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Terms & Conditions

Introduction

At LGBTQ+ Backpackers, we strive to create a welcoming and supportive community for like-minded travellers to connect and share experiences. While the vast majority of interactions within our group are positive and enriching, it’s important to acknowledge that any online platform carries certain risks, especially when meeting strangers in person. While we don’t anticipate issues, understanding and following these guidelines helps us maintain a safe and enjoyable space for all members.

Safety

To minimise risks when interacting with other members, we strongly recommend the following:

  1. Meet in a Public Space: Always arrange to meet in a safe, public area where there are other people around.

  2. Facetime or Video Call Before Meeting: This helps ensure the person you’re meeting matches their online profile.

  3. Inform Someone of Your Plans: Share your meeting details (who, where, and when) with a trusted friend or family member.

  4. Share Your Live Location: Use your phone’s location-sharing feature to let someone you trust track your whereabouts.

  5. Meet in a Group Setting: Whenever possible, meet as part of a group activity or gathering rather than one-on-one.

By following these steps, you can help protect your safety and enhance your experience when meeting fellow LGBTQ+ Backpackers members.​
 

By joining and participating in the LGBTQ+ Backpackers WhatsApp chat group(s) (the "Group"), you agree to the following Terms and Conditions:

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1. Purpose of the Group

The Group is provided as a platform for community engagement, networking, and sharing information. The Group is facilitated by LGBTQ+ Backpackers but is not monitored 24/7, and all interactions are the sole responsibility of the users involved.

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2. User Responsibilities

  • Respectful Behaviour: All users must communicate respectfully and refrain from posting offensive, inappropriate, or harmful content.

  • Personal Safety: Users are responsible for their own safety and well-being when engaging with others, including meeting them in person.

  • Reporting Issues: Users must promptly report any harmful, inappropriate, or concerning behaviour to LGBTQ+ Backpackers. Our email is lgbtq.backpackers@gmail.com and insta is @lgbtq_backpackers

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3. Disclaimer of Liability

LGBTQ+ Backpackers:

  • Takes reasonable steps to foster a safe and supportive environment; however, we can only verify so much and cannot continuously monitor all users of the Group - there is only so much we can do to confirm the identity or intentions of individuals.

  • Is not liable for any harm, injury, loss, or damage resulting from communications or interactions within or outside the Group.

  • Does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or appropriateness of any content shared by users.

Users acknowledge and accept full responsibility for their own decisions and actions, including any in-person meetings facilitated through connections in the Group.

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4. Prohibited Activities

Users must not:

  • Share illegal, harmful, or offensive material.

  • Use the Group for spamming, harassment, or malicious purposes.

  • Misrepresent themselves or their affiliations.

Failure to adhere to these rules will result in removal from the Group at LGBTQ+ Backpacker’s discretion.

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5. Privacy and Data Use

  • Personal Information: Users must not share sensitive personal information in the Group.

  • Data Collection: LGBTQ+ Backpackers does not collect any personal data from the Group.

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6. Voluntary Participation

Participation in the Group is voluntary. Users may leave at any time.

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7. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless LGBTQ+ Backpackers from any claims, damages, or losses arising from their participation in the Group or interactions with other users.

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8. Amendments to Terms

LGBTQ+ Backpackers reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be communicated to users via a pinned message in the Group. Continued participation constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
 

9. Moderation Policy

  • LGBTQ+ Backpackers reserves the right to remove messages or users that violate the group rules without prior notice.

  • Group administrators may also remove or block users who repeatedly breach the rules or cause disruption.
     

10. Age Requirement

  • Users must be at least 18 years old to join the Group.
     

11. Third-Party Links and Recommendations

  • LGBTQ+ Backpackers is not responsible for any third-party links, resources, or recommendations shared by users.

  • Users should exercise caution and conduct their own research before acting on such information.
     

12. Code of Conduct Expansion

  • No discrimination or hate speech based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic.

  • Avoid sharing unsolicited private messages unless explicitly welcomed by the recipient.
     

13. Photo and Media Sharing

  • Users must not share images or media of others without explicit consent.

  • LGBTQ+ Backpackers is not responsible for any media shared in the Group.
     

14. No Commercial Activity

  • The Group may not be used for advertising, selling products, or promoting services without prior approval from LGBTQ+ Backpackers.
     

15. Emergency Situations

  • The Group is not monitored for emergency assistance. Users should contact local authorities or appropriate support services for urgent help.
     

16. Exiting and Removal Policy

  • Users may leave the Group at any time.

  • LGBTQ+ Backpackers reserves the right to remove users at its sole discretion without providing a reason, particularly in cases of rule violations or disruptive behaviour
     

17. Confidentiality of Group Content

  • Users agree not to share screenshots, private conversations, or sensitive discussions from the Group in public forums or with third parties without explicit consent from involved members.

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18. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from participation in the Group shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
 

Acknowledgment
By joining the Group, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.

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