1. Event Cancellation & NO-SHOW policy:
We understand that unexpected things come up where you can no longer attend an event you signed up for. It's your responsibility to cancel your attendance status within 24 hours of an event if you can no longer attend, except for an emergency. You will receive two courtesy reminders via email prior to the event you signed up for (7 days prior & 3 days prior). If your status shows that you are attending an event and you are a NO-SHOW, you could have prevented members on the wait list from attending an event, caused delay in the group function because the Event Organizer was looking to greet you & possibly caused the establishment a loss of business. This is particularly important where reservations have been made as it can hurt the BAGS reputation in our community. You will be charged a penalty fee of $10 for a NO-SHOW. Your account will be frozen until the fee has been paid and you will be unable to sign up for events until your account is restored. Thank you for your understanding of this policy. For emergency situations, please submit your request for consideration of reversing a $10 NO-SHOW penalty fee to:  support@bags50.com

2. Creating a MEMBER IMPROMPTU Event

2a. Creating & Organizing BAGS Events is permitted by our Event Organizers ONLY. BAGS events are carefully planned, organized & hosted by our Event Organizers, which facilitates (often large) social group opportunities that require extensive planning and communication with the venues and BAGS members.

2b. A MEMBER IMPROMPTU is a spontaneous get together created and organized by any subscribed BAGS Member for other members within the BAGS Community. The event may not include any fees or payment to benefit the member organizer. (Example: You own a business or work for a business and organize a MEMBER IMPROMPTU where you or the business gets paid). If reservations are required, please limit it to 10 members. Larger groups should be organized by BAGS Event Organizers. MEMBER IMPROMPTU Events are intended for Active BAGS members. Creating an event for non-members outside of the BAGS community while using the BAGS website tools, calendar, member directory and/or social media platforms will result in a loss of your BAGS membership.

Step-by-Step Instructions for creating a MEMBER IMPROMPTU Event can be found in the sub-menu of the Tutorials & How To tab on the BAGS website. You can also click here: How To Create A Member Impromptu

3. Creating a Member Social Clubs

Member Social clubs such as book clubs, game clubs, & support groups can be organized by any subscribed BAGS member for subscribed BAGS members. Social clubs are intended to facilitate friendships for members with similar interests often living in the same general area and/or neighborhood. Members can name their clubs anything they choose, under the umbrella of the BAGS. It is not intended for starting clubs or groups for non-members outside of the BAGS community. Using the BAGS website tools and event calendar for managing social clubs is a benefit of being a subscribed member. Creating Social Clubs for non-members outside of the BAGS community while using the BAGS website tools, member directory, calendar and/or social media platforms will result in a loss of your BAGS membership.

Step-by-Step Instructions for creating a Member Social Club can be found in the sub-menu of the Tutorials & How To tab on the BAGS website. You can also click here:  Create Member Social Clubs

4. Member Guest(s) Event Participation
If you have a guest(s) visiting you and would like to bring them to an event, please email us at support@bags50.com we can adjust the event registration (based on the event type)so you can register them. We are happy to allow our members to share our wonderful group with their visiting loved ones!

5. BAGS Facebook Approved Timeline Communication

Our FB Group Page is intended for everything BAGS and everything POSITIVE! It is intended for BAGS events, BAGS updates, sharing event & member photos, a place of discussion, recommendations, approved volunteer & philanthropy opportunities, and new member introductions. Advertisements, personal fund raisers, personal sales, self-promotion, politics, religion, or discussions of sensitive and/or controversial matters is NOT permitted. If a post is not related to BAGS or its members, it does not belong on the BAGS Facebook Page.

6. Member Fundraisers & Volunteer Opportunities

6a. Fund Raisers and Volunteer Opportunities must be submitted to and approved by our Director of Community Outreach (DCO) before posting to our website or BAGS Facebook Group Page. Please submit your request by email to outreach@bags50.com for verification, vetting and approval. Please note that we support many philanthropy & fundraiser projects, but it is not possible to approve and support them all. Approval of other organizational projects while focused on a BAGS Philanthropy Project may be limited. Thank you for your understanding.

6b. Taking photos at volunteer events, in which people of the community in need are present, is permitted by our DCO or the organization’s designated members only unless given permission by the organization and the person(s) being photographed. We must be respectful of potentially sensitive situations and always maintain the dignity of those in need.

We are all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Let's treat everyone with respect. KINDNESS IS REQUIRED. Our goal is to be our best selves. We do not want to be part of a society of women that tear down other women. This group was created to lift, support, love and EMPOWER other women. Any negative comments or comments that spark negativity or arguments on our website forums or BAGS Facebook Group Page will be deleted. Please refrain from talking about politics, religion, vaccination status or other controversial subject matter at our events. BAGS events are intended for fun, friendships and fellowship. Our goal is a Drama Free Zone & Good Vibes Only kind of group. Repeated or egregious violations could result in the loss of a BAGS membership.

8. No hate speech or bullying

We want to ensure that everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind is not allowed, and degrading comments about things such as race, religion, culture, politics, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated. Every woman of every background has something to offer this group and this world we live in! Violations of this rule could result in the loss of your BAGS membership.

9. No promotions or spam

Give more than you take in this group. Self-promotion, spam, and irrelevant links are not allowed on our Facebook Group Page. Please post your business or service in the Business Directory and job opportunities in the Forum titled "Job Opportunities." Sharing your business in the Business Directory is a privilege of being a BAGS member. You may NOT use the Member Directory to contact or solicit members for the purpose of promoting your business. This policy is STRICTLY ENFORCED! Any reported violation of using the Member Directory for unsolicited or unapproved member contact to promote your business will result in the immediate loss of a BAGS membership. 

10. Respect everyone's privacy

Being part of this group requires mutual trust. What is shared in the group should stay in the group. Our website is private and secure, meeting all federal security requirements. Your information is secure and NEVER shared with other parties or entities outside normal operations , such as, merchant information needed to process your payments for membership or merchandise purchases. 

11. Membership Cancellation & Refund Policy
Membership subscriptions are non-refundable should you choose to leave the group or if your membership subscription was dropped due to violations of the Community Rules. We offer a FREE 30-Day Trial Membership as well as 3-month, 6-month and 12-month membership options to meet the needs of all individuals. It is a one time fee that cannot be prorated.