Terms and Conditions for Business Mums of Essex

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Last Updated: April 2025

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Welcome to Business Mums of Essex (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website www.businessmumsofessex.co.uk (the “Website”) and membership services. By purchasing a membership or using our Website, you agree to these Terms.

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1. Membership and Services

1. Business Mums of Essex offers a single membership that provides access to our online hub, where members can view and download resources, receive advice and support through our members forum, submit blog posts, and enjoy discounts on our BME networking events.

2. Eligibility:
   Membership is open to mums (at any stage of motherhood) who own or run a business. We welcome all business types, and there are no restrictions on business categories. If a member’s business overlaps with yours, it will not affect your membership or access to our services.

3. Account Creation:
   To access your membership benefits, you must create an account and provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure.

4. Membership Fees:
   Membership fees are payable as outlined in our separate Payment and Refund Policy. Access to the online hub and event discounts is granted as long as your membership is active.

5. Renewals & Cancellations:
   Memberships will be automatically renewed unless cancelled in accordance with our Payment and Refund Policy.
    

2. Member Conduct

1. Respectful Community: Members must engage respectfully in forums, meet-ups, and other interactions. Any offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate behaviour may result in membership suspension or termination.

2. Content Sharing: Members may post in forums and submit blogs. You agree that any content you share is lawful and does not infringe on the rights of others. We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove content that violates these Terms.

3. Use of Resources: Online resources provided through your membership are for personal use only and must not be shared or resold.
    

3. Events and Meet-ups

1. Event Access: Access to each event requires the purchase of a ticket. Event details, including any specific requirements or restrictions, will be provided for each event. Please ensure that you purchase the correct ticket for the event you wish to attend.

2. Code of Conduct: We are committed to providing a professional, respectful, and supportive environment for all attendees. By purchasing a ticket and attending our events, you agree to behave in a professional manner and treat all other participants with respect. Disruptive behaviour, including but not limited to harassment or disrespectful conduct, may result in removal from the event. Further action may be taken in cases of serious breaches of our code of conduct.

3. Parental Responsibility: If you choose to bring your child(ren) to an event, you are fully responsible for their safety, supervision, and behaviour at all times. Business Mums of Essex and event hosts do not accept liability for any accidents, injuries, or incidents involving children during events. Please ensure that your child(ren) does not disrupt the event or other attendees.

4. Changes & Cancellations: We reserve the right to cancel, reschedule, or modify any event at our discretion. In the event of cancellation or significant changes, we will notify affected ticket holders as soon as possible. If you are unable to attend due to changes or cancellations, a refund or alternative arrangements will be provided depending on the nature of the change.
    

4. Intellectual Property

1. Ownership: All content on our Website, including but not limited to resources, blogs, branding, and materials, remains the property of Business Mums of Essex or the respective content creators.

2. Use of Member Content: By submitting content (e.g., forum posts, blog posts), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display your content within the community.
    

5. Liability and Disclaimers

1. No Business Guarantees: While we provide networking opportunities and resources, we do not guarantee any business results or financial outcomes for members.

2. Third-Party Links: Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or policies.

3. Service Availability: We strive to maintain uninterrupted access to our Website and services, but we do not guarantee that they will always be available or error-free.
    

6. Termination and Suspension

1. Breach of Terms: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate memberships for violations of these Terms, including but not limited to abusive behaviour, fraudulent activity, or misuse of services.

2. Voluntary Termination: Members may cancel their membership at any time, subject to the terms outlined in our Payment and Refund Policy.
    

7. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of our services indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.

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8. Contact Us

For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

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Business Mums of Essex

Email: businessmumsofessex@gmail.com

Website: www.businessmumsofessex.co.uk

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By purchasing a membership or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.