Terms & Conditions

Introduction

These Terms and Conditions ("Conditions") govern your access to and use of our website (the "Website"), platform features, and all experiences, activities, events, services, and products offered by The Modernists or its partners ("Experiences").

Acceptance of Conditions

By accessing or using the Website or any Experiences, you agree to be bound by these Conditions. By continuing with your application you consent to our Terms & Conditions, if you have decided to opt into our marketing we reserve the right to contact you via our communication channels. We reserve the right to modify these Conditions at any time. Your continued use of the Site or Experiences following any such modification shall be deemed your acceptance of the revised Conditions.

The Modernists Platform

The Modernists platform facilitates the discovery and booking of Experiences offered by various member clubs, co-working spaces, and other locations ("Venues"). We do not operate these Venues or own the Experiences they offer, or that we may offer in partnership with them. By joining our platform you accept to have a profile on our web application in which your name, profile picture & preferences are available to be viewed by other community members.

Membership Options & Passes

Individual Memberships

We offer three tiers of individual memberships:

1. The Socialite:

  • Pay-as-you-go basis with a one-off joining fee of £50 (one-month trial included where the £50 can be refunded upon request)

  •    Access to up to three club experiences per month

  •    Access to select monthly member-only events passes, and experiences through a flexible Pay-As-You-Go system

  •    Entry to The Modernists' dedicated WhatsApp community

  •    Basic Pay-As-You-Go members' platform access

2. The Connoisseur:

  • Monthly membership fee of £120

  •    No joining fee

  •    Access to up to four club experiences and one event per month

  •    Additional experiences available on a pay-as-you-go basis

  •    Full access to the Modernists community and website features

  •    Members-only brand offerings and priority invitations to exclusive partner events

3. The Aristocrat:

  • Annual membership fee of £1200 (including two complimentary months)

  •    No joining fee

  •    Access to up to six club experiences and two member-exclusive events per month

  •    Additional experiences available on a pay-as-you-go basis

  •    Complete access to all Modernists community features and benefits

Business Memberships

We offer three tiers of business memberships:

1. St. James's Tier:

  •   £50 per month (billed monthly). One month trial included.

  •   Monthly spotlight in the exclusive member newsletter

  •   Basic profile on our web application

  •   On-request access to partner clubs with an extra £100 fee per introduction

2. Mayfair Tier:

  •   £150 per month (billed monthly)

  •    Monthly feature in the member newsletter

  •    Access to private communities via the App

  • Access 4 clubs & 1 event per month one individual in the company

  •    Promotion of business events to the community

  •    Permanent placement in the website's brand perks section

  •    Event listing on the website's brand section

3. Regency Tier:

  •   £200 per month (billed monthly)

  •   All benefits of Mayfair Tier

  •   Full access to a The Modernists individual membership (equivalent to The Aristocrat)

  • Access 6 clubs & 2 events per month for one individual in the company

  •   Additional services including Club Bookings, Event Bookings, Personal Introductions, and Room Hires

You may access Experiences through these memberships, digital experiences, or individual tickets. These options have distinct pricing, policies, and limitations. We reserve the right to modify, terminate, or amend these options at our sole discretion.

Subscription Terms:

  • Subscriptions have a monthly or annual billing cycle ("Subscription Period") as specified in the membership details.

  • You may terminate your subscription at any time, but it will continue until the conclusion of the current Subscription Period.

  • We shall not provide refunds for unused portions of a Subscription Period unless required by law.

  • Subscriptions automatically renew each month or year (as applicable), and you authorise us to debit your nominated payment method on an appropriate day.

  • You can manage your subscription and payment details on our Website.

  • Certain subscriptions may include Passes to book Experiences (Events, access to partner clubs, etc.) during a Subscription Period.

  • Any Passes or Experiences expire at the conclusion of the current Subscription Period and are not capable of being carried over.

  • Unused Passes are not refundable and cannot be exchanged for money.

  • Passes may be restricted to certain Venues, Experiences, or Experience types.

Cooling-Off Period and Cancellation Rights

As per consumer protection laws, you have the right to cancel your membership or purchase within 14 days from the day you enter into the contract or make the purchase ("Cooling-Off Period"). This applies to both membership subscriptions and one-off purchases of Passes or Experiences made through our Website.

Conditions of Cancellation:

  • To exercise your right of cancellation, you must notify us of your decision by contacting info@themodernists.co within the Cooling-Off Period.

  • If you cancel during the Cooling-Off Period, we will refund any payments received from you, excluding any proportionate costs for services or Experiences already provided within that period.

  • The refund will be made using the same payment method used for the initial transaction, unless otherwise agreed.

  • No refunds will be issued if you have fully utilized the membership, Passes, or other purchased services during the Cooling-Off Period.

Exceptions:

  • You will not have the right to cancel once you have accessed or participated in any digital or in-person Experiences or Events provided during the Cooling-Off Period.

  • This cancellation right does not apply to business-to-business transactions or purchases that fall outside the consumer rights framework.

Venue Access

We cannot guarantee the availability of specific Venues, Experiences, content, or features. These elements may change from time to time. The Modernists shall determine the availability, type, and quantity of Venues and Experiences. We may modify the number of Passes you receive or other features at our discretion.

You must comply with the Terms and Conditions of any Venue that you are granted access to. You are solely responsible for settling any damages or liability issues arising out of your accessing of the Venue.

Digital Experiences

We may offer access to live or on-demand audio or video Experiences through your computer or mobile device. These may be bound by their own terms.

Non-Subscription Purchases

In addition to subscriptions, you may be able to purchase Passes, Experiences, or other products through the Website or a third-party site which we give access to. These Conditions apply to such purchases, and applicable fees may change. You may not purchase any Pass, Experience, or other product associated with The Modernists through a third-party which we have not directly advertised to you.

Your Profile & Account

  • Your profile with The Modernists is for your personal use only.

  • You shall not create multiple profiles or transfer your passes to third parties.

  • You shall not utilise the Website, Passes, or Experiences for commercial purposes on our individual memberships.

  • You are obligated to provide information that is accurate, current, and complete.

  • Sharing confidential information which is granted to you upon acceptance of your application, such as passwords, could result in your termination from being able to access The Modernists' offerings.

  • You must be at least 18 years old to use the Website, purchase a subscription, or participate in Experiences.

Communications

By providing your information, you consent to The Modernists contacting you for marketing purposes. You retain the right to opt out of receiving marketing emails.

Fees, Billing, & Cancellation

  • Recurring Charges: When commencing a subscription, you authorise us to debit you the initial fee and a recurring fee at the prevailing rate, which may change.

  • Subscription Period: Your initial Subscription Period shall be billed immediately. Subscriptions automatically renew, with billing occurring on the same date of each subsequent Subscription Period. We may adjust billing timing as necessary.

  • Refunds: Our fees (including Subscription, Experience, processing and other fees) are non-refundable unless expressly stated otherwise at the time of purchase. We reserve the right to charge for utilised services or products prior to cancellation and may request proof of any change in circumstances. This does not affect your statutory rights.

  • Price Adjustments: We reserve the right to modify prices at any time. We will notify you through the Website, email, or other suitable means.

  • Payment Methods: You can update your payment method information on our Website.

  • Subscription Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription with at minimum 1 working day’s notice before the renewal date via our website or by contacting info@themodernists.co. For example, if your subscription is due to renew on a Sunday, you would be required to contact us or cancel your subscription directly by 7:59am on the previous Thursday. You will retain access through the conclusion of your current pre-paid Subscription Period.

  • Additional Fees: We reserve the right to modify our fees policy, introduce additional fees, and alter the amount of any fees at any time.

Promotions

We may offer trials, gift vouchers, referral programmes, and other promotions. These will have specific terms and conditions provided at the time of the offer.

Intellectual Property

The Website and Experiences contain intellectual property rights owned by The Modernists or its licensors. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive licence to access and use the Website and Experiences in accordance with these Conditions. You are not permitted to copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit any content on the Website or Experiences without our express written consent.

Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

The Website and Experiences are provided "as is" and without warranties of any kind, express or implied. The Modernists disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. The Modernists shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Website or Experiences, including but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Modernists, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Website or Experiences.

Term & Termination

These Conditions shall be effective upon your acceptance and shall remain in effect until terminated by either you or The Modernists. We may terminate these Conditions at any time and for any reason, with or without notice. You may terminate these Conditions by discontinuing your use of the Website and Experiences.

Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Entire Agreement

These Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and The Modernists with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

Severability

If any provision of these Conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

No waiver by The Modernists of any breach of these Conditions shall constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.