House of Pros

1. About these terms

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) apply to your use of the House of Pros website, to any application for membership, and to your participation in the House of Pros community, including its events, online spaces and member communications (together, the “Community”). In these Terms, “House of Pros”, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to the organisers of the Community.

By using this website or submitting an application, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website or apply.

2. Eligibility

The Community is for freelancers, self-employed and independent professionals who are based in the United Kingdom. To apply, you must be at least 18 years old and able to enter into a binding agreement.

3. Applications and membership

  • Membership is by application only. Each application is reviewed individually and we may accept or decline any application at our discretion, without being obliged to give a reason.
  • You confirm that the information in your application is accurate, complete and your own, and that you will tell us if it changes materially.
  • Submitting an application does not guarantee membership. Membership starts only when we confirm it to you in writing, usually by email.
  • Membership is currently free. If we introduce paid membership or paid services in future, we will tell you in advance and you will not be charged without your agreement.
  • Membership is personal to you and may not be shared or transferred.

4. Member conduct

House of Pros depends on trust between its members. You agree that you will:

  • treat other members, guests and organisers with respect and professionalism;
  • not harass, discriminate against, threaten or abuse anyone;
  • not send unsolicited bulk messages, spam or aggressive sales pitches to other members;
  • respect the confidentiality of conversations and of other members’ personal and business information, and not share them outside the Community without permission;
  • not misrepresent your identity, qualifications or experience;
  • comply with all applicable laws when taking part in the Community.

5. Events and introductions

We may organise events, meetups, workshops and introductions between members. Attendance may be limited and is subject to any additional terms we publish for a particular event. Any business relationship, project or agreement you enter into with another member is solely between you and that member; House of Pros is not a party to it and is not responsible for its outcome.

6. Content and intellectual property

The House of Pros name, logo, website design and content are owned by us or our licensors and may not be used without our permission. You keep ownership of anything you share in the Community, but you give us permission to display and use it within the Community for the purpose of running it.

7. Your personal information

When you apply, we collect the information in the application form, including your name, email address, LinkedIn profile, location, professional background and any website you provide. We use it to assess your application, to manage your membership and to contact you about the Community. As set out in the application form, you agree to us reviewing your LinkedIn profile and professional background as part of the application process.

We handle personal information in line with UK data protection law (the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018). We do not sell your personal information. You can ask us to access, correct or delete the information we hold about you at any time by contacting us.

8. Suspension and ending membership

You can leave the Community at any time by telling us. We may suspend or end your membership if you breach these Terms, if your circumstances mean you no longer meet the eligibility requirements, or if we reasonably believe this is necessary to protect the Community or its members.

9. No professional advice

Information shared on this website or in the Community, whether by us or by other members, is for general information only. It is not legal, financial, tax or other professional advice, and you should take your own advice before relying on it.

10. Liability

We provide the website and the Community on an “as is” basis and do not guarantee that they will always be available or error-free. To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect or consequential loss, or for any loss arising from your dealings with other members. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited under law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud.

11. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The latest version will always be on this page, with the date it was last updated. If we make significant changes, we will let members know. Continuing to use the website or the Community after changes take effect means you accept the updated Terms.

12. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the law of England and Wales, and the courts of England and Wales have jurisdiction over any dispute. If you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may also bring proceedings in your local courts.

13. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms or your personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

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