Please**, before using the app, read the terms of service and data privacy very carefully before using Gather.**

Welcome to Gather, a college events app operated by Gather-Connect LLC. Please read these terms of service carefully before using our app. By using Gather, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. Eligibility: Gather is available to college students and faculty only. You must be at least 18 years old to use our app. By using Gather, you confirm that you meet these eligibility criteria.
2. User Account: To use Gather, you must create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy and security of your account information. You are also accountable for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right to terminate your account if you violate these terms.
3. Events: Gather helps you discover and attend college events. We do not guarantee the accuracy or quality of event listings, and we are not responsible for any damages or losses that may occur from attending an event listed on Gather. It is your responsibility to verify event details before attending.
4. User Content: You may submit content such as comments or reviews through Gather. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute that content. You are responsible for ensuring that your submissions are accurate, lawful, and do not infringe any third-party rights.
5. Intellectual Property: All content on Gather, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use or reproduce any content from Gather without permission.
6. User Data: We may collect, use, and share your personal information and usage data as described in our Privacy Policy. By using Gather, you consent to our collection, use, and sharing of your data as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
7. Third-Party Services: Gather may include links or access to third-party services or products. We are not responsible for any damages or losses resulting from using or accessing third-party services or products.
8. Stripe Integration: Gather integrates with Stripe to facilitate payments for events and other services. By using Gather to make payments, you agree to be bound by Stripe's terms of service and privacy policy. We are not liable for any damages or losses resulting from your use of Stripe.
9. Final Sales: All sales and transactions made through Gather are final. We do not offer refunds, exchanges, or cancellations for any purchased tickets, services, or fees under any circumstances.
10. Host Responsibilities: Event hosts are solely responsible for managing their events, including setting ticket prices, providing accurate event details, and handling any disputes or issues that arise with attendees. Gather-Connect LLC is not liable for any disputes, losses, or damages resulting from interactions between hosts and attendees.
11. Payment Processing: Payments are processed through third-party services like Stripe. We are not responsible for any errors, delays, or losses that occur during the payment process. Any issues related to payment processing should be addressed directly with the payment service provider.
12. Chargebacks and Disputes: You agree not to initiate any chargebacks or payment disputes without first attempting to resolve the issue with us. Unauthorized chargebacks may result in the termination of your account.
13. No Liability for Financial Losses: Gather-Connect LLC is not liable for any financial losses incurred by users or hosts, including but not limited to lost profits, lost revenues, or monetary damages arising from the use of our app or services.
14. No Liability for Host Actions: We are not responsible for the actions, omissions, or misconduct of any event hosts. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations, changes, or any financial discrepancies.
15. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Gather-Connect LLC, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the app, your violation of these terms, or any infringement by you of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.
16. Assumption of Risk: By using Gather, you acknowledge and accept that there are inherent risks associated with online transactions and interactions. You assume all responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from such risks.
17. Termination: We reserve the right to terminate your account or access to Gather at any time for any reason, without prior notice.