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Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

Welcome to HangoutU. Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using our platform.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using HangoutU, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part, please do not use our platform. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Hangoutu.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use HangoutU. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement. We reserve the right to verify your age and deny access if we believe you do not meet this criterion.

3. Nature of Service

HangoutU is a platform that connects like-minded individuals looking to share activities such as trips, events, and hangouts. We are not:

  • A travel agency or tour operator
  • An event management company
  • A dating or matchmaking service
  • Responsible for interactions between users

All arrangements, including travel plans, costs, and meetups, are the sole responsibility of the users involved.

4. Account Registration

When you create an account with HangoutU, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your password
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Immediately notify us of any unauthorized access

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the platform for any illegal purposes
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Spam, solicit, or advertise without permission
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the platform
  • Use the service for commercial purposes without approval

6. Plans & Events

When creating or joining a plan on HangoutU:

  • Organizers are responsible for providing accurate information about their plans.
  • Participants are responsible for verifying details and communicating with organizers.
  • HangoutU does not guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of any plan.
  • All participation is at your own risk.

7. Payments & Cost Sharing

HangoutU does not process payments between users. Any financial arrangements (cost splitting, bookings, deposits) are between users directly. We are not responsible for any financial disputes or losses.

8. User Content

You retain ownership of any content you post. By posting content, you grant HangoutU a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute such content on our platform.

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms or is otherwise objectionable.

9. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

10. Limitation of Liability

HangoutU is provided "as is" without any warranties. We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform

This includes, but is not limited to, damages arising from user interactions, travel activities, or any other events facilitated through our platform.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms, guidelines, or any applicable laws.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: