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Safety Rules

Snowmatch · version 2026-08-1

Junior shovelers (under 16)

  • A parent or guardian must approve the account and know every address before you go.
  • Daylight and residential driveways only — commercial routes and machinery stay locked.
  • Work stays inside your 1.5 km safety radius so someone can reach you fast.
  • Never enter a home, garage or vehicle. Tell an adult where you are working.
  • Agree the price before starting, and leave immediately if anything feels wrong.

Everyone on the board

  • Agree the price, the surface and the finish time before any work starts.
  • Do not clear roofs, ice dams or anything requiring a ladder unless you are insured and trained for it.
  • Keep contact details out of public descriptions — unlock the lead instead.
  • Snowmatch does not supervise, verify or insure work. Use your own judgement and your own coverage.

Report a listing or a user

Every job card has a report control. We review reports for these reasons:

  • Contact details hidden in the description
  • Suspected scam or fake listing
  • Harassment or unsafe behaviour
  • Unsafe request for a minor
  • Duplicate or spam posting

If someone is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number first.