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Terms of Use
Last updated: February 24, 2026
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of workshoppersofthecommons.com and participation in WOTC workshops. By accessing the website or registering/participating, you agree to these Terms.
1) Who we are and what we offer
WOTC offers structured civic conversation formats (online circles, shared meals, and walking partners) and related materials to brief participants on the subject being discussed.
WOTC is not a legal, medical, mental health, financial, or professional advisory service and does not advocate for any policy position.
2) Eligibility
You must be 18 years or older to participate in workshops.
We may refuse participation where necessary to preserve participant safety, session quality, or compliance with these Terms.
3) Registration, EOIs, and group composition
Submitting an EOI does not guarantee a place. We curate groups to create constructive mixes across viewpoints and familiarity.
You agree to provide accurate information and to update it if it changes.
4) Principles, conduct, and facilitation
Participation is conditional on accepting The Principles (once published) and any terms issued with the workshop invitation.
Minimum conduct expectations:
- Participate in good faith.
- Do not harass, threaten, or demean others.
- Do not share others’ personal information without consent.
- Respect session boundaries and moderation.
We may remove participants from a session or future sessions if we reasonably believe they have breached the Principles or these Terms.
5) Confidentiality and session notes
Workshops are designed for human-scale dialogue rather than public performance. You agree:
- Not to record sessions without express permission from WOTC and all participants.
- Not to attribute statements to identifiable individuals outside the session unless they expressly consent.
Participants are welcome to talk about the substance of discussions, but must obtain consent before attributing comments to any other participant.
Debrief notes made in WOTC are, by default, private. A participant can choose to adjust that setting.
WOTC uses AI to extract depersonalised sentiments from debriefs and uses those to develop consensus and contrarian maps representing the views of participants over time and space.
6) Reflections and submissions
If you submit debriefs or other content:
- You confirm you have the rights to submit it.
- You grant WOTC a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use the content for operating workshops and producing depersonalised or aggregated analyses, consistent with these Terms and the Privacy Policy.
- You agree not to submit unlawful, defamatory, or personal information about other participants and not to submit information which would put you in breach of an obligation of confidence owed elsewhere.
7) AI-assisted processing
Where you submit reflections, WOTC may use AI tools to depersonalise reflections and analyse themes, as described on the site and in the Privacy Policy.
You understand AI processing is not perfect and may not remove all identifying details. WOTC does not review the AI generated material for errors of this kind. If you report an error, WOTC will take reasonable steps to remove it from the content produced, but does not otherwise make any commitment or accept any responsibility for those errors.
8) Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, WOTC owns the website content, brand, and workshop materials (including primers), and you may not reproduce or distribute them for commercial purposes without permission.
You may share links to publicly available pages.
9) Payments, cancellations, and refunds (if applicable)
1) Prices and inclusions
Prices for workshops, cohorts, and events are shown on the relevant registration page at the time you register. Unless stated otherwise:
- Prices are in Australian dollars.
- Prices are GST exclusive.
- Any included items (e.g., meals, venue fees) will be described on the event page.
2) Payment processing (Stripe)
Payments are processed by Stripe Payments Australia Pty Ltd and/or its affiliates (“Stripe”). We do not store your full card details. Your payment may be subject to Stripe’s terms and privacy practices.
By making a purchase, you authorise us (through Stripe) to charge the payment method you provide for the amount shown at checkout, including any applicable taxes and fees.
3) Booking confirmation and delivery
Your registration is confirmed once payment is successfully processed and you receive a confirmation email or on-screen confirmation.
For online sessions, access details (e.g., video link and joining instructions) will be provided [e.g., 24 hours before the session] or as stated on the event page.
5) Cancellations by you
Because workshops have limited seats and are curated, we would really prefer that you come along. If you need to cancel, we will try find someone to join in your place. If we can do that, we will refund your fee (less processing charges). Please tell us with as much notice as you can, so we can try to find a substitute.
To cancel, use the contact details provided with your booking confirmation.
6) Transfers and substitutions
If you cannot attend, you may request to transfer your ticket to another person up to 48 hours before the session, provided:
- The substitute agrees to these Terms, The Principles, and any conditions set in the workshop brief.
- The substitute meets our eligibility requirements (e.g., age, jurisdiction, safety considerations), and
- The transfer does not undermine group composition (we may decline transfers for curated cohorts where composition is central).
7) No-shows and partial attendance
If you do not attend (or attend only part of) a session, we will flag it as a strike. Three strikes and your further inclusion in our workshops will be limited to online events until we regain confidence in your respect for the time that participants have committed to meetings that include you.
8) Cancellations or rescheduling by us
We may cancel or reschedule an event due to low attendance, facilitator availability, venue issues, or safety concerns.
If we cancel an event, you will receive your choice of:
- A full refund, or
- A credit for a future event.
If we reschedule and you cannot attend the new date/time, you may request a full refund.
9) Chargebacks and disputes
If you have an issue with a purchase, please contact us first using the details in your workshop brief. We would be grateful for the opportunity to try and resolve any issue before you initiate a chargeback.
Unresolved chargebacks may result in removal from the workshop and restriction from future registrations. This does not limit any rights you have under Australian Consumer Law.
10) Safety and risk
In-person formats (meals, walks) involve normal real-world risks. You participate at your own risk and are responsible for your own safety, travel, and health decisions.
WOTC may cancel or reschedule sessions for operational or safety reasons.
11) Disclaimers
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- The website and workshops are provided “as is”.
- We do not guarantee outcomes (including consensus, changed views, or any policy results).
- We are not responsible for participant statements or conduct, though we may moderate.
12) Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, WOTC will not be liable for indirect or consequential loss arising from your use of the website or participation in workshops. WOTC's aggregate liability for any direct loss or damage suffered by you is limited to the registration fee paid for your most recent workshop.
Where Australian Consumer Law applies, nothing in these Terms excludes non-excludable consumer guarantees.
13) Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia, and you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of NSW courts.
14) Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the updated version and revise the “Last updated” date.
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