Belfast Social

We're 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 events!

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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.
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.
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

There is an annual Membership Fee of £12  (payable when you join, and/or each January). This entitles you to get access to the universal Meetup platform via an 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 whilst remaining an active member, 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.

MEMBER PROFILE

All members and prospective members must be over the age of 18.  There is no upper age limit.  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 contribute to and get out of Meetup.  This enables Hosts and other members to recognise you when you attend events/activities, and gives them confidence and a little insight and into your personality.

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP

To get the most out of your membership, we would encourage you to actively engage with other members on a regular basis by attending events/activities which interest you. And, maybe consider becoming one of our Hosts if there are events/activities you would like to organise, and invite other members to attend.  It is 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 do not visit our pages 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.
Each Host has absolute discretion regarding how he/she manages events/activities, payments, deposits, numbers attending, Wait Lists, etc.  NO priority is given to Meetup+ members.
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 turn up to events without an RSVP.
Be mindful that, where there is a Waiting List for an event/activity, a late cancellation (ie within 24/48 hours) by you may well deprive another member of the chance of attending.  Where you exhibit a pattern of such late cancellations, your membership will lapse.
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 attend the event without changing your RSVP, you will be recorded as a “NO SHOW”.  If you accumulate 3 NO SHOWS within 6 months without adequate explanation, your membership will lapse.
Always try to turn 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 go to…. nobody is interested!
If attending your FIRST event with a Host you may not have previously met, maybe come a little earlier and introduce yourself.
Always try to leave FEEDBACK, positive or negative (in the Comments section of the app), after an event – this will help/encourage Hosts in planning future/similar events.

CODE OF CONDUCT – YOUR BEHAVIOUR MATTERS!

Please be aware that we are NOT a dating platform, and the Group should not be construed as such.  As stated earlier, the aim of Belfast Social 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, or bring our Group into disrepute. Evidence of such behaviour will result in the immediate termination of your membership, and potentially reporting you to the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

CONFLICT OF INTERESTS

Belfast Social is an integral part of the global Meetup family, and we fully recognise and support you in joining and participating in other Meetup groups, both locally and internationally.  Whilst we are aware that there are other similar groups on social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, X, etc., and that you may be a member of such groups, we would point out that many of these are unregulated and not policed – they do not subscribe to the Meetup ethos, and there is little or no assurance that your interests will be respected if things go wrong. 
Organisers of such groups sometimes copy Meetup events and use the same venues.  If you receive unsolicited emails/messages attempting to entice you to participate in events/activities outside Meetup, or seeking to promote a particular venue or product, we would ask that you report this to Belfast Social’s Leadership Team so that appropriate action can be taken.

DISCLAIMER

Belfast Social and our Organisers/Hosts are volunteers, and organise events with goodwill and in good faith, in accordance with the Meetup ethos.  There is no standalone insurance policy for Group 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 signing up to attend events/activities, you agree to release Belfast Social from ANY responsibility, liability, or claim in law or in equity for any injuries sustained, any personal items lost or stolen, or any monetary loss/financial disagreement incurred by you as a result of attending or participating in such events/activities.  
Neither do we 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, and if he/she behaves in an unacceptable way, it will be YOU who will be accountable.