Terms of Service

Effective Date: November 27, 2025
Last Updated: November 27, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Hangouty ("the Service"), including our web application, iOS mobile application, and Android mobile application, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

Description of Service

Hangouty provides an AI-powered social event planning and discovery platform accessible via web browser, iOS mobile application, and Android mobile application. The Service includes:

  • Personalized event and venue recommendations based on your preferences and location
  • Group coordination tools for planning social activities with friends
  • Integration with third-party services including Google Maps, Yelp, Ticketmaster, and other event/venue providers
  • AI-powered suggestions and itinerary planning
  • User-generated content including reviews, ratings, photos, and event comments
  • Social features including friend connections, group chats, and shared event planning
  • Location-based discovery of nearby events, restaurants, and activities
  • Calendar integration and event reminders

Access to certain premium features may require an active paid subscription processed through our third-party payment processor.

Account Types

Hangouty offers both individual consumer accounts (B2C) and enterprise business accounts (B2B):

Individual Accounts (B2C):

  • Personal use accounts for individual consumers
  • Free tier with basic features and premium subscription options
  • Personal data usage for recommendations and personalization
  • Standard support channels

Enterprise Accounts (B2B):

  • Business accounts for corporations, including PMI (Project Management Institute) and other corporate clients
  • Custom licensing agreements with volume pricing
  • Enhanced administrative controls and user management
  • Enterprise-grade security and compliance features
  • Dedicated account management and priority support
  • Custom integration options and API access
  • Advanced analytics and reporting capabilities
  • Service Level Agreements (SLAs) negotiated separately

Account Registration and Security

You must create an account to access most features of the Service. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and all activities under your account.

  • Provide accurate and complete information during registration
  • Maintain and update your account information
  • Keep your password secure and confidential
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
  • You are responsible for all activities conducted through your account
  • You must be at least 13 years old to create an account

For Enterprise Accounts, administrators are responsible for managing user access, permissions, and ensuring compliance with these Terms by all authorized users within their organization.

Subscriptions and Billing

Individual Subscriptions: Premium subscriptions for individual accounts are billed on a recurring basis through our payment processor. You authorize automatic charges to your payment method until you cancel. Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice. Refunds are not provided for partial subscription periods unless required by law.

Enterprise Subscriptions: Enterprise accounts are governed by separate Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and licensing agreements negotiated between Hangouty and the enterprise client. Enterprise billing, payment terms, and cancellation policies are defined in those separate agreements.

Cancellation

Individual Accounts: You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You retain access to premium features until that date.

Enterprise Accounts: Cancellation terms for enterprise accounts are governed by the applicable Master Service Agreement.

User-Generated Content

Hangouty allows users to create, upload, and share content including reviews, ratings, photos, comments, event details, and other materials ("User Content").

Your Rights and Responsibilities:

  • You retain ownership of your User Content
  • You grant Hangouty a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute your User Content in connection with operating and promoting the Service
  • You represent that you own or have rights to all User Content you submit
  • You are responsible for all User Content you post
  • User Content must not violate any laws or third-party rights

Prohibited User Content:

  • Illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, or defamatory content
  • Content that infringes intellectual property rights
  • Spam, advertising, or promotional content not authorized by Hangouty
  • False, misleading, or deceptive information
  • Private information of others without permission
  • Sexually explicit or obscene material
  • Hate speech or discriminatory content

Content Moderation:

Hangouty reserves the right to review, monitor, remove, or modify User Content at any time without notice if we determine it violates these Terms, applicable law, or is otherwise objectionable. We are not obligated to monitor User Content but may do so at our discretion.

User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Share account credentials or provide access to unauthorized users
  • Scrape, automated download, or extract content via bots or technical tools without permission
  • Attempt to circumvent access controls, authentication systems, or security measures
  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers/networks connected to the Service
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Collect or harvest information about other users
  • Create fake accounts or manipulate reviews, ratings, or recommendations
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive source code from the Service
  • Use the Service to compete with Hangouty or create a similar service

Third-Party Services and Integrations

Hangouty integrates with various third-party services to provide enhanced functionality. These integrations include:

  • Google Maps: Location services, mapping, and directions
  • Yelp: Business information, reviews, and ratings
  • Ticketmaster: Event discovery and ticket purchasing
  • OpenTable: Restaurant reservations
  • Weather Services: Weather data for event planning
  • Calendar Services: Integration with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, etc.
  • Social Media: Sharing capabilities with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
  • Payment Processors: Stripe for subscription and payment processing

Third-Party Terms: Your use of these integrated services is governed by their respective terms of service and privacy policies. Hangouty is not responsible for third-party services, their content, or changes they make to their services. Data shared with these services is subject to their privacy policies.

Data from Third Parties: Venue information, event listings, reviews, ratings, and other data displayed in Hangouty may be sourced from third-party providers. Hangouty does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of third-party data.

Location Services

The Service uses location data to provide personalized recommendations and features. By using Hangouty, you consent to our collection and use of location information as described in our Privacy Policy.

  • You can control location permissions through your device settings or browser
  • Disabling location services may limit functionality
  • Location data is processed according to our Privacy Policy
  • We share location data with third-party services (Google Maps, etc.) to provide features

Enterprise Licensing

Master Service Agreements: Enterprise clients, including PMI and other corporate customers, enter into separate Master Service Agreements (MSAs) that supplement these Terms. In case of conflict, the MSA takes precedence for enterprise customers.

Enterprise Features:

  • Volume licensing with per-seat or per-user pricing models
  • Custom feature configurations and integrations
  • Enhanced security including SSO (Single Sign-On), SAML support
  • Advanced administrative controls and user provisioning
  • Dedicated support channels and account management
  • Custom SLAs for uptime and support response times
  • Data residency and compliance options
  • Professional services for implementation and training

Enterprise Compliance: Enterprise clients are responsible for ensuring their use of Hangouty complies with their internal policies, industry regulations, and applicable laws. Hangouty will cooperate with reasonable compliance requirements as outlined in the MSA.

Intellectual Property Rights

Hangouty Content: All content, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to software, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio, video, data compilations, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof, are owned by Hangouty and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License: Subject to these Terms, Hangouty grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal or internal business purposes (for enterprise clients).

Trademarks: HANGOUTY and related logos are trademarks of Hangouty. You may not use these marks without prior written permission.

Feedback: Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide to Hangouty may be used by us without obligation or compensation to you.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

  • We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content, including third-party data
  • We do not warrant that venue information, event listings, or recommendations will be accurate or up-to-date
  • We are not responsible for user-generated content or third-party services
  • Location-based features depend on device capabilities and may not be accurate

Note: Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion of implied warranties, so some limitations may not apply to you.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HANGOUTY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
  • Loss of or damage to property
  • Third-party platform changes, content removal, or service interruptions
  • Unauthorized use of your account if you fail to secure credentials
  • Inaccurate venue information, event listings, or recommendations
  • Any events, experiences, or activities you participate in based on Service recommendations
  • User-generated content or conduct of other users
  • Security breaches or data loss

Maximum Liability: Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid to Hangouty in the 12 months preceding the claim, or (b) $100.

Enterprise Accounts: Liability limits for enterprise customers may be modified in the applicable Master Service Agreement.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hangouty, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; (d) your violation of any rights of another party; or (e) your violation of any applicable laws or regulations.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information including location data, preferences, user-generated content, and interactions with the Service.

  • We comply with GDPR for EU users and CCPA for California residents
  • We collect location data to provide personalized recommendations
  • We process preferences data to improve your experience
  • We share data with third-party services (Google Maps, Yelp, etc.) to provide features
  • Enterprise customers may have additional data processing agreements (DPAs)

Termination

By You: You may terminate your account at any time by deleting your account through account settings or contacting support.

By Hangouty: We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for violations of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or any other reason at our discretion.

Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to access and use the Service ends immediately. We may delete your account data subject to our retention policies and legal obligations. Some provisions of these Terms survive termination, including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

Enterprise Termination: Termination provisions for enterprise accounts are governed by the applicable Master Service Agreement.

Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice in the Service. Changes become effective upon posting for individual users. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

For enterprise customers, material changes may require amendment to the Master Service Agreement.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction: Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.

Arbitration: For individual accounts, any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules, unless you opt out within 30 days of account creation by emailing amr.metwaly1@outlook.com.

Enterprise Disputes: Dispute resolution for enterprise customers is governed by the applicable Master Service Agreement.

Platform-Specific Terms

iOS Application:

  • Subject to Apple's App Store Terms of Service
  • Apple is not responsible for the Service or any claims related to it
  • In-app purchases processed through Apple's payment system
  • Apple has no warranty obligations for the Service

Android Application:

  • Subject to Google Play Store Terms of Service
  • Google is not responsible for the Service or any claims related to it
  • In-app purchases processed through Google Play billing
  • Google has no warranty obligations for the Service

Web Application:

The web application is accessible through standard web browsers and subject to these Terms without additional platform-specific restrictions.

Miscellaneous

  • Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Hangouty regarding the Service
  • Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect
  • Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver
  • Assignment: You may not assign these Terms; Hangouty may assign them without restriction
  • Force Majeure: Hangouty is not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our control
  • Export Control: You agree to comply with all export and import laws when using the Service

Contact Information

Questions about these Terms? Contact us:

By using Hangouty, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.