As a member of the International Chamber of Entrepreneurship and Trade, these terms and conditions will apply for the duration of your membership, and you should read them carefully. By applying for, renewing or continuing your membership of the Chamber, you will be deemed to have accepted these terms. We have the right to amend these terms from time to time.
ACCEPTANCE
- By submitting your registration form and paying the membership fee, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms and conditions.
APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP
- Membership is open to individuals, businesses, and charities and not-for-profit organisations that align with our mission and values.
- We will consider your application and inform you whether your application is approved as soon as possible, with all applications being subject to the approval of our membership committee.
- We have the right to refuse your membership at our sole discretion if you don’t meet eligibility requirements.
- You promise that all information provided in your application is true and accurate in all material respects.
- As part of your membership, you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct, Ethics, and Governance.
MEMBERSHIP FEES AND DURATION
- The membership fees for each membership package we offer are set out on our website and membership is for 12 months.
- Your membership fee must be paid to us when submitting your application and must be paid annually on the anniversary of your membership for each year you remain a member.
- If we allow a different payment structure, this will be confirmed to you in writing.
- Your membership will automatically renew for a further period of 12 months unless terminated, and you will be liable for the then-current membership fee for the next annual period.
- Renewal invoices for membership fees will be provided 2 calendar months before your membership anniversary date.
- Failure to pay your membership fees within 7 days from your anniversary date will cancel your membership and the cost of re-registration will be R250.00 which will be added to your membership fee.
- Membership fees may be paid via Debit Order; Should any debit order be unpaid, there will be a charge of R150.00.
- Your membership fees are non-refundable except for error or overpayment, and all refunds will be made at our discretion.
- Your membership is not transferable. If you form part of a group of companies then each company in the group must apply for and have its own membership and pay its own membership fee.
- We reserve the right to amend our membership packages and pricing structure and if we do so, the new pricing structure for your membership package will apply when you make the next annual payment.
TERMINATION
- You can terminate your membership at any time by giving us notice in writing, however, regardless of the date you terminate your membership there will be no refunds on membership fees.
- We have the right to terminate membership immediately in the following circumstances:
- if you fail to pay your membership fee within 7 days of your anniversary date;
- you breach any of these terms and conditions;
- we find out you made misrepresentations on your membership application form;
- you have been, in our opinion, involved in illegal or unethical conduct;
- you behave inappropriately toward other members or towards us; or
- In our opinion, you bring the Chamber into disrepute.
- If your membership is terminated, all rights and privileges associated with membership will fall away immediately and you must stop presenting yourself as a member of the Chamber.
BENEFITS
- As a member, you will gain access to various events, resources, networking opportunities, and exclusive offers, as specified in the membership package.
- We have the right to change or discontinue any benefits at any time, without notice to you, and if you have not met the specific requirements, to refuse you access to any benefit.
MEMBER DATA
- We take the privacy of our members seriously. Details of how we collect, store, and use your personal information are set out in our privacy policy.
OTHER SERVICES
- From time to time we may offer additional products and services, including consultancy services, details of which will be set out on our website.
- All services offered will be subject to these terms and conditions, together with any additional terms and conditions we may agree with you relating to those services.
- As part of these services, we may refer third parties to you. We make no promises that these third parties will be suitable for your needs, and you must at all times satisfy yourself of their suitability before taking on their services.
- You agree to hold us harmless for any losses and liabilities you may suffer as a result of taking on the services of any third party.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
- You must not use our logo, branding, or intellectual property in any way without our prior written consent.
- Any materials or resources provided to you will remain our intellectual property and are provided for your private use only.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
- These terms and conditions are the entire agreement between us concerning your membership.
- We have the right to update these terms and conditions at any time and your continued membership will be deemed acceptance of the updated terms and conditions.
GOVERNING LAW
- The terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa and you agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in South Africa.
By proceeding with the application process to become a member of the International Chamber of Entrepreneurship and Trade, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions and to be liable for payment of the membership fee. You understand that membership is a privilege that comes with obligations and responsibilities and you undertake to abide by our Code of Good Conduct, Ethics, Governance and our Constitution.
