Terms of Service

Effective Date: October 2025
Last Updated: October 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Gather ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you do not have permission to access the Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Gather is a family management platform that provides:

  • Calendar and scheduling tools
  • Task and chore management
  • Goal tracking and achievement systems
  • Family communication features
  • Meal planning and grocery lists
  • Media storage and sharing
  • Rewards and gamification systems
  • AI-powered suggestions and insights

3. Account Registration

Account Requirements:

  • You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
  • Children under 13 may only use the Service with parental consent and supervision
  • You must provide accurate and complete registration information
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
  • One person may maintain multiple accounts for different family groups

4. User Content

Your Rights:

You retain all rights to content you upload to Gather. By uploading content, you grant us a limited license to:

  • Store and display your content within the Service
  • Share content with your designated family members
  • Create backups for data protection
  • Process content for features like search and AI suggestions

Your Responsibilities:

  • You must have the right to upload any content you share
  • Content must not violate any laws or third-party rights
  • You are responsible for your family members' use of shared content
  • We may remove content that violates these Terms

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purposes
  • Upload malicious code or interfere with the Service
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Share inappropriate content in family spaces
  • Violate any third-party intellectual property rights
  • Use the Service for commercial purposes without permission
  • Circumvent any security or authentication measures
  • Scrape or harvest data from the Service

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs the Site and informs users of our data collection practices. We take your privacy seriously and implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data.

7. Subscription and Payments

Free Tier:

  • Basic features available at no cost
  • Limited storage and family members
  • May include feature limitations

Premium Subscriptions:

  • Billed monthly or annually
  • Automatic renewal unless canceled
  • Cancel anytime; access continues until end of billing period
  • Prices subject to change with 30 days notice
  • No refunds for partial periods

8. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Gather and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our prior written consent.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Gather. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services. You acknowledge and agree that Gather shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any such services.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GATHER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Gather and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.

13. Termination

By You:

  • You may terminate your account at any time
  • Termination is permanent and data may be deleted
  • Export your data before termination

By Us:

  • We may terminate or suspend your account for Terms violations
  • We may discontinue the Service with 30 days notice
  • We will attempt to allow data export before termination

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

15. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service will be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiation
  2. Mediation (if negotiation fails)
  3. Binding arbitration (if mediation fails)

You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits against us.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to use the Service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service and supersede any prior agreements.

18. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service:

  • 📧 Email: legal@gather-family.com
  • 📮 Mail: [Your Company Address]
  • 💬 In-app: Settings → Support → Legal Questions
  • 🌐 Website: https://gather-family.com/legal

Our Commitment

At Gather, we're committed to providing a safe, secure, and valuable service for your family. These Terms help us maintain a positive environment for all users while protecting both your rights and ours. Thank you for being part of the Gather community!