Terms of Service

    Last updated: March 4, 2026

    Agreement to Terms

    By accessing or using Gatherwell, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our End User License Agreement (EULA). If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the platform.

    These Terms govern your use of Gatherwell and any related services provided through the platform.

    Description of Service

    Gatherwell is a community coordination platform for any group that gathers regularly — including book clubs, parent groups, run clubs, neighborhood crews, hobby groups, study circles, home churches, Bible studies, and ministries.

    The platform helps communities coordinate gatherings, communicate with members, and stay connected through messaging, content, and participation in community activities.

    Features and functionality may evolve over time as the platform continues to develop and improve.

    Third-Party Services

    Gatherwell may rely on third-party infrastructure and services to operate the platform, such as hosting providers, messaging services, notification services, and email delivery systems.

    Use of those services may also be subject to the terms and policies of the respective providers.

    Notifications

    Gatherwell may send notifications related to gatherings, messages, updates, or platform activity. These notifications may be delivered through email, in-app alerts, SMS, or device push notifications.

    You can control notification preferences through your device settings or within the platform where applicable.

    User Accounts

    To use Gatherwell, you must:

    • Be at least 13 years of age
    • Provide accurate and complete registration information
    • Maintain the security of your account credentials
    • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

    If you are under 18 years of age, you should use the platform with the involvement or permission of a parent, guardian, or community leader.

    You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information and for any activity that occurs through your account.

    If you believe your account has been compromised, you should notify us promptly.

    Acceptable Use

    You agree not to use the platform to:

    • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
    • Harass, threaten, abuse, or harm other users
    • Share content that is defamatory, illegal, or intended to harm others
    • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or data
    • Interfere with or disrupt the proper functioning of the platform
    • Use the platform to distribute spam, malware, or harmful content

    We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action if these rules are violated.

    Platform Misuse

    You may not use automated systems, bots, scraping tools, or similar technologies to access or collect data from the platform without permission.

    You may not use the platform to develop or improve competing services or products.

    User Content

    You retain ownership of the content you create or share on Gatherwell.

    By posting or sharing content on the platform, you grant Gatherwell a limited, non-exclusive license to store, display, and distribute that content within the platform as necessary to operate the service and facilitate community coordination.

    You are responsible for the content you share and for ensuring that it does not violate these Terms or applicable laws.

    Intellectual Property

    The Gatherwell platform, including its software, design, text, graphics, logos, and other content (excluding user-generated content), is owned by Gatherwell and protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

    You may use the platform only as permitted by these Terms. You may not copy, modify, distribute, reverse engineer, or create derivative works based on the platform or its content without permission.

    Zero Tolerance for Objectionable Content

    Gatherwell has a zero-tolerance policy for objectionable content and abusive users. Any content that is offensive, harassing, discriminatory, sexually explicit, threatening, or otherwise objectionable is strictly prohibited.

    Users who post objectionable content or engage in abusive behavior will have their content removed and may be permanently banned from the platform.

    Content Filtering

    Gatherwell uses automated content filtering to detect and hide potentially objectionable language. Content that is flagged by our filters may be automatically hidden from other users pending review.

    Reporting Objectionable Content

    If you encounter content that you believe is objectionable, offensive, or in violation of these Terms, you can report it directly within the app. All reports are reviewed by our team.

    We commit to reviewing all content reports within 24 hours of submission. Upon review, objectionable content will be removed and the user who provided the offending content may be ejected from the platform.

    Blocking Abusive Users

    You have the ability to block other users within the app. When you block a user:

    • Their content will be immediately hidden from your view
    • Our moderation team will be automatically notified
    • We will review the blocked user's activity for potential violations

    Community Standards

    Gatherwell is designed to foster positive and respectful community connections.

    Users are expected to interact with kindness, respect, and consideration for others.

    Community organizers and group administrators may have the ability to moderate activity within their communities to help maintain a constructive environment.

    Platform Availability

    We strive to keep Gatherwell reliable and available. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the platform.

    From time to time, the platform may experience downtime for maintenance, updates, or unforeseen technical issues.

    Changes to the Platform

    We may modify, update, or discontinue features of the platform at any time in order to improve the service, address security concerns, or adapt to changing needs.

    We will make reasonable efforts to communicate significant changes when appropriate.

    Termination

    We may suspend or terminate your access to Gatherwell if:

    • You violate these Terms
    • Your conduct harms other users or the platform
    • Your use of the platform creates legal or operational risk

    You may also stop using the platform and delete your account at any time.

    Disclaimer of Warranties

    Gatherwell is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

    To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

    We do not guarantee that the platform will always be secure, uninterrupted, or error-free.

    Indemnification

    You agree to indemnify and hold Gatherwell harmless from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising from:

    • Your use of the platform
    • Content you share on the platform
    • Your violation of these Terms
    • Your violation of any applicable law or the rights of another person

    Limitation of Liability

    To the fullest extent permitted by law, Gatherwell will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the platform.

    This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, loss of access, or disruptions in service.

    Governing Law

    These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

    Severability

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

    Changes to These Terms

    We may update these Terms from time to time.

    When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

    Your continued use of the platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

    Contact Us

    If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at contact@gatherwell.co