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Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Welcome to Shindig, the mobile event discovery application operated by Firefly Events ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Shindig mobile application (the "App") available on iOS and Android platforms. By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully.
By creating an account, downloading the App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or using the App in any way, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and our general Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the App.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Terms within the App and updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through the App or via email.
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download, install, and use the Shindig App on mobile devices that you own or control, solely for your personal, non-commercial use.
You may not:
You must be at least 13 years old to use the App. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the App and they have agreed to these Terms on your behalf.
To access certain features, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or are inactive for extended periods.
The Shindig App aggregates event information from multiple third-party sources, including Meetup, Eventbrite, SeatGeek, Facebook Events, and others. We provide this information for discovery purposes only.
Important disclaimers regarding event information:
You should always verify event details directly with the event organizer or ticketing platform before making plans or purchasing tickets.
When you book tickets or register for events through the App:
If we offer premium features, subscriptions, or in-app purchases in the future:
Stripe Payment Processing:
The App may allow you to create, submit, post, or share content such as:
By submitting User Content, you:
Prohibited User Content:
We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms, is reported by other users, or that we deem inappropriate, without notice. We are not responsible for User Content posted by third parties.
The App may request access to various device features and permissions:
You can control these permissions through your device settings at any time. Disabling certain permissions may limit App functionality.
We use location data only as described in our Privacy Policy and never sell your location information to third parties.
Apple App Store (iOS):
Google Play Store (Android):
We comply with all Apple App Store and Google Play Store guidelines, including content policies, privacy requirements, and technical standards.
Your privacy is important to us. The collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Key privacy points:
For complete details on our privacy practices, please review our Privacy Policy.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@ff.events with the subject line "GDPR Request." We will respond within 30 days.
Our EU representative can be contacted at: privacy@ff.events
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
Categories of personal information we collect:
To submit a CCPA request, email privacy@ff.events with the subject line "CCPA Request." We will verify your identity and respond within 45 days.
The App and all content, features, and functionality (including design, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio, video, software, and code) are owned by Firefly Events or our licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
Trademarks:
Copyright:
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:
NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED FROM US OR THROUGH THE APP WILL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY MADE HEREIN.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FIREFLY EVENTS, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE APP OR THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:
THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Firefly Events and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses of whatever kind (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or relating to:
We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you will cooperate fully with us in asserting any available defenses.
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the App immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:
You may terminate your account at any time by:
Effects of termination:
Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
Informal Resolution:
Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at legal@ff.events. We will try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email. If a dispute is not resolved within 30 days, you or we may bring a formal proceeding.
Binding Arbitration:
Any dispute arising from these Terms or the App will be resolved through binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.
Exceptions:
Either party may seek equitable relief in court for infringement or misuse of intellectual property rights.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
To the extent arbitration does not apply, you agree that any legal action or proceeding arising from these Terms or the App shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Travis County, Texas, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
If you are accessing the App from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with local laws.
The App is controlled and operated from the United States. If you access the App from other locations, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
The App may be subject to U.S. export control laws and may be subject to export or import regulations in other countries. You agree to strictly comply with all such laws and regulations and acknowledge that you have the responsibility to obtain such licenses to export, re-export, or import as may be required.
We may update the App from time to time to add features, improve performance, fix bugs, or comply with legal requirements. Updates may be delivered automatically or require manual installation depending on your device settings.
You agree to accept such updates and understand that these Terms will apply to all updated versions of the App. Failure to install critical updates may result in security vulnerabilities or loss of functionality.
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the App (or any part thereof) at any time with or without notice. We shall not be liable if the App is temporarily or permanently unavailable.
The App may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by Firefly Events, including:
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with use of any such content, goods, or services available through such third parties.
We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party services that you visit or use.
We are committed to making the App accessible to all users. We strive to comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.
If you encounter accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at accessibility@ff.events.
Entire Agreement:
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us in the App, constitute the entire agreement between you and Firefly Events regarding the App.
Severability:
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.
Waiver:
No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Assignment:
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
Force Majeure:
We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations where such failure results from causes beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms or the Shindig App, please contact us:
For the fastest response, please email the appropriate department based on your inquiry type.
Last updated: January 1, 2025
Firefly Events | Austin, Texas
By using the Shindig mobile app, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.