PUBLIC EVENTS
 
1.  General Questions
2.  Host/Poster
3.  Guest
4.  My Info
General Questions

Q:  Is this a free service?
A:  Yes. The service is provided to you free of charge.

Q:  What are Get Togethers?
A:  Get Togethers are public events and activity listings that Invite users can create and promote in our public directory.

Q:  What is the difference between a private and public Invite?
A:  A Private Invite is an online invitation that is sent to people you know. A Private Invite is exclusive to those invited by the event Host or other Invitees. A public Invite is an online invitation that is open to the public and searchable in our public directory. Any registered Invite user can post or RSVP to a public Invite.

Q:  What is an activity?
A:  Post an activity listing in our public directory to find locals with common interests or organize group get togethers. People will be able to contact you via your listing to get together.

Q:  Why aren't there events in my area?
A:  Since this is a new product, we may not have listings in your area yet. Please feel free to post your own event or activity listing and be sure tell your friends about it!

Q:  I saw an inappropriate listing... what should I do?
A:  If you see a listing or profile that violates our terms of services, you can report it to our customer service team by clicking on the 'Report Abuse' link found on the listing. If a post receives too many flags it will automatically be removed for our team to review.

Q:  What is my Inbox?
A:  A FREE Inbox is set up for you when you create a username and My Info page. This messaging feature allows you to contact Invite users by clicking on the email link on My Info pages. This new feature is simple and helps ensure your email address remains private. Invite will notify you when you receive new messages. You must go to Invite to retrieve your messages. All messages are deleted after 30 days.

Q:  What are Favorites?
A:  Use Favorites to bookmark your favorite people or events and activities you are interested in and want to save. All events and activities will be removed after the date of the event.

Q:  What are recommendations?
A:  We use your interests and your keyword searches to recommendation events and activities in your area. You can find recommended events under 'Find Get Togethers' and My Invite. Fill out My Info to get started.

Host/Poster

Q:  How do I create/edit/cancel a public event?
A:  To create a Public event, just click on the Create an Invite tab, and choose the 'Post a Public Invite' option. Select a category and sub-category where you want your event listed. If you do not see a category that fits your needs, please suggest a category to our customer support team. You can preview your event listing or save it for later at any time during the creation process.

If you want to edit your event after it has been posted, please go to My Invite and click the edit this Invite option under Host options. If you would like to cancel your event, please click the 'cancel this event' link under host options. You will have the option to notify your guests of the cancellation.

Q:  Will my guests be notified if I cancel my public event?
A:  Should you need to cancel your event, you will be given the option to notify your guests.

Q:  What kind of listings can I post?
A:  Please see our posting guidelines in our Terms of Service

Q:  Is there a posting limit?
A:  There is no posting limit at this time, but we will be reviewing this option for future enhancements.

Q:  Can I charge for my event?
A:  Yes, you are welcome to charge for your event, but Invite will not be held liable for any monetary transaction between host and invitee. The transaction is solely the responsibility of the host and invitee. We will not support the Paypal option for Public Events. We will add a payment/event ticketing option next year - stay tuned!

Q:  Can I control who comes to my event?
A:  All registered Invite users can RSVP for Public Events. However, if you can set a guest list limit, users will not be able to RSVP once the event is full. You can also remove guests from the guest list.

Q:  Will my event post immediately?
A:  Yes, your event will be posted immediately.

Q:  How do I create/edit/cancel an activity?
A:  Click on the 'Create An Invite' tab and select the Activity Listing option. You will need to select a category and subcategory for your activity listing. You have the option of previewing your listing before you post it. You will be able to edit on this page at any time, even after it's been posted. If you would like to remove the listing, there is a cancel button on the activity listing page, or you can manage all your activity listings under 'My Activities' found on My Invite. Your activities automatically expire after 60 days.

Q:  What do I do if my event or activity listing is flagged?
A:  If your event is flagged you will receive an email notification. Your posting will go through a wait period in which our customer support team will assess your flag and decide whether your posting will remain or be removed permanently. If you feel your event was flagged inappropriately, please feel free to repost.

Guest

Q:  I saw an inappropriate event... what should I do?
A:  If you see an event that is inappropriate, using Invite for commercial purposes, or the event is in the incorrect category, please feel free to flag it. If a post receives too many flags it will automatically be removed for our customer support team to review. The host of the event will be notified via email when the listing has been removed.

Q:  How do I remove my RSVP to an event?
A:  Go back to the Public Invite and change your response to 'Will you attend' and click RSVP. You can find all the events you've RSVP'd to on My Invite under Upcoming events.

Q:  How do I get my money back from an event that has been canceled?
A:  You will have to contact the host of your event for transactions regarding money for Public Events. Invite will not be held liable for monetary transactions.

Q:  Can I RSVP anonymously to an event?
A:  Yes, if you RSVP anonymously, your username, My Info and comments will be hidden. Only the host can view your response.

My Info

Q:  What is My Info?
A:  When you register for Invite you will be asked to fill out a public profile called My Info, this feature is optional. You are only required to fill out My Info when posting a public event or activity listing. You will be required to create a username and share 3 interests or post a photo to create a My Info page. Your username is used to set up an Inbox, which allows you to contact other users and ensures that your email address remains private. Your interests are viewable on your public profile and are used to recommend events and activities when you visit Invite.

Q:  Where is My Info page displayed?
A:  Once have you created My Info it will be viewable on all Invite guest lists. An icon will be displayed next to your name indicating that you have a My Info page posted. If you RSVP to a public event, you have the option to RSVP anonymously, to hide your username and My Info. You also have the option to make your Info page searchable. This means your profile is searchable in our directory based on your interests, school, hometown and username.

Q:  How do I hide My Info?
A:  At this time, you cannot hide your Info page once it's created, this feature to be coming soon.

Q:  Can I upload any kind of photo?
A:  No, unfortunately we do not accept photos that contain animals, pets, children, cartoons, comics, celebrities, nudity, artwork, or copyrighted images. We reserve the right to remove your photo if you violate our Terms of Services.

Q:  Can I email someone outside of Invite from My Inbox?
A:  No, you can only contact other Invite users via the Inbox. This messaging feature is specifically for the use to organizing your events, activities, and your own social community within Invite.

Q:  How do users contact me?
A:  Users can contact you by viewing your Info page and sending you a message by clicking the 'Contact' link.

Q:  Can I block users from contacting me?
A:  Yes, if you are getting unwanted messages, you can block the user from contacting you. You can block the person by clicking on the link found next to the sender's name on the message.