ALLEYWATCH EVENTS

Terms of Service

Last updated: November 14, 2026

1. Scope of these terms

These Terms of Service govern access to and use of events.alleywatch.com, including event submissions and purchases of calendar listings (the “Service”). By submitting an event or purchasing a listing, you accept these terms and confirm that you have authority to act for the organizer. “AlleyWatch,” “we,” and “our” refer to the publisher operating the Service.

2. Organizer authority and submitted content

You represent that you are authorized to act for the event organizer and that the information you provide is accurate, lawful, and current. You must hold the necessary rights and permissions for submitted descriptions, images, trademarks, and other materials, including materials imported from another website.

You retain ownership of your materials. By submitting them, you authorize AlleyWatch to reproduce, format, resize, and display those materials in connection with the listing, the operation of the calendar, and its historical archive. Do not submit confidential information or materials you are not authorized to publish.

3. Eligibility and publication

Complimentary listings are reserved for genuinely educational, independent NYC startup and technology events that are not hosted by service providers or sponsored. Uncertain ticket pricing or sponsor involvement is reviewed by an AlleyWatch editor; no automatic dollar threshold applies. Suitable commercial listings cost $1,750 and publish after verified payment, subject to post-publication moderation.

Our Editorial Policy forms part of the listing requirements. AlleyWatch may request clarification, correct formatting, reclassify a submission, or decline, suspend, or remove content that does not meet its standards. Submission or payment does not constitute endorsement or guarantee a particular position in the calendar.

4. Commercial listing fees

A commercial calendar listing costs $1,750 per event. The fee is for calendar inclusion and is separate from any admission or ticket price charged by the organizer. A listing does not include newsletter placement, social media distribution, display advertising, attendance commitments, or guaranteed audience results unless separately agreed.

Payments are processed through Stripe. A commercial listing is published only after successful payment has been confirmed. A checkout return page alone is not a payment confirmation. The price presented at checkout applies to that purchase; future purchases may be subject to different published pricing.

5. Refunds and cancellations

Commercial event listing purchases are non-refundable, except where required by applicable law. Cancellation, non-attendance, or changes to an organizer's event do not automatically entitle the purchaser to a refund. Contact events@alleywatch.com about billing errors or a listing that failed to publish.

Organizers must promptly report material event changes. Cancellation or withdrawal of a calendar listing does not cancel an attendee’s registration or obtain a refund from an event organizer or ticketing provider.

6. Event information and third-party services

Event organizers are responsible for their programs, admission policies, ticket sales, accessibility arrangements, safety, and event operations. Attendees should confirm current details directly with the organizer before making plans or purchasing tickets.

Registration links and other external resources are operated by their respective providers and may be subject to separate terms and privacy policies. AlleyWatch does not control their availability, content, or handling of transactions.

7. Acceptable use and secure links

You must not submit misleading, unlawful, infringing, or malicious content; impersonate an organizer; attempt unauthorized access; or interfere with the Service. Verification and edit links are private access credentials. Keep them confidential and report suspected misuse to events@alleywatch.com. Changes submitted through an edit link may require further review.

8. Availability and responsibility

The calendar is provided on an “as available” basis. To the extent permitted by applicable law, AlleyWatch does not warrant uninterrupted availability or the completeness or accuracy of information supplied by third parties. No provision of these terms excludes a responsibility or right that cannot lawfully be excluded.

9. Updates and contact

Updated terms will be published on this page with a revised date. Additional notice will be provided where required by applicable law. Questions about these terms, billing, or a content concern should be directed to events@alleywatch.com.