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Submissions & Moderation

Don’t worry! In most cases, it’s simply because we haven’t had time to review it yet. All submissions are reviewed by a small group of volunteers before appearing on the map, to make sure they are respectful and safe. As soon as we review it, your submission will be visible!The review process typically takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the volume of submissions. Thank you for your patience.
Of course! If you’d like us to delete your submission, please send an email to [email protected] with:
  • Your submission’s # ID number
  • Subject line: “Delete my submission”
We’ll remove it as soon as possible.You can find your submission’s ID number in the submission details when you view it on the map.
If a submission doesn’t meet our community guidelines, it won’t appear on the map. Common reasons for rejection include:
  • Photos showing faces clearly visible
  • Personal identifying information (email, phone number, etc.)
  • Content unrelated to mate culture
  • Spam or advertising
We don’t currently send rejection notifications, but you’re welcome to submit again with adjustments.

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Privacy & Data

We only use:
  • The information you provide in the form (name, country, yerba brand, preparation style, mate type)
  • The location you choose to show on the map
  • Your photo
  • The date and time of submission
We don’t collect email addresses, passwords, precise GPS coordinates, or any other personal data.Learn more in our Privacy Policy.
No! You don’t need to create an account or provide an email address. Simply fill out the form and submit your mate. You can use your real name or a pseudonym.
Yes! You can use a pseudonym instead of your real name. We also encourage you to:
  • Avoid photos where faces are clearly visible
  • Not include personal contact information
  • Only share location information you’re comfortable making public
No. You manually select the location point that appears on the map. We do not automatically publish precise GPS coordinates. You control exactly what location information is shared.

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Using the Site

Currently, 200 Mates is available in:
  • Spanish (ES)
  • English (EN)
  • Portuguese (PT)
You can switch languages using the language selector in the header. If you’d like to help improve the translations, see how to contribute.
Yes! You’re welcome to submit as many mate experiences as you’d like. Each submission is reviewed individually.
We accept JPG and PNG image files, with a maximum size of 5MB. Make sure your photo:
  • Shows your mate clearly
  • Doesn’t show faces clearly visible
  • Is appropriate for all audiences
  • Is related to mate culture
Currently, you cannot edit submissions after they’re published. If you need to make changes, you can request deletion and submit a new entry.

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About the Project

200 Mates is a collaborative project created to celebrate and map mate culture around the world. It’s maintained by a small team of volunteers who are passionate about mate tradition.
Yes! Currently, all resources used are free. In the future, if migration to paid platforms becomes necessary, there will be an option to donate to help keep the site running.
The best ways to support 200 Mates:
  1. Submit your mate and encourage others to participate
  2. Improve translations by suggesting better wording for your native language
  3. Share the project on social media or with mate-loving friends
  4. Follow us on Instagram: @200mates
Learn more about contributing.
If you’re a journalist, researcher, or content creator interested in using 200 Mates data or writing about the project, please contact us at [email protected].We’d love to hear about your project and discuss how we can help.

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Still Have Questions?

If your question isn’t answered here, please reach out: Email: [email protected] We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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