Frequently Asked Questions

If a Siv is still on stage with time left, no new message can be posted. The lock icon next to the share button shows this. The button unlocks when the current message's countdown ends.

Every Siv starts with 5 minutes. Each torch adds 12 seconds and each inspiration adds 24 seconds, so the more attention it gets the longer it lives.

No. Faded Sivs are archived under "Echoes", where they remain searchable and filterable.

A torch is a like and adds 12 seconds to the message's life. Inspiration is a comment and adds 24 seconds. Inspiration counts for more because it takes more effort.

Yes. Tap the torch icon again and it goes out, and the message's remaining time is reduced accordingly.

Your name, country, age and other profile details are hidden on the card, and the message is not listed on your public profile. Your account remains linked to it internally so abuse reports can be reviewed.

You wait 15 minutes after a successful post and 10 minutes after an attempt that missed the stage. This stops a small group of users from taking over the single stage.

No. Messages containing links are rejected to prevent spam. Messages can be at most 280 characters.

Use the report button on the message card. Reports are reviewed by hand and content that breaks the rules is removed.

By the total number of torches collected by Sivs posted from each country.

Yes. You can request account closure from your profile settings or contact us. When an account is deleted your profile information is removed.

Yes. Sivis is free and is supported by advertising revenue.