BAUS Society Terms and Conditions
These additional terms apply only to BAUS Society membership, events, retreats, and gatherings. BAUS Community membership terms and the privacy policy also apply.
1. Membership and Entry BAUS Society members must be 21 years of age or older. Society events are for BAUS Society members, except for designated community events that are free and open to the public.
ID verification is required for every BAUS Society member. After registering for BAUS Society using your Community account, you have 7 calendar days from Society registration to complete verification. Better AroundUs will manually email a third party verification link to the email address on your account. Keep your account email current and contact the admin promptly if you have not received the link.
Use the emailed verification link to submit the identification and any matching selfie requested by the verification provider. Do not post identification documents or verification codes on the community board or in club chats. Identification documents are handled by the third party provider under its privacy policy and are not uploaded to BAUS Community.
The admin records when verification was sent and the third party reference code, then marks verification completed after reviewing the result. The private pink check appears only after the admin confirms completion. The purple Community terms check is separate and does not confirm ID verification. Overdue verification remains flagged for admin review and is not automatically treated as completed.
Because Better AroundUs is a Women’s organization, only individuals who identify as Women may attend member or BAUS Society events. This policy helps us preserve the mission and integrity of our community space.
Event staff reserve the right to refuse entry or ask any attendee to leave at any time, for any reason. A reason may not be provided. Failure to comply may result in removal by law enforcement and a permanent ban from future events.
BAUS Society members or attendees who are refused entry or asked to leave are not entitled to any refund or credit. By registering for an event, BAUS Society members acknowledge and agree to these terms.
2. Respect for All Participants Every BAUS Society member must treat all members, staff, and fellow attendees with kindness and respect. Discriminatory, disrespectful, or aggressive behavior, whether verbal or physical, will not be tolerated and may result in immediate removal from the event and a permanent ban from future participation.
3. Platonic Community Standard Better AroundUs is a strictly platonic environment.
Romantic or sexual advances toward members, staff, or other attendees are not appropriate and may result in immediate removal and permanent exclusion from all future events.
4. Safe and Supportive Environment BAUS Society members must refrain from harassment, intimidation, or bullying in any form.
Physical contact must always be consensual and appropriate.
Threatening behavior, stalking, or any form of violence will result in removal, permanent banning, and possible legal action.
5. Privacy and Confidentiality These are intimate spaces to build trust and respect. We value the privacy and trust of all participants.
Sharing an individual’s personal details that you are entrusted with in our spaces will result in removal, permanent banning, and possible legal action.
BAUS Society members may not share or post personal details, photos, or recordings from events without the explicit permission of those involved.
Recording others without consent is prohibited unless done to protect yourself, others, or property, or to document a crime.
Better AroundUs will always have videos and photos from events that BAUS Society members can access per request.
6. Event Conduct BAUS Society members are expected to:
Arrive on time (if applicable) and respect the facilitator and venue.
Follow all posted and verbal instructions.
Conduct themselves in a way that supports a positive, welcoming environment.
Disruptive behavior, including intoxication, arguments, or disrespect toward staff, will not be tolerated and may lead to removal without refund.
7. Substance Use Alcohol consumption is allowed only at events where it is explicitly permitted.
BAUS Society members must be 21 or older to consume alcohol.
Intoxication that causes discomfort or disruption will result in removal.
Illegal substances are strictly prohibited, and smoking or vaping is only allowed in designated outdoor areas, at least 25 feet from event spaces.
Some venues do not allow smoking. Check with the venue or Better AroundUs staff before smoking on the premises.
8. Inclusion and Participation BAUS Society members are encouraged to engage positively and inclusively.
Gossip, exclusionary behavior, or promoting personal agendas is discouraged.
Better AroundUs gatherings are spaces for friendship, empowerment, and connection; not sales, solicitation, or recruitment.
9. Boundaries and Personal Safety Respect personal space, privacy, and boundaries at all times.
Do not pressure anyone to share personal information or engage in private gatherings.
We do host networking events and it is strongly discouraged to participate in networking outside of these designated events.
Unauthorized promotion or solicitation of businesses, services, or organizations during events is prohibited.
10. Reporting Misconduct BAUS Society members should report any concerns or violations to Better AroundUs staff immediately, in person, or through our website form.
All reports are handled confidentially, and retaliation is not tolerated.
Better AroundUs reserves the right to remove any BAUS Society member from an event, deny entry to future events, or revoke participation rights for any reason that may compromise the safety or comfort of others.
11. Liability and Assumption of Risk By attending, BAUS Society members acknowledge that participation in Better AroundUs events is voluntary and assume responsibility for their own safety and belongings.
Better AroundUs is not liable for injury, loss, or damage resulting from participation, except as required by law.
12. Commitment to Community Values By attending, BAUS Society members agree to:
Treat others with respect and empathy.
Uphold a safe, platonic, and inclusive environment.
Comply with staff direction and organizational policies at all times.
BAUS Society members who violate these expectations may be removed from the event and banned from future activities, without refund or appeal.