Last updated: April 15, 2026
Welcome to gayniacs.org (the “Site”), operated by Carolina Gayniacs (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
About the Site
Carolina Gayniacs is an independent, fan-run community for LGBTQ+ fans of the Carolina Hurricanes. The Site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the National Hockey League (“NHL”), the Carolina Hurricanes, or any other NHL team. Any use of team names, logos, or trademarks on this Site is solely for reporting and commentary purposes.
User Accounts
You may be offered the ability to create an account on the Site. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to provide accurate information and to update it as needed.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account at our discretion, including for violation of these Terms or community guidelines.
User Content
Any content that you contribute to this website is governed by the Contributor Agreement you agreed to before submitting content.
Community Standards
Carolina Gayniacs is an inclusive community. We expect all users to treat others with respect regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, or any other characteristic. Harassment, hate speech, and discriminatory behavior are not tolerated and may result in account suspension or termination.
Intellectual Property
All original content published by Carolina Gayniacs (including articles, graphics, and site design) is the property of Carolina Gayniacs or its contributors and may not be reproduced without permission.
NHL team names, logos, and marks referenced on the Site are the property of their respective owners and are used here under principles of fair use for news reporting, commentary, and fan discussion.
Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites, including partner feeds and Discord. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party sites.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Carolina Gayniacs and its contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the revised Terms on this page and update the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us through our Discord server or by emailing [email protected].