshot from your steps app and the number is read directly off the image, then locked — you can't edit it. Manual entries are allowed but clearly marked unverified and can be flagged for review, so leaderboards stay honest.
Which fitness apps are supported?
Any tracker that shows a daily step count on screen: Google Fit, Apple Health, Fitbit, Samsung Health, Huawei Health, Mi Fit / Zepp, Garmin, and most phone health widgets.
How does the Global Arena rank teams fairly?
You can rank by total steps or by average per person. Average levels the field so a small team can out-rank a much larger one on effort rather than headcount.
Privacy
Is my personal data private?
Yes. Your raw step data, screenshots, and contact details are locked to you. Only non-identifying team aggregates — totals, averages, and ranks — power the Global Arena. One member can never see another's private information.
Is isolation enforced properly?
Tenant isolation is enforced at the database level with row-level security, not just in the app — so even a bug or a compromised client cannot read another tenant's rows.
Community & marketplace
What can I post on the community board?
Fitness and wellness content — steps, workouts, nutrition, recovery, and team wins — with up to four photos. Members back each other with likes and shares. Posting is free.
Can businesses promote to members?
Yes. A business can run an ad in the sponsored slot on member dashboards and track live views, clicks, click-through rate, conversions, and conversion rate.
Pricing & payments
What do businesses pay for, and how?
Only to promote a business. You pick a package by duration — Starter (3 days), Boost (7 days), or Reach (14 days) — and pay once by M-Pesa. There's no subscription and no card details are stored.
Is promotion free right now?
During launch, while the community grows, promotions can be published free. Paid packages switch on once membership is healthy. See the pricing page for the rates.
Devices & install
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in any modern browser and installs as an app on your phone or desktop in one tap, with an offline app shell and step-reminder notifications.
How do I install it on my phone?
On iPhone, tap the Share button then Add to Home Screen. On Android, open the browser menu and choose Install app. On desktop, click the install icon in the address bar.
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