Frequently Asked Questions

Debate is a live debate platform inspired by Omegle’s instant stranger-to-stranger matching, but rebuilt to be safer, more structured, and centered around meaningful debate instead of random chat.

In practice, this means the platform is designed to help you move from browsing a topic to joining a structured debate with as little friction as possible.

Guests can debate immediately. Logged-in accounts add saved progress, profile history, ranking continuity, settings, and access to account-based features.

You choose a topic, pick your position, select a debate format, get matched with an opposing viewpoint, and then join a live debate experience.

In practice, this means the platform is designed to help you move from browsing a topic to joining a structured debate with as little friction as possible.

Guests can debate immediately. Logged-in accounts add saved progress, profile history, ranking continuity, settings, and access to account-based features.

No. Guests can enter the debate flow, choose a topic, pick a side, select a format, accept the rules, and join a live debate without creating an account. Accounts are used for saved profiles, long-term rankings, history, settings, and premium features.

In practice, this means the platform is designed to help you move from browsing a topic to joining a structured debate with as little friction as possible.

Guests can debate immediately. Logged-in accounts add saved progress, profile history, ranking continuity, settings, and access to account-based features.

The platform includes free access to core debate features. Premium or Pro features can be offered separately where available.

In practice, this means the platform is designed to help you move from browsing a topic to joining a structured debate with as little friction as possible.

Guests can debate immediately. Logged-in accounts add saved progress, profile history, ranking continuity, settings, and access to account-based features.

Where watch or event features are available, users can be able to view public or featured debates without participating.

In practice, this means the platform is designed to help you move from browsing a topic to joining a structured debate with as little friction as possible.

Guests can debate immediately. Logged-in accounts add saved progress, profile history, ranking continuity, settings, and access to account-based features.

Topics can include politics, economics, technology, culture, social issues, religion, and other subjects designed for structured disagreement.

In practice, this means the platform is designed to help you move from browsing a topic to joining a structured debate with as little friction as possible.

Guests can debate immediately. Logged-in accounts add saved progress, profile history, ranking continuity, settings, and access to account-based features.

Topic suggestion availability can depend on current platform features. If enabled, suggested topics can be reviewed before being added.

In practice, this means the platform is designed to help you move from browsing a topic to joining a structured debate with as little friction as possible.

Guests can debate immediately. Logged-in accounts add saved progress, profile history, ranking continuity, settings, and access to account-based features.

Yes. You can usually choose the side you want to defend before entering the matching flow.

In practice, this means the platform is designed to help you move from browsing a topic to joining a structured debate with as little friction as possible.

Guests can debate immediately. Logged-in accounts add saved progress, profile history, ranking continuity, settings, and access to account-based features.

Yes. Debate intensity can include casual, serious, or competitive modes depending on the topic flow.

In practice, this means the platform is designed to help you move from browsing a topic to joining a structured debate with as little friction as possible.

Guests can debate immediately. Logged-in accounts add saved progress, profile history, ranking continuity, settings, and access to account-based features.

Yes. The experience is designed to help people practice respectful disagreement, structure arguments, and improve over time.

In practice, this means the platform is designed to help you move from browsing a topic to joining a structured debate with as little friction as possible.

Guests can debate immediately. Logged-in accounts add saved progress, profile history, ranking continuity, settings, and access to account-based features.

Profiles can show your username, debate history, rating, league, statistics, and other public or account-related information.

Account and profile features help preserve your debate history, preferences, progress, and public reputation across the platform.

Some account details are private for security, while public-facing profile details are used to support rankings, trust, and community discovery.

Yes. Profile details can typically be edited from the profile or settings area.

Account and profile features help preserve your debate history, preferences, progress, and public reputation across the platform.

Some account details are private for security, while public-facing profile details are used to support rankings, trust, and community discovery.

Username changes can be available depending on current account settings and platform rules.

Account and profile features help preserve your debate history, preferences, progress, and public reputation across the platform.

Some account details are private for security, while public-facing profile details are used to support rankings, trust, and community discovery.

Public profile information can include username, league, rating, stats, and other details you choose to display.

Account and profile features help preserve your debate history, preferences, progress, and public reputation across the platform.

Some account details are private for security, while public-facing profile details are used to support rankings, trust, and community discovery.

Account deletion options can be available in settings. Some information can be retained where required for safety, legal, or abuse-prevention reasons.

Account and profile features help preserve your debate history, preferences, progress, and public reputation across the platform.

Some account details are private for security, while public-facing profile details are used to support rankings, trust, and community discovery.

Multiple accounts can be restricted if used to evade moderation, manipulate ratings, impersonate others, or abuse the platform.

Account and profile features help preserve your debate history, preferences, progress, and public reputation across the platform.

Some account details are private for security, while public-facing profile details are used to support rankings, trust, and community discovery.

Authentication and recovery are handled through the platform login flow, which can provide email-based or supported sign-in recovery options.

Account and profile features help preserve your debate history, preferences, progress, and public reputation across the platform.

Some account details are private for security, while public-facing profile details are used to support rankings, trust, and community discovery.

Yes. Accounts can be warned, restricted, suspended, or removed for violating rules, harming users, or abusing the platform.

Account and profile features help preserve your debate history, preferences, progress, and public reputation across the platform.

Some account details are private for security, while public-facing profile details are used to support rankings, trust, and community discovery.

Privacy settings can vary by feature. Some debate ranking or profile elements can remain visible if they are part of the public platform experience.

Account and profile features help preserve your debate history, preferences, progress, and public reputation across the platform.

Some account details are private for security, while public-facing profile details are used to support rankings, trust, and community discovery.

Email can be used for authentication, account notices, security alerts, service updates, and important policy communications.

Account and profile features help preserve your debate history, preferences, progress, and public reputation across the platform.

Some account details are private for security, while public-facing profile details are used to support rankings, trust, and community discovery.

Matching can consider topic, selected side, debate format, availability, and other product signals to find a suitable opposing participant.

Debate features are built around structured disagreement: each participant chooses a side, joins a format, and is encouraged to respond directly to the opposing argument.

For the best experience, join from a stable connection, stay on topic, and focus on claims, evidence, rebuttals, and respectful tone.

Where available, skipping lets you leave the current match flow and look for another debate partner.

Debate features are built around structured disagreement: each participant chooses a side, joins a format, and is encouraged to respond directly to the opposing argument.

For the best experience, join from a stable connection, stay on topic, and focus on claims, evidence, rebuttals, and respectful tone.

Debate duration can depend on the selected format, current product settings, or event rules.

Debate features are built around structured disagreement: each participant chooses a side, joins a format, and is encouraged to respond directly to the opposing argument.

For the best experience, join from a stable connection, stay on topic, and focus on claims, evidence, rebuttals, and respectful tone.

Text debate can be supported where available, alongside audio and video formats.

Debate features are built around structured disagreement: each participant chooses a side, joins a format, and is encouraged to respond directly to the opposing argument.

For the best experience, join from a stable connection, stay on topic, and focus on claims, evidence, rebuttals, and respectful tone.

Audio debate can be available if the platform offers that format for the selected topic or match.

Debate features are built around structured disagreement: each participant chooses a side, joins a format, and is encouraged to respond directly to the opposing argument.

For the best experience, join from a stable connection, stay on topic, and focus on claims, evidence, rebuttals, and respectful tone.

Yes, video debate can be available for supported topics and devices with camera permission enabled.

Debate features are built around structured disagreement: each participant chooses a side, joins a format, and is encouraged to respond directly to the opposing argument.

For the best experience, join from a stable connection, stay on topic, and focus on claims, evidence, rebuttals, and respectful tone.

You can leave a debate, but repeated early exits can affect experience quality, matching, or ranking if abuse is detected.

Debate features are built around structured disagreement: each participant chooses a side, joins a format, and is encouraged to respond directly to the opposing argument.

For the best experience, join from a stable connection, stay on topic, and focus on claims, evidence, rebuttals, and respectful tone.

The debate can end automatically, after which scoring, summary, or result screens can be shown.

Debate features are built around structured disagreement: each participant chooses a side, joins a format, and is encouraged to respond directly to the opposing argument.

For the best experience, join from a stable connection, stay on topic, and focus on claims, evidence, rebuttals, and respectful tone.

Repeat matching can depend on availability, topic selection, and current matching rules.

Debate features are built around structured disagreement: each participant chooses a side, joins a format, and is encouraged to respond directly to the opposing argument.

For the best experience, join from a stable connection, stay on topic, and focus on claims, evidence, rebuttals, and respectful tone.

Direct challenge or invite features can be introduced depending on platform support.

Debate features are built around structured disagreement: each participant chooses a side, joins a format, and is encouraged to respond directly to the opposing argument.

For the best experience, join from a stable connection, stay on topic, and focus on claims, evidence, rebuttals, and respectful tone.

AI-assisted scoring can evaluate signals such as evidence, relevance, logic, civility, rebuttal quality, and claim clarity.

AI scoring provides structured feedback on evidence, relevance, logic, civility, rebuttal quality, and clarity. It is designed to help debaters improve by showing which parts of their argument performed strongly and which parts need work.

Scores are educational product feedback, not legal, professional, or official factual rulings. The platform presents them as debate-performance signals based on the content and scoring categories.

No. AI scoring can be imperfect and should be treated as an educational aid, not a final truth or official judgment.

AI scoring provides structured feedback on evidence, relevance, logic, civility, rebuttal quality, and clarity. It is designed to help debaters improve by showing which parts of their argument performed strongly and which parts need work.

Scores are educational product feedback, not legal, professional, or official factual rulings. The platform presents them as debate-performance signals based on the content and scoring categories.

Evidence score reflects whether a debater supports claims with facts, examples, sources, or concrete reasoning.

AI scoring provides structured feedback on evidence, relevance, logic, civility, rebuttal quality, and clarity. It is designed to help debaters improve by showing which parts of their argument performed strongly and which parts need work.

Scores are educational product feedback, not legal, professional, or official factual rulings. The platform presents them as debate-performance signals based on the content and scoring categories.

Logic score reflects whether arguments are coherent, connected, and avoid obvious contradictions or fallacies.

AI scoring provides structured feedback on evidence, relevance, logic, civility, rebuttal quality, and clarity. It is designed to help debaters improve by showing which parts of their argument performed strongly and which parts need work.

Scores are educational product feedback, not legal, professional, or official factual rulings. The platform presents them as debate-performance signals based on the content and scoring categories.

Relevance score reflects whether arguments stay connected to the topic and respond to the actual debate question.

AI scoring provides structured feedback on evidence, relevance, logic, civility, rebuttal quality, and clarity. It is designed to help debaters improve by showing which parts of their argument performed strongly and which parts need work.

Scores are educational product feedback, not legal, professional, or official factual rulings. The platform presents them as debate-performance signals based on the content and scoring categories.

Civility score reflects respectful tone, avoidance of personal attacks, and ability to disagree without abuse.

AI scoring provides structured feedback on evidence, relevance, logic, civility, rebuttal quality, and clarity. It is designed to help debaters improve by showing which parts of their argument performed strongly and which parts need work.

Scores are educational product feedback, not legal, professional, or official factual rulings. The platform presents them as debate-performance signals based on the content and scoring categories.

Rebuttal score reflects how directly and effectively a debater responds to the opposing argument.

AI scoring provides structured feedback on evidence, relevance, logic, civility, rebuttal quality, and clarity. It is designed to help debaters improve by showing which parts of their argument performed strongly and which parts need work.

Scores are educational product feedback, not legal, professional, or official factual rulings. The platform presents them as debate-performance signals based on the content and scoring categories.

Claim clarity reflects whether points are understandable, specific, and easy to follow.

AI scoring provides structured feedback on evidence, relevance, logic, civility, rebuttal quality, and clarity. It is designed to help debaters improve by showing which parts of their argument performed strongly and which parts need work.

Scores are educational product feedback, not legal, professional, or official factual rulings. The platform presents them as debate-performance signals based on the content and scoring categories.

Scores can be recalculated, adjusted, or corrected if systems improve, moderation applies, or errors are found.

AI scoring provides structured feedback on evidence, relevance, logic, civility, rebuttal quality, and clarity. It is designed to help debaters improve by showing which parts of their argument performed strongly and which parts need work.

Scores are educational product feedback, not legal, professional, or official factual rulings. The platform presents them as debate-performance signals based on the content and scoring categories.

Appeal options can vary. If available, reviews can focus on obvious mistakes, abuse, or moderation issues.

AI scoring provides structured feedback on evidence, relevance, logic, civility, rebuttal quality, and clarity. It is designed to help debaters improve by showing which parts of their argument performed strongly and which parts need work.

Scores are educational product feedback, not legal, professional, or official factual rulings. The platform presents them as debate-performance signals based on the content and scoring categories.

Harassment, threats, hate speech, doxxing, spam, extremist promotion, sexual exploitation, impersonation, and platform manipulation are not allowed.

Safety rules exist so people can discuss difficult issues without intimidation, targeted abuse, or manipulation of the debate environment.

Moderation can use reports, automated signals, transcripts, behavior patterns, and review workflows to decide whether action is needed.

Yes. Reporting tools can be available during or after debates so safety issues can be reviewed.

Safety rules exist so people can discuss difficult issues without intimidation, targeted abuse, or manipulation of the debate environment.

Moderation can use reports, automated signals, transcripts, behavior patterns, and review workflows to decide whether action is needed.

Reports can be reviewed using moderation systems, staff review, safety signals, or platform rules. Outcomes depend on severity and evidence.

Safety rules exist so people can discuss difficult issues without intimidation, targeted abuse, or manipulation of the debate environment.

Moderation can use reports, automated signals, transcripts, behavior patterns, and review workflows to decide whether action is needed.

Some moderation can be automated or post-event. Live human moderation can not always be available.

Safety rules exist so people can discuss difficult issues without intimidation, targeted abuse, or manipulation of the debate environment.

Moderation can use reports, automated signals, transcripts, behavior patterns, and review workflows to decide whether action is needed.

Yes. Serious or repeated violations can lead to restrictions, suspension, or permanent removal.

Safety rules exist so people can discuss difficult issues without intimidation, targeted abuse, or manipulation of the debate environment.

Moderation can use reports, automated signals, transcripts, behavior patterns, and review workflows to decide whether action is needed.

Yes, the platform is built for disagreement, but controversial topics must still be discussed within safety and conduct rules.

Safety rules exist so people can discuss difficult issues without intimidation, targeted abuse, or manipulation of the debate environment.

Moderation can use reports, automated signals, transcripts, behavior patterns, and review workflows to decide whether action is needed.

No. Attacking people based on protected characteristics or promoting dehumanization is not allowed.

Safety rules exist so people can discuss difficult issues without intimidation, targeted abuse, or manipulation of the debate environment.

Moderation can use reports, automated signals, transcripts, behavior patterns, and review workflows to decide whether action is needed.

No. Critique ideas, claims, and reasoning rather than attacking the person.

Safety rules exist so people can discuss difficult issues without intimidation, targeted abuse, or manipulation of the debate environment.

Moderation can use reports, automated signals, transcripts, behavior patterns, and review workflows to decide whether action is needed.

Leave the debate if needed, report the user, and contact local authorities if you believe there is immediate danger.

Safety rules exist so people can discuss difficult issues without intimidation, targeted abuse, or manipulation of the debate environment.

Moderation can use reports, automated signals, transcripts, behavior patterns, and review workflows to decide whether action is needed.

Yes. Moderation systems can be imperfect, and platform decisions can be updated when better information becomes available.

Safety rules exist so people can discuss difficult issues without intimidation, targeted abuse, or manipulation of the debate environment.

Moderation can use reports, automated signals, transcripts, behavior patterns, and review workflows to decide whether action is needed.

We can collect account information, profile details, debate activity, technical data, reports, preferences, and other data described in the Privacy Policy.

Privacy practices are designed to balance account functionality, debate quality, safety, moderation, analytics, and legal obligations.

You can manage many privacy-related choices through your browser, device permissions, account settings, and the policy pages linked in the footer.

The platform does not sell personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.

Privacy practices are designed to balance account functionality, debate quality, safety, moderation, analytics, and legal obligations.

You can manage many privacy-related choices through your browser, device permissions, account settings, and the policy pages linked in the footer.

Recording behavior depends on current features and policy. Debate-related transcripts, summaries, metadata, or moderation signals can be processed where needed.

Privacy practices are designed to balance account functionality, debate quality, safety, moderation, analytics, and legal obligations.

You can manage many privacy-related choices through your browser, device permissions, account settings, and the policy pages linked in the footer.

Transcript visibility depends on debate settings, feature design, moderation needs, and applicable policies.

Privacy practices are designed to balance account functionality, debate quality, safety, moderation, analytics, and legal obligations.

You can manage many privacy-related choices through your browser, device permissions, account settings, and the policy pages linked in the footer.

Deletion options can vary. Some data can be retained for safety, abuse prevention, legal compliance, or platform integrity.

Privacy practices are designed to balance account functionality, debate quality, safety, moderation, analytics, and legal obligations.

You can manage many privacy-related choices through your browser, device permissions, account settings, and the policy pages linked in the footer.

Cookies support login, security, preferences, analytics, performance, and product reliability.

Privacy practices are designed to balance account functionality, debate quality, safety, moderation, analytics, and legal obligations.

You can manage many privacy-related choices through your browser, device permissions, account settings, and the policy pages linked in the footer.

Most browsers let you block cookies, but core features like login, preferences, or security can not work correctly without necessary cookies.

Privacy practices are designed to balance account functionality, debate quality, safety, moderation, analytics, and legal obligations.

You can manage many privacy-related choices through your browser, device permissions, account settings, and the policy pages linked in the footer.

Camera access is controlled through your browser or device permissions. You can revoke access in browser settings.

Privacy practices are designed to balance account functionality, debate quality, safety, moderation, analytics, and legal obligations.

You can manage many privacy-related choices through your browser, device permissions, account settings, and the policy pages linked in the footer.

Microphone access is controlled through your browser or device permissions. You can revoke access in browser settings.

Privacy practices are designed to balance account functionality, debate quality, safety, moderation, analytics, and legal obligations.

You can manage many privacy-related choices through your browser, device permissions, account settings, and the policy pages linked in the footer.

Your email is generally used for account purposes and is not intended to be publicly displayed as part of your profile.

Privacy practices are designed to balance account functionality, debate quality, safety, moderation, analytics, and legal obligations.

You can manage many privacy-related choices through your browser, device permissions, account settings, and the policy pages linked in the footer.

Rankings can use debate performance, scores, results, activity, and other platform signals.

Rankings are intended to reward strong debating habits over time, including evidence, relevance, logic, rebuttal quality, and civility.

Because competitive systems can be abused, rankings can be adjusted when manipulation, incomplete debates, moderation issues, or system changes are detected.

Leagues group users by experience or performance level to create a sense of progression and competition.

Rankings are intended to reward strong debating habits over time, including evidence, relevance, logic, rebuttal quality, and civility.

Because competitive systems can be abused, rankings can be adjusted when manipulation, incomplete debates, moderation issues, or system changes are detected.

Yes. Ratings can rise or fall based on performance, results, scoring, or ranking rules.

Rankings are intended to reward strong debating habits over time, including evidence, relevance, logic, rebuttal quality, and civility.

Because competitive systems can be abused, rankings can be adjusted when manipulation, incomplete debates, moderation issues, or system changes are detected.

Yes. Rule violations, abuse, manipulation, or removed debates can affect ranking or visibility.

Rankings are intended to reward strong debating habits over time, including evidence, relevance, logic, rebuttal quality, and civility.

Because competitive systems can be abused, rankings can be adjusted when manipulation, incomplete debates, moderation issues, or system changes are detected.

They can have higher scores, more wins, better consistency, stronger category performance, or other ranking signals.

Rankings are intended to reward strong debating habits over time, including evidence, relevance, logic, rebuttal quality, and civility.

Because competitive systems can be abused, rankings can be adjusted when manipulation, incomplete debates, moderation issues, or system changes are detected.

Leaderboards can update periodically or after certain events rather than instantly.

Rankings are intended to reward strong debating habits over time, including evidence, relevance, logic, rebuttal quality, and civility.

Because competitive systems can be abused, rankings can be adjusted when manipulation, incomplete debates, moderation issues, or system changes are detected.

Inactive user visibility can depend on current leaderboard rules and activity requirements.

Rankings are intended to reward strong debating habits over time, including evidence, relevance, logic, rebuttal quality, and civility.

Because competitive systems can be abused, rankings can be adjusted when manipulation, incomplete debates, moderation issues, or system changes are detected.

Leaderboard privacy controls can vary by feature and account settings.

Rankings are intended to reward strong debating habits over time, including evidence, relevance, logic, rebuttal quality, and civility.

Because competitive systems can be abused, rankings can be adjusted when manipulation, incomplete debates, moderation issues, or system changes are detected.

Not always. Practice, cancelled, flagged, incomplete, or special-event debates can be treated differently.

Rankings are intended to reward strong debating habits over time, including evidence, relevance, logic, rebuttal quality, and civility.

Because competitive systems can be abused, rankings can be adjusted when manipulation, incomplete debates, moderation issues, or system changes are detected.

Rankings can be adjusted or reset if systems change, seasons are introduced, or abuse is discovered.

Rankings are intended to reward strong debating habits over time, including evidence, relevance, logic, rebuttal quality, and civility.

Because competitive systems can be abused, rankings can be adjusted when manipulation, incomplete debates, moderation issues, or system changes are detected.

Pro can include advanced coaching, deeper summaries, premium analytics, additional debate tools, or other enhanced features.

Paid features, if available, are intended to enhance the learning and improvement experience rather than replace the core ability to debate.

Always review the pricing page, checkout details, renewal terms, and cancellation information before purchasing or upgrading.

No. Core debate participation can remain available without Pro, while advanced features can require an upgrade.

Paid features, if available, are intended to enhance the learning and improvement experience rather than replace the core ability to debate.

Always review the pricing page, checkout details, renewal terms, and cancellation information before purchasing or upgrading.

Pricing, if available, is shown on the pricing page or checkout flow.

Paid features, if available, are intended to enhance the learning and improvement experience rather than replace the core ability to debate.

Always review the pricing page, checkout details, renewal terms, and cancellation information before purchasing or upgrading.

Cancellation terms depend on the billing flow and plan details shown at purchase.

Paid features, if available, are intended to enhance the learning and improvement experience rather than replace the core ability to debate.

Always review the pricing page, checkout details, renewal terms, and cancellation information before purchasing or upgrading.

Refund handling depends on applicable terms, payment provider rules, and the purchase flow.

Paid features, if available, are intended to enhance the learning and improvement experience rather than replace the core ability to debate.

Always review the pricing page, checkout details, renewal terms, and cancellation information before purchasing or upgrading.

Access to paid features can pause, expire, or be limited until payment is resolved.

Paid features, if available, are intended to enhance the learning and improvement experience rather than replace the core ability to debate.

Always review the pricing page, checkout details, renewal terms, and cancellation information before purchasing or upgrading.

Prices and feature packages can change. Users will be shown relevant pricing information before purchase where required.

Paid features, if available, are intended to enhance the learning and improvement experience rather than replace the core ability to debate.

Always review the pricing page, checkout details, renewal terms, and cancellation information before purchasing or upgrading.

Full payment card information is typically handled by payment providers rather than stored directly by the platform.

Paid features, if available, are intended to enhance the learning and improvement experience rather than replace the core ability to debate.

Always review the pricing page, checkout details, renewal terms, and cancellation information before purchasing or upgrading.

Discount availability depends on current offers and can change over time.

Paid features, if available, are intended to enhance the learning and improvement experience rather than replace the core ability to debate.

Always review the pricing page, checkout details, renewal terms, and cancellation information before purchasing or upgrading.

Team, school, or organization plans can be introduced depending on product availability.

Paid features, if available, are intended to enhance the learning and improvement experience rather than replace the core ability to debate.

Always review the pricing page, checkout details, renewal terms, and cancellation information before purchasing or upgrading.

Creator debates are featured events where public figures, creators, or invited guests debate scheduled topics.

Events and creator debates are curated experiences that can involve scheduling, featured participants, streaming, sponsorship, or special rules.

Because public debates can involve sensitive topics, event participation and distribution can be subject to additional safety, consent, and programming decisions.

Sponsorship availability can depend on current event programming and business arrangements.

Events and creator debates are curated experiences that can involve scheduling, featured participants, streaming, sponsorship, or special rules.

Because public debates can involve sensitive topics, event participation and distribution can be subject to additional safety, consent, and programming decisions.

Featured participant applications can be available depending on platform programming.

Events and creator debates are curated experiences that can involve scheduling, featured participants, streaming, sponsorship, or special rules.

Because public debates can involve sensitive topics, event participation and distribution can be subject to additional safety, consent, and programming decisions.

Yes. Events can be postponed, rescheduled, cancelled, or changed due to availability, safety, technical, or editorial reasons.

Events and creator debates are curated experiences that can involve scheduling, featured participants, streaming, sponsorship, or special rules.

Because public debates can involve sensitive topics, event participation and distribution can be subject to additional safety, consent, and programming decisions.

Some events can be public, while others can be private, ticketed, or limited to selected audiences.

Events and creator debates are curated experiences that can involve scheduling, featured participants, streaming, sponsorship, or special rules.

Because public debates can involve sensitive topics, event participation and distribution can be subject to additional safety, consent, and programming decisions.

Audience voting can be introduced for certain events, but AI scoring and official results can be separate.

Events and creator debates are curated experiences that can involve scheduling, featured participants, streaming, sponsorship, or special rules.

Because public debates can involve sensitive topics, event participation and distribution can be subject to additional safety, consent, and programming decisions.

Clip usage depends on event terms, participant consent, platform rules, and applicable law.

Events and creator debates are curated experiences that can involve scheduling, featured participants, streaming, sponsorship, or special rules.

Because public debates can involve sensitive topics, event participation and distribution can be subject to additional safety, consent, and programming decisions.

Yes. Featured participants are expected to follow platform safety and conduct rules.

Events and creator debates are curated experiences that can involve scheduling, featured participants, streaming, sponsorship, or special rules.

Because public debates can involve sensitive topics, event participation and distribution can be subject to additional safety, consent, and programming decisions.

Events can include strong disagreement, but programming decisions should consider safety, legality, and community standards.

Events and creator debates are curated experiences that can involve scheduling, featured participants, streaming, sponsorship, or special rules.

Because public debates can involve sensitive topics, event participation and distribution can be subject to additional safety, consent, and programming decisions.

Notification features can be available depending on account settings and event tools.

Events and creator debates are curated experiences that can involve scheduling, featured participants, streaming, sponsorship, or special rules.

Because public debates can involve sensitive topics, event participation and distribution can be subject to additional safety, consent, and programming decisions.

Check browser permissions, device settings, whether another app is using the camera, and whether your browser supports camera access.

Most technical issues come from browser permissions, unstable networks, device settings, unsupported browsers, or another app using the camera or microphone.

If a problem continues, try refreshing, checking permissions, switching devices or browsers, and reducing background apps that can affect performance.

Check microphone permissions, input device selection, browser settings, and whether another app is using the microphone.

Most technical issues come from browser permissions, unstable networks, device settings, unsupported browsers, or another app using the camera or microphone.

If a problem continues, try refreshing, checking permissions, switching devices or browsers, and reducing background apps that can affect performance.

Lag can be caused by weak internet, device performance, browser issues, or high network traffic.

Most technical issues come from browser permissions, unstable networks, device settings, unsupported browsers, or another app using the camera or microphone.

If a problem continues, try refreshing, checking permissions, switching devices or browsers, and reducing background apps that can affect performance.

Modern browsers generally work best. Some features can require updated versions with camera and microphone support.

Most technical issues come from browser permissions, unstable networks, device settings, unsupported browsers, or another app using the camera or microphone.

If a problem continues, try refreshing, checking permissions, switching devices or browsers, and reducing background apps that can affect performance.

Yes. The platform is designed to work on mobile-friendly layouts, though camera and microphone behavior depends on device support.

Most technical issues come from browser permissions, unstable networks, device settings, unsupported browsers, or another app using the camera or microphone.

If a problem continues, try refreshing, checking permissions, switching devices or browsers, and reducing background apps that can affect performance.

Disconnections can happen due to network interruptions, browser refreshes, permission changes, or device sleep behavior.

Most technical issues come from browser permissions, unstable networks, device settings, unsupported browsers, or another app using the camera or microphone.

If a problem continues, try refreshing, checking permissions, switching devices or browsers, and reducing background apps that can affect performance.

Yes. Headphones are recommended for audio or video debates to reduce echo and improve clarity.

Most technical issues come from browser permissions, unstable networks, device settings, unsupported browsers, or another app using the camera or microphone.

If a problem continues, try refreshing, checking permissions, switching devices or browsers, and reducing background apps that can affect performance.

Echo can happen when speakers feed back into the microphone. Using headphones usually helps.

Most technical issues come from browser permissions, unstable networks, device settings, unsupported browsers, or another app using the camera or microphone.

If a problem continues, try refreshing, checking permissions, switching devices or browsers, and reducing background apps that can affect performance.

The interface adapts to smaller screens so key debate controls remain usable.

Most technical issues come from browser permissions, unstable networks, device settings, unsupported browsers, or another app using the camera or microphone.

If a problem continues, try refreshing, checking permissions, switching devices or browsers, and reducing background apps that can affect performance.

Refresh the page, check your connection, try a modern browser, and review permissions. If the issue continues, use available support or contact options.

Most technical issues come from browser permissions, unstable networks, device settings, unsupported browsers, or another app using the camera or microphone.

If a problem continues, try refreshing, checking permissions, switching devices or browsers, and reducing background apps that can affect performance.

Debate was founded by Omar Abu Ghoush, an 18-year-old Jordanian-Palestinian serial entrepreneur based in Geneva, Switzerland. He is also the founder of Eternity and Tokenized.

The founder profile is the official source for biography, ventures, recognition, and contact information.

For partnership, sponsorship, or collaboration inquiries, use the email address listed on the founder page.

Omar Abu Ghoush was born on November 11, 2007, making him 18 years old.

The founder profile is the official source for biography, ventures, recognition, and contact information.

For partnership, sponsorship, or collaboration inquiries, use the email address listed on the founder page.

The founder is based in Geneva, Switzerland, where he is pursuing a Bachelor's in International Business at SSBM Geneva on a 50% merit scholarship.

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For partnership, sponsorship, or collaboration inquiries, use the email address listed on the founder page.

He is the youngest documented Arab to address the United Nations Human Rights Council, the third youngest documented speaker in UN history, and the inventor of the Decentralized Research Framework, the Anonymous Decentralized Crypto-to-Fiat Debt Card Framework, and TokenSync Technology.

The founder profile is the official source for biography, ventures, recognition, and contact information.

For partnership, sponsorship, or collaboration inquiries, use the email address listed on the founder page.

Beyond this platform, he founded Eternity (AI-powered EdTech), Tokenized (blockchain product authentication), the ARKAN Foundation (blockchain research), AVAIA (model marketplace), and SwapEasy (crypto on-ramp).

The founder profile is the official source for biography, ventures, recognition, and contact information.

For partnership, sponsorship, or collaboration inquiries, use the email address listed on the founder page.

The founder can be reached by email at omar@studyeternity.com or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/omarabughoush.

The founder profile is the official source for biography, ventures, recognition, and contact information.

For partnership, sponsorship, or collaboration inquiries, use the email address listed on the founder page.

The full founder profile is available at /omarabughoush, linked in the footer under the Company section.

The founder profile is the official source for biography, ventures, recognition, and contact information.

For partnership, sponsorship, or collaboration inquiries, use the email address listed on the founder page.

Yes. On March 4, 2026, he addressed the UN Human Rights Council under Agenda Item 3 on behalf of Partners for Transparency, and also represented MAAT for Peace under Agenda Item 7.

The founder profile is the official source for biography, ventures, recognition, and contact information.

For partnership, sponsorship, or collaboration inquiries, use the email address listed on the founder page.

He has publicly stated his goal is to "build enough power to create real change in the Middle East," focusing on infrastructural problems through long-term ecosystem-style ventures.

The founder profile is the official source for biography, ventures, recognition, and contact information.

For partnership, sponsorship, or collaboration inquiries, use the email address listed on the founder page.

Partnership, sponsorship, and collaboration inquiries can be sent by email. Featured-participant or creator opportunities can also be discussed through standard contact channels.

The founder profile is the official source for biography, ventures, recognition, and contact information.

For partnership, sponsorship, or collaboration inquiries, use the email address listed on the founder page.

On the Topics page, browse the grid of topics, use the search bar to find a specific subject, or filter by category (politics, economics, technology, social, religion, culture).

The Topics page is your starting point for finding a debate. Filters and search help you narrow down quickly.

Active and trending topics usually match faster, since more users are looking for opponents on them.

The green dot indicates how many users are currently active on that topic. More activity usually means faster matching.

The Topics page is your starting point for finding a debate. Filters and search help you narrow down quickly.

Active and trending topics usually match faster, since more users are looking for opponents on them.

A topic marked Trending is currently among the most active or most-debated subjects on the platform.

The Topics page is your starting point for finding a debate. Filters and search help you narrow down quickly.

Active and trending topics usually match faster, since more users are looking for opponents on them.

Yes. The search bar at the top of the Topics page filters topics by title in real time.

The Topics page is your starting point for finding a debate. Filters and search help you narrow down quickly.

Active and trending topics usually match faster, since more users are looking for opponents on them.

Clicking a topic takes you into the onboarding flow where you pick your side, choose a format, set intensity, and accept the rules before matching.

The Topics page is your starting point for finding a debate. Filters and search help you narrow down quickly.

Active and trending topics usually match faster, since more users are looking for opponents on them.

You can't skip required steps, but you can go back at any time using the Back button. The progress bar shows where you are in the flow.

Onboarding makes sure both debaters enter the room with the same expectations: topic, side, format, intensity, and rules.

You can always go back a step to change a choice before matching starts.

Yes. You can select multiple topics on the first onboarding step, but you'll be matched on your primary topic first.

Onboarding makes sure both debaters enter the room with the same expectations: topic, side, format, intensity, and rules.

You can always go back a step to change a choice before matching starts.

Casual is a friendly exchange of ideas, Serious is structured argumentation, and Competitive is a ranked debate with full AI scoring applied to your record.

Onboarding makes sure both debaters enter the room with the same expectations: topic, side, format, intensity, and rules.

You can always go back a step to change a choice before matching starts.

Accepting the rules confirms you understand the safety standards. It helps keep debates civil and protects everyone in the room.

Onboarding makes sure both debaters enter the room with the same expectations: topic, side, format, intensity, and rules.

You can always go back a step to change a choice before matching starts.

No. You can choose audio-only if you prefer not to share your camera.

Onboarding makes sure both debaters enter the room with the same expectations: topic, side, format, intensity, and rules.

You can always go back a step to change a choice before matching starts.

Yes. The matching screen has a Skip button that drops the current candidate and searches for a new one.

Matching pairs you with someone on the opposing side of your selected topic, using format and intensity as additional signals.

Skipping a candidate is fine, but excessive skipping can slow down your overall matching experience.

Matching usually takes a few seconds to a minute depending on topic activity, your chosen side, and the format you selected.

Matching pairs you with someone on the opposing side of your selected topic, using format and intensity as additional signals.

Skipping a candidate is fine, but excessive skipping can slow down your overall matching experience.

If matching takes too long, try widening your topic selection, choosing a more active topic, or trying a different format.

Matching pairs you with someone on the opposing side of your selected topic, using format and intensity as additional signals.

Skipping a candidate is fine, but excessive skipping can slow down your overall matching experience.

Yes. You can leave the matching screen at any time using the back button or by navigating away.

Matching pairs you with someone on the opposing side of your selected topic, using format and intensity as additional signals.

Skipping a candidate is fine, but excessive skipping can slow down your overall matching experience.

Yes, but leaving early can affect your scoring and may impact future matching if abused. Try to finish debates whenever possible.

The debate room is where the live experience happens: video or audio panels, a live score panel, a transcript, and a countdown timer.

Stay focused on claims, evidence, rebuttals, and respectful tone — these are the signals AI scoring rewards.

Yes. The debate room includes mic and camera toggles so you can mute or turn off your camera at any time.

The debate room is where the live experience happens: video or audio panels, a live score panel, a transcript, and a countdown timer.

Stay focused on claims, evidence, rebuttals, and respectful tone — these are the signals AI scoring rewards.

The score panel shows your live AI score across the six debate categories: evidence, relevance, logic, civility, rebuttal, and clarity.

The debate room is where the live experience happens: video or audio panels, a live score panel, a transcript, and a countdown timer.

Stay focused on claims, evidence, rebuttals, and respectful tone — these are the signals AI scoring rewards.

The transcript panel shows a running text version of what each debater says, tagged by the AI as claims, evidence, rebuttals, or other categories.

The debate room is where the live experience happens: video or audio panels, a live score panel, a transcript, and a countdown timer.

Stay focused on claims, evidence, rebuttals, and respectful tone — these are the signals AI scoring rewards.

When the timer hits zero, the debate ends automatically and you're taken to the summary page with your final scores and AI feedback.

The debate room is where the live experience happens: video or audio panels, a live score panel, a transcript, and a countdown timer.

Stay focused on claims, evidence, rebuttals, and respectful tone — these are the signals AI scoring rewards.

Use the Report button in the debate room to flag the user. You can leave the debate immediately and the report will be reviewed by moderation.

The debate room is where the live experience happens: video or audio panels, a live score panel, a transcript, and a countdown timer.

Stay focused on claims, evidence, rebuttals, and respectful tone — these are the signals AI scoring rewards.

You see whatever display name the opponent has chosen. Real names are not exposed unless the user puts them in their profile publicly.

The debate room is where the live experience happens: video or audio panels, a live score panel, a transcript, and a countdown timer.

Stay focused on claims, evidence, rebuttals, and respectful tone — these are the signals AI scoring rewards.

Yes. Open the Edit Profile dialog from your profile page to upload a custom avatar.

Your profile is your public-facing record on the platform: avatar, bio, league, rating, and stats.

Some advanced analytics are reserved for Pro members.

Yes, from the Edit Profile dialog. Username changes may be subject to availability and platform rules.

Your profile is your public-facing record on the platform: avatar, bio, league, rating, and stats.

Some advanced analytics are reserved for Pro members.

Yes. The Edit Profile dialog includes a bio field that appears on your public profile.

Your profile is your public-facing record on the platform: avatar, bio, league, rating, and stats.

Some advanced analytics are reserved for Pro members.

The Verified Debate Badge is a Pro feature that signals an authenticated debater with a public Debate Record Page.

Your profile is your public-facing record on the platform: avatar, bio, league, rating, and stats.

Some advanced analytics are reserved for Pro members.

Advanced analytics and full debate history are gated behind Pro. Upgrading unlocks the blurred sections.

Your profile is your public-facing record on the platform: avatar, bio, league, rating, and stats.

Some advanced analytics are reserved for Pro members.

Yes. Profiles are accessible at /profile/your-username, showing your league, rating, stats, and any details you choose to display.

Your profile is your public-facing record on the platform: avatar, bio, league, rating, and stats.

Some advanced analytics are reserved for Pro members.

Use the Share button on your profile to copy a public link you can send to others.

Your profile is your public-facing record on the platform: avatar, bio, league, rating, and stats.

Some advanced analytics are reserved for Pro members.

Authentication is handled through the platform login system. Visit the Settings page to manage account and security details.

Settings is where you manage your account, membership, theme, and account deletion options.

Membership and danger-zone actions may have additional confirmations to protect your account.

Go to Settings → Membership and use the cancellation option. Cancellation terms depend on your billing cycle.

Settings is where you manage your account, membership, theme, and account deletion options.

Membership and danger-zone actions may have additional confirmations to protect your account.

Go to Settings → Danger Zone and use the Delete Account option. Some data may be retained for safety, legal, or abuse-prevention reasons.

Settings is where you manage your account, membership, theme, and account deletion options.

Membership and danger-zone actions may have additional confirmations to protect your account.

Use the theme toggle in the navbar or in your settings to switch between light and dark themes.

Settings is where you manage your account, membership, theme, and account deletion options.

Membership and danger-zone actions may have additional confirmations to protect your account.

Notification preferences can be managed from your Settings page when notification controls are enabled.

Settings is where you manage your account, membership, theme, and account deletion options.

Membership and danger-zone actions may have additional confirmations to protect your account.

Click the bell icon in the navbar to open the notifications menu, where you'll see debate requests, results, level-ups, and announcements.

Notifications keep you up to date on debate activity, results, and platform announcements.

You can manage how you receive them from the Settings page when controls are available.

Click the notification to open it, or use the menu options to mark all as read.

Notifications keep you up to date on debate activity, results, and platform announcements.

You can manage how you receive them from the Settings page when controls are available.

You may receive notifications for debate requests, debate results, level-ups, Pro upgrades, system messages, and platform announcements.

Notifications keep you up to date on debate activity, results, and platform announcements.

You can manage how you receive them from the Settings page when controls are available.