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Match with communities you love, connect with real gurus, and turn your niche into real opportunities—jobs, projects, and collaborations.
Why Costory?
Everything you need to find your community and grow your opportunities
Smart Matching
Get matched with communities and people based on your interests and expertise.
Jobs Marketplace
Find work, post jobs, and hire talented people from your community.
Verified Gurus
Learn from real experts with verified credentials and proven track records.
Find Your Perfect Community Match
Our intelligent matching system analyzes your interests, experience level, and goals to recommend communities where you'll truly thrive. Whether you're passionate about Music, Sports, Education, Technology, Business, or Arts - we'll connect you with like-minded people who share your vision.
- ✓ AI-Powered Recommendations - Get matched with communities that align with your interests
- ✓ Verified Gurus - Connect with expert mentors who have proven credentials
- ✓ Personalized Learning Paths - Find mentors who specialize in your exact skill level
- ✓ Real-Time Notifications - Never miss when someone with your interests joins
Turn Your Passion Into Opportunities
Find work and hire talent within trusted communities. Every connection comes with reputation, reviews, and community endorsements. Whether you're looking to post a job, find gig work, or hire an expert - our marketplace makes it seamless and secure.
- ✓ Two-Way Marketplace - Employers post jobs, job seekers post profiles
- ✓ Transparent Reputation - View detailed ratings, reviews, and work samples
- ✓ Secure Contracts - Clear agreements with milestones and payment schedules
- ✓ Community Trust - Hire people endorsed by your community members
Meet Our Featured Gurus
Connect with verified experts across different niches
Latest Job Opportunities
Discover opportunities posted by employers
Browse Jobs
Find opportunities from employers
Features:
- ✓ Browse job openings across all niches
- ✓ Filter by category, budget, and timeline
- ✓ View employer profiles and ratings
- ✓ Apply directly with your profile
Job Details
Complete job descriptions
Features:
- ✓ Detailed job requirements and scope
- ✓ Clear budget and timeline information
- ✓ View employer history and reviews
- Easy application process
Community Chat
Connect and chat with community members in real-time
Chat List
View all conversations
Features:
- ✓ See all active conversations in one place
- ✓ Unread message indicators
- ✓ Quick access to recent chats
- ✓ Search and filter conversations
Direct Messages
One-on-one conversations
Features:
- ✓ Private one-on-one messaging
- ✓ Real-time message delivery
- ✓ Share photos and files
- ✓ Typing indicators and read receipts
Join the Conversation
See what the community is talking about
Community Feed
Engage in discussions
Features:
- ✓ Engage in discussions across all niches
- ✓ Like, comment, and share posts
- ✓ Connect with verified gurus
- ✓ Get answers to your questions
- ✓ Share your knowledge and expertise
Digital Wallet
Manage your payments and transactions securely
Your Wallet
Secure payments
- ✓ Track earnings and payments
- ✓ View complete transaction history
- ✓ Secure payment processing
- ✓ Instant withdrawals to your bank
- ✓ Financial reports and analytics
Your Professional Profile
Showcase your expertise and build your reputation
Your Profile
Build your portfolio, showcase skills, and get verified
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Everything you need to connect, learn, collaborate, and grow within your passion communities
Find Your Perfect Community Match
Our intelligent matching system analyzes your interests, experience level, and goals to recommend communities where you'll truly thrive. Whether you're passionate about Music, Sports, Education, Technology, Business, or Arts - we'll connect you with like-minded people who share your vision.
- ✓ AI-Powered Recommendations - Get matched with communities that align with your interests
- ✓ Verified Gurus - Connect with expert mentors who have proven credentials
- ✓ Personalized Learning Paths - Find mentors who specialize in your exact skill level
- ✓ Real-Time Notifications - Never miss when someone with your interests joins
Turn Your Passion Into Opportunities
Find work and hire talent within trusted communities. Every connection comes with reputation, reviews, and community endorsements. Whether you're looking to post a job, find gig work, or hire an expert - our marketplace makes it seamless and secure.
- Two-Way Marketplace - Employers post jobs, job seekers post profiles
- ✓ Transparent Reputation - View detailed ratings, reviews, and work samples
- ✓ Secure Contracts - Clear agreements with milestones and payment schedules
- ✓ Community Trust - Hire people endorsed by your community members
🎯 Smart Matching System
AI-powered recommendations that understand your interests, skills, and goals to connect you with the perfect people and communities
Intelligent Community Discovery
Our algorithm analyzes your interests, experience level, and goals to recommend communities where you'll thrive. Find your tribe across Music, Sports, Education, Technology, Business, and Arts. Filter by activity level, size, and engagement to find your perfect match.
Verified Guru Matching
Connect with verified experts who have proven track records. Our matching system considers your learning style, schedule, budget, and specific goals. View detailed profiles with credentials, portfolios, student reviews, and success stories before booking sessions.
Personalized Learning Paths
Get matched with mentors based on your current skill level and aspirations. Whether you're a complete beginner or advancing your expertise, our system finds teachers who specialize in your exact stage of development. Track progress and get recommendations for next steps.
Smart Recommendations
Receive personalized suggestions for communities, gurus, jobs, and content based on your activity. The more you engage, the smarter our recommendations become. Discover opportunities you didn't know existed.
Location-Based Connections
Find local communities and meet people in your area for in-person collaboration. Filter by distance and discover nearby events, workshops, and meetups. Connect globally or locally - your choice.
Instant Match Notifications
Get notified immediately when someone joins who shares your specific interests or skills. Never miss an opportunity to connect with the right person at the right time.
👥 Vibrant Communities
Engage in rich, meaningful interactions with people who share your passions. Build relationships that last.
Rich Content Creation
Share your journey through text posts, images, videos, audio recordings, and file attachments. Create polls to gather opinions, share progress updates, celebrate wins, and ask questions. Format text with markdown, embed links, and tag relevant members. Your story matters.
Threaded Discussions
Engage in organized conversations with threaded replies and nested comments. Follow specific discussion threads, get notifications for replies, and never lose track of important conversations. Mention members with @ tags and quote previous messages for context.
Interactive Engagement
Express yourself with likes, reactions (love, celebrate, insightful), comments, and shares. Save posts to read later, bookmark valuable resources, and create collections of inspiring content. Your engagement helps surface the best content.
Safe & Respectful Space
Community guidelines enforced by both AI moderation and human moderators. Report inappropriate content, block users, and control who can message you. Our safety team reviews reports within 24 hours. Zero tolerance for harassment or spam.
Customizable Notifications
Control exactly what you're notified about. Get alerts for mentions, replies, likes, or turn them off completely. Set quiet hours, choose notification channels (push, email, SMS), and prioritize notifications from specific people or topics.
Community Insights
See trending topics, most active members, popular posts from the past week, and growing discussion threads. Discover what's resonating with your community and join conversations that matter. Analytics help moderators understand community health.
Sub-Communities & Channels
Join specialized channels within larger communities. For example, in the Music community, find channels for specific genres, skill levels, or topics like "Production Tips" or "Gear Reviews". Create your own channels and build micro-communities.
Events & Meetups
Organize virtual and in-person events within your community. Create event pages with RSVP tracking, send reminders, share event recordings, and follow up with attendees. From casual hangouts to professional workshops.
Member Recognition
Celebrate active contributors with badges, member spotlights, and contribution scores. Track your own participation with engagement metrics. Gamification makes community building fun and rewarding.
💼 Professional Marketplace
Find work and hire talent within trusted communities. Every connection comes with reputation, reviews, and community endorsements.
Comprehensive Job Posting
Create detailed job listings in minutes with our intuitive form builder. Specify budget ranges, deadlines, required skills, experience level, and project scope. Add attachments like briefs and mockups. Choose between hourly, project-based, or monthly rates. Set application questions to pre-qualify candidates.
Advanced Job Search
Filter opportunities by category, budget range, timeline, location (remote/on-site), and required skills. Save searches and get alerts when matching jobs are posted. Sort by recency, budget, or best match. Use keyword search to find exactly what you're looking for.
Professional Applications
Apply with your pre-built Costory profile or create custom proposals for each job. Showcase your portfolio, highlight relevant experience, set your rates, and explain your approach. Track application status and get notified of responses. Save proposal templates for faster applications.
Transparent Reputation System
View detailed ratings, written reviews, response times, project completion rates, and work samples before hiring. See verification badges, community endorsements, and guru credentials. Make informed decisions based on proven track records, not just promises.
Trust & Verification
Hire professionals with verified credentials, portfolio reviews, skill assessments, and identity verification. Community endorsements from other members add an extra layer of trust. Background checks available for high-value projects.
Job & Application Management
Save interesting jobs to review later. Track all your applications in one dashboard with status updates. Manage incoming applications if you're hiring with organized inboxes, rating systems, and comparison tools. Never lose track of opportunities.
Dual Marketplace: Employers & Job Seekers
Employers post job openings with budgets and requirements. Job seekers post their profiles with rates and availability. Both sides can browse and initiate contact. This two-way marketplace creates more opportunities and faster matches.
Contract & Milestone Tools
Create clear contracts with defined deliverables, payment schedules, and revision rounds. Set milestones for larger projects with partial payments. Both parties agree to terms before work begins, reducing disputes and miscommunication.
Category Specialization
Browse jobs organized by niche: Music Production, Sports Coaching, Education Tutoring, Web Development, Business Consulting, Graphic Design, and more. Each category has specialized filters relevant to that field.
💬 Direct Messaging & Communication
Seamless, secure communication tools to connect with gurus, collaborators, clients, and community members
Private 1-on-1 Messaging
Send text messages, voice notes, images, videos, and files in private conversations. End-to-end encryption ensures your messages stay private. See read receipts, typing indicators, and online status. Search message history and pin important conversations.
Group Chats & Team Collaboration
Create group conversations for projects, study groups, event planning, or just hanging out. Add up to 50 members, set group names and photos, assign admin roles. Use @mentions to get someone's attention in busy groups.
Rich File Sharing
Share documents (PDF, DOC, PPT), images (JPG, PNG), videos (MP4, MOV), audio files (MP3, WAV), and archives (ZIP). Preview files before downloading. Files are stored securely and accessible from any device. Set expiration dates for sensitive files.
Smart Message Notifications
Get instant alerts for new messages across all devices. Customize notification sounds, enable priority notifications for important contacts, and set do-not-disturb schedules. Badge counts show unread messages at a glance.
Voice & Video Calls
Make crystal-clear voice calls and HD video calls directly from chats. Screen sharing for presentations and collaborations. Record calls with permission. Schedule video meetings with calendar integration. Works on mobile and desktop.
Privacy & Security Controls
Block users, report spam, control who can message you (everyone, connections only, or no one). Hide read receipts, disable typing indicators, and archive conversations. Delete messages for everyone or just yourself.
Cross-Platform Sync
Start conversations on mobile and continue on desktop. All messages sync in real-time across devices. Access your message history from anywhere. Offline mode lets you read past messages without internet.
Quick Reactions & Replies
React to messages with emojis for quick responses. Reply directly to specific messages in group chats. Use message templates for common responses. Send GIFs and stickers to express yourself.
🌟 Guru System
Become a recognized expert, share your knowledge, and build a sustainable income from your expertise
Comprehensive Verification Process
Apply to become a verified guru by submitting credentials (degrees, certificates, awards), portfolio samples, work history, and references. Our verification team reviews applications within 5-7 business days. Verified gurus get a special badge and appear higher in search results.
Reputation & Rating System
Build your reputation through student ratings (1-5 stars), written reviews, and completion rates. Display your average rating, total students taught, and success stories. Respond to reviews and showcase testimonials. High ratings lead to more bookings and higher rates.
Multi-Badge System
Earn guru badges in multiple fields to showcase diverse expertise. For example, be a verified guru in both Music Production AND Web Development. Each badge is independently verified. Display all your badges on your profile to attract more students.
Guru Dashboard & Analytics
Track your performance with detailed analytics: total earnings, number of students, session completion rates, average rating, popular services, and growth trends. See which marketing efforts are working. Export data for tax purposes.
Scheduling & Availability
Set your available hours, session lengths, and rates. Students book directly through your calendar with automatic confirmation. Sync with Google Calendar and Apple Calendar. Set buffer times between sessions and block off personal time.
Flexible Pricing & Packages
Set hourly rates, package deals (e.g., 5 sessions for discounted price), or monthly subscriptions. Offer free consultation calls to attract new students. Create tiered packages (basic, standard, premium) with different features. Early bird discounts and seasonal promotions.
Student Management Tools
Keep detailed notes on each student's progress, goals, and challenges. Create lesson plans and track completed topics. Share resources and homework assignments. Send progress reports and certificates of completion. Build long-term relationships.
Content & Resource Library
Upload and sell digital products: courses, ebooks, templates, worksheets, and video tutorials. Students can purchase individually or get access through packages. Earn passive income from your content library. Version control and update notifications.
Specialization & Niches
Define your specific expertise and target audience. For example, instead of just "Guitar Teacher," specify "Jazz Guitar for Intermediate Players" or "Fingerstyle Acoustic for Beginners." Attract the right students who value your unique approach.
👤 Professional Profile & Portfolio
Showcase your skills, experience, and work in a beautiful, comprehensive profile that wins opportunities
Rich Portfolio Builder
Create a stunning portfolio with unlimited project uploads. Add images, videos, audio samples, documents, and live links. Organize projects by category, date, or skill. Write detailed case studies explaining your process, challenges faced, and results achieved.
Comprehensive Experience Section
List your work history, education, certifications, awards, and achievements. Add dates, descriptions, and skills used. Import from LinkedIn or create from scratch. Verify credentials with documentation. Highlight your journey and growth.
Skills & Endorsements
List your skills with proficiency levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced, expert). Other community members can endorse your skills, adding social proof. Featured skills appear prominently. Add new skills as you learn and grow.
Video Introduction
Record a personal introduction video (up to 2 minutes) to let people get to know you. Explain your background, passion, and what you offer. Video profiles get 3x more engagement than text-only profiles. Update anytime.
Custom Profile URL
Get a personalized URL like costory.com/yourname for easy sharing. Add your profile link to email signatures, business cards, social media bios, and resumes. Make a professional impression with a clean, memorable URL.
Profile Analytics
See who's viewing your profile, which projects are most popular, where visitors come from, and how you rank in searches. Use insights to optimize your profile. Track growth over time with historical data.
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Terms of Service
Last updated: January 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Costory, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use our platform.
2. Description of Service
Costory provides a platform that connects communities, gurus, and professionals across various niches including Music, Sports, Education, Technology, Business, and Arts. Our services include:
- Community matching and networking
- Access to verified expert gurus
- Job marketplace for finding and posting opportunities
- Community discussion forums and collaboration tools
- Messaging and communication features
3. User Accounts
To use certain features of Costory, you must create an account. You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
- Ensuring all information provided is accurate and current
4. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Upload viruses or malicious code
5. Guru Verification
Gurus on our platform undergo a verification process. However, Costory does not guarantee the quality, accuracy, or reliability of any guru services. Users should conduct their own due diligence before engaging with any guru.
6. Job Marketplace
The job marketplace facilitates connections between job posters and applicants. Costory is not responsible for:
- The quality or completion of any work
- Payment disputes between parties
- Any contractual agreements made between users
- The accuracy of job postings or applicant profiles
7. Intellectual Property
All content on Costory, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Brilliant Trend Co., Ltd. or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright laws.
8. Privacy
Your use of Costory is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.
9. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
10. Limitation of Liability
Costory and Brilliant Trend Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the service.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes. Your continued use of Costory after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
12. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Brilliant Trend Co., Ltd.
496/1 Thoet Thai Road, Bang Khae Subdistrict, Bang Khae District, Bangkok 10160, Thailand
Phone: 081-888-3761
Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2024
1. Introduction
Brilliant Trend Co., Ltd. ("we," "our," or "us") operates Costory. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Name and email address
- Profile information (photo, bio, expertise)
- Account credentials
- Payment information (if applicable)
- Communications with us and other users
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with Costory:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referral sources
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process your transactions and send related information
- Send you technical notices and support messages
- Respond to your comments and questions
- Match you with relevant communities and gurus
- Display relevant job opportunities
- Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
- Personalize your experience on the platform
4. Information Sharing
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Other Users
Your profile information, posts, and comments are visible to other users in your communities.
With Service Providers
We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing and data analysis.
For Legal Reasons
We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to processing of your information
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
7. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
8. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Children's Privacy
Costory is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country. By using Costory, you consent to the transfer of your information to Thailand and other countries where we operate.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Brilliant Trend Co., Ltd.
496/1 Thoet Thai Road, Bang Khae Subdistrict, Bang Khae District, Bangkok 10160, Thailand
Phone: 081-888-3761