Terms of Use

Last updated: June 1, 2025

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of our reader-matching service ("Service"). By signing up, participating, or using the Service in any way, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

‍1. About Us
Society Literary Salon connects readers based on shared interests and city location to encourage book discussions and optional meetups. We collect basic information from you — like your name, email, preferences, and location — and match you with a small group of similar readers each month. You’ll receive their email addresses so you can choose to connect.

2. What We Don’t Do
Society Literary Salon does not:
- Organize or host meetups
- Supervise or moderate group conversations
- Vet or verify users beyond the info they provide
- Accept responsibility for any interactions, online or in person, that happen between members

3. Your Responsibility
You agree to:
- Use your real and accurate information
- Treat other members with kindness and respect
- Take full responsibility for your safety and decisions
- Use common sense when contacting or meeting others (e.g. meet in public, tell a friend, etc.)
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You understand that participation is entirely voluntary and at your own risk.

4. Age and Legal Capacity
To use our Service, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be legally able to enter into binding agreements
- Understand and agree to these Terms
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5. Personal Data and Matching
By signing up, you give us permission to:
- Use your submitted information (like city, book interests, meetup preferences) to form small groups of readers
- Share your first name and email address with the other people in your matched group
- Send you occasional updates, recommendations, or promotions via email (you can opt out anytime)

See our Privacy Policy for full details.

6. No Liability
By using the Service, you agree that Society Literary Salon is not liable for:
- Anything that happens during or as a result of communication or meetups with other members
- Any injury, loss, dispute, or harm related to your participation
- The behavior, accuracy, or actions of any other user
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You accept full responsibility for your own experience and outcomes.

7. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted here with an updated date. We may also notify you via email when appropriate.

8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms or the Service, please contact us at:
hello@societyliterarysalon.com.