Nearby Events

    Terms of Service

    Last updated: December 2024

    1. Agreement to Terms

    By accessing or using NearbyEvents (nearbyevents.co.uk), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

    These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our platform.

    2. Description of Service

    NearbyEvents is an event discovery platform that aggregates and displays information about events and venues across Scotland. Our service includes:

    • Browsing and searching for events and venues
    • Saving favourite events to your account
    • Submitting reviews and ratings for venues
    • Creating and managing event and venue listings
    • Receiving newsletters and event updates

    3. User Accounts

    To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You are responsible for:

    • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
    • All activities that occur under your account
    • Providing accurate and complete information
    • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorised access

    We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

    4. User Content

    Users may submit content including event listings, venue information, reviews, and ratings. By submitting content, you:

    • Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, display, and distribute your content
    • Confirm that you own or have the right to submit the content
    • Accept responsibility for the accuracy of the information
    • Agree not to submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, or infringes on others' rights

    We reserve the right to remove or modify any content at our discretion.

    5. Acceptable Use

    You agree not to:

    • Use the service for any unlawful purpose
    • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
    • Impersonate any person or entity
    • Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
    • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the service
    • Use automated systems to scrape or collect data without permission
    • Post spam, advertisements, or promotional material without authorisation
    • Harass, abuse, or harm other users

    6. Event and Venue Information

    We aggregate event and venue information from various sources. While we strive for accuracy:

    • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information
    • Event details may change without notice by the event organisers
    • Users should verify important details directly with event organisers or venues
    • We are not responsible for cancelled, postponed, or modified events

    7. Third-Party Links and Services

    Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services, including:

    • Ticket purchase links
    • Venue websites
    • Social media platforms
    • Accommodation partners (such as Premier Stays Fife)

    We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.

    8. Intellectual Property

    The service and its original content (excluding user-submitted content) remain the property of NearbyEvents. This includes:

    • Website design and layout
    • Logos and branding
    • Software and code
    • Original text and graphics

    You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express permission.

    9. Disclaimer of Warranties

    The service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

    • The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
    • Defects will be corrected
    • The service is free of viruses or harmful components
    • The results obtained from the service will be accurate or reliable

    10. Limitation of Liability

    To the fullest extent permitted by law, NearbyEvents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

    • Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
    • Service interruption or computer damage
    • Cost of substitute services
    • Any damages arising from attendance at events listed on our platform

    11. Indemnification

    You agree to indemnify and hold harmless NearbyEvents, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

    • Your use of the service
    • Your violation of these terms
    • Your violation of any third-party rights
    • Content you submit to the service

    12. Modifications to Service

    We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

    13. Changes to Terms

    We may revise these terms at any time by posting the updated terms on this page. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

    14. Governing Law

    These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland and the United Kingdom, without regard to conflict of law principles.

    15. Contact Us

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