1.
Introduction
- These Terms apply to all membership packages and services provided by VirtualNonExecs Limited.
- VirtualNonExecs Limited is registered in England and Wales (No. 10654620) with its registered
office at Riverside House, Irwell Street, Manchester, M3 5EN.
- VirtualNonExecs operates as a professional networking and community platform. We are not an
employment agency, employment business, recruiter, intermediary, or headhunter unless expressly
agreed in writing.
2.
Membership
- Membership types:
- Lite: Free
- Networker Pro: £496 joining fee, £198 annual renewal
- Membership is personal and non-transferable.
- We may refuse, suspend, or revoke membership at our discretion.
3.
Payments and Renewals
- All payments are due at registration and are non-refundable. All membership fees and charges
stated are exclusive of VAT, which shall be payable at the prevailing rate where applicable.
- Memberships automatically renew unless cancelled via the dashboard at least 14 days prior to
renewal.
- It is the member’s responsibility to manage renewal settings. Failure to cancel in time will
result in renewal and no refund.
- We reserve the right to amend renewal fees upon providing at least 14 days’ written notice prior
to renewal.
- If a renewal payment fails, we may suspend or terminate access to the platform. It is the
member’s responsibility to maintain valid payment details at all times.
4.
Accounts, Profiles and Security
- Login details must be kept confidential.
- You must notify us of unauthorised access.
- You must not upload sensitive personal data to your profile.
- Any information uploaded to the site, including your user profile and CV/Resume, is publicly
available and may be indexed by search engines such as Google. You acknowledge and accept this
when uploading information to the platform. We do not make any financial details public, as
these are held securely offsite with our third-party payment processor.
- We reserve the right to disable any username, password, or account access at any time where, in
our reasonable opinion, you have breached these Terms.
- We may require you to remove or amend any profile content that we consider inappropriate,
misleading, unlawful, or in breach of these Terms.
5.
Acceptable Use and Member Conduct
- Members must not misuse the directory, harvest data, send spam, or use the platform for
unsolicited marketing.
- Members must not misrepresent their experience, credentials, or services.
- Members must not use the platform to run recruitment processes or agency activity without
written permission.
- Members must not bring the VirtualNonExecs Brand into disrepute.
- We reserve the right to remove content, suspend access, or terminate membership for breaches of
this section.
- Members must ensure that their contact details and professional information listed on the
directory remain accurate and up to date at all times.
- Members must promptly notify us of any change in circumstances which may affect their
eligibility, professional status, or categorisation as a member.
- Members must not make derogatory, defamatory, or damaging remarks about VirtualNonExecs, its
brand, or other members within the community hub or in any public forum.
6.
Introductions and Member Interactions
- VirtualNonExecs does not vet, verify, endorse, or guarantee any member, organisation, or
opportunity listed on the platform.
- Any engagement, appointment, contract, or relationship entered into as a result of an
introduction made through the platform is entirely at the member’s own risk.
- VirtualNonExecs does not control, supervise, or participate in any agreement, appointment,
contract, or engagement between members and third parties and accepts no responsibility for the
conduct of any member or organisation.
7.
Intellectual Property
- The VirtualNonExecs name and logo remain our property.
- Training materials, documents, and content are licensed for use strictly during active
membership. Upon termination or expiry of membership for any reason, this licence is
automatically revoked and all use must cease immediately.
8.
Specific Indemnity for Profile Content
- You agree to indemnify and hold harmless VirtualNonExecs, its officers, employees, and agents
from and against any claims, losses, damages, or expenses (including legal costs) arising from
content you upload to your profile or any information you publish on the platform.
9.
Indemnity
- You agree to indemnify and hold harmless VirtualNonExecs, its officers, employees, and agents
against any claims, losses, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the platform, your
profile content, or your interactions with other members.
10.
Liability Limitations
- Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by
negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any liability which cannot be excluded by
law.
- We are not liable for any loss arising from member interactions, appointments, contracts, or
opportunities.
- We exclude liability for indirect or consequential loss, loss of profit, revenue, business,
reputation, or data.
- Our total liability shall not exceed the membership fee paid in the preceding 12 months.
- We are not responsible for loss of or damage to personal property at events, venues, or meetings
associated with the platform, except where caused by our negligence.
11.
Data Protection and Outcome Tracking
- We comply with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
- By becoming a member, you consent to us processing your data to administer membership and
facilitate introductions.
- You explicitly consent to VirtualNonExecs contacting organisations, recruiters, or clients you
engage with via the platform to confirm whether an introduction resulted in a role, contract, or
appointment.
- You consent to those organisations sharing that confirmation with us.
- This data will be used only for internal reporting, anonymised statistics, compliance, and
service improvement.
- You may withdraw this consent at any time in writing.
- Full details of how we process data are set out in our Privacy Policy.
- Any information uploaded to your profile or CV may be publicly visible and indexed by search
engines. You are responsible for ensuring that no sensitive personal data is uploaded.
12.
Membership Benefits
- Membership benefits, features, and access are as described on our website and may be updated,
amended, or withdrawn from time to time.
- We do not guarantee the availability of any specific feature, benefit, event, or opportunity.
13.
Marketing Communications
- We may send service communications and occasional marketing emails. You may opt out of marketing
at any time.
14.
Suspension and Termination
- We may suspend or terminate membership immediately for breach of these Terms.
15.
General Legal Provisions
- We may amend these Terms from time to time by providing notice via email or through the
platform. Continued use of the platform after such notice constitutes acceptance of the updated
Terms.
- If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall
remain valid and enforceable.
- We may assign, transfer, or subcontract any of our rights or obligations under these Terms
without notice to you.
- We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations where such failure
results from events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God,
natural disasters, war, terrorism, civil unrest, strikes, or technical failures (force majeure).
- These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us and supersede all previous
agreements, understandings, or representations.
- Nothing in these Terms creates or shall be deemed to create any partnership, agency, or joint
venture between you and VirtualNonExecs.
- Membership is personal to you and may not be assigned, transferred, or shared.
- We may communicate with you via email or through the platform, and such communications shall be
deemed received and legally binding. You are responsible for regularly checking your email and
account notifications.
- Headings are for convenience only and shall not affect interpretation.
- These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales and subject to the exclusive
jurisdiction of its courts.
16.
Regulatory and Financial Disclaimer
VirtualNonExecs is a networking platform and is not regulated by the Financial Conduct
Authority.
We do not provide financial, investment, legal, or professional advice. Any opinions or information
shared by members are their own.
You are solely responsible for conducting your own due diligence before entering into any
engagement, appointment, or investment.
VirtualNonExecs Limited
Registered in England and Wales
Company No: 10654620