Terms of Service

Effective July 1, 2026LAWYER REVIEW

The short version

You're responsible for what you post. We're not responsible for what others share. Never give personal contact details to someone you don't yet trust.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account on Gather ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use Gather. If we discover a user is under 18, we will terminate their account immediately.

3. User-Generated Content

You are solely responsible for all content you post on Gather, including personal information you choose to disclose.

Personal information in content: Gather provides automated warnings when our systems detect personal contact information in posts. However, we cannot guarantee detection of all such content. If you share personal information after receiving a warning, you do so at your own risk. Gather is not responsible for any harm resulting from personal information you voluntarily disclose.

4. Platform Intermediary Status

Gather is an intermediary platform and is not the publisher or speaker of User Content posted by its users. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Gather is not liable for User Content posted by third parties.

Applicable frameworks: Section 230 (US CDA); EU Digital Services Act (Regulation 2022/2065); UK Online Safety Act 2023.[LAWYER REVIEW]
5. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

Post illegal, harassing, threatening, defamatory, or abusive content
Solicit personal information from other users for fraudulent purposes
Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity
Distribute spam, malware, or unsolicited commercial communications
Attempt to circumvent moderation systems, bans, or access controls
Collect or harvest personal data from other users without their explicit consent
Use the Platform for commercial solicitation without prior written permission
Post content that infringes intellectual property rights of any third party
Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
6. Moderation and Account Termination

Violations may result in content removal, suspension, or permanent termination. We employ a progressive discipline system and may issue warnings before suspension for minor violations.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of LiabilityLAWYER REVIEW
The platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Gather shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Platform — including damages from interactions with other users or personal information you disclose.

Our total aggregate liability shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid to Gather in the 12 months preceding the claim, or (b) USD $100. [LAWYER REVIEW — amounts vary by jurisdiction]

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Gather and its founders, officers, and affiliates from any claims arising from your use of the Platform, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Platform is governed by our Privacy Policy, incorporated into these Terms by reference.

10. Governing Law and Dispute ResolutionLAWYER REVIEW

These Terms are governed by the laws of [JURISDICTION]. [LAWYER REVIEW — choose a neutral jurisdiction, e.g., Delaware, England & Wales, or Singapore]

Disputes shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved within 30 days, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration under ICC rules. [LAWYER REVIEW — EU consumers may retain right to local courts]

Users in the European Union retain the right to bring disputes before the competent courts of their country of domicile, as provided by EU consumer protection law.
11. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, contact us at legal@gathersocial.com. [LAWYER REVIEW — update before launch]