As a neutral tool for activism, our platform often faces many questions. Below we have tried to explain everything clearly and concisely:
Is Gatherise affiliated with any organization?
Gatherise is not affiliated with any organization or authority. The Gatherise team operates completely independently as a social startup with the support of the people. You can learn more about our team on the About Us page.
As a neutral platform, Gatherise does not interfere in the writing or publication of petition texts and signatures; it simply serves as a bridge connecting petition authors with signatories.
Gatherise is a social startup, and any financial support received is solely to preserve independence and help the platform grow.
Is Gatherise safe? Are the petitioners’ and signers’ data protected?
The information of signatories is displayed publicly on each petition’s page and is not considered confidential. Therefore, if requested by journalists, officials, or judicial authorities, this information may be provided on a case-by-case basis to trusted parties.
Gatherise commits never to use users’ contact information for advertising or unrelated purposes.
We will never remove or stop a petition under organizational or political pressure, except if the petition contains false claims or upon order from judicial authorities or competent institutions.
Have petitions on Gatherise ever achieved results? Does my signature matter?
Yes. Various demands have reached outcomes through Gatherise, and in many cases, gathering signatures has positively influenced the results.
The purpose of petitions worldwide, in addition to striving for tangible results, is to raise awareness, build a culture of civic demand, and draw media and public attention to important issues.
What is your source of support?
Only your support and participation!
We believe Gatherise can be one of the main tools for civil activism, giving a voice to people who previously had no structured way to express their opinions and lawful demands.
This platform has proven through its activities to be especially valuable for communities that feel ignored by officials.
Every signature and every share strengthens and sustains our efforts.
If you wish to support us further, please visit the Support Gatherise page.
What is the benefit of collecting signatures?
Promoting a culture of civic demand.
Holding officials more accountable to public opinion by bridging citizens and authorities.
Community building and fostering civil society solidarity.
Spreading awareness and mutual understanding across different issues by sharing diverse concerns.
How does Gatherise work?
Any citizen can publish their demand for signature collection by filling out the petition form on our website for free.
As the number of signatures grows, the demand gains more visibility in public opinion and media, and is more effectively followed up by authors and journalists.
Please note: Gatherise never edits or interferes with the texts of petitions. As a neutral platform, we only publish user-generated content.
For more details about how Gatherise and petitions influences outcomes, please visit this page.
If a petition is false or includes accusations against a person or entity, can it be removed?
Petitions containing insults or direct accusations are not allowed to be published on the platform.
If you believe false claims have been made against you, you may prepare an explanation to clarify matters for public opinion and send it through the support section of your user panel. Gatherise welcomes accountability, dialogue, and transparency.
If you believe the content constitutes a criminal act under national law, you may pursue legal action against the author and signatories. Gatherise will only provide user contact details if ordered by judicial authorities, and as a user-driven platform, it complies with court decisions.
What if someone signs or creates a petition under my name?
Please report the matter promptly through the support section of your user panel. After investigation and confirmation of violation, the content will be removed from the website.
You also retain the right to pursue legal action, and if ordered by judicial authorities, the offender’s information will be provided to the Police or the court.
Can I delete my signatures?
Yes. You can easily view and delete your signatures through your user panel on the Gatherise website.
If you have any further questions in any field, you can ask support right now through the user panel!
