Contacting Support
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CommunicationLast updated: January 10, 2025Support 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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