FAQ

Questions people ask before trusting the room.

A good FAQ should feel less like legal defense and more like emotional orientation. These are the questions we hear most often from first-timers and thoughtful repeat members.

Try the Free Intro Session Read the Code of Conduct

That's completely okay. Listening is a valid form of participation. Many people spend their first session simply feeling out the room.

No. Our default policy is zero recording. We treat the room as private and temporary by design.

No. Unmute is a facilitated storytelling and listening community, not a clinical service. If you need professional care, we encourage seeking qualified support.

Yes. Captions are available, and camera use is optional. The room is designed to reduce performance pressure.

We currently host circles in English and Hinglish, and we expand formats based on demand and facilitator readiness.

Your booking is saved immediately. For free sessions you should see an instant confirmation, and email confirmation is enabled when your booking uses an email address.

A prospective member joining a calm online conversation from a cafe

A gentler entry

You do not need to arrive polished to belong in the room.

Most first-timers come with a mix of curiosity, hesitation, and a real need for slower conversation. That is enough. The format is built to meet people there.

Still unsure?

Three good entry points

If you are hovering between curiosity and hesitation, one of these paths usually makes the decision easier.

Try the free intro

If your real question is "What does the room feel like?", this is the cleanest way to answer it.

Read the ground rules

If you care about safety and boundaries first, the process page and code of conduct will help.

Write to us directly

If you have an accessibility request or a concern that does not fit a generic FAQ, ask directly.

Email the team