IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully. They set out the Terms and Conditions of membership of 1230 The Women’s Company Limited (“Terms”). These Terms apply whether a Member is registered with the Company directly. By becoming a Member you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. 1. DEFINITIONS “Company” means 1230 The Women’s Company Limited which registered address is at 126 Merlin Grove, Beckenham, BR3 3HT. “Event” means any meeting, lunch or event organised by the Company that is not a regular Meeting of Members. “Meeting” means any meeting, lunch or dinner organised by the Company on a regular basis for Members. “Member” means any individual who has registered with the Company in accordance with these Terms. “Membership Year” means the period of 12 months following the date of acceptance of registration and each 12 month period thereafter if renewed in accordance with these Terms. 2. APPLICATION OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS 2.1 These Terms apply to all Members to the exclusion of all other terms and condition 2.2 On acceptance of the application by 1230 The Women’s Company Limited a contract is formed between the Member and the Company which incorporates these Terms in their entirety. 2.3 When, however, a Member books to attend any Meeting or Event hosted by the Company such booking is made with the Company directly and the Company is entitled to enforce these Terms as it deems appropriate in respect of that booking. 2.4 These Terms may be varied from time to time in the Company’s discretion and any such changes will be notified on the Company’s website or in writing by the Company. Any such variations shall take effect from the date they are announced on the Company’s website. 2.5 Words in the singular include the plural and in the plural include the singular. 2.6 A reference to one gender includes a reference to the other gender. 3. MEMBERSHIP 3.1 To apply for membership the registration form must be completed and submitted together with payment of the membership fee referred to in clause 4.1 below. 3.2 Where an application for membership is refused the Company is not required to explain the reasons for such refusal. 3.3 Membership will last for the Membership Year and may be renewed annually subject to payment of a renewal fee referred to in clause 4.1 unless terminated early in accordance with these Terms. 3.4 During membership and for a period of 12 months after such membership has ceased each Member agrees not to directly or indirectly and whether alone or in conjunction with any other party, establish any women’s or any other business networking organisation which is the same as, similar to or which competes with the 1230 The Women’s Company Limited business in any area where it may compete with or affect any 1230 The Women’s Company Limited business carried on by the Company. 3.5 Members are requested to introduce guests to 1230 The Women’s Company Limited meetings and events as appropriate to support the development of their group and overall network. 4. FEES 4.1 The membership fee is the sum stated in the Company’s documentation; the one-off registration fee and annual membership are payable in full to the Company at the date of membership application. The annual renewal fee is the sum as stated in the Company’s documentation. 4.2 All fees are subject to alteration on 30 days prior notification to Members either on the Company’s website, or by email or letter and are non-refundable. 4.3 Any fees payable in respect of any Meeting or Event (whether 1230 The Women’s Company Limited or 1230 The Women’s Company) shall be payable in full at the time of booking without any deduction whether by way of set-off, counterclaim, discount, abatement or otherwise unless agreed otherwise. 4.4 Where a Member does not pay such fees by the date of the relevant Meeting or Event that Member shall not be entitled to attend and may be refused admittance. 4.5 Where a Member books and does not attend a meeting or event without notice the Company is entitled to invoice at their discretion. 4.6 Where a Member is expelled or refused entry to a Meeting or Event as a result of a breach of these Terms the Member acknowledges that she will not be entitled to any refund of fees paid in respect of the same. 4.7 Where a Member does not pay the renewal fee by the due date, the Member’s membership shall terminate automatically on expiry of the Membership Year without further notice. 5. CANCELLATION 5.1 A Member may cancel their membership at any time during the first 5 days after registration in which case any membership fee paid shall be refunded in full, minus the administration fee; any details on the web site will be removed. However, where a Member has attended any Event or Meeting during this 5 day period the fee paid for that Event or Meeting shall not be refunded. After the 5 day period acceptance of any cancellation shall be at the discretion of the Company and the Member shall have no right to a refund of the membership fee paid. 5.2 Refunds or exchange of bookings to an alternative date in respect of any Meeting and or Event are only offered if notified to the Company in writing more than 5 working days prior to the Meeting or Event date unless otherwise agreed. 6. PAYMENT OF FEES 6.1 Payments due to the Company can be made online (if available) or by cash, cheque or bank transfer as directed by the Company. 6.2 No payment shall be deemed to have been received until the Company has received the full amount in cleared funds. 6.3 Default interest may be charged on all over due sums at the rate of 4% per annum accruing monthly from the date payment is due until the date payment is made (both before as well as after judgement). 7. MEETINGS AND EVENTS 7.1 All Meetings and Events hosted by the Host shall be organised by the Company which will arrange the booking of venues, together with any catering facilities. Details of all local Meetings and Events together with any Company hosted Meetings or Events can be found on the Company’s website. 7.2 The Company reserves the right to cancel any Meeting and or Event at any time on giving at least 7 days prior notice to Members on the Company’s website or by email or letter. Shorter notice may be provided where such cancellation is due to a cause outside the Company’s control. 7.3 All Members are expected to behave in a courteous and decorous manner when attending any Event or Meeting and the Company (as the case may be) reserves the right to refuse admittance to or expel any Member from any Meeting or Event where the Company believes that the Member is behaving inappropriately. 7.4 In the unlikely event that a particular group being attended by a Member closes that Member shall be notified and every effort shall be made by the Company to re-allocate the Member to another suitable nearby group which the Member may attend. Where a suitable alternative is offered by the Company then the Member s |
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