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Artist Gather — Terms & Guidelines

For Event Hosts & Community Members

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Artist Gather is a community-driven platform created to connect and support artists of all disciplines. To maintain a safe, inspiring, and respectful environment for all participants, we ask every user — both event hosts and community members — to follow the guidelines below.

By using Artist Gather, hosting events, or participating in the community, you agree to abide by these terms.

Section 1 — Community Guidelines

These guidelines apply to all members, artists, attendees, and hosts on Artist Gather.

1. Be Respectful

Artist Gather is built on creativity, inclusivity, and collaboration.
All members are expected to:

  • •Treat others with respect
  • •Avoid personal attacks, harassment, or discrimination
  • •Communicate professionally and constructively

Hate speech, bullying, or abusive behavior is strictly prohibited.

2. Be Authentic

Your profile should represent you, your art, and your identity.

  • •Do not impersonate other artists
  • •Do not create fake profiles
  • •Do not post misleading information

Authenticity creates trust within the community.

3. Keep It Art-Centered

Artist Gather exists for artists.
All posts, events, and interactions should be related to:

  • •Visual arts
  • •Performing arts
  • •Literary arts
  • •Digital arts
  • •Creative culture & collaboration

Non-artistic promotional content may be removed.

4. Practice Safety & Responsibility

Members should:

  • •Respect personal boundaries
  • •Not pressure others into participation or collaboration
  • •Avoid any behavior that could place others at risk or discomfort

In-person events must follow local safety laws and policies.

5. Share Ethical Content

Members must not post:

  • •Copyrighted materials without permission
  • •Explicit or illegal content
  • •Harmful or violent content
  • •Spam or fraudulent links

All media shared should be appropriate for a creative community.

Section 2 — Event Host Guidelines

These guidelines apply to all artists or organizations hosting an event through Artist Gather.

1. Host Donation Requirement

To submit an event to the platform, hosts must complete a $100 donation to Artist Gather.

  • •This donation supports platform maintenance and community growth
  • •It must be paid per event
  • •Events will not be published unless the donation is completed

This donation is non-refundable, even if an event is canceled.

2. Event Submission Requirements

All event listings must:

  • •Be created by an artist or art-related host
  • •Include accurate date, time, location, and details
  • •Represent an artistic activity or gathering (not unrelated business events)
  • •Avoid misleading or exaggerated claims
  • •Include a contact method for attendees

Hosts are responsible for ensuring their event information is correct.

3. Promotional Images & Media

Event images must:

  • •Be clear, relevant, and appropriate
  • •Not violate copyright or trademarks
  • •Not contain explicit, violent, or harmful imagery
  • •Not include unauthorized likenesses of individuals

Artist Gather may remove media that violates these guidelines.

4. Social Media Integration

Hosts may connect their social platforms to their event pages.
By doing so, hosts agree that:

  • •Links provided are legitimate and belong to the host
  • •They are willing to be contacted or followed by attendees
  • •They understand that social links are publicly visible

Hosts can update or remove their social accounts at any time.

5. Conduct at Hosted Events

Hosts are expected to:

  • •Create a safe, inclusive environment
  • •Follow all local laws and venue requirements
  • •Treat attendees respectfully
  • •Manage their event responsibly
  • •Avoid promoting harmful or dangerous activities
  • •Be present at the event or designate a responsible representative

Artist Gather is not responsible for the actions of event hosts or attendees.

6. Event Removal Policy

Artist Gather may remove an event at any time if it:

  • •Violates community guidelines
  • •Misrepresents its purpose
  • •Promotes harmful, illegal, or inappropriate behavior
  • •Receives valid complaints from members

Donations cannot be refunded in cases of removal.

Section 3 — Prohibited Activities

The following actions are strictly prohibited on Artist Gather:

  • •Harassment, threats, or abusive behavior
  • •Hate speech, discrimination, or targeting of marginalized groups
  • •Fraud, scams, or misleading financial solicitations
  • •Posting illegal content or organizing illegal activities
  • •Advertising unrelated services
  • •Selling prohibited goods or substances
  • •Manipulating reviews, attendance numbers, or engagement metrics
  • •Circumventing the $100 host donation requirement

Violation may result in suspension or permanent removal.

Section 4 — Liability Disclaimer

Artist Gather is a platform for connecting artists and is not:

  • •A guarantor of event safety
  • •Responsible for interactions between members
  • •Liable for misconduct, injury, or damages at events
  • •Responsible for loss or theft of personal items
  • •Involved in disputes between hosts and attendees

Hosts and participants assume full responsibility for participation.

Section 5 — Privacy & Data

By creating an account or hosting an event, you agree that:

  • •Your profile information may be visible to other users
  • •Social media links you provide will be public
  • •Your event details will appear publicly on the calendar

Artist Gather does not sell personal information to third parties.

A full Privacy Policy may be added separately.

Section 6 — Termination

Artist Gather reserves the right to:

  • •Remove content
  • •Suspend accounts
  • •Deny event publication
  • •Permanently ban users

...if the Terms & Guidelines are violated or if community safety is at risk.

Section 7 — Community First

Artist Gather was built to uplift and unite artists.
Our goal is to create:

  • •A safe environment
  • •A collaborative culture
  • •A supportive artistic network
  • •A celebration of creativity in all forms

By following these guidelines, you help keep Artist Gather a vibrant, inspiring, and welcoming home for artists everywhere.

Acknowledgment

By using Artist Gather, hosting an event, or participating in the community, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Guidelines.