Terms and Conditions

The Networkers® NZ has the expectation that all Members & Visitors will honour the values of the organisation.

These are that we;

create opportunities for everyone

do what we say

give you a voice

are fun to be with

General Policies for Members:

Any person or company is permitted to join a group if the service is legal & professional.
Membership is for one person/company for each profession/industry per group (unless otherwise stated)
Transfer from one group to another is permitted if your profession/industry is available.
Members who wish to change their service classification may do so, providing it causes no conflict of interest and is a true reflection of the service and/or product offered.
Weekly attendance is recommended to build opportunities. Notwithstanding point 2. above, if a member is absent for 4 consecutive meetings without notifying administration, we reserve the right to bring on a second business within the same industry/profession.
We welcome and encourage you to introduce visitors to any of our meetings.
From time to time The Networkers® policies may change without notice.
Each membership is for one group only – if you wish to regularly attend more than one group then registration and paid membership for each subsequent group is required. Commitment to each group is expected.
To honour our venues, we expect that you order a drink (food is optional).
Genuine reviews on a service/product used are appreciated.

The Networkers® 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@ meetings or tolerate prejudices of any kind.

these include gender, ethnicity, religion, age, political, medical & health ideals, sexual orientation; class or disability etc …

bullying, harassment, intimidation, breach of privacy; spamming etc. of The Networkers® visitors and Members within or outside of our meetings.

Such behaviour will be investigated; warnings issued, and termination of membership may occur.

The Networkers NZ® Code of Conduct – Ethics (extract):

Members are expected to …

maintain a professional, personal and business standard.

create opportunities and provide quality leads.

follow up opportunities provided and give feedback.

keep information shared at meetings & all correspondence confidential.

be welcoming to all Visitors and Members when they attend meetings.

exhibit an inclusive, supportive, respectful & caring attitude to everyone.

adhere to The Networkers® values.

Membership Ownership:

Membership is owned by the individual registered, who has signed and/or accepted these terms and conditions.  Unless agreed with The Networkers® management, membership is non-transferrable.

Membership Term:

Membership is activated when we (The Networkers® Admin or Group Facilitator) 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.

Membership Entitlements:

The Networkers® NZ will, to the best of our ability, provide the following to all paying members:

Weekly Business meetings at a set time & venue (except over the summer break).

Business networking events (in addition to regular meetings).

Your Business profile on the website which can be updated as requested.

Regular social media postings which promote groups and members.

24/7 “Online Community” private Facebook Groups.

On-going support from your Facilitator, Regional Franchise Partner and the Leadership Team.

Opportunities to speak and present your business at weekly meetings.

Share upcoming events and promotions related to your business.

Opportunities to present at other Networkers groups providing that there is no clash with the current members or visitors in that group (no more often than once per month)

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® business community as an active fully paid member, a gift card will be awarded as a thank you to the referee.

Use of Logo and Name

You (as a visitor/member) grant The Networkers® the right to use your business’s name, logo and business details on the The Networkers® website and on related social platforms and marketing materials, solely to indicate your attendance or membership in The Networkers®.

As long as you remain a member in good standing, you may use The Networkers® name and logo, in the ® format and with the notices provided or requested by The Networkers®, solely to indicate your membership in The Networkers®.

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 personal information as may be requested. from time to time.  Members agree that any initial information provided to The Networkers® will always be accurate, correct, and up to date.   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® 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 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® 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® related email communication, a group Facilitator or other The Networkers® representative may be cc’d into emails where The Networkers® 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® and any representative thereof may be used on our social & other media, print and website platforms. The Networkers® 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® 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:

Our more detailed Privacy Policy will be provided on request.

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® will never sell your information to any third party.

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 us 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. Through notification to Admin or the Group Facilitator of a Members intention to join a group and continued attendance at weekly meetings, Members are deemed to have accepted The Networkers® Terms and Conditions by default. No signature is required.

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.

Cancellation of Membership:

Members may cancel their membership at any time providing one-month paid notice in writing to Head Office. 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.

Suspension of Membership (holds)

Membership suspensions are only available on memberships that are up to date in payment.

Where suspension is requested, all membership services will be withdrawn; this comprises the (possible) temporary hiding of the member’s online profile and their inability to attend their regular (or any other) group meeting for the duration of the suspension.  It does, however, ensure that the allocated industry/profession spot in the group remains available to the member to return to at the cessation of the suspension period.

The minimum membership suspension period available is 2 weeks and maximum membership suspension of 6 months. There is a fee of $5/week (or $25/month) for membership suspensions which will replace your usual membership concession for the duration of your membership suspension.

Termination of Membership:

Membership to “The Networkers” is not an automatic right. It is a benefit for community member who follows our reasonable rules and treats other community members well and with respect. Adherence to “The Networkers” values and/or its policies including the Code of Ethics is expected at all times while membership is held, including outside of our meetings.

If any member fails to comply with “The Networkers” values and/or its policies, breaches or acts inconsistently with the letter or spirit of these Terms or “The Networkers” “Code of Ethics”, their Membership may be reviewed & revoked immediately following the giving of written notice. For clarification, this termination policy will also apply where “The Networkers” become aware of external conduct that, through association may bring “The Networkers” into disrepute.

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.

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® 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. It is essential that every member recognises and respects that this format cannot be replicated or used outside of The Networkers®, irrespective of membership sponsorship. By joining The Networkers®, 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. 

If you are dissatisfied with any portion of the services provided by The Networkers® or with any statement in these Terms, your sole remedy is to cease attendance at meetings and cancel your membership by providing one-month 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® 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.

If any changes are unacceptable to you, you may stop attending meetings and, if applicable, cancel your membership by providing one-month notice in writing.