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GatherRound Community Guidelines

Last Updated: January 8, 2026

TL;DR

  • Be respectful, honest, and inclusive.
  • Everyone deserves to feel welcome regardless of background.
  • Hosts may set reasonable event requirements, but not based on identity.
  • GatherRound leads to real-world meetups — safety matters.
  • Harassment, impersonation, and abuse are not tolerated.
  • Ratings must be fair and factual.
  • You must be 13+ to use GatherRound.
  • Users under 18 need guardian approval to attend events.
  • Violations can result in warnings, suspensions, or permanent bans.

GatherRound is a social events platform operated by Ninety2 LLC ("we," "us," or "the Company").

Our goal is to help people connect in person through board games, tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), trading card games (TCGs), and other shared play experiences. These guidelines exist to protect the community and ensure GatherRound remains safe, welcoming, and trustworthy.

1. Who These Guidelines Apply To

These Community Guidelines apply to all GatherRound users, including:

  • Players
  • Individual hosts
  • Verified hosts
  • Businesses hosting events
  • Event attendees
  • Commenters and reviewers

They apply to both:

  • Activity on the platform, and
  • In-person behavior directly connected to GatherRound events.

2. Core Community Values

We expect all users to act in accordance with these principles:

  • Respect – Treat others with dignity and courtesy.
  • Safety – Act responsibly when meeting others in person.
  • Honesty – Be truthful about who you are and what you're hosting.
  • Inclusion – Harassment or discrimination is not tolerated.
  • Accountability – Actions on GatherRound affect real people.

3. Valuing Inclusivity & Respect

GatherRound exists to bring people together through games—and great games are played by people from all walks of life.

Our community includes players and hosts of all:

  • Ethnic and cultural backgrounds
  • Genders and sexual orientations
  • Socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Physical abilities and neurodiversity
  • Experience levels, from first-time players to veterans

Everyone deserves to feel welcome, safe, and respected when using GatherRound.

Inclusivity Does Not Mean Universal Access

While GatherRound values inclusivity, not every event is open to every user.

Hosts and businesses may set reasonable participation requirements, including:

  • Premium or paid membership requirements
  • RSVP approval or guest limits
  • Experience or skill-level expectations
  • Age restrictions
  • Event format or audience focus
  • Venue or capacity constraints

These types of limitations are permitted when they are clearly stated, applied consistently, and not based on personal identity or protected characteristics.

What Is Not Allowed

Exclusion is not permitted when it is based on:

  • Race, ethnicity, or national origin
  • Gender identity or sexual orientation
  • Religion
  • Disability
  • Socioeconomic status as a personal trait (not pricing tiers)
  • Any other protected characteristic

This includes exclusion framed as "jokes," "preferences," or "community norms."

What We Expect from the Community

We expect users to:

  • Treat others with dignity and respect
  • Avoid assumptions about background, ability, or experience
  • Communicate clearly and kindly
  • Avoid gatekeeping or belittling others

Inclusivity applies both online and at in-person events.

Hosts & Inclusive Events

Hosts are encouraged to:

  • Clearly describe event requirements and expectations
  • Be upfront about membership or access requirements
  • Create welcoming environments within the scope of their event
  • Intervene if behavior becomes exclusionary or hostile

Inclusive hosting builds stronger communities—even when events have limits.

4. Age Requirements & Minors

Account Creation

  • You must be at least 13 years old to create a GatherRound account.

Event Attendance

  • Users under 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to attend in-person events.
  • Some events or venues may impose higher age requirements.
  • GatherRound strongly encourages minors to attend events with a parent or guardian present, especially for private or home-hosted events.

GatherRound does not verify guardian approval and does not supervise minors.

5. In-Person Safety Expectations

Because GatherRound facilitates real-world meetups:

  • Meet in public or reputable venues whenever possible.
  • Follow all venue rules and applicable laws.
  • Do not pressure others to attend, stay longer, or engage beyond their comfort level.
  • Leave immediately if a situation feels unsafe.

GatherRound does not organize, supervise, or control events and is not responsible for in-person interactions.

6. Identity Verification

Some users may choose to verify their identity using Stripe Identity.

Important clarifications:

  • Verification is optional and intended to increase trust.
  • Verification does not guarantee safety, behavior, or intent.
  • GatherRound does not store government IDs or biometric data.
  • Verified users are still subject to moderation and enforcement.

Misrepresentation or attempts to bypass verification may result in account action.

7. Ratings & Reviews

GatherRound includes community-powered ratings for players, hosts, and businesses.

Allowed

  • Honest, factual feedback
  • Constructive criticism
  • Safety-related observations

Prohibited

  • Retaliatory or coercive reviews
  • Harassment or personal attacks
  • False or misleading claims
  • Attempts to manipulate ratings

We reserve the right to moderate or remove ratings that violate these standards.

8. Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

  • Harass, threaten, or intimidate others
  • Discriminate based on protected characteristics
  • Impersonate individuals or businesses
  • Create fake accounts or manipulate engagement
  • Share private or sensitive information without consent
  • Promote illegal activity
  • Post sexually explicit content
  • Use GatherRound for scams or unrelated solicitation

Severe violations may result in immediate suspension or permanent bans.

9. Reporting & Enforcement

Reporting

Users can report:

  • Events
  • Profiles
  • Reviews
  • Safety concerns or inappropriate behavior

Enforcement Actions

May include:

  • Warnings
  • Event removal
  • Temporary suspension
  • Permanent account bans
  • Removal of content or ratings

Repeat violations will escalate enforcement.

10. Appeals

If you believe an action was taken in error, you may submit an appeal through our support channels. Appeals are reviewed manually and decisions are final.

11. Final Note

GatherRound is a community built on trust.

If something feels unsafe, misleading, or abusive — report it.