Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to PartyScene. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of PartyScene's mobile application, website, and services (collectively, the "Service"). By using PartyScene, you agree to these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Definitions

• "PartyScene" ("we," "us," or "our"): The company providing the Service
• "User" ("you" or "your"): Any person who accesses or uses the Service
• "Host": A user who creates and manages events through the Service
• "Guest": A user who attends events through the Service
• "Event": Any gathering, party, or social occasion organized through the Service
• "Private Event": An event visible only to the host's friendship network
• "Public Event": An event visible to users based on location proximity

3. Eligibility

3.1. Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service. We reserve the right to verify age and identity.

3.2. Account Requirements

• Valid identification for hosts
• Accurate personal information
• One account per person

4. Host Responsibilities

4.1. Legal Compliance

• Comply with all local, state, and federal laws
• Obtain necessary permits and licenses
• Respect noise ordinances and gathering restrictions
• Adhere to capacity limits and safety regulations

4.2. Event Management

• Maintain accurate event details
• Implement appropriate age restrictions
• Ensure proper security measures
• Manage guest lists responsibly

4.3. Financial Responsibilities

• Accurately report event costs
• Pay applicable taxes
• Maintain records of transactions

5. Payment Terms

5.1. Payment Processing

• All payments processed through Stripe
• Standard processing fees and tax apply

5.2. Refunds

Refunds are not available during the MVP phase and will be implemented once our escrow payment system is deployed. All payments are currently final, though PartyScene reserves the right to withhold payments for violations and provides a dispute resolution process for payment-related issues (contact support@partyscene.app).

5.3. Payout Withholding

• Multiple valid complaints
• Violation of terms or local laws as reported by our users
• Suspicious activity
• Failed identity verification

6. Prohibited Activities

6.1. Event Content

• No illegal activities
• No unauthorized commercial use
• No discriminatory practices
• No misleading information

6.2. User Conduct

• No harassment or abuse
• No fraudulent behavior
• No unauthorized reselling
• No spam or solicitation

7. Safety and Security

7.1. Event Safety

• Hosts must maintain safe environments
• Compliance with fire safety regulations
• Proper crowd management

7.2. User Safety

• Report dangerous conditions
• Unfriend abusive users
• Safety check-in options

8. Privacy and Data

8.1. Data Collection

• Profile information
• Event details
• Location data
• Payment information

8.2. Data Usage

• Event recommendations
• Post verification
• Payment processing
• Legal compliance

9. Intellectual Property

9.1. Content Ownership

• Users retain rights to their content
• License granted to PartyScene
• Right to remove content
• Copyright protection

9.2. Platform Rights

• PartyScene branding and trademarks
• App features and functionality
• Marketing materials
• User-generated content license

10. Liability and Disclaimers

10.1. Platform Liability

• No responsibility for user conduct
• No guarantee of event quality
• Force majeure events
• Technical difficulties

10.2. User Liability

• Responsible for own actions
• Damage to venues or property
• Personal injuries
• Legal violations

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1. User Disputes

• Internal resolution process
• Mediation procedures
• Binding arbitration
• Class action waiver

11.2. Platform Disputes

• Jurisdiction
• Governing law
• Legal notices
• Time limitations

12. Termination

12.1. Account Termination

• User-initiated termination
• Platform-initiated termination
• Effect on existing events
• Data retention

12.2. Termination Consequences

• Loss of access
• Payment processing
• Data deletion
• Appeal process (contact support@partyscene.app)

13. Modifications to Terms

• Right to modify terms
• Notice of changes
• Continued use constitutes acceptance
• Previous versions archived

14. Contact Information

For legal notices:

Scenes LLC
1209 MOUNTAIN ROAD PL NE STE N
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110 USA
support@partyscene.app

15. Emergency Procedures

15.1. Event Emergencies

• Emergency contact procedures
• Incident reporting requirements
• First responder access
• Evacuation protocols

15.2. Platform Emergencies

• System outages
• Security breaches
• Data loss
• Service interruptions

16. Additional Terms

16.1. Survival

• Certain terms survive termination
• Ongoing obligations
• Persistent rights

16.2. Severability

• Invalid provisions
• Remaining terms
• Legal interpretation

By using PartyScene, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.