Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to Unite Gay Network ("UGN," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use, access, or interact with our websites, mobile applications, or any other aspect of our services. Please discontinue any interaction immediately.

We encourage you to read these Terms carefully before using our services. By continuing to use our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use the services.
Unite Gay Network (UGN) is designed for homosexual and bisexual men. By registering, you confirm that you identify and represent yourself as a man and are seeking a community specifically tailored to this demographic.
By registering, you also confirm that all information you provide is accurate, current, and complete.

3. Membership and subscriptions

Access to certain features of Unite Gay Network (UGN) requires a paid subscription ("Membership").
Membership fees are billed monthly, quarterly, or annually, depending on your chosen plan, and are as follows:

€10 per month (excluding VAT of 21%)
€27 per quarter (excluding VAT of 21%)
€100 per year (excluding VAT of 21%)

Membership fees are non-refundable except as required by law.
Membership fees do not include VAT, which will be calculated and added at checkout according to applicable Dutch laws.
We support automatic payments via credit or debit card and manual payments through iDeal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, which also accept credit or debit cards.
If you choose manual payments, your first invoice will be billed pro-rata to align your subscription with the chosen billing cycle (monthly, quarterly, or annually). Subsequent payments will follow the standard cycle (Pro-rata billing means you will only be charged for the portion of the billing cycle remaining at the time of your initial payment).
By subscribing, you agree to provide accurate payment information and authorize UGN to charge your selected payment method for Membership fees.
Right to Cancel: If you are a resident of a jurisdiction where a cooling-off period applies (e.g., the European Union), you have the right to cancel your Membership and receive a full refund within 14 days of the start of your subscription. To cancel, contact us at support@unite.gay or use the contact form at unite.gay/contact.

If you access and use the Services during this 14-day period, we reserve the right to deduct a pro-rata amount from your refund based on your usage of the Services.
You may cancel your Membership at any time outside the cooling-off period. This can be done:

Directly through your profile settings within the network, or
By contacting us at support@unite.gay, or
Through our contact form at unite.gay/contact.

Upon cancellation, your Membership will remain active until the end of the current billing cycle.

4. Intellectual Property and Content Use

Unite Gay Network (UGN) uses third-party tools, assets, and resources, including but not limited to website-building tools provided by Wix.com and images sourced from platforms like Pexels.com and Unsplash.com, in accordance with their respective terms of use. UGN does not claim ownership of these assets and respects the intellectual property rights of their creators.
Users are prohibited from copying, modifying, distributing, or reusing any content on UGN’s platform, including third-party assets, without explicit permission from the respective copyright owners or licensors.
The Unite Gay Network (UGN) logo and brand design are trademarks of UGN. While certain elements may be created using third-party tools, the specific arrangement, color scheme, and usage are proprietary to UGN. Unauthorized use of the UGN brand or logo is prohibited.
UGN incorporates images from platforms such as Pexels.com and Unsplash.com, which are free to use under their respective licenses. Users are responsible for ensuring they adhere to these licenses when interacting with or repurposing such images.
UGN does not claim ownership of all visual and digital elements on the platform. These include tools, fonts, and stock photography provided under licenses from third-party providers. While UGN customizes and uses these elements in compliance with their terms, ownership remains with the original creators or licensors.
UGN respects the intellectual property rights of its members. If you believe your content has been used without authorization, please contact us immediately at support@unite.gay.
Users are prohibited from creating derivative works using UGN’s branding, design, or assets without prior written consent.

5. Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login details.
Any activity conducted under your account is your responsibility.
Notify UGN immediately of any unauthorized use or suspected breach of security.
You are not allowed to share your account with anyone. If we find that an account is being shared, it will be terminated immediately without prior notice.
Account sharing includes, but is not limited to, providing your login details to others or allowing others to access your account.

6. User Conduct

By using Unite Gay Network (UGN), you agree to:

Use the platform solely for its intended purpose: fostering community and engagement among homosexual and bisexual men.
Respect the rights, privacy, and safety of other users, and refrain from engaging in harmful behavior, including:
- Fraud, impersonation, or misrepresentation of your identity.
- Phishing attempts or solicitation of personal information from other users.
- Spamming, advertising, or promoting unrelated products or services.
- Uploading, sharing, or linking to content containing viruses, malware, or harmful code.
Avoid exploiting or attempting to exploit the platform’s features in ways that disrupt or harm other users' experiences.

Consequences of Violations;

UGN reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account if you engage in any prohibited activities or fail to comply with these conduct rules.
Depending on the severity of the violation, UGN may report illegal activities to relevant authorities.
If you witness violations of these rules, we encourage you to report them to UGN moderators or through our contact form.

7. Community Guidelines

To foster a safe and respectful community, members are expected to:

Treat others with respect and dignity.
Avoid posting discriminatory, offensive, or harmful content.
Refrain from engaging in harassment, bullying, or hate speech.
Report inappropriate behavior to UGN moderators. Members can report such content or behavior using the reporting tools available within the network. Alternatively, you can contact us via email at support@unite.gay or through our contact form at unite.gay/contact.

Members are solely responsible for the content they post, share, or engage with on the platform. By using UGN, you acknowledge and accept that your profile, posts, and interactions are at your own risk.

UGN allows the use of display names instead of real names for engagement in the community. Members are encouraged to exercise caution and discretion when sharing personal information.

Violation of these guidelines may result in account suspension or termination. Users are also expected to comply with local laws when posting or engaging on the platform.

8. Content Ownership and Use

You retain ownership of any content you post on UGN but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, and display your content to provide and promote our services.
You may not copy, distribute, or exploit any content from UGN without permission from the rightful owner.

9. Privacy and Data Use

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.
By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your data as outlined in the Privacy Policy.

Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

10. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

Use the services for any illegal or unauthorized purposes.
Post or transmit viruses, spam, or malicious software.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts or UGN systems.
Exploit the platform for commercial purposes without prior authorization.

11. Termination

Unite Gay Network (UGN) reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account for violating these Terms or engaging in activities detrimental to the community.
Additionally, UGN reserves the right to terminate your account for any reason or no reason at all, at our sole discretion.
You may cancel your membership at any time through your account settings, or by contacting us at support@unite.gay or via our contact form at unite.gay/contact.

12. Disclaimers

UGN is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the services.
This applies to all features of the services, including third-party integrations or content.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Unite Gay Network (UGN) and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and partners will not be liable for any:

Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages.
Loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:
- Your use or inability to use the Services.
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
- Conduct or content of other users on the platform.
- Third-party services or content accessed through UGN.

UGN’s total liability for any claims under these Terms, including for implied warranties, is limited to the amount you paid to us in the last 12 months for your Membership. This cap applies only to claims not excluded by the disclaimers above.

No Warranty: UGN provides the platform “as is” and “as available.” We make no guarantees about:

The platform being error-free, uninterrupted, or secure.
The accuracy or reliability of any content or information provided.

Jurisdiction-Specific Provisions: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for damages, including caps such as the amount you paid in the last 12 months. In such cases, our liability will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

14. Changes to Terms

Unite Gay Network (UGN) reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time to reflect changes in our Services, legal requirements, or operational practices.
Significant changes to these Terms will be communicated to members through:
Email notifications sent to the address associated with your account, and/or
Notices posted on the platform.
The updated Terms will become effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise stated. Continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must discontinue use of the Services and may cancel your Membership by contacting us at support@unite.gay or through the contact form at unite.gay/contact.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands.
Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms, including their validity, interpretation, or enforcement, will be resolved exclusively in the courts of the Netherlands.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable under Dutch law, the remaining provisions will remain valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: support@unite.gay
Address: Schiphol Boulevard 127, 1118BG, Schiphol Airport, Netherlands
Chamber of Commerce: 80433391
VAT: NL003439927B26
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.