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A verified student-only social network and marketplace for Cambridge University. Discover events, buy and sell tickets securely, and trade student items with built-in buyer and seller protection.
What's New in The Punt Social
1.0.2
May 16, 2026
Version 1.0.2 This update focuses on privacy, safety, sharing, and polish based on feedback from early users. Sharing Share posts, events, marketplace listings, communities, and profiles using the standard iOS share sheet. Tapping a shared link opens it directly in The Punt; if the recipient doesn't have the app yet, they'll be sent to the App Store. Privacy Private communities are now properly hidden from anyone who isn't a member or hasn't been invited. Their existence, name, and details no longer appear in the community picker or browse list. Trust and reputation Every profile now has a reputation score. Earn reputation when your posts are upvoted, when people comment on your posts, and when you complete a marketplace sale through escrow. Lose it when content is removed. Marketplace Clearer pricing on escrow listings: the price you see is the price you pay, with the platform fee already included. Sellers set what they want to receive; buyers see one honest number. Stronger safeguards around listings that are mid-sale so payment records stay intact. Moderation and safety All user-uploaded text and images are now screened before they go live. You can report any post, comment, listing, message, or profile. Block other users to remove them from your feed, search, chats, and marketplace. Suspended accounts are properly locked out, but can still delete their account on their way out. Account Permanently delete your account from Settings. Cleaner onboarding with a clear 18+ age confirmation and updated terms. Updated Terms and Privacy Policy On first launch, you'll be asked to acknowledge our updated documents. The main change is a clearer disclosure of how we use OpenAI's moderation service to automatically screen submissions for harmful content before they go live. Reliability Tapping send, post, or buy multiple times in quick succession will no longer create duplicates. Plus a long list of small fixes to notifications, the events feed, ticket sorting, and image uploads.
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What is The Punt Social?
The Punt Social is a verified social networking and marketplace app exclusively for Cambridge University students, fellows, and staff. It allows users to discover events, buy and sell tickets, and trade student-related items within a secure, verified community.
Who can use The Punt Social?
Only individuals with a verified @cam.ac.uk email address can sign up and use The Punt Social. This ensures the community consists solely of Cambridge University members, eliminating bots and external users.
How does The Punt Social protect ticket sales?
The Punt Social offers built-in buyer protection for all ticket sales. Funds are held securely until the seller delivers the ticket and the buyer confirms receipt, preventing common ticket scams.
What kind of items can be bought and sold on The Punt Social?
Users can buy and sell items commonly traded by students, such as gowns, textbooks, college merchandise, sports equipment, formal wear, bikes, and items for end-of-term clearouts. Transactions are protected by an escrow system.
Is The Punt Social safe for users?
Yes, The Punt Social prioritizes safety with features like verified accounts, built-in moderation for all content, full block and report tools, and a strict 18+ age requirement. All payments are handled securely by Stripe, and user card details are not stored by the app.
Does The Punt Social have ads?
No, The Punt Social is free from advertisements. The app is designed to provide a clean and uninterrupted experience for its verified student users.
How often is The Punt Social updated?
The Punt Social was last updated on May 16, 2026, with version 1.0.2. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.
What devices does The Punt Social support?
The Punt Social is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users within the Cambridge University community.




