Oxford Business Community Network is a trading name of Business Community Network Ltd. Business Community Network Ltd is a registered company in England and Wales. Company number: 13056952.
Business
Community Network Ltd
TERMS
AND CONDITIONS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES
1.
Application of Terms and Conditions
1.1
The Supplier shall supply and the Customer shall purchase the Goods and
Services in accordance with the quote order or invoice which shall be subject
to these Terms and Conditions; and
1.2
The Contract shall be to the exclusion of any other terms and conditions
subject to which any such quotation is accepted or purported to be accepted, or
any such order is made or purported to be made, by the Customer.
1.3
If the Customer has subscribed to a membership, the membership terms
and conditions set out in Section 21 shall apply in conjunction with and form
part of these Terms and Conditions.
2.
Definitions and Interpretation
2.1
In these Terms and Conditions, unless the context otherwise requires,
the following expressions have the following meanings:
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Business
Day
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means any day other than a
Saturday, Sunday or bank holiday;
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Commencement
Date
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means the commencement date
for the Contract as set out in the quote, order or invoice;
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Confidential
Information
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means, in relation to
either Party, information which is disclosed to that Party by the other Party
pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement (whether orally or in
writing or any other medium, and whether or not the information is expressly
stated to be confidential or marked as such);
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Contract
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means the contract for the
purchase and sale of the Goods and supply of the Services under these Terms
and Conditions;
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Contract
Price
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means the price stated in
the Contract payable for the Goods;
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Customer
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means the person who
accepts a quotation or offer of the Supplier for the sale of the Goods and
supply of the Services, or whose order for the Goods and Services is accepted
by the Supplier;
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Delivery
Date
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means the date on which the
Goods are to be delivered as stipulated in the Customers order and accepted
by the Supplier;
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Goods
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means the goods (including
any instalment of the goods or any parts for them) which the Supplier is to
supply in accordance with these Terms and Conditions;
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Month
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means a calendar month;
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Services
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means the Services to be
provided to the Customer as set out in the quote, order or invoice; and
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Supplier
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means Business Community
Network Ltd, a company registered in England under 13056952 of The Lambourn,
Wyndyke Furlong, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, OX14 1UJ and includes all
employees and agents of Business Community Network Ltd.
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2.1
2.2
Unless the context otherwise requires, each reference in these Terms and
Conditions to:
writing, and any cognate expression, includes a reference
to any communication effected by electronic or facsimile transmission or
similar means;
a statute or a provision of a statute is a reference to that
statute or provision as amended or re-enacted at the relevant time;
these Terms and Conditions is a reference to these Terms
and Conditions and any Schedules as amended or supplemented at the relevant
time;
a Schedule is a schedule to these Terms and Conditions; and
a Clause or paragraph is a reference to a Clause of these
Terms and Conditions (other than the Schedules) or a paragraph of the relevant
Schedule.
a Party or the Parties refer to the parties to these
Terms and Conditions.
2.3
The headings used in these Terms and Conditions are for convenience only
and shall have no effect upon the interpretation of these Terms and Conditions.
2.4
Words imparting the singular number shall include the plural and vice
versa.
2.5
References to any gender shall include the other gender.
2.6
"Membership Terms" means the terms and conditions governing
membership with the Oxford Business Community Network / Business Community Network
Ltd as set out in Section 21, applicable only to Customers who have subscribed
to the membership.
3.
Basis of Sale and Service
3.1
The Suppliers employees or agents are not authorised to make any
representations concerning the Goods or Services unless confirmed by the Supplier
in writing. In entering into the Contract the Customer acknowledges that it
does not rely on, and waives any claim for breach of, any such representations
which are not so confirmed.
3.2
No variation to these Terms and Conditions shall be binding unless
agreed in writing between the authorised representatives of the Customer and
the Supplier.
3.3
Sales literature, price lists and other documents issued by the Supplier
in relation to the Goods and Services are subject to alteration without notice
and do not constitute offers to sell the Goods which are capable of
acceptance. No contract for the sale of the Goods and Services shall be
binding on the Supplier unless the Supplier has issued a quotation which is
expressed to be an offer to sell the Goods and Services or has accepted an
order placed by the Customer by whichever is the earlier of:
the Suppliers written acceptance;
delivery of the Goods;
provision of the Services; or
the Suppliers invoice.
3.4
Any typographical, clerical or other accidental errors or omissions in
any sales literature, quotation, price list, acceptance of offer, invoice or
other document or information issued by the Supplier shall be subject to
correction without any liability on the part of the Supplier.
3.5
If the Customer has subscribed to the membership, the Supplier shall
provide the Services expressly identified in the quote, order, or invoice,
along with the membership benefits as set out in the Membership Terms in
Section 21.
4.
The Goods
4.1
No order submitted by the Customer shall be deemed to be accepted by the
Supplier unless and until confirmed in writing by the Supplier’s authorised
representative.
4.2
The specification for the Goods shall be that set out in the Suppliers sales
documentation unless varied expressly in the Customers order (if such
variation(s) is/are accepted by the Supplier). The Goods will only be supplied
in the minimum units thereof stated in the Suppliers price list or in
multiples of those units. Orders received for quantities other than these will
be adjusted accordingly
4.3
Illustrations, photographs or descriptions whether in catalogues,
brochures, price lists or other documents issued by the Supplier are intended
as a guide only and shall not be binding on the Supplier.
4.4
The Supplier reserves the right to make any changes in the specification
of the Goods which are required to conform with any applicable safety or other
statutory or regulatory requirements or, where the Goods are to be supplied to
the Customers specification, which do not materially affect their quality or
performance.
4.5
No order which has been accepted by the Supplier may be cancelled by the
Customer except with the agreement in writing of the Supplier on the terms that
the Customer shall indemnify the Supplier in full against all loss (including
loss of profit), costs (including the cost of all labour and materials used),
damages, charges and expenses incurred by the Supplier as a result of such cancellation.
5.
The Services
5.1
With effect from the Commencement Date the Supplier shall, in
consideration of the price being paid in accordance with Clauses 6 and 7 will
provide the Services expressly identified in the quote, order or invoice. If
the Customer has also purchased a membership, the Supplier shall additionally
provide the membership benefits as set out in the Membership Terms in Section
21.
5.2
The Supplier will use reasonable care and skill to perform the Services identified
in the quote, order or invoice.
5.3
The Supplier shall use its reasonable endeavours to complete its
obligations under the Contract, but time will not be of the essence in the performance
of such obligations.
5.4
Cancellations by the Supplier: The Supplier reserves the right to cancel
or reschedule an event for any reason at its sole discretion. In such a
situation, the Supplier will endeavour to provide adequate notice of the
cancellation and will refund any pre-paid registration fees by the Customer,
however, the Supplier shall not be liable for any other losses or expenses
incurred by the Customer due to the cancellation.
5.5
Cancellations by the Customer: All sales of event tickets by the
Supplier are final and non-refundable. In the event of a cancellation of the
event by the Supplier, as governed by clause 5.4, the Customer shall be
eligible for a refund of the purchased ticket or registration fees. Any
customer cancellations, changes or transfers are at the discretion of the
Supplier and any requests for such must be made in writing. Notwithstanding the
above, the Supplier shall not be obligated to fulfill such requests.
6.
Price
6.1
The price of the Goods and Services shall be the price listed in the
Suppliers quote, order or invoice current at the date of acceptance of the Customers
order or such other price as may be agreed in writing by the Supplier and the Customer.
6.2
Where the Supplier has quoted a price for the Goods other than in
accordance with the Suppliers published price list the price quoted shall be
valid for 7 days only or such lesser time as the Supplier may specify.
6.3
The Supplier reserves the right, by giving written notice to the Customer
at any time before delivery or provision, to increase the price of the Goods and/or
Services to reflect any increase in the cost to the Supplier which is due to
any factor beyond the control of the Supplier (including, without limitation,
any foreign exchange fluctuation, currency regulation, alteration of duties,
significant increase in the costs of labour, materials or other costs of
manufacture), any change in delivery dates, quantities or specifications for
the Goods and services which are requested by the Customer, or any delay caused
by any instructions of the Customer or failure of the Customer to give the Supplier
adequate information or instructions.
6.4
Except as otherwise stated under the terms of any quote, order or
invoice or in any price list of the Supplier, and unless otherwise agreed in
writing between the Customer and the Supplier, all prices are inclusive of the Supplier’s
charges for packaging and transport.
6.5
The price is exclusive of any applicable value added tax, excise, sales
taxes or levies of a similar nature which are imposed or charged by any
competent fiscal authority in respect of the Goods and Services, which the Customer
shall be additionally liable to pay to the Supplier.
6.6
If the Customer has subscribed to the membership, in consideration of
the membership benefits provided by the Supplier, the Customer shall pay the
joining fee and monthly membership fee as set out in the Membership Terms in
Section 21.
7.
Payment
7.1
All payments for the Goods and Services supplied under this Contract
will typically be made by the Customer to the Supplier through direct debit or
card payment, in accordance with the details provided in the quote, order or
invoice. The payment will be processed on or immediately after the placement of
the order, subject to any special terms agreed in writing between the Customer
and the Supplier.
7.2
In exceptional cases, at the Supplier’s discretion and subject to mutual
agreement, the Supplier may issue an invoice to the Customer, following which
payment would be due.
7.3
The Customer shall pay the price of the Goods (less any discount or
credit allowed by the Supplier, but without any other deduction, credit or set
off) within 7 Business Days of the date of the Suppliers invoice or otherwise
in accordance with such credit terms as may have been agreed in writing between
the Customer and the Supplier in respect of the Contract. Payment shall be
made on the due date notwithstanding that delivery or provision may not have
taken place and/or that the property in the Goods has not passed to the Customer.
The time for the payment of the price shall be of the essence of the Contract.
Receipts for payment will be issued only upon request.
7.4
If the Customer has subscribed to the membership, the membership fees,
including the joining fee and monthly membership fee, shall be payable by the
Customer as set out in the Membership Terms in Section 21.
7.5
All payments shall be made to the Supplier as indicated on the form of
acceptance or invoice issued by the Supplier.
7.6
The Supplier is not obliged to accept orders from any customer or buyer
who has not supplied the Supplier with references satisfactory to the Supplier.
If at any time the Supplier is not satisfied as to the creditworthiness of the Customer
it may give notice in writing to the Customer that no further credit will be
allowed to the Customer in which event no further goods or services will be
delivered or provided to the Customer other than against cash payment and
notwithstanding sub-Clause 7.2 of these conditions, all amounts owing by the Customer
to the Supplier shall be immediately payable in cash.
8.
Delivery and Performance
8.1
Delivery of the Goods shall be made by the Supplier delivering the Goods
to the place in the United Kingdom specified in the quote, order or invoice or,
if no place of delivery is so specified, by the Customer collecting the Goods
at the Suppliers premises at any time after the Supplier has notified the
Customer that the Goods are ready for collection.
8.2
The Delivery Date is approximate only and time for delivery shall not be
of the essence unless previously agreed by the Supplier in writing. The Goods may
be delivered by the Supplier in advance of the Delivery Date upon giving
reasonable notice to the Customer.
8.3
If the Customer fails to take delivery of the Goods or any part of them
on the Delivery Date and/or fails to provide any instructions, documents,
licences, consents or authorisations required to enable the Goods to be
delivered on that date, the Supplier shall be entitled upon giving written
notice to the Customer to store or arrange for the storage of the Goods and
then notwithstanding the provisions of sub-Clause 10.1 risk in the Goods shall
pass to the Customer, delivery shall be deemed to have taken place and the Customer
shall pay to the Supplier all costs and expenses including storage and
insurance charges arising from such failure.
8.4
With effect from the Commencement Date the Supplier shall, in
consideration of the price being paid in accordance with these Terms and
Conditions and the quote, order or invoice provide the Services expressly
identified in the quote, order or invoice.
9.
Non-Delivery of Goods, Services or Events
If the Supplier fails to deliver the Goods, provide the
Services or hold the Event on the agreed date, other than for reasons beyond
the Suppliers reasonable control or resulting from the Customers action or
inaction, and if the Supplier does not remedy such failure within an acceptable
period from the date of such failure, the Customer’s only remedy shall be to:
Cancel the order, abort the services or event, and the
Suppliers liability shall be limited to the refund of any amounts paid by the
Customer for the undelivered Goods, unprovided Services or cancelled Event.
10.
Risk and Retention of Title
10.1
Risk of damage to or loss of the Goods shall pass to the Customer at:
in the case of Goods to be delivered at the Suppliers premises,
the time when the Supplier notifies the Customer that the Goods are available
for collection;
in the case of Goods to be delivered otherwise than at the Suppliers
premises, the time of delivery or, if the Customer wrongfully fails to take
delivery of the Goods, the time when the Supplier has tendered delivery of the
Goods; or
in the case of Goods being installed by the Supplier, the
time that the Supplier notifies the Customer that the installation is complete.
10.2
Notwithstanding delivery and the passing of risk in the Goods, or any
other provision of these Terms and Conditions, legal and beneficial title to the
Goods shall not pass to the Customer until the Supplier has received in cash or
cleared funds payment in full of the price of the Goods.
10.3
Until payment has been made to the Supplier in accordance with these
Conditions and title in the Goods has passed to the Customer, the Customer
shall be in possession of the Goods as bailee for the Supplier and the Customer
shall store the Goods separately and in an appropriate environment, shall
ensure that they are identifiable as being supplied by the Supplier and shall
insure the Goods against all reasonable risks.
10.4
The Customer shall not be entitled to pledge or in any way charge by way
of security for any indebtedness any of the Goods which remain the property of
the Supplier, but if the Customer does so all money owing by the Customer to
the Supplier shall (without prejudice to any other right or remedy of the
Supplier) forthwith become due and payable.
10.5
The Supplier reserves the right to repossess any Goods in which the
Supplier retains title without notice. The Customer irrevocably authorises the
Supplier to enter the Customers premises during normal business hours for the
purpose of repossessing the Goods in which the Supplier retains title and
inspecting the Goods to ensure compliance with the storage and identification
requirements of sub-Clause 10.4.
10.6
The Customers right to possession of the Goods in which the Supplier
maintains legal and beneficial title shall terminate if:
the Customer commits or permits any material breach of his
obligations under these Terms and Conditions;
the Customer enters into a voluntary arrangement under Parts
I or VIII of the Insolvency Act 1986, the Insolvent Partnerships Order 1994 (as
amended), or any other scheme or arrangement is made with his creditors;
the Customer is or becomes the subject of a bankruptcy order
or takes advantage of any other statutory provision for the relief of insolvent
debtors;
the Customer convenes any meeting of its creditors, enters
into voluntary or compulsory liquidation, has a receiver, manager,
administrator or administrative receiver appointed in respect of its assets or
undertaking or any part thereof, any documents are filed with the court for the
appointment of an administrator in respect of the Customer, notice of intention
to appoint an administrator is given by the Customer or any of its directors or
by a qualifying floating charge-holder (as defined in paragraph 14 of Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986), a resolution is passed or petition
presented to any court for the winding up of the Customer or for the granting
of an administration order in respect of the Customer, or any proceedings are
commenced relating to the insolvency or possible insolvency of the Customer.
11.
Assignment
11.1
The Supplier may assign the Contract or any part of it to any person,
firm or company without the prior consent of the Customer.
11.2
The Customer shall not be entitled to assign the Contract or any part of
it without the prior written consent of the Supplier.
12.
Defective Goods
12.1
If on delivery any of the Goods are defective in any material respect
and either the Customer lawfully refuses delivery of the defective Goods or, if
they are signed for on delivery as condition and contents unknown the Customer
gives written notice of such defect to the Supplier within 1 Business Days of
such delivery, the Supplier shall at its option:
replace the defective Goods within 30 Business Days of
receiving the Customers notice; or
refund to the Customer the price for those Goods (or parts
thereof, as appropriate) which are defective;
but the Supplier shall have no further liability to the Customer
in respect thereof and the Customer may not reject the Goods if delivery is not
refused or notice given by the Customer as set out above.
12.2
No Goods may be returned to the Supplier without the prior agreement in
writing of the Supplier. Subject thereto any Goods returned which the Supplier
is satisfied were supplied subject to defects of quality or condition which
would not be apparent on inspection shall either be replaced free of charge or,
at the Suppliers sole discretion the Supplier shall refund or credit to the Customer
the price of such defective Goods but the Supplier shall have no further
liability to the Customer.
12.3
The Supplier shall be under no liability in respect of any defect
arising from fair wear and tear, or any wilful damage, negligence, subjection
to normal conditions, failure to follow the Suppliers instructions (whether given
orally or in writing), misuse or alteration of the Goods without the Suppliers
prior approval, or any other act or omission on the part of the Customer, its
employees or agents or any third party.
12.4
Goods, other than defective Goods returned under sub-Clauses 12.1 or 12.2,
returned by the Customer and accepted by the Supplier may be credited to the Customer
at the Suppliers sole discretion and without any obligation on the part of the
Supplier.
12.5
Subject as expressly provided in these Terms and Conditions, and except
where the Goods are sold under a consumer sale, all warranties, conditions or
other terms implied by statute or common law are excluded to the fullest extent
permitted by law.
12.6
The Customer shall be responsible for ensuring that, except to the
extent that instructions as to the use or sale of the Goods are contained in
the packaging or labelling of the Goods, any use or sale of the Goods by the Customer
is in compliance with all applicable statutory requirements and that handling
and sale of the Goods by the Customer is carried out in accordance with
directions given by the Supplier or any competent governmental or regulatory
authority and the Customer will indemnify the Supplier against any liability
loss or damage which the Supplier might suffer as a result of the Customers failure
to comply with this condition.
13.
Customer’s Default
13.1
If the Customer fails to make any payment on the due date then, without
prejudice to any other right or remedy available to the Supplier, the Supplier
shall be entitled to:
cancel the order or suspend any further deliveries or
provision of Goods and Services to the Customer;
appropriate any payment made by the Customer to such of the
Goods and/or Services (or the goods and/or services supplied under any other
contract between the Customer and the Supplier) as the Supplier may think fit
(notwithstanding any purported appropriation by the Customer); and
charge the Customer interest (both before and after any
judgement) on the amount unpaid, at the rate of 10% per annum above Llodys Bank
base rate from time to time, until payment in full is made (a part of a month
being treated as a full month for the purpose of calculating interest).
13.2
This condition applies if:
the Customer fails to perform or observe any of its
obligations hereunder or is otherwise in breach of the Contract;
the Customer becomes subject to an administration order or enters
into a voluntary arrangement under Parts I or VIII of the Insolvency Act 1986
or the Insolvent Partnerships Order 1994 (as amended) or (being an individual
or firm) becomes bankrupt or (being a company) goes into liquidation;
an encumbrancer takes possession, or a receiver is appointed,
of any of the property or assets of the Customer;
the Customer ceases, or threatens to cease, to carry on
business; or
the Supplier reasonably apprehends that any of the events
mentioned above is about to occur in relation to the Customer and notifies the Customer
accordingly.
13.3
If sub-Clause 13.2 applies then, without prejudice to any other right or
remedy available to the Supplier, the Supplier shall be entitled to cancel the
Contract or suspend any further deliveries under the Contract without any
liability to the Customer, and if the Goods have been delivered but not paid
for the price shall become immediately due and payable notwithstanding any
previous agreement or arrangement to the contrary.
14.
Liability
14.1
The Supplier will not by reason of any representation, implied warranty,
condition or other term, or any duty at common law or under express terms of the
Contract (or these Terms and Conditions), be liable for any loss of profit or
any indirect, special or consequential loss, damage, costs, expenses or other
claims (whether caused by the Suppliers servants or agents or otherwise) which
arise out of or in connection with the supply of the Goods and Services.
14.2
All warranties, conditions and other terms implied by statute or common
law (save for the conditions implied by section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act
1979) are, to the fullest extent permitted by law, excluded from the Contract.
14.3
The Customer shall indemnify the Supplier against all damages, costs,
claims and expenses suffered by the supplier, arising from loss or damage to
any equipment (including that of third parties) caused by the Customer, its
agents or employees.
14.4
Where the Customer consists of two or more persons such expression
throughout shall mean and include such two or more persons and each or any of
them. All obligations on the part of such a Customer shall be joint and
several obligations of such persons.
14.5
The Supplier shall not be liable to the Customer or be deemed to be in
breach of these terms and conditions by reason of any delay in performing, or
any failure to perform, any of the Suppliers obligations if the delay or
failure was due to any cause beyond the Suppliers reasonable control.
14.6
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits the liability
of the Supplier:
for death or personal injury caused by the Suppliers
negligence;
for any matter which it would be illegal for the Supplier to
exclude or attempt to exclude its liability; or
for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
14.7
Subject to the remaining provisions of this Clause 14:
the Suppliers total liability in contract, tort (including
negligence or breach of statutory duty), misrepresentation, restitution or
otherwise, arising in connection with the performance or contemplated
performance of the Contract shall not exceed the total price paid by the
Customer under the Contract.; and
the Supplier shall not be liable to the Customer for any pure
economic loss, loss of profit, loss of business, depletion of goodwill or
otherwise, in each case whether direct, indirect or consequential, or any
claims for consequential compensation whatsoever (howsoever caused) which arise
out of or in connection with the Contract.
15.
Communications
15.1
All notices under these Terms and Conditions and under the Contract
shall be in writing and be deemed duly given if signed by, or on behalf of, a
duly authorised officer of the Party giving the notice.
15.2
Notices shall be deemed to have been duly given:
when delivered, if delivered by courier or other messenger
(including registered mail) during the normal business hours of the recipient;
or
when sent, if transmitted by facsimile or e-mail and a
successful transmission report or return receipt is generated; or
on the fifth business day following mailing, if mailed by
national ordinary mail, postage prepaid; orA
on the tenth business day following mailing, if mailed by
airmail, postage prepaid.
15.3
All notices under this Agreement shall be addressed to the most recent
address, e-mail address, or facsimile number notified to the other Party.
15.4
If the Customer has subscribed to the membership, all communications
related to membership, including cancellation requests, shall be made in
accordance with the Membership Terms in Section 21.
16.
Force Majeure
Neither Party shall be liable for any failure or delay in
performing their obligations where such failure or delay results from any cause
that is beyond the reasonable control of that Party. Such causes include, but
are not limited to: power failure, Internet Service Provider failure,
industrial action, civil unrest, fire, flood, storms, earthquakes, acts of
terrorism, acts of war, governmental action or any other event that is beyond
the control of the Party in question.
17.
Waiver
The Parties agree that no failure by either Party to enforce
the performance of any provision in these Terms and Conditions or under the
Contract shall constitute a waiver of the right to subsequently enforce that
provision or any other provision. Such failure shall not be deemed to be a
waiver of any preceding or subsequent breach and shall not constitute a
continuing waiver.
18.
Severance
18.1
The Parties agree that, in the event that one or more of the provisions
of these Terms and Conditions or the Contract are found to be unlawful, invalid
or otherwise unenforceable, that / those provisions shall be deemed severed
from the remainder of these Terms and Conditions (and, by extension, the
Contract). The remainder of these and the Contract shall be valid and
enforceable.
18.2
If the Customer has subscribed to the membership, in the event that any
provision of the Membership Terms in Section 21 is found to be unlawful,
invalid, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severed from the
Membership Terms. The remainder of the Membership Terms shall remain valid and
enforceable.
19.
Third Party Rights
A person who is not
a party to the Contract shall have no rights under the Contract pursuant to the
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
20.
Event Disclaimer
20.1
Nothing in the information provided during the events should be
construed as professional advice on which reliance should be placed. The
Supplier accepts no responsibility for actions taken based on the information
provided during events. Attendees must take specific advice when dealing with
specific situations. Information provided during events are subject to change
without prior notice.
21.
Membership Terms
Membership of OBCN
21.1
Membership of OBCN is open to all companies who want to build
relationships, whilst promoting their goods and services to other companies and
in turn, are open to the promotion of other members’ goods and services.
21.2
Any company can apply to OBCN for membership. OBCN reserves the right to
deny or cancel membership or access to its events or online facilities if the
company is deemed not suitable for membership. No explanation needs to be
given.
21.3
Membership is non-exclusive; however, OBCN may limit the maximum number
of members per profession or industry.
21.4
Any company or its representatives acting in a manner not conducive to
the aims of OBCN can have its membership suspended or rescinded at the
discretion of OBCN. Such activities, including non-payment of fees, spamming
members via email, posting of lewd or inappropriate content online, aggressive
promotion, or promotion of other networks to the detriment of OBCN, can lead to
suspension or membership cancellation. In such circumstances, no refund of fees
will be made.
Membership Fees
21.5
Each membership is a company membership; therefore, a one-off joining
fee and a monthly membership fee are payable in return for benefits accorded to
all staff members of the member companies. These benefits include priority
invitations for events, reduced or free entry to certain events, and, at the
discretion of OBCN, access to other services designed to increase business
marketing opportunities for each member.
21.6
The OBCN Membership is offered on a subscription basis The joining and
membership fees are set out at the time of joining. It is the member’s
responsibility to ensure payments are made, and OBCN reserves the right to
apply a 25 admin fee for each missed payment.
21.7
Our membership is on a rolling basis with a minimum term of 12 months
membership, with a 3-month ‘cancellation period’ from month 9 onwards. Our
membership fee is subject to change with 3 months’ notice provided.
21.8
Additional monthly or one-off fees may be payable and are optional,
subject to the services and support agreed upon between OBCN and the member.
Online Content
21.9
A listing on our website (www.oxfordbusinesscommunitynetwork.co.uk) is
offered to all members, conditional to acceptance of these Terms &
Conditions.
21.10
OBCN members and subscribers are responsible for any content they post
or that is transmitted through their online presence. As the originators of
such content, all members should act responsibly, and all messages, postings,
threads, alerts, and emails should be related to the aims of OBCN.
21.11
When referencing the network, members are responsible for using ‘The
Oxford Business Community Network’ or ‘OBCN’ and should not use ‘OBN’ as an
abbreviation due to a conflict with another organization.
21.12
OBCN does not guarantee the accuracy or quality of any content posted or
disseminated through its site. By using these services, you may receive content
that is offensive, indecent, or objectionable. OBCN accepts no responsibility
or liability for any damage or loss incurred by the use of such content
transmitted via its sites.
21.13
Posting of any unsuitable material could lead to the suspension of
subscriber privileges and cancellation of subscriber services without a refund.
Alerts or shared news is for information, news, flagging of business
opportunities, referrals, recommendations, requests, and general items that
will benefit members.
Privacy
21.14
All personal and corporate information held is only used by OBCN for its
own business purposes. OBCN acts in accordance with UK Data Law and will not
pass on your details to third parties except as detailed below.
21.15
From time to time, OBCN will work with agencies that provide additional
business services, such as support, training, or access to finance. In such
cases, these other agencies will be providing services that we believe you will
find useful and are themselves usually members of OBCN. They will not have
access to your data except your name.
21.16
If OBCN or its representatives are making a referral between or for
members, then the members’ contact details will be shared for the purpose of
introduction only.
21.17
OBCN will store your details subject to our privacy policy.
External Links
21.18
OBCN has no control over external sites and their site advertisers and
accepts no responsibility for external sites, content, products, or services.
Cancelling Membership
21.19
The membership of OBCN is on a rolling basis with a minimum term of 12
months and a 3-month ‘cancellation period’ from month 9. Cancellation must be
made via email to info@oxfordbusinesscommunitynetwork.co.uk and will be
acknowledged within 5 working days; in the unlikely event this isn’t
acknowledged, please assume the email has been lost and follow up.
21.20
During the 3-month cancellation period, the member business is still
liable for the monthly membership fees. During this cancellation period, all
benefits of membership shall remain, provided payments are in order. The office
will notify the member business of any arrears due. Benefits of membership will
be removed on the last date of the 3-month cancellation period, including event
attendance and any other benefits of membership available at the time of
cancellation.
21.21
In order for these benefits to be reinstated, membership must be
reactivated, and the due fees made, including the joining fee of 50. OBCN will
inform each company of their status and fees due.
Indemnity
21.22
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless OBCN, its officers, directors,
employees, and agents, from and against any claims, actions, or demands,
including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees, alleging or
resulting from your use of any online content, services, or your breach of the
terms of these Membership Terms.
22.
Behaviour
22.1
All Customers are expected to behave respectfully and considerately
towards other event attendees, staff and the venue. The Supplier reserves the
right to refuse entry or eject Customers from the event due to misconduct, at
the Supplier’s discretion, without any liability for refunds or compensation.
23.
Law and Jurisdiction
23.1
These Terms and Conditions and the Contract (including any
non-contractual matters and obligations arising therefrom or associated
therewith) shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of
England and Wales.
23.2
Any dispute, controversy, proceedings or claim between the Parties
relating to these Terms and Conditions or to the Contract (including any
non-contractual matters and obligations arising therefrom or associated
therewith) shall fall within the jurisdiction of the courts of England and
Wales.
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