Last Updated: 04/03/2023
Thank you for using Single Sphere. Please read the following legal terms of service carefully before using our services.
Your Relationship with Single Sphere
- By using our website you are agreeing to be legally bound by these terms.
- If you break the rules we may suspend or terminate your account
- We may charge for certain events through our website
- Using our website involves meeting people in real world and doing activities in the real world. Whilst Single Sphere uses reasonable endeavours to check user identity and organise real world events, we can’t control what happens and we are not responsible for it. Common sense and good judgement should be used when attending an event and interacting with others.
Our Website
- We attempt to ensure Single Sphere is always available and working, but cannot always guarantee that it will be
- We continually work to improve our website. We may as a result modify, adapt or discontinue existing sections of the website and build new areas
- By using our website, you agree to the limitations of liability and release in our Terms of Service.
1.0 This Agreement
Single Sphere arranges events and activities for members to meet in offline real world events. We provide the Single Sphere website to you in accordance with these terms. Your use of the website signifies that you agree to these terms.
1.1 Modifications to this Agreement
We may modify this Agreement from time to time. When we do, we will provide notice to you by publishing the most current version and revising the date at the top of this page. By continuing to use the website following any modifications to this Agreement you are assumed to accept the new Agreement. If you do not wish to accept the revised Agreement, you can close your account.
2.0 Your Account and Membership
2.1 Eligibility
You muse be at least 18 years of age to create an account on Single Sphere. By signing up to Single Sphere you represent that you are at least 18.
2.2 Modification, Suspension and Termination of Account
We may modify, suspend, or terminate your account or access to the website if, in our sole discretion, we determine that you have violated this Agreement or that it is in the best interest of the Single Sphere community, or to protect our brand or website. When this happens, we will notify you of the reasons for the modification, suspension, or termination. We also may remove accounts of members who are inactive for an extended period of time. Please email support@singlesphere.co.uk if you believe the modification, suspension, or termination has occurred in error.
2.3 Account Security
When you register, you provide us with some basic information, including an email address and a password. Keep your email address and other account information current and accurate. Also, you agree to maintain the security and confidentiality of your password (or else we may need to disable your account). We strongly encourage you to choose a strong and unique password that is not shared with any other account or online service and practice other healthy password security habits to help avoid unauthorised access to your account. You alone are responsible for anything that happens from your failure to maintain that security and confidentiality. If you suspect someone is using your password or accessing your account without your permission, email us at support@singlesphere.co.uk
3. Payments
Single Sphere charges for some events. We may in the future implement a new fee or modify existing fees for current or future features of our website. If we implement a new fee or modify an existing fee we will give you notice in advance such as by sending you an email. Payments for events are processed through a third party merchant and not processed directly through the Single Sphere website.
4.0 Your Content and Privacy
4.1 Your Content
You are responsible for the Content that you post to the website or otherwise provide to Single Sphere. We use the word “Content” to mean the information, material, and any other content that you post to the website or otherwise send to us.
By being responsible for your Content, you agree, among other things, that:
- You have all the permissions, rights, and licenses needed (including under copyrights, trademarks, contract rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights) to provide the Content to the website and to Single Sphere;
- Your Content does not include personal, private or confidential information belonging to others; and
- Your Content does not otherwise violate the rights of any individual or entity.
4.2 Content License from You
We do not claim ownership of your Content. However, to enable us to operate, improve, promote, and protect Single Sphere and our website, and to ensure we do not violate any rights you may have in your Content, you hereby grant Single Sphere a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable right and license (including a waiver of any moral rights) to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, publish, publicly display, publicly perform, distribute, and create derivative works of, your Content and to commercialise and exploit the copyright, trademark, publicity, and database rights you have in your Content. This license would permit your Content to remain on the website, even after you cease to be a member of Single Sphere.
4.3 Privacy
Single Sphere collects registration and other information about you through our website. Please refer to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for details on how we collect, use, and disclose this information. These policies do not govern use of information that you provide to third parties, such as other members of the website.
5.0 Use of the website
When using our website you agree to comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and to not violate or infringe the rights of any third party.
5.1 Third Party Services
When the website uses third party services to provide certain features and services for our members, our members may be required to comply with the terms of service that apply to these features and services. For example, some areas of our website feature mapping services provided by Google Maps and Google Earth. When you use these mapping services on the website, you agree to be bound by the Google Maps/Google Earth Additional Terms of Service.
If you do not comply, we may modify, suspend, or terminate your account or access to the website, in our sole discretion, and we will provide you with reasons for the modification, suspension, or termination. Please email support@singlesphere.co.uk if you believe the modification, suspension, or termination has occurred in error.
5.2 Content of Others.
Single Sphere does not control the Content of other members. When we become aware of inappropriate Content on our website, we reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action, but we do not have any obligation to monitor, nor do we take responsibility for, the Content of other members.
5.3 Interactions with Others
Single Sphere works to arrange events however does not conduct or require background checks on members and does not attempt to verify the truth or accuracy of statements made by members. Single Sphere makes no representations or warranties concerning the conduct or Content of any members or their interactions with you.
5.4 Prohibited Uses of the website
Our website contains proprietary and confidential information and is protected by intellectual property and other laws. Unless we expressly permit it through this Agreement, you agree that you will not, either directly or indirectly (a) use, host, store, reproduce, modify, publish, publicly display, publicly perform, distribute, or create derivative works of the website, or any portion of the website; (b) remove or alter the proprietary notices on the website; (c) reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, or attempt to discover the source code or structure, sequence, and organisation of the website; and (d) rent, lease, resell, distribute, or use the website for commercial purposes that are not contemplated by this Agreement. You also agree that you will not use the website to solicit or collect (i) personal data from others except as necessary for the administration of or participation in a group or event or (ii) sensitive personal data, as defined or treated as such under applicable law (including, by way of example only, health information and social security numbers and other government identifiers). In addition, you agree that you will comply with the export control laws of your local jurisdiction.
5.5 Website Safety and Security
You agree that you will not, either directly or indirectly, (a) extract data from the website for a commercial purpose not permitted by these Terms of Service, whether through use of an automated system or software, and whether operated by a third party or otherwise (“screen scraping,” “data scraping,” or “web scraping”); (b) engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts, that is designed to interfere with or disrupt, or imposes undue burdens on the website or its systems.
You agree to use, retain and otherwise process any personal data from this website in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations and solely for the purpose of attending events through Single Sphere.
5.6 Website modifications
We look to continuously improve the Single Sphere website and as a result we may modify or discontinue portions or all of our website with or without notice and without liability to you or any third party.
5.7 Third Party Sites and Services
The Single Sphere website may contain external links to third party sites and is integrated with various third party services and applications. Single Sphere do not control these third parties and aren’t responsible for those sites or services or their content or products. Such third parties may have their own terms and policies, and your use of them will be governed by those terms and policies.
6. Release
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to release Single Sphere and any related parties including directors, shareholders, employees, agents, sponsors, affiliates and third-party partners from any claims, demands and damages, arising out of or in any way connected with any transaction with a third party, your interactions with other members or in connection with a Single Sphere event. By attending a Single Sphere event, you acknowledge that some events carry inherent dangers, such as the risk of illness, bodily injury, disability, or death. By participating in these events, you understand and agree that you have freely chosen to assume these risks.
7. Indemnification
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Single Sphere and any of its related parties from any claims, made by any third party due to or arising out of (a) your violations of this Agreement, (b) your use, misuse, or abuse of our website, (c) your Content, (d) your violation of any law, statute, ordinance or regulation or the rights of a third party, or (e) your participation or conduct in a Single Sphere event that violates this Agreement. You agree to promptly notify us of any third party Claims and cooperate in defending such Claims, and pay all fees, costs and expenses associated with defending such Claims (including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees). You agree not to settle any Claim without our prior written consent.
8. Warranty
The Single Sphere website is provided to you “as is” and on an “as available basis”. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties and conditions of any kind, including but not limited to statutory warranties and the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. We also disclaim any warranties regarding (a) the reliability, timeliness, accuracy, and performance of our website, (b) any information, advice, services, or goods obtained through or advertised on our website or by us, as well as for any information or advice received through any links to other websites or resources provided through our website, (c) the results that may be obtained from the website, and (d) the correction of any errors in the website, (e) any material or data obtained through the use of our website, and (f) dealings with or as the result of the presence of marketing partners or other third parties on or located through our website.
9 Limitation of Liability
Single Sphere and its related parties shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential losses, including but not limited to, loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses arising out of or in connection with (a) our website or this Agreement or the inability to use our website (however rising, including our negligence), (b) statements or conduct of or transactions with any member or third party on the website, (c) your use of our website or transportation to or from Single Sphere events, attendance at Single Sphere events, participation in or exclusion from Single Sphere events and the actions of you or others at Single Sphere events, or (d) any other matter relating to the website. Our liability to you or any third parties in any circumstance is limited to the greater of £50 (fifty Great British Pounds) or the amount of fees, if any, you paid to us concerning the event that may give rise to liability.
10 Intellectual Property
Single Sphere trademarks, logos, service marks and service names are the intellectual property of Single Sphere. Our website, including our material on the website and event listings are also our intellectual property. You agree not to use our intellectual property without prior written consent
11 General
11.1 Notices
Except where otherwise stated in this Agreement, any notices shall be given via email to support@singlesphere.co.uk
11.2 Entire Agreement
This Agreement along with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy constitutes the entire Agreement between you and Single Sphere, superseding any prior agreements between you and Single Sphere.
11.3 No Agency
No agency, partnership, joint venture, employee-employer or franchisor-franchisee relationship between you and Single Sphere is intended to be created by this Agreement. A member of Single Sphere is not a representative or agent of Single Sphere and may not enter into an agreement on Single Spheres behalf.
11.4 Governing Law
This Agreement and the relationship between you and Single Sphere shall be governed exclusively by the courts of England to settle any dispute which may arise out of or in connection with this Agreement and that accordingly any proceedings may be brought in such courts
11.5 Assignment
This Agreement is not assignable, transferable, or sublicensable by you except with Single Spheres prior written consent, but may be assigned or transferred by us to our corporate parent or any affiliate or subsidiary, or in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate reorganisation, sale of all or substantially all of Single Spheres assets, or similar transaction.
11.6 No Waiver
A party’s failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision and does not waive any right to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches.
11.7 Severance
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, you and Single Sphere nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and that the other provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.