In-Person Event Guidelines

• InterNations Official Events are get-togethers organized for an entire InterNations Community. With a few exceptions (please see below), InterNations Official Events are open to all members and their guests.
• InterNations Activities are smaller get-togethers within groups where members can share a common interest or hobby (e.g., going to a concert together, practicing language skills, going on a hike).

Disclaimer

• InterNations provides the infrastructure to organize events. The voluntary organizers do not represent InterNations as vicarious agents.
• InterNations assumes no liability for what occurs at an event posted on InterNations or hosted by one of the voluntary organizers. InterNations does not accept any legal responsibility for damages resulting from the gross negligence of the organizers.
• Furthermore, neither InterNations nor the organizer(s) of an event shall assume liability for any loss of personal property, nor shall they be held responsible in the event of financial, physical, or emotional damage (see our General Terms & Conditions for further details).

As a member of InterNations, you have agreed to adhere to our General Terms & Conditions and respect our standards of conduct. Please behave in a respectful manner towards InterNations members, hosts, and staff. InterNations reserves the right to take any action necessary to ensure the high quality of our events and that all members and guests feel welcome.

For Event Attendees

General Guidelines

• InterNations Official Events are open to all members and their guests. The only exceptions are events with closed guest lists due to limited space or registration deadlines and events organized exclusively for Albatross Members, newcomers, and/or expats. InterNations reserves the right to collect an entrance fee for official events. This fee is used to compensate Ambassadors for any expenses and cover event-related costs (e.g., name tags, welcome drinks, DJ). Entrance fees (if applicable) may not serve the financial interest of the event organizers. Albatross Members usually enjoy free or reduced entry to official events.
• InterNations Activities are open to all Albatross Members. Exceptions are specific groups (e.g., women-only groups) and the Community Groups in some of our smaller communities. Only members who have signed up for the activity on InterNations may attend. Depending on the activity, there may be costs involved (e.g., ticket fees, travel expenses).
• If you accept an event invitation and later cannot attend, you should cancel your attendance on the InterNations website or app before the event begins. Knowing the correct number of participants makes it easier for the organizer to plan and make any necessary reservations.

When Attending Events

• In the spirit of connecting global minds, we ask you to help other members feel welcome at InterNations Official Events and Activities.
• Any member behaving in an inappropriate manner at an event is subject to having their InterNations membership revoked.
• By accepting an event invitation, you acknowledge InterNations’ right to publish any photographs, screenshots, or film footage taken at the event on the InterNations website, app, and/or on any platform approved by InterNations. If you wish to refuse, you must clearly express this wish to the photographer or videographer at the event. If you would like us to remove a photograph already published on the InterNations website or app, contact InterNations at support@internations.org.

For Event Organizers

InterNations Official Events are suggested by our local Ambassadors and published and promoted by InterNations. InterNations Activities are posted by Consuls and Albatross members and may be subject to moderation.

We reserve the right to alter, decline, and remove event posts that don’t follow the guidelines below.

General Guidelines

• All InterNations events should be aligned with our mission to create a great experience and a trusted community where expats feel at home around the world.
• We do not allow in-person events that
  • serve a commercial purpose — we do not tolerate aggressive self-promotion;
  • are linked to the host’s or a relative of the host’s business;
  • are linked to an organization that the host promotes and/or works for;
  • are organized or featured on another website or social network — you can share the event link to your social networks, though;
  • could be considered discriminatory or intolerant;
  • are inappropriate or sexual in nature;
  • are otherwise considered unsuitable for the community.
• Attendance costs (if applicable) may not serve the financial interest of the organizers.
• Please avoid posting a nightlife-themed activity on the same date as an official event. Keep an eye on the calendar to see what’s coming up in your community. If there is an overlap between a nightlife-themed activity and an official event, we reserve the right to review the situation and take whatever action is best for the community.
• Make sure your activity relates to the group’s general theme, and don’t post the same activity in more than one group.

Content of Official Events & Activity Posts

• We don’t allow the use of any copyrighted or trademarked content in your posts. This includes the title, description, and images.
  • Cover photos from third-party sources are only allowed if you hold the copyright or have permission to use them. Avoid using such photos that include people’s recognizable faces.
  • Information or content from third-party sources is only allowed if you hold the copyright or have permission to use it. Always provide a link to the content or original source of information with an explanatory comment (see our General Terms & Conditions for further details).
• Don’t disclose an activity’s location or venue in the title or cover photo.
• Use high-quality cover photos and avoid collages.
• Use English — our common language — for all posts, especially the title. If you do use another language in the description, always add a translation or additional explanation in English.
• Give your event post a clear and concise title.
• Don’t change the InterNations standard font or use emojis in the title.
• Don’t use excessive punctuation (!!??!!!) or CAPITAL letters. This may be viewed as shouting.
• Don’t use discriminatory, offensive, or inappropriate language.
• Remember our international audience and respect all members. The same guidelines as when writing a forum post also apply to official events and activity posts (including comments on the wall).

For more details on how to post an activity, check out our FAQ article on how to create an activity. We advise Consuls and Ambassadors to visit their Resource Center for more information on the host role.