Terms of Service

Welcome to The Gathering Place Collective. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

Acceptance of Terms

By using our website, participating in our gatherings, or engaging with our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

Use of Our Website

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of others or restrict their use of the website. Prohibited activities include:

• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Transmitting harmful or malicious code
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Using automated systems to access the website without permission
• Harassing, threatening, or defaming others

Gathering Participation

By joining a gathering hosted through The Gathering Place Collective, you agree to:

• Respect the host, participants, and the gathering space
• Maintain confidentiality regarding personal information shared in the group
• Engage respectfully in discussions, even when viewpoints differ
• Follow the host's guidelines for the gathering

Host Responsibilities

If you host a gathering, you agree to:

• Complete the required training and orientation
• Provide a safe and welcoming environment for all participants
• Follow the practices and values outlined by The Gathering Place Collective
• Report any concerns or incidents to our team
• Protect the confidentiality of participants' personal information

Donations

All donations to The Gathering Place Collective are voluntary and non-refundable. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (PENDING), and donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. By making a donation, you:

• Confirm that the donation is made voluntarily
• Understand that donations are used to support our mission and operations
• Agree to provide accurate payment information

Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and practice guides, is the property of The Gathering Place Collective and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

However, we grant gathering hosts a limited license to use our practice guides and resources for their gatherings.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

• The website will be available at all times or free from errors
• Gatherings will meet your specific spiritual needs
• Information provided is complete or accurate

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Gathering Place Collective and its directors, officers, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of our website or services
• Participation in gatherings
• Interactions with other participants or hosts
• Any errors or omissions in content

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Gathering Place Collective from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from your use of our website or services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of others.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of our services, we encourage you to contact us first to seek an amicable resolution. If a resolution cannot be reached, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable laws.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on our website. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Contact Us

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

The Gathering Place Collective
Email: info@thegatheringplacecollective.com

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.