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Contacting Support

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CommunicationLast updated: January 10, 2025

Support Channels

Email Support

support@startingline.co.za

  • For general inquiries
  • Technical issues
  • Account questions
  • Response: 24-48 hours

Phone Support

087 265 2017

  • Urgent issues (event < 48 hours)
  • Payment problems
  • Critical technical issues
  • Business hours: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri

Financial Support

finance@startingline.co.za

  • Payout questions
  • Banking details
  • Commission queries
  • Revenue reports

Event Comments

For event-specific issues:

  • Use Comments tab in event
  • Approval questions
  • Change requests
  • Event modifications

Help Center

Self-service resources:

  • Browse articles (you're here!)
  • Search for solutions
  • Video tutorials
  • FAQs

What to Include

Essential Information

Always provide:

  • ✅ Your name and email
  • ✅ Event name and date
  • ✅ Detailed description of issue
  • ✅ What you've already tried
  • ✅ Screenshots (if applicable)
  • ✅ Error messages (exact text)

Good Support Request Example

Subject: Payment not processing for Trail Run event

Hi Support Team,

I'm having an issue with my "Mountain Trail Run" event (Jan 25, 2025).

Problem: Participants report payment fails after clicking "Pay"

What I tried: Tested myself, same issue. Checked event is Published.

Error: "Payment gateway error" message shown

This is urgent as we have registrations closing in 3 days.

Thanks,
John Smith
john@example.com

Common Issues

Self-Service Solutions

Can't log in:

  • Use "Forgot Password" link
  • Check email for reset link
  • Clear browser cache
  • Try different browser

Event not visible:

  • Check event status (must be Published)
  • Verify event date is in future
  • Confirm approval received

Banking details issues:

  • Complete all required fields
  • Wait 24-48 hours for admin verification
  • Check for confirmation email

Participant can't find ticket:

  • Check spam/junk folder
  • Verify email address correct
  • Resend from participant list
  • Check WhatsApp for ticket link

✅ Pro Tip: Search Help Center first - 80% of questions are answered here!

Priority Support

For urgent issues:

  • Call phone support (business hours)
  • Email with "URGENT" in subject
  • Explain time sensitivity
  • Provide direct contact number

What to Expect

  • Initial response acknowledgment
  • Estimated resolution time
  • Step-by-step troubleshooting
  • Follow-up until resolved
  • Solution documentation

Feedback

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  • Suggest improvements
  • Report unclear articles
  • Request new help topics

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