Frequently asked questions
Short answers about money, models, and policy choices on godosite.com and the GoDo apps. For legal drafts see Privacy and Terms; for the product story see About.
Why affiliate links?
When we link to tickets, hotels, or gear through a partner program, the merchant may pay a small commission if you complete a purchase. That helps offset API and hosting costs without putting everything behind a paywall. We label affiliate or referral links in the UI when they are used so you can decide whether to tap. If a link is not labeled, treat it as a normal outbound link.
Why Buy Me a Coffee (or similar)?
Voluntary tips are a simple way for people who like the product to chip in directly. They do not unlock hidden features on the public web companion; they are support, not a subscription gate. If we change that model later, we will say so plainly here and in Privacy.
How does the search actually work?
When you click Find ideas, your browser sends the form as a structured request to the GoDo API. The server combines mapping and places data, your constraints (budget, time, distance, interests, and so on), and business rules such as rate limits and caching. Depending on configuration, it may also run an optional language-model step to propose titles and blurbs that are then checked against real venues where possible. Some “strict local” modes can skip the model entirely for predictability and cost.
What is “in the prompt”?
We do not publish the full internal prompt word-for-word (it changes as we improve safety and quality), but the model side generally sees categories of information you would expect: your parameters (location text, budget band, travel mode, mood, interests, notes, group size, time window, etc.), summaries of candidate real-world places when available, and instruction text that tells the model to stay grounded, avoid inventing venues, and respect eligibility flags such as the 21+ choice.
Nothing in that exchange should include secrets you did not type; do not paste passwords or sensitive IDs into the free-text notes field.
Why do you ask if I’m 21 or older?
GoDo can surface food, drink, and nightlife ideas that may not be appropriate for minors or may be illegal to promote to underage users in some jurisdictions. The checkbox aligns the web flow with the mobile apps and lets us filter more conservatively when you say you are not 21+. It is not a perfect age verification system — it is a self-attestation like many consumer apps — but it is the honest control we have without building full identity documents on day one.
Are suggestions guaranteed accurate or safe?
No. Hours, prices, closures, construction, and safety change constantly. Cards may include a Verify on map path when our pipeline is unsure about a place. Always double-check before you travel or spend money.
Where do I change light or dark mode?
Open Settings and choose Light, Dark, or System (follows your device display mode). The choice is saved in this browser only, not on a server account.
Who do I contact?
For comments, feature requests, or anything else about the product: use the Contact page — it prepares an email draft on your device (the static site does not receive the form by itself). For sponsor inquiries: see Sponsors or email sponsors@godosite.com. For privacy or policy questions about this site or the API as used from the web: sponsors@godosite.com (replace with a dedicated inbox if we split addresses later), or start from Contact and choose the topic that fits best.