Belfast Social - Be Social!

Be Social! - we're probably the best local group for socialising, meeting new people and having fun in and around Belfast, and hanging out with others of similar interests for things like:
Movie Nights, Meals out, Dancing, Arts & Culture, Book Club, Group Travel, Walks, & Outdoor events, Educational Seminars, Inspirational Talks (in person or online), Chilling/Chatting over drinks or coffee, Watching Sports in a Bar, Attending Concerts, etc.
Expect a warm and friendly welcome at each and every one of our buzzing events!

COME AND JOIN THE CRAIC.....

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP

Belfast Social is a long-standing part of the global Meetup family, and exists to facilitate members with similar interests to come together to organise and participate in a wide range of fun and interesting events and activities in Belfast and beyond. We are NOT a dating site, and the Group should not be construed as such.
Our Group is run by local Organisers/Hosts, and our events/activities are designed to enable members to socialise, make new friends, enjoy each other’s company, and, most of all, enjoy the craic that’s to be had out and about.  All Organisers/Hosts are volunteers, and do what they do in the spirit of friendship, outreach, and goodwill, and give their time and energy for free.
By becoming and remaining a member of Belfast Social, you undertake to fully respect and abide by certain basic guidelines, which are set out below, and fully agree to the terms of the Disclaimer.

MEMBERSHIP FEE

Our Membership Fee is £12 (payable when you join, via PayPal) - that's just £1 per month! This gives you access to the universal Meetup platform via our app on your mobile/laptop/tablet, etc., which will enable you to view our Group’s Calendar of events and activities, and to select any you wish to participate in.  There are no other fees to pay, except if you wish to attend an event/activity where the external operator/venue requires payment (eg for a concert ticket, admission charge, meal, etc.).  Sometimes you will pay these yourself directly, sometimes the Host may collect these in advance.

YOUR MEMBER PROFILE

To join, you must be over the age of 18.  As a sign of your good faith we require you to upload a recognisable passport style photograph of yourself, and use your given name in your Profile. It is also helpful to include a few words about what you hope to get out of, and contribute to Meetup.  This enables Hosts and other members to recognise you when you show up, and gives them confidence and a little insight into your personality. Please note that only other Group members can see your profile. Suspected fake profiles and those without a photo/name will be deleted.

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP - Stay part of the Buzz!

To get the most out of your membership, we would encourage you to actively engage on a regular basis by attending events/activities which interest you. And, maybe even consider becoming one of our Hosts if there are particular events/activities you would like to organise, and invite other members to attend. 
It's important to visit the Meetup platform and our Group pages frequently to remain engaged, so please set your Notifications to “On”. We continually review member engagement, and your membership may lapse if you don't show up for any events for a period of 6 months or more.

HOUSEKEEPING PROTOCOLS

To assist Organisers/Hosts in the smooth running of the Group’s events/activities, you must observe a number of basic housekeeping protocols, as set out below.
Organisers/Hosts have absolute discretion in how to manage their events/activities, with regard to payments, deposits, numbers attending, Wait Lists, etc. 
ONLY RSVP for events/activities that you fully intend to attend/participate in, and turn up for at the time shown in the listing.  DO NOT just show up without an RSVP.
If you RSVP then later find yourself unable to attend after all, change your RSVP as soon as possible.  Be aware that if you don’t show up without changing your RSVP, you will be recorded as a “NO SHOW”.  If you accumulate 3 NO SHOWS within 3 months your membership will lapse.
Be mindful that, where there is a Wait List for an event/activity, a late cancellation by you (ie within 48 hours) may deprive another member of the chance to go.  Where you exhibit a pattern of "something's come up" late cancellations, your membership will lapse.
Always try to show up on time for an event, perhaps even a little earlier if you have heart to help the Host prepare or keep seats.  If you are running late it would be good manners to message the Host via the app.
Do NOT automatically RSVP “No” to events that you don’t intend to come to…. nobody is interested!
If attending your FIRST event with a Host you may not have previously met, maybe show up a little earlier and introduce yourself.
Remember to leave FEEDBACK, positive or negative (in the Comments or Discussion sections of the app), after an event – this will help/encourage Hosts in planning future/similar events.

CODE OF CONDUCT – Be Social, Behave, and Don't Kill the Buzz!

Belfast Social is a private group, and membership is at our discretion. As stated above, our aim is to bring members together in entertaining and interesting events/activities, where you can socialise, make meaningful connections, and engage and participate with others in a safe, positive, and mutually supportive environment.   
This requires a certain standard of behaviour and manners which respect the dignity, values, and boundaries of other members, and, of course, the law of the land.  The latter in particular, includes the Human Rights Act, 1998, and Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act, 1998, which underline the absolute necessity to respect others regardless of their race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability, etc.
Be Assured that we have your back – Organisers/Hosts will not condone any behaviour which may be viewed as unacceptable, such as bullying, harassment/victimisation, intimidation or inappropriate, etc., whether this is in person or via messaging, trolling, or social media.  Nor will we tolerate any behaviour that may compromise our good relations with venues, bring our Group into disrepute, be classed as commercial, or in conflict with Group interests.
Should you experience inappropriate behaviour report it immediately to the Leadership Team. Subsequent evidence of such behaviour may result in the removal from the Group of any member deemed responsible, and the potential for legal action.

DISCLAIMER

Belfast Social and our Organisers/Hosts are volunteers, and organise events in good faith, and with goodwill, in accordance with the Meetup ethos.  We have no group insurance policy for members, and we are NOT responsible in any way for your safety when attending events/activities which we organise.
By becoming a member, and by attending events/activities, you agree to release Belfast Social from ANY responsibility, liability, or claim in law or in equity for any injury sustained, any personal or monetary loss or financial disagreement, incurred as a result of attending or participating in our events/activities.  
We don't certify the expertise of Organisers/Hosts in co-ordinating events/activities; nor do we stand over any training/qualifications of Organisers/Hosts to lead, organise, or participate in events/activities.
The onus is on YOU to remain entirely responsible for your own safety and behaviour whilst attending our events/activities.  Also be aware that YOU are entirely responsible for the behaviour/conduct of any Guests (+ 1’s) you bring to an event/activity - if they behave in an unacceptable way, it's YOU who will be accountable.

Be Aware, Be Safe, Be Happy, Be Social!