Terms of Service

Welcome to GatherOut! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of GatherOut’s platform, website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the “Services”). GatherOut is owned and operated by ThinkFort ("ThinkFort," "we," "our," or "us").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use the Services.

1. Your Use of GatherOut

GatherOut is a platform designed to help users connect, interact, and share content. To ensure a positive experience for all users, you agree to:

• Use the Services only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Respect the privacy and rights of other users.

• Avoid any activity that could harm the platform, such as introducing malware or attempting to hack the system.

• Not impersonate another person, provide false information, or create multiple accounts without permission.

GatherOut reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

2. User Accounts

a. Eligibility

To use GatherOut, you must:

• Be currently enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university and be able to verify your enrollment upon request.

• Be of the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction and capable of entering into a legally binding agreement.

b. Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and are fully responsible for all activities conducted under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or use of your account.

3. Content and Conduct

a. Content You Share

You retain ownership of the content you post on GatherOut. However, by sharing content, you grant GatherOut a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, and display your content as part of the Services.

b. Prohibited Content

You may not share content that:

• Violates the rights of others, including intellectual property or privacy rights.

• Contains hate speech, harassment, threats, or explicit material.

• Promotes illegal activities or misinformation.

GatherOut reserves the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines or is deemed inappropriate at our discretion.

4. Bluetooth Detection Feature

GatherOut uses Bluetooth technology to detect nearby users and suggest potential connections. This feature is optional and requires your explicit consent to activate. No personal data is shared with other users unless explicitly agreed upon.

5. Intellectual Property

All rights to the platform, including trademarks, logos, designs, and software, remain with GatherOut or its licensors. You may not copy, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any part of the Services without prior written consent.

6. Privacy

Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. Please review it to understand our practices.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided "as is" and "as available." GatherOut makes no guarantees that the Services will be error-free, uninterrupted, or meet your expectations. Your use of the Services is at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, GatherOut is not liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Services.

• Any loss or damage resulting from unauthorized access to your account or content.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms. You may also delete your account at any time.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. The updated version will be posted on our website with the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Services after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved exclusively in the courts of [Insert Jurisdiction].

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at — info@gatherout.app