Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the EventLingo platform, website, or mobile applications (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”), our Privacy Policy, and all other policies incorporated by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of our Services.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and EventLingo, Inc., a California corporation (“EventLingo,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), with its principal place of business in Los Angeles, California.
2. Eligibility and Account Registration
You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account, purchase tickets, or list events on EventLingo. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that:
- You are at least 18 years old;
- You have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts;
- You are not barred from using the Services under any applicable law;
- All information you provide is accurate, current, and complete.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your phone number and any passwords. You agree to notify EventLingo immediately at legal@eventlingo.com if you suspect any unauthorized access to or use of your account.
3. Platform Description
EventLingo is a technology platform that facilitates the discovery, creation, and ticketing of events. EventLingo is not an event organizer, promoter, sponsor, or co-presenter of any event listed on the platform. EventLingo does not own, operate, or control any venue where events may take place. All events are independently organized and operated by their respective hosts.
4. Platform Fees and Payments
For paid ticketed events, EventLingo charges a platform service fee (currently 12% of the base ticket price) and a fixed ticketing fee of $1.98 per ticket, both of which are paid by the ticket purchaser and disclosed at checkout prior to payment. These fees are non-refundable except as expressly stated in our Refund Policy.
Free events and personal events (birthdays, gatherings, non-ticketed events) are provided at no cost to hosts or attendees. EventLingo charges no fees whatsoever on free events.
Payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. (“Stripe”). By making a purchase on EventLingo, you also agree to Stripe's Terms of Service, available at stripe.com/legal.
5. Revenue Share Program
EventLingo may offer a Revenue Share Program to eligible event hosts. Participation in the Revenue Share Program is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Host Agreement, which governs eligibility requirements, payout calculations, and program rules.
EventLingo reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Revenue Share Program at any time upon reasonable prior written notice to enrolled participants. Any changes to program terms will be communicated through the Host Agreement or by direct notification to participating hosts.
6. Event Organizer Obligations
By creating a paid event on EventLingo, you represent, warrant, and agree that:
- You have all necessary rights, permits, licenses, and approvals to host the event;
- All event information is accurate and complete;
- You will deliver the advertised event as described;
- You will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including those governing public gatherings, alcohol service, noise ordinances, and fire safety;
- You are solely responsible for age verification at the point of entry for events with age restrictions;
- You will maintain appropriate insurance coverage for your events;
- You will process refunds in accordance with your stated refund policy and these Terms.
7. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to use EventLingo to:
- Violate any applicable law or regulation;
- Create false, misleading, or fraudulent event listings;
- Discriminate against attendees based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic;
- Use our promotional tools to target or exclude any demographic group in a discriminatory manner;
- Sell tickets at prices above face value without EventLingo's express written permission;
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the platform;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the platform or its systems;
- Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access the platform without express written permission;
- Collect or harvest user data without consent;
- Engage in harassment, abuse, or threats toward other users or EventLingo staff.
8. Intellectual Property
The EventLingo name, logo, platform, technology, and all content created by EventLingo are the intellectual property of EventLingo, Inc. and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of EventLingo's intellectual property without express written permission.
By posting content on EventLingo (including event descriptions, photos, and other materials), you grant EventLingo a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute such content in connection with the operation and promotion of the platform.
9. Third-Party Services
EventLingo integrates with third-party services including Stripe (payments), Twilio (SMS), SendGrid (email), Expo (push notifications), and PhotoboothGo (photo services). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. EventLingo is not responsible for the acts or omissions of any third-party service provider.
10. Disclaimers
THE EVENTLINGO PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. EVENTLINGO DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
EVENTLINGO DOES NOT ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY EVENT LISTED ON THE PLATFORM, INCLUDING THE SAFETY, QUALITY, LEGALITY, OR ACCURACY OF ANY EVENT.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVENTLINGO, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, EVEN IF EVENTLINGO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL EVENTLINGO'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) $100 USD OR (B) THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO EVENTLINGO IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
12. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless EventLingo and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your use of the Services;
- Your violation of these Terms;
- Your violation of any third-party right, including privacy, publicity, or intellectual property rights;
- Your event listings or the conduct of any event you organize;
- Any claim that your content caused damage to a third party.
13. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved exclusively by binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, except that either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in court for the actual or threatened infringement of intellectual property rights.
CLASS ACTION WAIVER: YOU AND EVENTLINGO EACH AGREE THAT CLAIMS MAY ONLY BE BROUGHT IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
You must notify EventLingo of any claim within 30 days of first becoming aware of it by sending written notice to legal@eventlingo.com. Arbitration shall be conducted in Los Angeles, California.
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute not subject to arbitration shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.
15. Changes to Terms
EventLingo reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and, where appropriate, by notifying registered users via email or in-app notification. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of the revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
16. Termination
EventLingo reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that EventLingo determines, in its sole discretion, violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, EventLingo, or third parties.
Contact
EventLingo, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
legal@eventlingo.com