# ESCAPE

> ESCAPE is a social platform that turns your free time into friend time. Discover local events, join communities, RSVP with one tap, and connect with people who share your interests. Available in 15 languages across 197 countries, on iOS, Android, and the web.

## Core pages
- [Discover Events](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover): Browse upcoming events by category, city, date, and paid/free filters. Real-time search powered by Algolia.
- [Communities](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities): Find groups, venues, universities, and professional networks. Five community types with tailored tools for each.
- [About ESCAPE](https://web.esc-ape.ca/about): Mission, how the platform works for attendees/organizers/venues/communities, trust stats, founder story.
- [Download the App](https://web.esc-ape.ca/download): Get ESCAPE on iOS or Android. Full mobile features including Vibe matching, chat, camera, and Wallet passes.
- [FAQ](https://web.esc-ape.ca/faq): Common questions from attendees, organizers, and community leaders.
- [Pricing](https://web.esc-ape.ca/pricing): Fee structure for event tickets, community subscriptions, and platform services.
- [Features](https://web.esc-ape.ca/features): Complete feature list across discovery, payments, communities, and mobile.

## For creators and hosts
- [For Organizers](https://web.esc-ape.ca/for-organizers): Event hosting toolkit: multi-tier tickets, 12 currencies, QR check-in, promo codes, waitlists, analytics.
- [For Venues & Local Businesses](https://web.esc-ape.ca/for-venues): Claim your place, get verified, appear on the map, and let organizers link events to your venue.
- [For Community Leaders](https://web.esc-ape.ca/for-communities): Run groups with member management, moderation, questionnaires, and announcements.
- [For Universities](https://web.esc-ape.ca/for-universities): Student societies, clubs, and university-verified communities with domain email verification.
- [For Instructors](https://web.esc-ape.ca/for-instructors): Teach classes, run sessions, and manage bookings with integrated payments.
- [For Everyone](https://web.esc-ape.ca/for): Overview of every audience ESCAPE serves.

## Event categories
- [Sports & Fitness](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/category/sports-fitness): Events in the sports & fitness category
- [Art & Culture](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/category/art-culture): Events in the art & culture category
- [Food & Drink](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/category/food-drink): Events in the food & drink category
- [Social & Networking](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/category/social-networking): Events in the social & networking category
- [Travel & Outdoors](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/category/travel-outdoors): Events in the travel & outdoors category
- [Parties & Celebrations](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/category/parties-celebrations): Events in the parties & celebrations category
- [Learning & Self-Development](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/category/learning-development): Events in the learning & self-development category
- [Career & Business](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/category/career-business): Events in the career & business category
- [Hobbies & Crafts](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/category/hobbies-crafts): Events in the hobbies & crafts category
- [Diversity & Inclusion](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/category/diversity-inclusion): Events in the diversity & inclusion category
- [Activities](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/category/activities): Events in the activities category
- [Pet](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/category/pet): Events in the pet category

## Community types
- [Groups](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities/category/groups): Interest-based communities (hiking clubs, language exchanges, book clubs)
- [Places](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities/category/places): Venues and businesses (cafés, studios, event spaces)
- [Entities](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities/category/entities): Universities and organizations with verified affiliation
- [Professionals](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities/category/professionals): Instructors and service providers with bookable sessions

## Featured cities
- [Events in Toronto](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/in/toronto)
- [Communities in Toronto](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities/in/toronto)
- [Events in New York](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/in/new-york)
- [Communities in New York](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities/in/new-york)
- [Events in London](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/in/london)
- [Communities in London](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities/in/london)
- [Events in Seoul](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/in/seoul)
- [Communities in Seoul](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities/in/seoul)
- [Events in Tokyo](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/in/tokyo)
- [Communities in Tokyo](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities/in/tokyo)
- [Events in Sydney](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/in/sydney)
- [Communities in Sydney](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities/in/sydney)
- [Events in Paris](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/in/paris)
- [Communities in Paris](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities/in/paris)
- [All cities — events](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/in)
- [All cities — communities](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities/in)

## Featured countries
- [Events in Canada](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/country/canada)
- [Communities in Canada](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities/country/canada)
- [Events in United States](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/country/united-states)
- [Communities in United States](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities/country/united-states)
- [Events in United Kingdom](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/country/united-kingdom)
- [Communities in United Kingdom](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities/country/united-kingdom)
- [Events in Australia](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/country/australia)
- [Communities in Australia](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities/country/australia)
- [Events in South Korea](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/country/south-korea)
- [Communities in South Korea](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities/country/south-korea)
- [Events in Japan](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/country/japan)
- [Communities in Japan](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities/country/japan)
- [All countries — events](https://web.esc-ape.ca/discover/country)
- [All countries — communities](https://web.esc-ape.ca/communities/country)

## Company
- [Press](https://web.esc-ape.ca/press): Press coverage, media kit, and contact.
- [Brand Assets](https://web.esc-ape.ca/brand): Logos, colors, and usage guidelines.
- [Investors](https://web.esc-ape.ca/investors): Investor information and pitch materials.
- [Careers](https://web.esc-ape.ca/careers): Open roles at Escape Platforms Inc.
- [Changelog](https://web.esc-ape.ca/changelog): Product release notes.
- [Trust & Safety](https://web.esc-ape.ca/trust): Community guidelines, reporting, and safety practices.
- [Support](https://web.esc-ape.ca/support): Help center and contact options.

## Blog
- [Blog index](https://web.esc-ape.ca/blog): All posts on community, loneliness, event hosting, and product.
- [Spring 2026 Update](https://web.esc-ape.ca/blog/spring-2026-update): Latest platform improvements, new features, and roadmap
- [How to Make Friends in a New City](https://web.esc-ape.ca/blog/make-friends-new-city): A practical guide using events and communities
- [ESCAPE vs Meetup vs Eventbrite](https://web.esc-ape.ca/blog/escape-vs-meetup-vs-eventbrite): Honest comparison of event platforms
- [The Loneliness Economy](https://web.esc-ape.ca/blog/loneliness-economy): Why in-person connection is the next big shift
- [Hidden Costs of Eventbrite](https://web.esc-ape.ca/blog/hidden-costs-of-eventbrite): Fee breakdown and how ESCAPE differs
- [How Venues Get Discovered](https://web.esc-ape.ca/blog/how-venues-get-discovered): For cafés, studios, and event spaces
- [Types of Events to Try](https://web.esc-ape.ca/blog/types-of-events-to-try): Ideas beyond the obvious
- [Why Networking Events Don’t Work](https://web.esc-ape.ca/blog/why-networking-events-dont-work): And what actually does
- [NY Tech Week 2025](https://web.esc-ape.ca/blog/ny-tech-week-2025): Recap and what we learned
- [From DayShare to ESCAPE](https://web.esc-ape.ca/blog/from-dayshare-to-escape): How the product and name evolved
- [Building a Startup Alone](https://web.esc-ape.ca/blog/building-startup-alone): Founder journal

## Mobile apps
- [App Store (iOS)](https://apps.apple.com/app/escape-real-friends-real-life/id6477789767): Download ESCAPE for iPhone and iPad
- [Google Play (Android)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.esc.escape): Download ESCAPE for Android

## Optional
- [Terms of Service](https://web.esc-ape.ca/terms): Legal terms.
- [Privacy Policy](https://web.esc-ape.ca/privacy): Privacy practices and data handling.
- [Social Archetypes](https://web.esc-ape.ca/archetypes): AI-generated social personality types from the compatibility engine.

## Contact
- Company: Escape Platforms Inc.
- Email: general@esc-ape.ca
- Location: Toronto, Canada