Dear Community Terms & Conditions

Dear Community is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for females aged 18-35 to connect and build meaningful relationships. As a non-profit organisation based in New Zealand, our mission is to create a welcoming space where individuals can be themselves.

Dear Community operates through ticket purchases for event attendance. Your ticket sale helps towards funding the event and supporting the Dear Community charity.

Wondering where your ticket amount goes?

Firstly, to paying for the event!

Dear Community also has many overheads, as with any charity. These include, but are not limited to lawyer fees, accounting, website, advertising, contractors and salaries. Your ticket sale also go towards funding our initiatives such as 'Nominate A Mate."

Dear Community has exciting future plans to provide complimentary events and community meet-ups in underprivileged areas.

When you purchase a ticket, you're not just attending an event—you're enabling Dear Community to extend its reach to women in more cities across New Zealand. Excitingly, Dear Community aspires to launch in Australia, which is only made possible through your ticket purchases.

In this blog post, we address our terms and conditions, highlighting our policies on refunds, our commitment to inclusivity, and the behavioural expectations we uphold.

1. Refund Policy:

   We would like to address the topic of refunds for our RSVP fees and provide some insight into our policy. 

   As a community organisation, our primary goal is to create meaningful and engaging experiences. In order to ensure the success of these events, it is crucial for us to accurately estimate the number of participants in advance. Unfortunately, we are unable to process any refunds for change of mind, sickness or the inability to attend. Trust that your ticket will be going to support more women across New Zealand and further.

2. Creating a Safe Environment: Dear Community places huge importance on creating a safe and inclusive environment. We expect all attendees to uphold a standard of kindness, respect, and care for one another. Bullying, abuse, or any form of harassment will not be tolerated. We are committed to fostering an atmosphere where individuals feel supported, valued, and free to be themselves

3. Inclusivity and Attendance: Dear Community is committed to welcoming participants from diverse backgrounds. While we acknowledge that there is a range of identities, Dear Community is for women age 18 - 35.  We believe that providing a safe and supportive space for women, so we can facilitate open conversations and shared experiences that are particularly relevant to their lived experiences. It allows for the exploration of topics and issues that may be specific to these groups. We strive to create an environment where all individuals feel respected, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. By engaging in thoughtful conversations and understanding one another's perspectives, we can work together to foster a community that is both supportive and inclusive. By purchasing a ticket to Dear Community events and attending our events, you agree to the above terms of being a women age 18-35.

4. Attendance Expectations: 
   In order to ensure the smooth running of our events and to show respect for everyone involved, we request that attendees provide a minimum of 24 hours’ notice if they are unable to attend a ticketed event. Failure to do so may result in restrictions on purchasing tickets for future events organised by Dear Community.
   This policy is in place to allow our leaders to offer the space to other community members in a timely manner. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

5. Dear Community is rooted in conservative morals and beliefs, which guide our decision-making process when it comes to selecting and organising events. It is important to note that Dear Community is not associated to a religious group, there is no misleading intentions. We strive to create a space that upholds our values of inclusivity, respect, and empowerment for all participants. is guided by a set of values that shape our decisions and event offerings. It is important to note that there are some events that we do not participate. These choices are made based on our commitment to maintaining an environment that aligns with our values and promotes inclusivity, and to not promote any events that may be deemed as offensive or promiscuous. Our intention is to create events that are accessible and welcoming to individuals from various backgrounds, ensuring that everyone feels comfortable and respected. We believe that inclusivity means providing an atmosphere where individuals of diverse beliefs and perspectives can come together, share experiences, and build connections. While specific events may not align with our values, it is crucial to emphasise that our decision is rooted in preserving an inclusive space rather than excluding any particular group. Dear Community remains dedicated to creating events that reflect our values of inclusivity, kindness, and respect. By upholding these principles, we aim to foster a safe and empowering environment where all participants can come together and grow as a community, regardless of their religious or spiritual affiliations.
6. Model Release: The Attendees grants the Leaders the right to use any content taken during the Event for promotional or commercial purposes, including but not limited to advertising and display on the Leaders website, social media, or portfolio.

Behavioural Guidelines: In order to maintain a positive and inclusive environment, we have established behavioural guidelines for all attendees. These guidelines include:

• Treating others with kindness, respect, and empathy.
• Respecting personal boundaries and consent.
• Listening actively and engaging in inclusive and constructive conversations.
• Avoiding offensive or discriminatory language and behaviour.
• Refraining from any form of bullying, abuse, or harassment.
• Taking responsibility for one's own actions and their impact on others.

Dear Community is committed to providing a safe and supportive space for young women to connect and grow together.

Our no-refund policy ensures effective event planning and execution. We aim to foster an inclusive environment that values kindness, respect, and care for one another. Attendees are expected to show up, contribute positively, and adhere to our behavioural guidelines, which prohibit bullying, abuse, or any form of harassment.

We invite open dialogue about our policies and remain dedicated to evolving and adapting to meet the needs of our community while upholding our core values.