Networkers®NZ brings together local people for business networking meetings in New Zealand, creating opportunities by helping people build new connections and strong relationships with inspiring, friendly people. We focus on supporting people in business to allow them to grow to their true potential and to create sustainable outcomes for their businesses and the wider community.
The Networkers NZ® Code of Ethics:
The Networkers®NZ has the expectation that all Franchise Partners, Facilitators, Contractors, Members & Visitors will honour the values of the organisation.
Our Values are that we:
The Networkers®NZ stands for and encourages diversity, tolerance, and equality. We strive to have an inclusive, safe, respectful and supportive business environment within the organisation.
We will not discuss the following topics in meetings or tolerate prejudices of any kind.
Such behaviour will be investigated; warnings issued, and termination of membership may occur.
The Networkers NZ® Code of Conduct:
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General Policies for Members:
Membership Ownership:
Membership is owned by the individual registered, regardless of who pays for it (e.g. employer or other sponsor), unless otherwise agreed in writing with The Networkers®NZ management. Membership is non-transferable and does not constitute a business asset.
Membership Term:
Membership is activated when we (The Networkers®NZ Admin or Franchise Partner) are notified of a Members intention to join a group and payment is expected within 7 days of receipt of invoice. Our yearly membership is $600.00pa + GST (which is divided into 12 even payments x $50/mth +GST as a default setting) Membership is continuous until termination in writing or by email from a Member or The Networkers® NZ is exchanged. Invoices due @ termination must be paid in full.
Membership Entitlements:
The Networkers® NZ will, to the best of our ability, provide the following to all paying members:
Member Referrals:
Referrals for new and prospective members are always welcome. When an active member recommends or refers an individual who visits and then joins The Networkers®NZ business community as an active fully paid member, a gift card will be awarded as a thank you to the referee on referred members payment of their first invoice.
Use of Logo and Name
You (as a visitor/member) grant The Networkers®NZ the right to use your business’s name, logo and business details on The Networkers®NZ website and on related social platforms and marketing materials, solely to indicate your attendance or membership in The Networkers®NZ.
As long as you remain a member in good standing, you may use The Networkers®NZ name and logo, in the ® format and with the notices provided or requested by The Networkers®NZ, solely to indicate your membership in The Networkers®NZ.
Membership Contact details and Usage:
All members are required to provide information about themselves and their business including their name, business name, email address, phone contact details, and other relevant information as may be requested. from time to time.
Members agree that any information provided to The Networkers®NZ will always be accurate, correct, current and understand that they are responsible for keeping us updated of any changes.
Members must not impersonate someone else or provide account information or an email address other than their own.
It is not acceptable for a member to collect contact information for other members from The Networkers®NZ website to use for 1) group emails, 2) bulk texts, or 3) messenger communications, without the express consent of those members receiving the communications. Membership contact details are for the purpose of ‘creating opportunities’ and not for soliciting via email, direct mail or other means. One-on-one meetings are recommended to build synergies and relationships.
By requesting membership, therefore accepting these terms & conditions, you give permission to have a Profile created with your name, email, phone number and other relevant business information on our website which may be shared via our social and other platforms from time to time.
Email Communication
The Networkers®NZ send out emails as required as a means of updating and communicating with our current Visitors and Members of developments.
By accepting these terms & conditions and attending meetings, you agree & give permission for us to place you on our mailing list. Should you wish to no longer receive these communications, please unsubscribe or email us to that effect.
For the purposes of The Networkers®NZ related email communication, a group Facilitator or other The Networkers®NZ representative may be cc’d into emails where The Networkers®NZ management or administration deems appropriate. Should you be representing a business or brand, when deemed necessary we will also cc’d the appropriate person into the communication.
Use of Images, Content and Video; Media Release:
Members and Visitors who attend our meetings/events agree that photographs and videos taken by The Networkers®NZ and any representative thereof may be used on our social & other media, print and website platforms. The Networkers®NZ retains ownership of all still and video images for use at its discretion.
Lawful Purposes
Memberships and entitled services must be used for lawful purposes only. Members agree to use The Networkers®NZ networking platforms for legitimate purposes only. Posting or publishing of any material which violates or infringes the rights of other members, or which is threatening, abusive, defamatory, libelous, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, vulgar, obscene, profane, or otherwise objectionable, or which encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, or otherwise violate any law is not permitted and cause for termination of membership without notice.
The Networkers®NZ reserves the right to delete reference to any information, advertising or service that breaches our Values and/or Terms & Conditions or might be considered inappropriate.
Privacy Policy:
When you provide personal information to us, we will comply with the NZ Privacy Act 2020. Information will only be passed on in the case of credit control purposes or when required by applicable law, any court or in response to a legitimate request by a law enforcement agency. The Networkers®NZ will never sell your information to any third party.
Our more detailed Privacy Policy will be provided on request.
Payment Terms:
Unless otherwise agreed, membership to The Networkers® business community is a yearly amount of $600.00pa + GST (which is divided into 12 even payments x $50/mth +GST as our normal default setting) If you wish to have a different payment period, you may notify the regional Franchise Partner and select 3,6 or 12-month instalments and your invoices will be adjusted.
Membership fees once paid cannot be refunded.
Invoices are payable on or before due date (all invoices are due 7 days from invoice date) unless otherwise agreed to in writing.
Invoices which remain outstanding 10 days after due date will incur a $5 penalty. Further $5 penalties will continue to be added weekly until full payment (invoice + penalties) has been received. If your invoice is outstanding by more than 21 days, you will be notified that Debt collection will be implemented, and your membership may be terminated.
All legal and collection costs in relation to the overdue account will be added to the Members outstanding balance should they be incurred.
Through notification to Head Office and/or the Franchise Partner of a Members intention to join a group and continued attendance at weekly meetings, Members are deemed to have accepted The Networkers®NZ Terms and Conditions by default. No signature is required.
Cancellation of Membership:
Members may cancel their membership at any time providing one-month paid notice in writing to Head Office or their Franchise Partner. (not their Facilitator) Notice is required by email (not verbal, text or messenger)
No Refunds or Credits for partially used periods or failed cancelation of automatic payments are given under any circumstances. It is the leaving person’s responsibility to cancel their automatic payment.
Confidentiality around all information, discussions, strategies, contact details & correspondence shared at meetings & via other platforms must remain confidential after exiting the organisation.
Termination of Membership:
Membership to The Networkers®NZ is not an automatic right. It is a benefit for our Members who follow our reasonable rules and treats other members well and with respect.
Adherence to The Networkers®NZ values and/or its policies including the Code of Ethics & Code of Conduct (previously referred to) is expected at all times while membership is held, including outside of our meetings.
That Member’s information & any associated business will be removed from the Website. No Refunds or Credits for partially used periods are given under any circumstances, and outstanding invoices must be paid in full.
If any member fails to comply with The Networkers®NZ and/or its policies (previously referred to), breaches or acts inconsistently with the letter or spirit of these Terms or The Networkers®NZ “Codes of Conduct & Ethics” (previously referred to), exhibits external conduct including personal or professional online activity (e.g. social media posts) that could reasonably bring the Networkers into disrepute, their Membership may be reviewed & revoked immediately following the giving of written notice.
Intellectual Property:
The Networkers®NZ owns the intellectual property (IP) rights of the website and underlying systems including all still & video images, information, data, text, graphics, photographs, logos, icons plus “look & feel”.
The Networkers®NZ acknowledges that its unique meeting format (inclusive of our “small table” talk concept) distinguishes it from other business networking groups. This format constitutes IP critical to our identity and competitive advantage
Members acknowledge that The Networkers®NZ meeting format, including the ‘small table’ talk concept, constitutes proprietary intellectual property. Members must not reproduce, replicate, or adapt this format (in whole or in part) for use in any external organisation, event, or business networking group, whether or not they remain membership.
By joining The Networkers®NZ members agree to uphold this principle of IP protection.
Liability:
We limit our liability to the fullest extent allowed by law. We will not be liable for any unintentional damage, any actual, incidental, or consequential damage, or for any loss or claim of any kind. We are not liable or responsible to your business for any loss under these terms & conditions.
We take no responsibility for business transactions that occur between members/visitors who attend our groups. It is a member’s responsibility to do due diligence when engaging services.
If you are dissatisfied with any portion of the services provided by The Networkers®NZ or with any statement in these Terms, your sole remedy is to cease attendance at meetings and cancel your membership by providing one-month paid notice in writing.
Changes to Terms
The Networkers®NZ reserve the right to unilaterally, at any time, amend these Terms and Conditions without giving notice to the individual member. Such amendments will, unless otherwise stated, take immediate effect.
The Networkers®NZ will publish any updated Terms and Conditions on our website www.thenetworkers.co.nz, and may advise of such changes in weekly group meetings.
However, members are responsible for keeping themselves updated in relation to any changes to the terms and conditions. By continuing attendance at meetings or payment after a change takes effect constitutes acceptance of the updated terms by the Member.
If any changes are unacceptable to you, you may stop attending meetings and, if applicable, cancel your membership by providing a one-month paid notice in writing.
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