Terms of Participation

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Last updated: Feb. 26, 2025

Welcome to We Met in Miami!

We Met in Miami is owned and operated by We Met in Miami, LLC (“We Met in Miami”), a Florida limited liability company. We Met in Miami is a nonprofit event series facilitating love and friendship for adults 21+ through community service, civic engagement and the arts. Our mission is to overcome loneliness, foster connection and create spaces for community to thrive in Miami. We Met in Miami hosts events and provides means for communication (including but not limited to a dedicated WhatsApp group) for its members (and the public at large) to interact with each other and connect meaningfully (“Services”). 

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF PARTICIPATION CAREFULLY. BY REGISTERING AS A PAID MEMBER OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATING IN OUR EVENTS, COMMUNITY BOARDS AND OTHER COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FACEBOOK, WHATSAPP, AND SLACK), AND OTHER PROGRAMMING, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS, AS WELL AS OUR COMMUNITY GUIDELINES (COLLECTIVELY, THE “TERMS”). WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, AMEND, OR CHANGE THE TERMS AT ANY TIME. NOTICE OF ANY MATERIAL CHANGE WILL BE POSTED ON THIS PAGE WITH AN UPDATED “LAST UPDATED” DATE AT THE TOP. PARTICIPATING IN EVENTS AFTER SUCH CHANGE CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF ANY SUCH CHANGE, AND YOU WILL BE BOUND BY SUCH UPDATED TERMS.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS, AS THEY MAY CHANGE PERIODICALLY, YOU MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS OR OTHERWISE OBTAIN SERVICES. 

We Met in Miami reserves the right to terminate this agreement or your access to events, or generally cease offering memberships or programming, at any time for any reason.

All participants (including but not limited to paid subscribers or members, non-members, anyone attending a We Met in Miami event, and volunteers) are referred to as “you,” “your”, or “Participant”; the terms “we,” “our,” “us,” refer to We Met in Miami.

WHO CAN USE OUR SERVICE?

You represent and warrant you:

1. Are at least 21 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract;
2. Are not a person or entity barred from accessing the Service under the laws of any jurisdiction. You agree you are not prohibited by law from using our Services and have not been convicted of or pled no contest to a felony or indictable offense (or crime of similar severity), any sex crimes, or any crime involving violence; and
3. Are not a registered sex offender in any state, federal, or local sex offender registry.

REGISTRATION

In order to participate in events, you may be required to provide information about yourself including your name, email address, and other personal and payment information. You agree that any registration information you give to We Met in Miami will always be accurate, correct and up to date. You acknowledge and agree that We Met in Miami may, but shall not be obligated to, conduct background checks (including criminal checks) and identification verification to, among other reasons, protect the safety of other Participants.

You agree you will: (i) comply with these Terms and all applicable laws; (ii) take reasonable measures to protect your information; and (iii) abide by our Community Guidelines.

You agree you will not: (i) use our Services in a way that damages the reputation of We Met in Miami; (ii) misrepresent your identity, age, or other information; (iii) use our Services in an illegal, harmful, or inappropriate way; (iv) harass, stalk, intimidate, assault, harm, threaten or otherwise mistreat any other Participants; (v) share any information which is likely to be offensive, harassing, pornographic or obscene, or encourages any illegal or illicit activity; or (vi) encourage, promote or engage in any activity in violation of these Terms. 

You will be deemed to be authorized to participate in events pursuant hereto each time you attend an event.

PAYMENTS AND FEES

You agree to pay any and all fees related to obtaining Services, maintaining a paid membership, and attending events as may be applicable. Monthly payments and other payment plans will be billed in advance and charged via the payment method you indicated when you signed up for our Services. You authorize us to arrange withdrawal of funds on this card on each payment due date without further notification. You are responsible for ensuring your payment information is always complete and accurate. In the event payment cannot be processed, you may lose your ability to obtain paid-for Services.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

By attending events, you hereby and irrevocably give We Met in Miami permission, and grant to We Met in Miami the right, to photograph, film, and record You and use any and all such photographic, audiovisual, and other images (collectively, “Images”).

By attending events, you hereby irrevocably permit, authorize, and license We Met in Miami to use, re-use, publish, and re-publish the Images and your name, and all materials created by or on behalf of Company that incorporate any of the foregoing (“Materials”) for any production, advertising, promotion, and other commercial purposes in connection with We Met in Miami’s business in perpetuity throughout the world and in any medium, format, or platform now existing or hereinafter created without further consent from or further compensation to you. Images may be altered or modified.

We Met in Miami is and shall be the exclusive owner of all rights, title, and interest of every kind in and to Images, Materials and other depictions in any format and media, including all copyrights and other intellectual property rights therein, in perpetuity throughout the universe for all purposes, including the right to exploit the foregoing in connection with We Met in Miami’s business efforts.

All graphics, images, videos, trademarks, service marks, logos are the property of We Met in Miami, or We Met in Miami has otherwise obtained the right to use any such content that is owned by a third party, with all rights reserved. The use of any of our trademarks, service marks or other intellectual property without express written consent is strictly prohibited. You may not use any of our trademarks, service marks, or other intellectual property in connection with any product or service that is in any way likely to cause confusion or harm to us.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the extent allowed under laws, our Services are provided "as is" and "as available.” We Met in Miami expressly disclaims warranties of any kind, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, title, non-infringement, and fitness for a particular purpose. We make no warranty that: (i) Services (or any portion of the Services) will meet your requirements or expectations; (ii) Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; or (iii) results that may be obtained from Services will be accurate or reliable.

You understand and agree that due to the nature of the Services, We Met in Miami can provide no guarantee that your participation will have any particular result. We Met in Miami is not a professional service provider and Services are not intended to be a substitute for any professional advice.  

You understand and agree that you are solely responsible for your own physical and financial security and should take all reasonable precautions when attending events and interacting with other Participants.

You understand and agree that the relationship-building is unique to every individual and cannot be measured quantitatively.  You also understand and agree that We Met in Miami has no control over the actions or inactions of any party involved. You understand and agree the success or failure of your experience depends in large part on your own actions before, during, and after your attendance at events.  Therefore, you understand and agree that We Met in Miami provides no guarantee, representation, warranty, express or implied, about the suitability, success, or outcome of your experience. 

To the extent permitted by applicable laws, We Met in Miami, will not be liable to you or any third party, for: (i) any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive or exemplary damages, including damages for goodwill, opportunity costs, intangible losses, or the cost of substitute services (even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages); (ii) any feedback you may give or receive.

In addition, our maximum aggregate liability is limited to the total price of all tickets or registrations you purchased in the three (3) month period immediately preceding the circumstances giving rise to the related claim claim; or, if no tickets or registrations were purchased, one hundred U.S. Dollars (USD $100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or conditions on, or the limitation of, liability for loss or damage caused by willful acts, negligence, breach of contract or breach of implied terms, or incidental or consequential damages. Only those liability and other limitations which are lawful in your jurisdiction (if any) will apply to you, and our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

SAFETY AND REPORTING

You understand that We Met in Miami may, but has no obligation to, conduct criminal background or identity verification checks on other Participants. Consequently, We Met in Miami does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, conduct, identity, or veracity of any Participants. We Met in Miami is not responsible for any actions of any individuals at any events. You are solely responsible for maintaining your safety, and you must use your best judgment when interacting with others at all times, including during or after events.

Though we have no obligation to monitor disputes, if you experience or observe any abuse or inappropriate behavior by another Participant, please report it to us by sending a detailed email to jessica@wemetinmiami.org.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK; RELEASE

You acknowledge, understand, and agree that attendance and participation at events involves the risk of injury, including but not limited to emotional distress, disability, death, and/or property damage. You also acknowledge the contagious nature of illness including covid-19 and other infectious disease(s) (collectively, the “Illness”) and the risk you may be exposed to or contract an Illness by your attendance at events, which may result in Illness, personal or psychological injury, pain, suffering, temporary or permanent disability, death, property damage, and/or financial loss. You acknowledge and agree that your attendance at events is voluntarily and agree to accept and assume any and all such risks. By attending events, you expressly acknowledge that We Met in Miami is not liable for any of the above. You hereby waive and release any and all claims, known or hereafter known, against We Met in Miami, and its officers, agents, affiliates, owners, successors, and assigns (collectively, “Releasees”) on account of physical or psychological injury, illness, disability, death, or property damage arising out of or attributable to your attendance and participation at events, and you hereby covenant not to make or bring any such claim against and forever release and discharge We Met in Miami and Releasees from liability under such claims. 

You hereby agree to release We Met in Miami from all damages (whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses of every kind and nature, known and unknown, arising out of a dispute between you and a third party (including other Participants). In addition, you waive any applicable law or statute, which says, in substance: "A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE RELEASED."

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless We Met in Miami from any and all damage (whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or otherwise), loss, liability, cost and expense (including reasonable attorneys' and accounting fees) resulting from any claim, demand, suit, proceeding (whether before an arbitrator, court, mediator or otherwise) or investigation made by any third party (each a "Claim") relating to or arising out of: (i) your breach of these Terms or your breach of any applicable local, state, or other law, rule or regulation or the rights of any third party.

We will provide notice to you of any such Claim, but our failure or delay in doing so will not limit your indemnification obligations herein. Also, in certain circumstances, we may choose to handle the Claim ourselves, in which case you agree to cooperate with us in any way we request.

TERMINATION

You may terminate this agreement at any time by deactivating your paid subscription. While We Met in Miami will not provide partial refunds or prorated subscription fees, you will not be billed after termination.

This paragraph applies to Participants and Volunteers: We Met in Miami may, in its sole discretion, suspend or terminate this agreement immediately if: (i) you breach any of these Terms (including but not limited of Community Guidelines); (ii) you violate any applicable laws, rules, or regulations; or (iii) We Met in Miami reasonably believes it is necessary to do so to protect its business, or any of its affiliates and Participants. In addition, We Met in Miami may stop providing services and/or terminate this agreement any time for any reason.

GOVERNING LAW, DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND ARBITRATION

1. Dispute Resolution. If you have a problem or dispute, we will try to resolve your concerns. You agree to give us an opportunity to resolve any problems or disputes relating in any way to our Services by providing us written notice of any such problem via email at jessica@wemetinmiami.org. If we are unable to resolve the problem or dispute, you may pursue claims as explained herein.
2. Applicable Law. The laws of the State of Florida shall govern these Terms. Any dispute relating to your use our Services shall first be submitted to mediation. In the event the dispute cannot be resolved directly between the parties or through mediation, you agree to submit any dispute to confidential arbitration in Miami-Dade County, Florida; provided, however, that issues regarding violations of We Met in Miami’s intellectual property rights, We Met in Miami may seek relief from any state or federal court of competent jurisdiction. By using our Services, you hereby consent to, and waive all defenses of lack of personal jurisdiction and forum non-conveniences with respect to venue and jurisdiction in the state and federal courts of the State of Florida. 
3. Arbitration. Arbitration hereunder shall be conducted pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Rules then prevailing at the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator’s award shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, no arbitration shall be joined to an arbitration involving any other party, whether through class action proceedings or otherwise. In using Services, you agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of, related to, or connected with the use of the Services or this Agreement must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever banned.
4. Intellectual Property. You agree that We Met in Miami’s remedy at law for any actual or threatened breach of the intellectual property provisions herein would be inadequate. As such, We Met in Miami shall be entitled to specific performance, injunctive relief, or both, in addition to any damages We Met in Miami may be entitled to recover, along with reasonable expenses incurred by We Met in Miami for any form of dispute resolution, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees. No right or remedy of We Met in Miami shall be exclusive of any other, whether at law or in equity, including without limitation damages, injunctive relief, attorneys’ fees and expenses. No instance of waiver by We Met in Miami of its rights or remedies hereunder shall imply any obligation to grant any similar, future, or other waiver. No act or omission by or on behalf of We Met in Miami is intended to be, nor should be construed as, a waiver of any of its rights, claims, causes of action, or remedies related hereto. 
5. Waiver of Jury Trial. You hereby knowingly, voluntarily and intentionally waive the right to trial by jury in respect to any litigation based hereon, or arising out of, under, or in connection with this agreement, or any course of conduct, course of dealing, statements (whether verbal or written), or other actions of any party to this agreement.

MISCELLANEOUS TERMS

1. No Class Action. You acknowledge and agree that you hereby waive the right to participate in any purported class action lawsuit, class-wide arbitration, private attorney-general action, or any other representative proceeding related to any disputes which may arise out of or relate to this agreement. 
2. Severability. If any provision herein is deemed void, invalid, or unenforceable for any reason by any arbiter or court of competent jurisdiction, then such provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent possible under applicable law. All provisions herein are severable and shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions. 
3. Survival; Assignment. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive including limitations on liability, releases, indemnification obligations, disclaimers, agreements to arbitrate, choices of law and judicial forum, and intellectual property protections and licenses. We may freely assign these Terms and our rights and obligations hereunder, whether to an affiliate or to another entity, in connection with a corporate transaction or otherwise.
4. Entire Agreement. These Terms and other referenced policies constitute the entire agreement between you and We Met in Miami, govern your use of the Services, and supersede prior agreements, written or oral. You may not assign this agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, without prior written consent. Any purported assignment in contravention of this paragraph shall be null and void. This agreement does not confer any third-party beneficiary rights. Agreements with third-party providers are separate from this agreement. 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Unless specified otherwise, any notices or other communications permitted or required hereunder, will be in writing and given by via email. We Met in Miami encourages you to contact us with questions, comments, and other feedback. Notice and other communications should be sent in writing to jessica@wemetinmiami.org. 

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