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Event Liability & Safety Disclaimer

Last Updated: January 13, 2026 · Version 1.3

TL;DR

  • GatherRound does not organize, supervise, or guarantee events.
  • Hosts are independent organizers responsible for their events.
  • Attendees participate at their own risk.
  • Meeting strangers carries real-world risks.
  • Minors require guardian approval.
  • GatherRound is not liable for what happens at events.

This Event Liability & Safety Disclaimer applies to all events listed on GatherRound, whether hosted by individuals or businesses.

GatherRound is operated by Ninety2 LLC, based in Fairfax County, Virginia.

1. Role of GatherRound

GatherRound is a listing and discovery platform only.

We:

  • Provide tools for users to create and discover events
  • Enable RSVPs, messaging, and ratings
  • Offer optional identity verification through third parties

We do not:

  • Organize or host events
  • Supervise attendees
  • Control event locations
  • Verify venues, safety conditions, or compliance with laws
  • Guarantee the conduct of any user, host, or business

All events are independently organized by users or businesses.

2. Host Responsibility

Hosts are independent event organizers. GatherRound does not employ, supervise, or control hosts or their activities.

Individual Hosts

If you host an event, you are solely responsible for:

  • The accuracy of your event listing
  • The safety and suitability of the location
  • Compliance with local laws and venue rules
  • Managing attendance and behavior
  • Setting and enforcing age restrictions

Hosting an event at a private residence carries additional responsibility and risk.

Business Hosts

If you host events as a business, you are responsible for:

  • Maintaining appropriate licenses and permits
  • Ensuring venue safety and accessibility
  • Carrying any required insurance
  • Complying with employment, zoning, and safety regulations

GatherRound does not verify business compliance or insurance coverage.

3. Attendee Responsibility

By attending an event, you acknowledge that:

  • You are voluntarily meeting people you may not know
  • In-person events involve inherent risks
  • You are responsible for your own safety, conduct, and belongings

Attendees are responsible for:

  • Following host and venue rules
  • Attending events in a condition appropriate for participation
  • Managing personal belongings and medical needs
  • Acting respectfully toward others
  • Avoiding illegal or unsafe conduct
  • Leaving an event if you feel unsafe

Attendance is entirely at your own risk.

4. Minors & Guardian Responsibility

  • Users under 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to attend events.
  • GatherRound does not verify guardian approval.
  • Hosts are not required to supervise minors unless explicitly stated.
  • Parents and guardians are solely responsible for determining whether an event is appropriate.

Hosts may set age restrictions that are stricter than platform guidance. Users under 18 must comply with both platform policies and host requirements.

GatherRound strongly discourages minors from attending private, home-hosted events without a guardian present.

5. Identity Verification Disclaimer

Some users may display a "Verified" badge based on Stripe Identity verification. Identity verification is available to users aged 16 or older.

Verified Hosts & Players have completed identity verification through our verification provider. Verification confirms the user's identity at the time of review and does not constitute a background check, endorsement, or assurance of trustworthiness, safety, or suitability.

Important clarifications:

  • Verification confirms identity documents only
  • It does not indicate background checks
  • It does not guarantee safety, trustworthiness, or intent
  • Verified users may still behave inappropriately

Do not rely solely on verification when making safety decisions.

6. Business Verification Disclaimer

Some businesses may display a "Verified" badge based on GatherRound's manual verification process.

Important clarifications:

  • Verification confirms the business submitted valid documentation
  • It does not indicate licensing, insurance, or regulatory compliance
  • It does not guarantee quality, safety, or legitimacy
  • It is not an endorsement by GatherRound
  • Verified businesses may still have issues or disputes

Business verification confirms that a business exists as a registered entity — nothing more. Always exercise your own judgment when attending events at any venue.

7. Assumption of Risk

By hosting or attending an event listed on GatherRound, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with:

  • In-person interaction
  • Physical activity
  • Venue conditions
  • Travel to and from events
  • Actions of other attendees

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ninety2 LLC shall not be liable for:

  • Personal injury or death
  • Property damage or loss
  • Emotional distress
  • Criminal acts of users
  • Disputes between users
  • Accidents occurring before, during, or after events

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ninety2 LLC from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of:

  • Events you host
  • Events you attend
  • Violations of these terms
  • Your interactions with other users

10. Reporting & Emergencies

If you experience or witness an emergency or imminent danger, contact local emergency services immediately before reporting the incident to GatherRound.

Safety concerns should be reported through GatherRound's reporting tools. GatherRound may remove events or accounts based on safety concerns but has no duty to monitor events in real time.

11. Governing Law

This disclaimer is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Any disputes must be brought in courts located in Fairfax County, Virginia.