Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Go Local Events ("we," "us," "our," or "the Service"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, "the Service") operated by Go Local Events.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates and/or changes to our website. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Description of Service

Go Local Events is a platform that connects event organizers with local communities. Our Service allows users to:

• Discover local events and activities
• Create and manage events
• Register and purchase tickets for events
• Communicate with other users and event organizers
• Share event information on social media
• Receive notifications about events and updates

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

4. User Content and Conduct

Content Ownership

You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display on the Service ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Service.

Prohibited Content

You agree not to post User Content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or discriminatory
• Violates any intellectual property rights
• Contains false or misleading information
• Promotes illegal activities or violence
• Contains spam, viruses, or malicious code
• Violates privacy rights of others
• Is sexually explicit or inappropriate

User Conduct

You agree to use the Service responsibly and not to:

• Impersonate any person or entity
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
• Use the Service for commercial purposes without permission
• Create fake events or provide false event information

5. Event Creation and Management

Event Organizer Responsibilities

As an event organizer, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete event information
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Obtain necessary permits and licenses
• Ensure event safety and security measures
• Handle ticket sales and refunds appropriately
• Communicate changes or cancellations promptly

Event Approval

We reserve the right to review and approve events before they are published. Events may be rejected if they violate these Terms or our community guidelines.

Event Cancellation

Event organizers may cancel events through their dashboard. In case of cancellation, organizers are responsible for refunding ticket holders according to their stated refund policy.

6. Payment and Fees

Service Fees

Go Local Events may charge service fees for certain features, including:

• Premium event listings
• Advanced promotional features
• Payment processing for ticket sales
• Additional analytics and reporting tools

Payment Terms

All fees are due immediately upon purchase. Payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store your payment information on our servers.

Refunds

Service fees are generally non-refundable except in cases of technical errors or as required by law. Event ticket refunds are subject to the event organizer's refund policy.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Go Local Events and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not use our trademarks, logos, or proprietary information without our express written consent.

If you believe that any content on our Service infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us with details of the alleged infringement.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Service. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service, but cannot guarantee that the Service will be available at all times or without interruption. We may temporarily suspend or restrict access for maintenance, updates, or other reasons.

Content Disclaimer

We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of User Content or event information. Users participate in events at their own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Go Local Events shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Go Local Events and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

11. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising under these Terms will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect, and the invalid provision will be replaced with a valid provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Go Local Events regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: