TERMS OF SERVICE: THE WILDER COLLECTIVE LTD
Effective Date: 1st May 2024
1. Introduction
These Terms of Service ("Terms") form a legally binding contract between you ("User", "Member") and The Wilder Collective Ltd ("Company," "we," or "us"). They govern your use of our website, located at https://thewildercollective.co.uk/, and the associated online community, resources, and potential future offline events designed for female founders and freelancers (collectively the "Service").
Please read these Terms carefully before using the Service.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Service in any way, including, but not limited to: browsing, creating an account, subscribing as a member, or attending events, you signify your full acceptance of these Terms. If you do not fully agree, you must immediately cease using the Service. We may update these Terms, and will notify you of significant changes via email or a clear website notice. Your continued use following modifications indicates your agreement to the updated Terms.
3. Eligibility
To utilize the Service, you must be:
At least 18 years of age.
Legally able to enter into binding contracts.
A female founder or freelancer.
Primarily based in the United Kingdom. (We may expand to other regions in the future)
4. Account Creation and Responsibility
To access the full features of the Service, you must create a member account. You warrant that the information you provide during account creation is true, accurate, complete, and current. It is your sole responsibility to:
Maintain the confidentiality and security of your account credentials.
Immediately notify the Company in writing of any suspected unauthorized use of your account.
Accept full liability for all activity occurring under your account.
The Company may, at its sole discretion, terminate or suspend your account if you violate these Terms, breach your representations, or if we believe your actions may cause legal harm to the Company or other users.
5. Membership Fees and Payment
The Wilder Collective operates on a monthly subscription model. Current pricing tiers are detailed on our website. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your chosen payment method on a recurring basis.
Automatic Renewals: Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled prior to the next billing date.
Cancellations: You have the right to cancel at any time. Cancellation instructions are available on the website or by contacting us.
Refunds: Refunds may be granted on a case-by-case basis, as determined by the Company.
Failed Payments: We reserve the right to suspend service if payments fail.
6. Intellectual Property
The website's content, design, code, branding, and other intellectual property are owned by or licensed to The Wilder Collective Ltd. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any part of the Service without our express written authorization.
You retain ownership of any original content you contribute within the community. By posting content, you grant the Company a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, promote, and potentially modify this content in connection with the operation and promotion of the Service.
7. User Conduct
The Wilder Collective is a professional community. You agree to:
Treat other members with respect and refrain from harassment, bullying, discrimination, hate speech, or any behavior deemed inappropriate by the Company.
Use the platform for networking, seeking advice, collaboration, and professional development. Refrain from excessive self-promotion or spam.
Not engage in illegal activities or post content that violates intellectual property rights, privacy laws, or other regulations.
8. Content Ownership and Licensing
Your Content: You retain full ownership of the text, images, or other content you post within the community.
Limited License: By posting content, you grant the Company a non-exclusive, worldwide, transferable, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, modify (for technical compatibility), and distribute your content:
Within the Service for other members to access.
In promotional materials for The Wilder Collective, with credit to you where reasonably possible.
License Termination: This license largely ends upon deleting your content or account, except if your content was shared by others and remains on the Service.
9. Third-Party Links
The Service may include links to external websites or resources. The Wilder Collective is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their terms of service and privacy policies. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.
10. Offline Events
The Wilder Collective may organize in-person events for members. By attending, you:
Acknowledge Potential Risks: You assume all risks associated with participation in offline events.
Behavior Expectations: You agree to uphold the same conduct standards outlined in Section 7 at offline events.
Liability Release: The Company, to the fullest extent allowed by law, will not be held liable for any injuries, damages, or losses incurred during events.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available". The Company makes no guarantees regarding uptime, error-free operation, or specific outcomes from using the Service. We expressly disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including those of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service. This includes lost profits, business interruption, or loss of data. The Company's total liability is capped at the amount of fees paid by you to the Service within the 12 months preceding the claim.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Wilder Collective Ltd, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or losses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms, misuse of the Service, or violation of the rights of a third party.
14. Termination
By You: You may cancel your membership and terminate your use of the Service at any time, following the cancellation procedures on the website.
By the Company: The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account, without prior notice, for reasons including, but not limited to:
Breach of these Terms.
Conduct harmful to the community.
Non-payment of fees.
Suspected fraudulent activity.
15. Modifications to the Service
The Company reserves the right to modify, add, or discontinue features of the Service, temporarily or permanently, at any time without prior notice. We may also adjust pricing tiers, with reasonable notice provided to members.
16. Data Privacy Practices
The Wilder Collective is committed to safeguarding your personal information. Our comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our data collection, use, and protection practices. Please review it carefully, as it forms part of these Terms. A clear link to the Privacy Policy should be provided on the website.
17. Email List and Communications
By subscribing as a member, you consent to being added to The Wilder Collective's email list. You can expect to receive:
Service-related updates (new features, billing reminders, etc.)
Community announcements and event invitations
Occasional newsletters with valuable content
You will have the option to unsubscribe or manage your email preferences.
18. No Partnership or Joint Venture
Your use of the Service does not create a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between you and The Wilder Collective. You act independently in your use of the platform.
19. Force Majeure
The Company shall not be liable for delays or performance failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control. This includes natural disasters, acts of government, internet outages, labor disputes, or similar unforeseen circumstances.
20. Assignment
The Company may assign its rights and obligations under these Terms to a third party, for example, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. You will be notified of any such change.
21. Severability
If a court finds any provision of these Terms invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid. The remaining provisions will remain in full effect.
22. Choice of Law
These Terms, and any disputes arising from your use of the Service, will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without reference to conflict-of-laws principles.
23. Dispute Resolution
Informal Negotiation: Before resorting to formal legal action, the parties agree to attempt good-faith negotiation to resolve any dispute arising from these Terms.
Mediation: If negotiation fails, either party may request mediation to be facilitated by a mutually agreed-upon mediator.
24. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service, along with the Privacy Policy and any additional guidelines posted on the website, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Wilder Collective Ltd regarding the use of the Service. They supersede any prior or inconsistent communications.
25. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms or the Service, please contact us at:
Email: info@thewildercollective.co.uk