• Title like a neighbor would say it. “Sunset yoga at Marina Park” beats “YOGA!!! DON’T MISS IT”.
• Short description (200 characters): what it is, who it’s for, what it costs. That’s what shows on the card.
• Full details: parking, what to bring, accessibility, rain plan, age limits, how to pay.
• Pick the address from the dropdown so your event lands on the map.
• Repeating event? Post it once with “Every week” and a last date; each date shows up on the right day.
• Hosting at home? Tick “Show approximate location only.” Guests request to attend and you approve them.

• A real photo of the thing: the food, the room, the trail, last year’s crowd. No flyers, no text on the image.
• Square works best for cards. For a chance at the home page hero, add a wide 1920×1080 photo too.
• Natural light, one clear subject, and the phone held steady. That’s most of it.
• Only use photos you took or have permission to use.

This is a template, not legal advice. Have it reviewed by a California attorney before you use it. Communati is not a party to your event.

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND RELEASE

Event: ______________________  Date: __________  Host: ______________________

I understand that participating in this event involves risks, including the risk of injury, and that the host does not provide medical care or insurance for participants. I am participating voluntarily and I am responsible for my own safety and for judging whether this activity is appropriate for me (and for any minor I bring).

To the extent permitted by California law, I release the host, the venue, and their volunteers from claims arising from my participation, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct.

I give permission for photos taken at the event to be used to promote future events:  [ ] Yes  [ ] No

Emergency contact: ______________________  Phone: ______________

Participant name: ______________________  Signature: ______________________  Date: __________
Parent/guardian (if under 18): ______________________  Signature: ______________________

Hosting on Communati means agreeing to our Terms of Use and understanding our Liability Disclaimer: you run your event; we list it. Both are drafts awaiting attorney review.

Free and low-cost help exists. Placeholder links; the owner will confirm the right ones:

• County of Ventura: business licenses, permits, health permits for food.
• Economic Development Collaborative: free small-business advising and the SBDC.
• Your city’s business license office (Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ojai, Port Hueneme, Moorpark).
• Cottage food (selling homemade food): the county’s Cottage Food Operation permit.

Coming soon: local venues, studios and rooms that welcome community events. If you have a space to offer, email communati.vc@gmail.com.

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