Circle trust model
Sponsors control access. Members get a private room for support requests, Susu, Funds, and updates.
Best first use
Start with a small trusted group, then introduce Susu before larger support activity.
Safety tip
Only approve people who fit the Circle purpose and can be trusted with private activity.
Overview
A Circle is a private community where a trusted group can request support, give support, run Susu cycles, create Funds, and build reputation together outside the wider public marketplace.
Think of it as a smaller trust room. The Sponsor controls access, the group sets the culture, and members use the room for support activity that makes sense inside that community.
Roles
| Role | Who | What they can do |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsor | The person who created the Circle | Approve/reject requests, manage members, promote Elders, edit settings, moderate posts, and lead the Circle. |
| Elder | Trusted member promoted by Sponsor | Help manage Circle activity and support the Sponsor, depending on the current feature rules. |
| Member | Approved Circle participant | Post requests, comment, react, give support, join Susu cycles, and participate in Funds. |
Joining a Circle
Browse or open an invite
Find a public Circle or use a direct invite link.
Review the purpose
Make sure the Circle matches your relationship, community, or goal.
Request to join
Send a request and include context if the Circle asks for it.
Wait for approval
The Sponsor reviews and approves or rejects the request.
Creating a Circle
Creating a Circle gives you moderation responsibility. Use a clear name, purpose, and member expectation so the room does not become noisy or unsafe.
Name and purpose
Tell people what the Circle is for.
Visibility
Public Circles can be discovered. Private/invite flows depend on the current Circle setup.
Member quality
Approve people who fit the Circle purpose and can be trusted with private activity.
Room culture
Set expectations around posts, support, Susu, Funds, and respectful comments.
The Circle Room
The Circle Room is the private activity feed for the Circle. Members use it to share support requests, updates, comments, reactions, Susu activity, and Funds.
Posts
Members can share requests or updates inside the Circle.
Comments
Members can ask questions, add context, and keep the request transparent.
Reactions
Lightweight signals help the room understand interest, questions, and willingness to support.
Private context
Circle content is meant for the Circle, not the full public marketplace.
Posting Requests
A good Circle request should still include amount, purpose, timeline, and return plan. Familiarity helps, but clear context still matters.
Giving Support in a Circle
Members can give support to people inside the Circle according to the available support offer flow. Terms should still be reviewed carefully before acceptance.
Susu in Circles
Susu works best inside trusted groups. A Circle can be used to organize members, keep communication clear, and make contribution expectations visible.
Read the Susu guide →Funds in Circles
A Fund can be shared with a Circle when the goal is better suited for multiple backers. Circle members can review the purpose, progress, and support options with more social context.
Read the Funds guide →Managing Members
Sponsors should keep membership intentional. Approve people who fit the Circle and remove people who damage trust, spam the room, or misuse private context.
| Action | Use when |
|---|---|
| Approve | The person fits the Circle purpose and can be trusted inside the room. |
| Reject | The request lacks context or does not fit the Circle. |
| Promote | A trusted member can help maintain quality and guide activity. |
| Remove | A member breaks trust, misuses the room, or no longer fits the Circle purpose. |
Privacy & Safety
Circles are designed for trusted context, but they still require good judgment. Do not share sensitive personal information just because the room is private.
FAQ
Are Circles public?
Some Circles may be discoverable, but the room activity is intended for approved members.
Can I create any Circle?
Create Circles only when you can manage the room responsibly and the platform allows your account to do so.
Can Funds live inside Circles?
Yes. Funds can be shared in Circle context where multiple trusted people may want to back a goal.
Can Circle trust replace trust score?
No. Circle familiarity helps, but platform trust score and support history still matter.