1. Introduction
Welcome to Area.Buzz (“Platform”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
Area.Buzz is a area-based event discovery platform that connects users with local happenings, organizations, and venues.
By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use Area.Buzz.
2. Eligibility
Area.Buzz is intended for users who are at least 13 years of age.
By using the Platform, you represent that:
- You are at least 13 years old
- If you are under 18, you have permission from a parent or legal guardian
- You have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms
Area.Buzz is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we become aware that information has been collected from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.
3. Platform Role (Important)
Area.Buzz does not host, organize, or manage events.
We:
- Aggregate and display event information
- Provide discovery tools for users
- Allow organizations to promote events
We are not responsible for:
- Event accuracy
- Event cancellations or changes
- Ticketing, payments, or refunds
- Venue safety or conditions
All responsibility for an event lies with the applicable event organizer, venue, promoter, or hosting organization.
4. User Accounts
If accounts are available on the Platform, you agree to:
- Maintain the security of your account
- Not share your login credentials
- Notify us of any unauthorized access or suspected misuse
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for:
- Violations of these Terms
- Abuse of the Platform
- Fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading behavior
5. Content & Listings
5.1 User-Submitted Content
By submitting content to Area.Buzz, including event details, organization profiles, descriptions, images, logos, or related materials, you grant Area.Buzz a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, distribute, reproduce, and promote that content on the Platform.
You are responsible for ensuring that:
- You own the content or have the right to use and submit it
- The content is accurate and not misleading
- The content does not violate any law or third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
5.2 Content Standards
You may not submit content that:
- Is false, misleading, or deceptive
- Infringes intellectual property rights
- Is illegal, harmful, abusive, or defamatory
- Promotes discrimination, hate, or violence
- Contains malware, harmful code, or malicious links
We reserve the right to remove, edit, reject, or disable content at our discretion.
6. Acceptable Use Policy
By using Area.Buzz, you agree not to:
6.1 Platform Misuse
- Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
- Interfere with Platform performance, integrity, or security
- Use bots, scrapers, crawlers, or automated tools without permission
6.2 Data & Content Abuse
- Copy, scrape, harvest, or extract data from the Platform
- Reproduce listings, content, or structured data for commercial use without permission
- Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
6.3 Misrepresentation
- Impersonate a business, organization, or individual
- Submit false or misleading event information
- Misrepresent sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement
6.4 Spam & Promotion Abuse
- Post repetitive, irrelevant, or spam content
- Abuse promotional systems or attempt to manipulate placement visibility, rankings, or exposure
6.5 Security Violations
- Introduce viruses, malware, or harmful code
- Attempt to disrupt, overload, disable, or degrade service
Violation of this section may result in:
- Immediate content removal
- Account suspension or termination
- Restricted access to the Platform
- Legal action where applicable
Area.Buzz offers paid promotional placements, including:
- Featured placements
- Inline placements
- Sidebar placements
Important:
- Sponsorship does not imply endorsement by Area.Buzz
- Sponsored content may be labeled or otherwise identified
- Placement visibility may vary due to system rules, area-based delivery, availability, or session limits
We do not guarantee:
- Specific impressions
- Click-through rates
- Conversions or performance outcomes
- Continuous placement visibility
8. Advertising & Third-Party Ads
Area.Buzz may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks and partners, including Google AdSense.
By using the Platform, you acknowledge that:
- Ads may be personalized based on user behavior or context
- Third-party vendors may use cookies and similar technologies
- We do not control the specific content, availability, or claims of third-party advertisements
You agree that:
- Your interaction with advertisements is at your own discretion and risk
- Area.Buzz is not responsible for products, services, offers, or claims made by advertisers
Additional details regarding cookies, data collection, and ad-related disclosures will be provided in our Privacy Policy.
9. Platform Availability
We aim to provide reliable service, but we do not guarantee:
- Continuous availability
- Error-free operation
- Immediate updates or corrections
We may, at any time:
- Modify or discontinue features
- Perform maintenance
- Restrict or suspend access when necessary
10. Third-Party Links & Services
Area.Buzz may link to third-party websites and services, including event pages, venue sites, ticketing platforms, maps, and social media pages.
We are not responsible for:
- Third-party content
- Third-party privacy or security practices
- Transactions conducted outside Area.Buzz
- Products, services, or experiences offered by third parties
11. Intellectual Property
All Platform content excluding user-submitted content, including branding, design, text, layout, software, code, visual elements, and related materials, is owned by Area.Buzz or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute Platform materials
- Create derivative works from Platform content
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code
12. Disclaimers
Area.Buzz is provided “as is” and “as available.”
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties relating to:
- Accuracy of listings or content
- Availability of the Platform
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Reliability, completeness, or timeliness of information
Use of the Platform is at your own risk.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Area.Buzz shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenues, business, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses arising out of or related to:
- Your use of or inability to use the Platform
- Event attendance, cancellations, or changes
- Third-party actions, content, or services
- Errors, interruptions, or performance failures
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Area.Buzz and its owners, operators, affiliates, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or related to:
- Your use of the Platform
- Your submitted content
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any law or third-party rights
15. Termination
We may suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the Platform at any time for reasons including:
- Violations of these Terms
- Legal or regulatory compliance requirements
- Protection of Platform integrity, security, or users
16. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
17. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
Changes become effective when posted on the Platform unless a different effective date is stated.
Your continued use of Area.Buzz after updated Terms are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
18. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
Area.Buzz
info@area.buzz
PO Box 136
Audubon, MN 56511
United States
