Terms of use

By using Gather, you agree to these Terms. We might update them occasionally, so keep an eye on our website for any changes. If you keep using Gather after an update, that means you accept the new Terms. These Terms are provided by Gather Events Limited.

Your privacy

We take your privacy seriously. Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data. By using Gather, you agree to how we collect, use, and share your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

To use some features, youโ€™ll need to register with us. You must be over 18 to create an account, or if you're under 18, youโ€™ll need permission from a parent or guardian.

Event host responsibilities

Events on Gather are created and managed by event hosts, not us. We provide the platform for organizing events but arenโ€™t responsible for:

If you have any questions or issues regarding these aspects, please contact the event host directly. Hosts control their events and are responsible for informing you of any additional terms or policies. They are also responsible for resolving any disputes related to their events.

Ticket Sales and Payments

The price of the ticket on Gather is made up of the price set and advertised by the Promoter and the booking fee set by Gather. The booking fee is non-refundable if an event is cancelled or postponed.

Gather facilitates ticket sales through Stripe payment processing. While Gather provides the platform for these transactions:

If an event is cancelled or rescheduled, any refund will be subject to the terms and conditions set by the Promoter, except as required by law. New Zealand consumers may have additional refund rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.

Electronic Communications

By using Gather, you agree to receive electronic messages from us and event hosts. These electronic messages (like emails, texts and in-app notifications) count as "written" communications for legal purposes.

When we send you electronic messages, they're considered "received" when they arrive at the email address you gave us during registration, or when we post them on our platform.

Electronic records of your activities and transactions on Gather (like ticket purchases or event registrations) can be used as valid evidence of these actions.

If you wish to stop receiving electronic communications, you can contact us at help@gather.rsvp, but this might affect your ability to use some Gather features.

No warranties

Gather is provided "as is" and "as available." We donโ€™t make any promises about it. We specifically disclaim any warranties that:

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Gather Events Limited, its officers, directors, employees, or agents wonโ€™t be responsible for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages. This includes loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses that result from:

Indemnity

You agree to protect and fully compensate Gather Events Limited and our team from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, including legal fees, that arise from your use or misuse of the services.

Using Gather

Youโ€™re welcome to use Gather for personal or business purposes. Just follow these guidelines:

Registering an account

Rules of conduct

Intellectual property

Everything on Gather, including our name and logo, is protected by intellectual property rights. Donโ€™t use it without our permission.

User content

You can upload content to Gather. By doing so, you grant us and applicable hosts an unrestricted, worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive and royalty-free right to use, adapt, modify, publish, translate, distribute and display any Content you post on the Service, in any form or media. Don't upload anything that violates someone else's rights or the law.

Content moderation

Weโ€™re not responsible for what users post, but we reserve the right to remove anything we find inappropriate or that violates these Terms. If you see something wrong, let us know.

If you or any third party is aware of any breach of these terms of use which could potentially damage or infringe our property, protectable rights, or interests, you should immediately contact us.

Third-party links

Gather may include links to third-party websites or services that we donโ€™t own or control. Weโ€™re not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party sites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we wonโ€™t be liable for any damage or loss caused by using or relying on any content, goods, or services available through these third-party sites.

Enforcement

We can remove, suspend, edit, or restrict your access to Gather if we think youโ€™ve violated these Terms. This might include suspending or terminating your account, taking legal action, or other measures.

Copyright infringement

If you believe any content on Gather violates your copyright, let us know with the following details:

Data security

We take data security very seriously and use a variety of measures to protect your information. While we strive to keep your data safe, no system is completely foolproof. For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Feedback and improvements

We love hearing from you! Any suggestions or feedback you provide are welcome. By sending us feedback, you give us the right to use it without any restrictions or compensation to you.

General provisions

If part of these Terms is found invalid, the rest will still apply. We may transfer these Terms or any part of them to someone else without your consent. You canโ€™t transfer your rights or obligations to anyone else without our written permission.

Dispute resolution

Got questions or issues? Contact our support team at help@gather.rsvp, and we'll try to help resolve them.

For New Zealand users, if we cannot resolve your dispute internally, you may have the right to take the matter to the Disputes Tribunal for claims within its jurisdiction.

These Terms will be governed by the laws applicable in your country of residence. For New Zealand users, New Zealand law will apply, and any disputes will be handled in New Zealand courts.

Governing law and jurisdiction

Governing law: These Terms and any disputes will be governed by New Zealand law.

Global legal actions: We might take legal action in your country of residence if you violate these Terms.

Global compliance: We follow local laws and regulations, so some features might be different depending on where you are.

Contact us

For all inquiries, please reach out to us by email at help@gather.rsvp.