Meet-up venue guidelines

 

MEETUP VENUE GUIDELINES

Platform Name: BASIC HUMAN NEED
Last Updated: 20 December 2025

These guidelines define how meetup locations are selected and managed to ensure safety, neutrality, and clarity for all participants.

1. Venue Type (Mandatory)

Meetups are conducted only at neutral, public or semi-public venues. Examples include:

  • Cafés or coffee shops

  • Restaurants (quiet or reserved section)

  • Co-working spaces (meeting rooms)

  • Community halls or conference rooms

  • Hotel cafés or lounges (not hotel rooms)

Private residences, hotel rooms, or closed private spaces are not permitted.

2. Safety & Accessibility Requirements

Each venue must:

  • Be easily accessible to the public

  • Have staff present during the meetup

  • Offer a neutral and non-isolated environment

  • Allow participants to enter and exit freely at any time

  • Be suitable for respectful conversation

Venues with CCTV coverage or on-site staff are preferred.

3. Timing Guidelines

  • Meetups are scheduled during daytime or early evening hours

  • Late-night sessions are avoided

  • Time slots are communicated clearly in advance

4. Seating & Space Arrangement

  • Seating should be comfortable and non-intimate

  • Open or semi-open seating is preferred

  • No enclosed or locked rooms

  • Space should allow participants to maintain personal boundaries

5. Participant Conduct at Venues

  • Participants must respect venue rules and staff

  • Any disruptive or inappropriate behavior may result in removal

  • Consumption of alcohol (if available at venue) is subject to local rules and personal responsibility

6. Platform Role at Venues

  • The platform coordinates the venue selection and timing only

  • The platform does not monitor private conversations

  • The platform does not supervise personal interactions

  • The platform’s responsibility is limited to coordination and introduction

7. Venue Changes or Cancellations

  • Venues may be changed due to availability or unforeseen circumstances

  • Participants will be informed in advance whenever possible

  • Changes do not guarantee refunds unless stated in the Refund Policy

8. Compliance & Legal Considerations

  • Venues are selected to comply with local laws and regulations

  • Any illegal activity at the venue is strictly prohibited

  • The platform reserves the right to deny participation if venue rules are violated

9. Updates to Venue Guidelines

These guidelines may be updated from time to time to improve safety, clarity, or operational standards. Continued participation implies acceptance of the updated guidelines.

10. Contact

For questions related to meetup venues, please contact:

Email: services@basichumanneed.com
Platform Name: BASIC HUMAN NEED