Trust & Safety
FriendsWithTools is built for sharing between people who already know each other. Here's how we keep things safe.
Invite-Only Groups
Groups are private and invite-only. You'll only see tools from people in your groups, and they'll only see yours. There's no public marketplace — everything stays within your trusted circles.
No Ratings or Reviews
We don't use ratings or reviews. Your relationships aren't transactional. You're sharing with friends and neighbors, not strangers. This keeps things comfortable and low-pressure.
Private by Default
Your tools are only visible to the groups you choose to share them with. Nothing is public unless you explicitly share it. You stay in control of who sees what.
Direct Communication
All communication happens through in-app messaging between you and the other person. There are no public comments or posts. If something doesn't feel right, you can block or report a user.
Block and Report
If you ever need to, you can block a user to hide their tools and prevent messages. You can also report tools or users that violate our guidelines. Our team reviews every report.
Not a marketplace. Not a rental app.
FriendsWithTools
- Invite-only groups
- No payments or fees
- No public listings
- No ratings or reviews
- You know everyone you share with
Typical tool marketplace
- Anyone can join
- Rental fees and payments
- Public listings
- Ratings and reviews required
- Strangers with your tools