Gearshare Terms of Service

Effective Date: Sept 2nd 2025

Welcome to GearShare! The GearShare platform (the “Service”) is owned and operated by GearShare, LLC (“GearShare,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, application, and related services.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. Eligibility and Scope

  • GearShare is a business-to-business (B2B) service available only to legitimate rental and production companies in the live events industry.
  • Personal, individual, or consumer use is prohibited.
  • By using the Service, you represent that you:
    • Are authorized to act on behalf of your business entity.
    • Are at least 18 years old.
    • Will use the Service solely for business purposes.

2. Platform Role and Transaction Disclaimer

GearShare is a neutral technology platform providing tools to list, search, and identify rental opportunities. We do not:

  • Own or control any listed gear.
  • Inspect or verify gear or parties involved.
  • Facilitate, collect, or process rental payments.
  • Act as a broker, agent, or guarantor.

Transactions occur directly between Vendors and Renters. You are solely responsible for verifying parties, negotiating terms, and fulfilling obligations.

3. Liability Waiver

You use the Service at your own risk. To the maximum extent permitted by law, you waive and release GearShare from all liability for:

  • Equipment condition, legality, suitability, or performance.
  • Transaction outcomes or contractual disputes.
  • Injury, property damage, equipment failure, lost profits, or other damages, including death.

4. Subscription and Payment Terms

  • Access requires an active, paid subscription.
  • You authorize us to charge your payment method at each billing cycle.
  • Fees are non-refundable except where required by law.
  • Prices may change with 30 days’ notice.
  • Non-payment may result in suspension or termination.

5. Account Security

  • You are responsible for safeguarding login credentials.
  • You must not share access with unauthorized parties.
  • GearShare may terminate accounts for unauthorized sharing and recover any resulting losses.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You must not:

  • Use the Service for unlawful purposes.
  • Misrepresent listings or impersonate others.
  • Violate laws, agreements, or third-party rights.
  • Transmit viruses, spam, or malicious code.
  • Scrape or commercially exploit the Service without consent.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

  • All rights in the Service belong to GearShare or its licensors.
  • You are granted a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to use the Service.
  • You may not copy, modify, or create derivative works without prior consent.

8. Termination and Suspension

We may suspend or terminate accounts for:

  • Breach of these Terms.
  • Non-payment.
  • Abuse of the Service or other users.
  • Actions harming GearShare’s reputation.

9. Service Availability

The Service is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE,” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GearShare and its affiliates against claims, damages, or costs arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or dealings with other users.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

  • Governed by the laws of Florida.
  • Disputes resolved exclusively in Broward County, Florida courts.
  • Jury trial rights are waived.
  • Arbitration may be offered at GearShare’s discretion.

12. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms by posting a revised version. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement and supersede all prior understandings.

14. Electronic Agreement

By clicking “I Agree,” you confirm that you:

  • Have read and understood these Terms.
  • Are authorized to enter this Agreement.
  • Consent to conducting business electronically.