Introduction To Terms And Conditions
These terms and conditions apply between all Users of this Website (including but not limited to Members), and FinTech B2B Marketing, the owner(s) of this Website. Additionally, these terms and conditions apply to the use of and (where applicable) purchase of FinTech B2B Marketing Products and Services, including but not limited to Membership subscriptions and Events Sponsorships and the placing of advertising with FinTech B2B Marketing. Please note that while our legal business name is FinTech B2B Marketing Limited, we operate under the marketing name "FinTech Marketing Community." By using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read these terms and conditions carefully, as they affect your legal rights.
1. Acceptance of Terms
1.1 Your agreement to comply with and be bound by these terms and conditions is deemed to occur upon your first use of the Website. By using the Website and agreeing to these terms and conditions, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. Your access to and use of the FinTech B2B Marketing Limited Website or Services is subject (unless expressly stated otherwise) exclusively to these terms and conditions. You will not use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms and conditions. By using the Website, you are fully accepting the terms, conditions and disclaimers contained in these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to be bound by these terms and conditions, you should stop using the Website immediately.
1.2 FinTech B2B Marketing Limited reserves the right to change these terms and conditions without notice, and Users agree to be bound by such changes. It is the responsibility of Users to check these Terms and Conditions regularly for any changes.
1.3 If you are entering into these terms and conditions on behalf of your employer or acting as an employee, you warrant that you are authorised to enter into legally binding contracts on behalf of your employer. You further warrant that your employer agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions.
2. Definitions and interpretations
2.1 Throughout these terms and conditions, the following words will have the following meanings set against them:
“Advertising” such individual media advertising campaign or programme of advertising that is purchased by the Client from FinTech B2B Marketing entails e.g., direct purchase, through an agent);
“Advertisement” including display, classified, inserts, directories, banners, mini-sites, button Advertisements and any other announcement without limitation, designed to publicly promote activities including Campaigns and Programmes;
“Advertising Agency/Agent” – individual or company instructed to act on behalf of the Client as an agent;
“Attendee” any person attending an Event in person or who has access to an Online Event;
“FinTech Marketing ” is “FinTech B2B Marketing Limited“, 52 Anthony Court, Larden Road, London, W3 7DY, Company No. 12615740;
“Bespoke training/In-Company Training” bespoke training or advisory programmes, usually run on the premises of the client, third-party venue or on a digital platform, exclusively for the use of the client;
“Client” any individual or company purchasing Advertising from FinTech B2B Marketing Limited ;
“Content” any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations, page layout, underlying code and software and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Website;
“Copy Date” Agreed deadline to supply advertising materials by;
“Directories” shall mean the Members Directory and Suppliers Directory collectively.
“Event” any live event hosted by FinTech B2B Marketing Limited, including but not limited to any training (online or physical), seminar, webcast, workshop, conference and awards event, as the same may be attended in person or as an Online Event;
“Free Membership” or “Virtual membership” or “Trial Membership”, any Membership Product that is offered by FinTech B2B Marketing Limited for 6 months from the start of the membership date is free of charge in consideration for registering via the Website and agreeing to these terms and conditions;
“GDPR” General Data Protection Regulation, EU law on data protection and privacy for all individuals within the European Union and the European Economic Area, which came into force on 25 May 2018;
“M-POD” any training, coaching, advisory or consultancy service, delivered by FinTech B2B Marketing;
“Magazine” is the print edition of the FinTech B2B Marketing magazine, which may be available to Members as part of Membership.
“Member(s)” Users who have an active subscription to a Membership Product, and also include trial subscription members;
“Membership Product(s)” Services and Content offered to Members in a subscription package upon registering as a Member, depending on the specific Membership tier that they have purchased;
“Membership” is a Members' subscription package to a Membership Product.
“Online Event/Webcast” is an Event at which Attendees do not attend in person, but are given access to a virtual Event online via various interactive tools, including live and on-demand video streaming, web conferencing and online training courses;
“Partner” third parties (who may or may not be Members or Users) who have licensed Third Party Content to FinTech B2B Marketing Limited in the form of Partner Downloads or they can also be Members/Users of the FinTech B2B Marketing community; ;
“Partner Download(s)” Third Party Content in the form of a Report created by Partners and which has been uploaded to the Website and available to Users on terms as specified on the relevant part of the Website;
“Privacy Policy” B2B Marketing’s current Privacy Policy as the same may be amended from time to time and is currently viewable here: https://www.b2bmarketing.net/en-gb/b2b-marketing-privacy-policy
“Products” physical copies of content in print form or otherwise, including print copies of Reports and copies of the Magazine;
“Programme” succession of Campaign(s) or training/business support provision managed by FinTech B2B Marketing Limited;
“Rate Card” is our current price list for Advertisements as supplied by FinTech B2B Marketing Limited to Advertiser or partner or sponsors;
“Report(s)” individual articles and reports available for download or viewing via the Website, which may be subject to the payment of a once-off fee, or available only as part of a Membership subscription;
“Sponsor” terminology whereby a ‘Client’ commissions any specific body of work, or supports any scheduled event, which is managed and produced by FinTech B2B Marketing Limited;
“Sponsored content”: content produced by FinTech B2B Marketing Limited on behalf of a client brief or agreed concept;
“Series Booking”: two or more adverts booked in advance, in one order;
“Services” collectively or individually as appropriate, any product or service provided by FinTech B2B Marketing Limited, including but not limited to any services listed on the Website, Reports, Advertising, Training, Coaching, Mentoring, Membership Products and Events;
“Start Date” agreed date from which the first advertisement will be placed;
“Subscriber” is the individual or company that provides their email address to be on the mailing list and/to receive regular company updates;
“Suppliers Directory” is the directory of FinTech B2B Marketing Limited Supplier profiles currently accessible at the website.
“User”, “Users”, “you” All persons who access the Site and services provided by FinTech B2B Marketing Limited, including website visitors, but not limited to Members;
“Website” the website owned by FinTech B2B Marketing Limited with the URL: https://www.fintechb2bmarketing.com/ https://www.fintechcommunitymarketing.com/ and any sub-domains of this site, unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
2.2 In these terms and conditions, unless the context requires a different interpretation:
2.2.1. The singular includes the plural and vice versa;
2.2.2. References to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of these terms and conditions;
2.2.3. A reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;
2.2.4. ‘including’ is understood to mean ‘including without limitation’;
2.2.5. reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;
2.2.6. The headings and sub-headings do not form part of these Terms and Conditions.
3. Intellectual property and acceptable use of Content
3.1 Content is available via FinTech B2B Marketing Limited and this Website on a free of charge basis and in consideration for a specified payment, as part of a Membership subscription and content included within the various products, articles (for instance ‘News’ and ‘Research & Reports’ sections of the Website although this list is non-exhaustive;
3.2 All Content included on the Website, unless uploaded by Users, Members or Partners or as stated otherwise, is the property of FinTech B2B Marketing Limited, our affiliates, licensees or other relevant third parties. By continuing to use the Website, Users acknowledge that such Content is protected by copyright, trademarks, database rights and other intellectual property rights. Nothing on this site shall be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any trademark, logo or service mark displayed on the site without the owner’s prior written permission;
3.3 Subject to clause 4 FinTech B2B Marketing Limited hereby grants to the User a non-exclusive worldwide licence for the duration of the Membership or in the case of a User who is not a Member, until Fintech B2B Marketing Limited may choose to revoke such licence, to download, store, use, reproduce, transmit, display, copy, and provide access to Content in accordance with the terms of the Membership (where applicable) and at all times only for the User’s own information purposes and for the avoidance of doubt, not for any commercial or business purposes.
3.4 Notwithstanding any other rights or remedies available to it, FinTech B2B Marketing Limited shall have the right to terminate any licence granted to any User, to terminate any Membership (where applicable) or block a User from the Website in the event of any breach by such User of any of the terms and conditions of this licence.
Without prejudice to any rights granted herein, FinTech B2B Marketing Limited reserves the right to amend, edit or abbreviate or take down any Content at our discretion.
3.5 Notwithstanding the above, where a User is paying for additional ready to download toolkits, premium content, (by way of example, for Reports and/or as part of a Membership subscription) (“Pre-Paid Content”) such Users acknowledge that their access to such Pre-Paid Content is conditional upon payment in accordance with the payment methods set out on the Website before access to such Pre-Paid Content is permitted, and no licence shall be granted until payment has been received in full for the relevant Pre-Paid Content. For the avoidance of doubt, all one off fees payable for Reports shall be non-refundable, and the period of licence granted in such Content may only subsist for the duration of a Users Membership subscription.
3.6 Subject to clause 4 below, Users (whether in their capacity as Members or Users) are able to upload content or postings content at various places on the Website including via blogs, on the forums and comments sections, as well as the content they include on Member Profiles or case-studies, success stories (“User Generated Content”) and in doing so Users grant to FinTech B2B Marketing Limited a free of charge, worldwide perpetual licence in all media in such User Content. For the avoidance of doubt, Members acknowledge and confirm that all information they supply in their Member profile will be viewable by all Users of the Website.
4. Prohibited use of the Site by Users
4.1 Users are expressly forbidden to download, store, reproduce, transmit, display (including without limitation via an intranet or extranet site), copy, sell publish, distribute, provide access to Content for any purposes other than as set out herein or to sub-license, rent, lease, transfer or assign any rights in Content, to any other person, commercially exploit or use Content for any unlawful purpose.
4.2 With regard the uploading, or posting of User Generated Content, and use of the site more generally, Users may not use the Website for any of the following purposes:
4.2.1 in any way which causes, or may cause, damage to the Website or interferes with any other person’s use or enjoyment of the Website;
4.2.2 in any way which is harmful, unlawful, illegal, abusive, harassing, misleading, inaccurate, threatening or otherwise objectionable or in breach of any applicable law, regulation or governmental order.
5. Availability of the Website and Disclaimers
5.1 The Website and Services are provided “as is” and on an “as available” basis. FinTech B2B Marketing Limited gives no warranty that the Website or Services will be free of defects and/or faults. To the maximum extent permitted by the law, FinTech B2B Marketing Limited provides no warranties (expressed or implied) of fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy of information, compatibility and satisfactory quality. FinTech B2B Marketing Limited is under no obligation to update information on the Website.
5.2 Whilst FinTech B2B Marketing Limited uses reasonable endeavours to ensure that the Website is secure and free of errors, viruses and other malware, FinTech B2B Marketing Limited give no warranty or guarantee in that regard and all Users take responsibility for their own security, that of their personal details and their computers.
5.3 FinTech B2B Marketing Limited accepts no liability for any disruption or non-availability of the Website.
5.4 FinTech B2B Marketing Limited reserves the right to alter, suspend or discontinue any part (or the whole of) the Website including, but not limited to, any products and/or services available. These terms and conditions shall continue to apply to any modified version of the Website unless it is expressly stated otherwise.
6. Limitation of Liability
6.1 Nothing in these terms and conditions will: (a) limit or exclude our or your liability for death or personal injury resulting from our or your negligence, as applicable; (b) limit or exclude our or your liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (c) limit or exclude any of our or your liabilities in any way that is not permitted under applicable law.
6.2 We will not be liable to you in respect of any losses arising out of events beyond our reasonable control.
6.3 To the maximum extent permitted by law, FinTech B2B Marketing Limited accepts no liability for any of the following:
6.3.1 any business losses, such as loss of profits, income, revenue, anticipated savings, business, contracts, goodwill or commercial opportunities;
6.3.2 loss or corruption of any data, database or software;
6.3.3 any special, indirect or consequential loss or damage.
7. Website Content and Services
7.1 Except as otherwise expressly agreed to by FinTech B2B Marketing Limited in writing, information regarding Fintech B2B Marketing Limited products and Services is subject to change without notice.
7.2 Information about FinTech B2B Marketing Limited Products and Services made available on and/or through this Website shall not constitute a representation, warranty or other commitment by FinTech B2B Marketing Limited with respect to any product or service unless otherwise expressly agreed to by FinTech B2B Marketing Limited in writing.
7.3 Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, FinTech B2B Marketing Limited hereby disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, suitability for any purpose or completeness therefore.
8. Third Party Content
8.1 This Website makes available certain Content that has not been created by FinTech B2B Marketing Limited either via hyperlinks which may take Users to websites not controlled or maintained by FinTech B2B Marketing, or as hosted via the Website whether or not such Content is available free of charge, to Members only or for a fee, for example Partner Downloads, Member profiles and other materials posted by other Users on the Website blogs and forums (“Third Party Content”) .
8.2 Any copying, distribution, reproduction, retransmission, or modification of any of the Third Party Content or any information or materials appearing in such Third Party Content, whether in electronic or hard copy form, is subject to the prior written permission of the author and publisher of such Third Party Content.
8.3 Third Party Content is not the responsibility of FinTech B2B Marketing Limited , and Users acknowledge and confirm that FinTech B2B Marketing Limited has no control over the opinions, information, legality of products, or accuracy of facts or statements contained in such Third Party Content and furthermore FinTech B2B Marketing Limited cannot guarantee and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, veracity, or completeness of any such information provided. Nothing contained within Third Party Content necessarily represents the point of view of B2B Marketing.
8.4 FinTech B2B Marketing Limited cannot and does not confirm each User’s identity, whether or not they are a Member.FinTech B2B Marketing Limited allows Members to give access to information about themselves to other Members but does not control the information provided by Users or Members.
8.5 In the event that you have a dispute or issue with one or more of the other Users, you agree to unconditionally release FinTech B2B Marketing Limited (and our officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries and employees) from any and all claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) of any kind and nature, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way connected with such disputes.
8.6 Downloading some Third Party Content such as ‘Partner and Members Content’ may involve FinTech B2B Marketing sharing personal data collected during registration with the authors of such Third Party Content. Users who wish to download such Third Party Content should refer to our Privacy Policy prior to downloading. Users who do not wish to have their data shared in this manner should not download such Third Party Content.
9. Membership
Users may become FinTech B2B Marketing Members in order that they may gain access to additional content (including Third Party Content) and FinTech B2B Marketing Services in accordance with the various Membership tiers as defined on the FinTech B2B Website on the “Members page” section (as updated from time to time), in consideration for such fees (where applicable) as specified therein and agreement from Users to participate as a Member.
Subscription to any Membership Product is subject to acceptance of these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and specifically the following:
9.1 In order to become a Member User’s are required to complete an online/ paper copy registration form. The User represents and warrants that the information given in that registration will be truthful, accurate and complete. FinTech B2B Marketing will hold all such information in accordance with the terms of the FinTech B2B Marketing’s Privacy Policy and it may be used to validate the Users registration for Membership.
9.2 Each Member’s profile will automatically appear in the Members Directory, (and the Suppliers Directory where Members qualify for and opt into inclusion therein), and profile information will be published in accordance with the terms of the FinTech B2B Marketing’s Privacy Policy. It is the Member’s responsibility to maintain an accurate and up to date profile. The FinTech B2B Marketing will not be responsible for any inaccuracies or misrepresentation of the information;
9.3 Free Membership commences upon registration, and shall continue until Member gives notice pursuant to clause below.
9.4 Any subscriptions to Membership Products are deemed to commence from the date of receipt of User’s completed order, registration form or online registration.
9.5 With the limited exception of Trial Membership, all Membership Product subscriptions last 12 months from invoice date or, where immediate payment is required immediately online prior to the activation of membership and access to any Services, upon payment of such fee. As part of the subscription service, Membership will be automatically renewed for a following 12 months from the relevant end date.
9.6 Members will be informed by FinTech B2B Marketing’s online portal about their membership status, providing links to renew (or cancel) the membership at the annual expiry date. If after 30 days of the relevant Renewal Date you have not cancelled, you will automatically be fully renewed and we shall await payment.
9.7 Members may cancel their renewal at any point throughout their annual subscription. To cancel any Membership Product, Members must cancel through their online account on the Fintech B2B website. A full refund will be given only if the cancellation is done within 14 working days of the date of purchase. No refund shall be given if Members cancel a service part way through a subscription year.
9.8 Users may purchase stand-alone Products (whether as Members or Users) as the same are available via the Website and at such prices and on such supplemental conditions as are stated on the site.
9.9 As part of the FinTech Marketing Community membership benefits, including free trial memberships, members will receive exclusive discounted promo codes for various offerings, tailored to their membership tier.
9.9.1 Non-Transferability Outside the Organisation Promo codes are strictly intended for use by the registered member or by another authorised staff member within the same organisation.
9.9.1.1 Promo codes must not be shared, transferred, or disclosed to individuals outside the member’s organisation or to non-licence holders.
9.9.2 Sharing promo codes externally is strictly prohibited. Any misuse, unauthorised sharing, or abuse of promo codes may result in:
- Immediate removal of access to the community and other member platforms.
- Termination or suspension of membership without refund.
- Revocation of all associated benefits and privileges.
9.9.3. Internal Transfers Permitted
Promo codes may be transferred internally to another employee of the same registered company if the original recipient is unable to use them, provided that both parties are employed by the same organisation and within the licence agreement.
9.9.4. Monitoring and Enforcement
The FinTech B2B Marketing Limited reserves the right to monitor the use of promo codes and to take any necessary action to enforce these terms, including legal remedies where appropriate.
9.9.5. Changes to Promo Code Policy
We reserve the right to update, modify, or discontinue promo code offers or these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice.
10. Advisory, training & online, open and In-Company training
10.1 Online, Open course and In Company training
10.1.1 In the case of any client postponement of pre-agreed In-Company training session dates, 50% of total cost, or minimum £4,000/€5,000/$6,000 whatever is larger, will be recharged to the client to move to a new date. To be paid before the event date.
10.1.2 The date of the training needs to be agreed in writing within 2 weeks of the contract being signed. Failing that, FinTech B2B Marketing will not be liable to hosting the event and no refund will be issued. FinTech B2B Marketing will make every endeavour to ensure it does not hold up any progress.
10.1.3 The Synopsis/Content of the training must be agreed, in writing, leaving at least 4 weeks before the training date. Failing that, FinTech B2B Marketing will not be liable to hosting the event and no refund will be issued. FinTech B2B Marketing will make every endeavour to ensure it does not hold up any progress.
10.1.4 Cancellations and Refunds: Once the customer has confirmed purchase of a ticket, via either, website, ecommerce, phone, email, or docusign, there will be a 48 hour cooling off period, where refunds are permitted. After which all tickets for events are non-refundable. They are transferable, by name, to colleagues within the business, with written consent.
10.2 M-POD/Training
10.2.1 M-POD is the training and consultancy arm of FinTech B2B Marketing where IP is fully owned by FinTech B2B Marketing. All fundamental IP elements of M-POD are owned by FinTech B2B Marketing, but the final outcomes, built on the training, coaching, workshop modelling and analysis is owned by The Client.
10.2.2. Terms and conditions for all training & coaching programmes and consultancy provision are tailored for and made explicit within each particular programme and promotion thereof’.
10.2.3 The Accelerated Business Growth Programme contains an optional Strategic Development Audit component at the end of the initial 12 weeks core Interactive Workshops component of the Programme. The Strategic Development Audit involves ‘partnership working’ with our small business development specialist and spans up to a maximum period of a further 3 months following completion of the Interactive Workshops component – the Strategic Development Audit must therefore be completed within 3 months of uptake of this option (agreed post contract, by email). Uptake of the option involves an Audit Fee additional to the cost of the core Workshops component. If the Strategic Development Audit component of the programme has not been delivered within 3 months, due to client deviating from the programme timelines or structure, then the client will have the option to continue with a £1,000 rolling monthly retainer, until the natural end of the programme. FinTech B2B Marketing will forewarn the Client, 2 weeks before the end of the 3 months period, giving the client the option to end the programme at whatever stage it has reached within that 3 month period, with no retainer fee being issued.
10.2.4 FinTech B2B Marketing will, in goodwill, offer an automatic 2 week no fee extensionto the 3 months Strategic Development Audit component of the programme. However, if the programme runs on from that point, and the client has not terminated the contract, a full months retainer invoice will be issued, backdated to the end date of the original 3 month programme. Once in the retainer period, the client will give 1 month notice, to end the retainer, at which, the client will be invoiced, pro-rata, to the new end date.
10.2.5 FinTech B2B Marketing will make all endeavours to complete the programme within the 6 months. If for any reason FinTech B2B Marketing fails to deliver on aspect of the programme, which might delay the programme, the 6 month period will be increased proportionally.
10.2.6 All notices to end the retainer must be in writing, by letter or email, and address to the account manager, at B2B Marketing.
11. Events: Conference, Podcast, Webinars, Roundtables and Awards
The booking and attendance at all Events shall be subject to the following:
11.1 Payment Policy: Where payment is required to attend an Event, this must be made before the date of the Event. Late payment will result in a ‘late payment administration charge’. The relevant fees and payment methods are listed with each Event description.
11.2 Attendee Substitutions: Entry to Events is permitted only to named individuals who have booked such entry. Should an Attendee wish to nominate someone else to attend in their place, they must contact FinTech B2B Marketing at least 48 hours prior to the commencement of the Event, or such other time as is reasonable in the circumstances. For the avoidance of doubt, should you nominate an alternative Attendee, you warrant and confirm that they will agree to the terms and conditions herein, or you shall remain primarily liable for such substitution Attendee. FinTech B2B Marketing reserves the right to refuse nominees attending the event, without reason.
11.3 Changes To Events: FinTech B2B Marketing Limited, aims to deliver high quality Events in the manner in which they are advertised. However, it may become necessary to alter and/or change certain elements including by way of example the choice of speakers, venue, date and timings, although this list is illustrative and shall not be deemed to be exhaustive. FinTech B2B Marketing shall, where reasonable and possible to do so, make such reasonable changes to Events if necessary, and shall inform Attendees of any such relevant changes in a reasonable time before the relevant Event. For the avoidance of doubt, FinTech B2B Marketing shall not be in breach of contract if such changes are necessary, and Attendees shall not be permitted to obtain a refund of any fees payable.
11.4 Cancellations and Refunds: Once the customer has confirmed purchase of a ticket, via either phone, email, or docusign, there will be a 48 hour cooling off period, where refunds are permitted. After which all tickets for events are non-refundable. They are though transferable, by name, to colleagues within the business, with written consent.
11.5 Webcasts/Online/ Virtual Events
11.5.1 FinTech B2B Marketing may require that Attendees access Online Events via a third party website channels such as but not limited to (although this is subject to change) www.zoom.com, www.gotwebinar.com; www.brighttalk.com; www.hopin.to, www.on24.com and www.citrix.com (“Channel”). Attendees acknowledge and confirm that such access may require Attendees to be subject to any terms and conditions required by the owner of such third party Channel (“Channel Owner”) including any registration requirements, and their privacy policies.
11.5.2 FinTech B2B Marketing accepts no liability for any error, fault, or interruption in the service of any Channel or Channel Owner.
11.5.3 In accordance with FinTech B2B Marketing’s Privacy Policy, Attendees consent to our sharing the following information, all in line with GDPR.
(a) data from Attendee’s Member profile, and/or collected upon registration to view the Online Event with the relevant Event Sponsors and Channel Owners;
(b) details of the content you have viewed on that Channel and viewing times with the relevant Channel Owner.
(c) See privacy policy for details
11.5.4 For the purpose of this agreement, “Event Sponsor” means any third party who sponsors an Event in exchange for brand promotion, thought leadership opportunities, and the leads generated from the Event audience where applicable.
11.5.5 Attendees agree that the relevant Channel Owner or Event Sponsor may contact Attendees for such purposes as replying to Attendee queries, improving their services, conducting surveys, to deliver promotional material to Attendees. Event Sponsors receiving personal information from FinTech B2B Marketing do not have any independent right to share this information. In registering with a Channel to view an Online Event Attendees agree that Attendee’s personal and other information may be shared with the Event Sponsor and we encourage you to review the relevant Event Sponsor’s own privacy policy to ensure Attendee is satisfied with the provisions. Except as previously stated, FinTech B2B Marketing does not control the activities of Event Sponsors or Channel Owners in the control and protection of personal information.
11.6 For the avoidance of doubt, no liability is accepted on the part of FinTech B2B Marketing for any statements or opinions expressed (whether by Attendees, or speakers, or otherwise) at Events.
11.7 Event sponsorship and exhibition space: In all case where an agreement of event sponsorship, incorporating exhibition space, not limited to fixed shell scheme, but also including space provided to a client to erect their own stand; the client must abide by the limitations of the agreement and space provided.
11.8 With regards to any sponsor, running a webinar programme or single event through any of our platforms they must agree to:
11.8.1 Whatever pre-agreed timelines, FinTech B2B Marketing reserves the right to cancel the event, and offer no refund, if the client deviates from them, so comprising the success of the event.
11.8.2 If the sponsor requests any delays to the project, which are agreed outside the terms of 11.7.1, from the pre-agreed timelines, then the client will be liable to a £250 per day charge, until the next event date. This will be paid in full before the event.
11.8.3 Event Sponsors Using Business Matchmaking Services
If your company is participating as an event sponsor and is utilising the FinTech Marketing Connect Business Matchmaking services, you are required to adhere to the FinTech Marketing Connect Business Matchmaking Terms and Conditions, in addition to any separate event sponsorship agreements.
11.9 Awards
11.9.1 Some areas of any awards website may require registration. By completing the initial registration form and by entering your personal details, you will be deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions. If you have registered with us and subsequently change your details, you should immediately notify us of any changes by emailing info@fintechb2bmarketing.com. The Awards website Terms and Conditions can be found here.
11.9.2 For the purposes of this agreement, “material” means material including, without limitation, text, video, graphics and sound material, published on The FinTech B2B Marketing website, whether copyright of any FinTech B2B Marketing awards programme, or a third party.
11.9.3 You may download and print extracts from the material and make copies of these for your own personal and non-commercial use only. You are not allowed to download or print the material, or extracts from it, in a systematic or regular manner or otherwise so as to create a database in electronic or paper form comprising all or part of the material appearing on any FinTech B2B Marketing awards programmes.
11.9.4 You must not reproduce any part of any FinTech B2B Marketing awards programme or the material or transmit it to or store it in any other website or disseminate any part of the material in any other form unless we have indicated that you may do so.
11.9.5 We may be prepared to allow you to distribute or reproduce other parts of any FinTech B2B Marketing awards programmes or the material in certain circumstances. Please email info@fintechb2bmarketing.com if you wish to apply for permission to do so.
11.9.6 If you want to submit material to us for publication on any FinTech B2B Marketing awards programmes, you may do so on the following terms and conditions:
11.9.6.1 Publication of any material you submit to us will be at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to make additions or deletions to the text or graphics prior to publication, or to refuse publication.
11.9.6.2 You warrant to us that any material you submit to us is your own original work and that you own the copyright and any other relevant rights.
11.9.6.3 You warrant that the material you submit is not obscene, offensive, defamatory of any person or otherwise illegal.
11.9.6.4 You acknowledge that any breach of these warranties may cause us damage or loss and you agree to indemnify us in full and permanently against any third party liabilities, claims, costs, loss or damage we incur as a result of publishing material you submit to us, including consequential losses.
11.9.7 By entering the awards, entrants understand that the information they provide about their company (excluding, but not exhaustively, turnover and pre-tax profit information which will remain confidential at all time) may be used by any FinTech B2B Marketing awards programme for marketing purposes at any time in the future.
11.9.8. Should a company be found to behave in an illegal, unethical or fraudulent manner, any FinTech B2B Marketing awards programme reserves the right to revoke the company’s status in the competition and including status from previous years. If this occurs we will contact the company in question to inform them of our decision, they will be removed from our website and will not be allowed to use their status logos on any of their company material.
11.10. Roundtables
11.10.1 Roundtables are considered an ‘Event’, governed by all Terms and Conditions covered within
11.10.2 With regards to any sponsor, running a roundtable programme or single event through any of our platforms they must agree to:
11.10.2.1 Whatever pre-agreed timelines, FinTech B2B Marketing reserves the right to cancel the event, and offer no refund, if the client deviates from them, so comprising the success of the event.
11.10.2.2 If the sponsor requests any delays to the project, which are agreed outside the terms of 11.10.2.1, from the pre-agreed timelines, then the client will be liable to a £250 per day charge, until the next event date. This will be paid in full before the event.
12. Media Purchasing
All media and advertising placed with FinTech B2B Marketing shall be subject to the following:
12.1 All Advertisements are accepted subject to FinTech B2B Marketing’s approval of the copy and to the space being available.
12.2 FinTech B2B Marketing reserves the right to omit or suspend any Advertising (or part thereof) at any time for if FinTech B2B Marketing holds the belief that publication may be unlawful, defamatory, put FinTech B2B Marketing into disrepute, in breach of any Ofcom regulations, or Advertising Standards Agency (or like body) regulation or code, put it in breach of contract or infringes the copyright of a third party in which case no claim on the part of any Client for damage or breach of contract shall arise.
12.3 If FinTech B2B Marketing considers it necessary to modify the space or alter the date or position of insertion or make any other alteration, the Client will have the right to cancel if the alterations requested are unacceptable, unless such changes are due to an emergency or circumstances beyond B2B Marketing’s control. Every care is taken to avoid mistakes but FinTech B2B Marketing cannot accept liability for any errors due to third parties, subcontractors or inaccurate copy instructions. In any event the Client acknowledges and confirms that its sole remedy for such inaccuracies in Advertisements will be for FinTech B2B Marketing to use its reasonable endeavours to remedy such inaccuracies upon notice from the Client, where practicable. For the avoidance of doubt the Client accepts that Advertisements which have gone to print cannot be altered.
12.4 The Client warrants that the Advertisement does not contravene any Act of Parliament nor is it in any other way illegal or defamatory or an infringement of any other party’s rights or an infringement of the British code of Advertising Practice. Country of origin (other than the United Kingdom) of goods advertised must be shown in advertisements if so required by statute or statutory or other regulations.
12.5 The Client will indemnify FinTech B2B Marketing fully in respect of any claim made against FinTech B2B Marketing arising from B2B Marketing’s publication of any Advertisement or part thereof arising from a breach of any term, condition, undertaking or warranty given hereunder or otherwise to B2B Marketing. FinTech B2B Marketing may consult with the Advertiser as to the way in which such claims are to be handled, and may require the Client to enter as a party to any claim.
12.6 Advertisement rates are subject to revision at any time and orders are accepted on condition that, in the case of Advertising placed within an issue of the Magazine, that the price binds FinTech B2B Marketing only in respect of the next issue to go to press. In the event of a rate increase, the Client will have the option to cancel the order without surcharge or continue the order at the revised advertisement rates.
12.7 If a Client cancels the balance of a contract for any media programmes, the Client relinquishes any right to any bulk package discount to which they may previously have been entitled and media will be paid for at the then current rate card.
12.8 Accounts are due for settlement within 30 days of the commencement of publication of the Advertising. In the event of any account becoming overdue, FinTech B2B Marketing reserves the right both to suspend Advertising until such time as the sum owing is paid and to reduce any commission otherwise allowed to Advertising Agencies.
12.9 Advertisement copy should be supplied by the Client in accordance with the mechanical data stated on the rate card. Charges will be made to the Client or his Agent where the printers are involved in extra production work owing to acts or defaults of the Client or his Agent. These charges will be at the rate agreed prior to commencement of Advertising.
12.10 If copy instructions are not received by agreed Copy Date no guarantee can be given that proofs will be supplied nor corrections made and FinTech B2B Marketing reserves the right to repeat the most appropriate copy, or insert a house advertisement for which the Client will be invoiced.
12.11 Total amount payable, by the Client, within the 30-day period, will be written in the ‘Gross Payment’ section of the order form, accompanying this document. Series bulk discount purchases must be paid in one payment, 30 days after invoice, unless otherwise stated.
12.12 In the case of the Client failure to make complete payment within 30 Days of the invoice date occurred, cumulative monthly interest, at a rate of 10% per month from the invoice date, will be added to the gross amount. If at any time legal fees and costs are incurred as a result in obtaining payment from the Client, those costs will be charged back to the Client.
12.13 Client’s materials which may be delivered to FinTech B2B Marketing including but not limited to property and artwork are held by FinTech B2B Marketing at Client’s risk and should be insured by them against loss or damage from whatever cause. FinTech B2B Marketing reserves the right to destroy all artwork, which has been in its custody for twelve months from the date of its last appearance.
12.14 Sponsored content
12.14.1 All content produced will have joint IP, between client and FinTech B2B Marketing
12.14.2 With regards to any sponsor, running a sponsored content programme through any of our platforms they must agree to:
12.14.3 Whatever pre-agreed timelines, FinTech B2B Marketing reserves the right to abandon the content, and offer no refund, if the client deviates from them, so comprising the success of the publication.
12.14.4 If the sponsor requests any delays to the project, which are agreed outside the terms of 12.14.3, from the pre-agreed timelines, then the client will be liable to a £250 per day charge, until the next event date. This will be paid in full before the event.
13. Pricing
Prices for any of FinTech B2B Marketing services or products are subject to change without prior notice. FinTech B2B Marketing aim to regularly update all publicly available sources of price information via the Website to ensure that you have accurate information available to you when you order.
The description and price of any Service purchased hereunder will be confirmed in FinTech B2B Marketing’s despatch note and/or invoice or at point of payment if purchased online.
14. Payment Policy
Unless specified herein or at point of purchase to the contrary, FinTech B2B Marketing invoices for any Service are due for payment 30 days from their date. FinTech B2B Marketing reserve the right to charge for costs and expenses incurred in recovering late payments, and to charge interest on overdue amounts at the rate in force pursuant to the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 as at the due date.
15. General
15.1 Dependence on FinTech B2B Marketing Services: The contents of any of FinTech B2B Marketing Services or the Website do not constitute advice and should not be relied on in taking, or refraining from taking, any decision or action. Under no circumstances shall FinTech B2B Marketing be liable for direct, indirect, or incidental damages resulting from your use of information, commentary, advice or other content on the Website or Services. You agree to indemnify FinTech B2B Marketing against any actions, claims, proceedings, or liabilities arising from your use of the Website or Services.
15.2 Data Protection: FinTech B2B Marketing may use personal information which FinTech B2B Marketing hold about Users to provide FinTech B2B Marketing products and services to Users, for credit control and market research purposes and to inform Users about FinTech B2B Marketing products and services, legal developments and training sessions or Events which we believe may be of interest to Users. For further details please consult our Privacy Policy
15.3 Force Majeure: If by reason of labour dispute, strikes, inability to obtain labour or materials, fire or other action of the elements, accidents, power or telecommunications failure, customs delays, governmental restrictions or appropriation or other causes beyond the control of a party, such FinTech B2B Marketing is unable to perform in whole or in part its obligations set forth in these terms, then FinTech B2B Marketing shall be relieved of those obligations to the extent it is thereby unable to perform, and such inability to perform shall not make FinTech B2B Marketing liable to any other party.
15.4 Users may not transfer any of their rights under these terms and conditions to any other person.FinTech B2B Marketing may transfer their rights under these terms and conditions where Fintech B2B Marketing reasonably believes Users rights will not be affected.
15.5 These terms and conditions may be varied by FinTech B2B Marketing from time to time. Such revised terms will apply from the date of publication. Users should check the terms and conditions regularly to ensure familiarity with the then current version.
15.6 These terms and conditions contain the whole agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter and supersede all prior discussions, arrangements or agreements that might have taken place in relation to the terms and conditions.
15.7 The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 shall not apply to these terms and conditions and no third party will have any right to enforce or rely on any provision of these terms and conditions.
15.8 If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of these terms and conditions (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of these terms and conditions will not be affected.
15.9 Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.
15.10 Governing Law and Jurisdiction
16. GDPR
16.1 Under GDPR we are not required to obtain consent if we have a lawful basis of ‘legitimate interest’ for collecting and sharing data. Our lawful basis of legitimate interest is explained on our privacy policy here.
16.2 With regards to sharing event “online or offline” delegate data with session sponsors, we state clearly on our events websites the following: “When you register for any of our partner sessions, your data will also be shared after the event with the partner hosting that session, who may contact you with further relevant information. For more information on how we process your personal data please see our privacy policy.”
16.3 When delegates are enabled to register for partner sessions, we will state clearly on the registration page the name of the event partner we will be sharing their data with.
16.4 With regards to exhibitors, we provide exhibitors with scanners so they can request permission to collect data from visitors to their stands. We state clearly on our events websites that: “We provide our event exhibitors with scanner equipment to collect and use data from visitors to their stands. It is entirely voluntary for you to provide this data.”
16.5 On receipt of any data obtained from FinTech B2B Marketing, as per any sponsorship agreements, the client is expected to use that data within the framework of GDPR and legitimate interest.
16.6 The client must only continue to communicate with that contact, within the same content narrative, at the point where that data was harvested. FinTech B2B Marketing will not be liable to any consequences, which might befall the client, if they subsequently communicate with any other narrative.
16.7 In line with GDPR, in advance of any scheduled broadcast, the newly procured list will need to be sent a bespoke email, acknowledging the source of the data, giving them the intent of their data usage and offering them to opt-out of future communication.
17. Event refund and cancellation policy:
17.1 In the case of all FinTech B2B Marketing “events” including but not exclusively the awards, In-Company Training, all tickets and “sponsorship” purchased are non-refundable, at point of purchase. No tickets are transferable to other events. No “credits” are transferable to other events.
17.2 FinTech B2B Marketing reserves the right to cancel any events. If, for any reason, the event is postponed, to another date, venue or format, if the event is postponed within a reasonable timeframe, with similar content, the delegate contract will remain valid and roll over to the new date.
17.3 Event sponsorship and exhibition space: In all case where an agreement of event sponsorship, incorporating exhibition space, not limited to fixed shell scheme, but also including space provided to a client to erect their own stand; the client must abide by the limitations of the agreement and space provided. All event sponsorship agreements will be in writing and cannot be broken by the client. FinTech B2B Marketing reserves the right to cancel any event sponsorship contracts. If, for any reason, the event is postponed, to another date, venue or format, if the event is postponed within a reasonable timeframe, with similar content, the sponsorship contract will remain valid and roll over to the new date.
18. Mentorship Program:
'Mentor' means (i) if you have agreed to mentor a FinTech B2B Marketing member, you, or (ii) if you are a Mentee, any person who mentors you as a result of the FinTech B2B Marketing mentorship programme.
‘Mentee’ means (i) if you have asked to be mentored through the FinTech B2B Marketing mentorship programme, you; or (ii) if you are a Mentor, any person who you mentor as a result of the FinTech B2B Marketing mentoring programme.
18.1 FinTech B2B Marketing’s involvement in the mentoring programme is limited to identifying the Mentor and Mentee from a pool of volunteers and introducing the Mentor to the Mentee. Fintech B2B Marketing will do this at its discretion and may decline to do so for any reason.
FinTech B2B Marketing will have no other role in the operation of the programme, except it may decide, at its sole discretion, to seek feedback from the Mentors and Mentees. FinTech B2B Marketing has not checked or verified the skills, experience, character, circumstances or other attributes of any Mentor or Mentee.
18.2 The expectation is that the mentoring programme will consist of meetings and/or phone calls and/or email or other communications between the Mentor and the Mentee from time to time, the content, frequency and duration of which will be as agreed between the Mentor and the Mentee. It will be the responsibility of the Mentor and the Mentee to manage the relationship as they consider appropriate.
18.3 The Mentor shall not at any time be obliged to provide or continue to provide any mentoring services to the Mentee, but if and to the extent that it does so, such services will be provided free of charge.
18.4 The Mentee shall not at any time be obliged to request or receive mentoring services from the Mentor.
18.5 The Mentee shall not at any time be obliged to act on any information, suggestion, advice or guidance given by the Mentor as part of the mentoring programme, but if and to the extent that it does so, it shall do so at its own risk.
18.6 The Mentee is advised to take independent financial, legal or other appropriate professional (if relevant) before acting on any information, suggestion, advice or guidance given by the Mentor.
18.7 The Mentee acknowledges that any services provided by FinTech B2B Marketing and the Mentor are provided as a part of the membership subscription.
18.8 FinTech B2B Marketing is not liable to the Mentor, Mentee or to any third party for any loss, damage, costs or liabilities suffered as a result of this agreement, the existence of the relationships between the parties, the services provided or the act or omissions of the Mentor or Mentee. Nothing in this clause shall limit or exclude any liability for death or personal injury, or which results from fraud.
18.9 Whilst the Mentor and the Mentee remain engaged in the mentoring programme (whether such engagement exists to be determined by FinTech B2B Marketing acting reasonably), these Terms and Conditions will continue in force.
18.10 The Mentee acknowledges that any services provided by FinTech B2B Marketing and the Mentor are provided as part of paid Premium and Business Membership. Mentors that have been volunteering their service to the FinTech B2B Marketing before the launch of the Premium, Student and Business membership (Prior to April 2021) are NOT included as part of the ‘Business Membership package’, to compensate for their time, FinTech B2B Marketing will offer them an opportunity to invite on the webinar panels, showcase their thought leadership via articles, videos and podcasts etc. To be mutually agreed with FinTech B2B Marketing.
18.11 FinTech B2B Marketing is not liable to the Mentor, Mentee or to any third party for any loss, damage, costs or liabilities suffered as a result of this agreement, the existence of the relationships between the parties, the services provided or the act or omissions of the Mentor or Mentee. Nothing in this clause shall limit or exclude any liability for death or personal injury, or which results from fraud.
18.12 Whilst the Mentor and the Mentee remain engaged in the mentoring programme (whether such engagement exists to be determined by FinTech B2B Marketing acting reasonably), these Terms and Conditions will continue in force.
CONFIDENTIALITY
18.13 The Mentor and the Mentee hereby permit FinTech B2B Marketing to refer to the Mentee, the Mentor and the existence of the arrangement contemplated by this agreement in any publication or material it may use to publicise and promote the work of FinTech B2B Marketing.
18.14 Neither the Mentee nor the Mentor may use or mention FinTech B2B Marketing’s name, logo or any other intellectual property of FinTech B2B Marketing in any of their publicity materials or in any announcement, without the prior written consent of FinTech B2B Marketing.
18.15 The Mentee shall keep confidential all information, suggestions, advice or guidance provided by the Mentor to it as part of the services (unless waived by the Mentor).
18.16 The Mentee and Mentor will keep in strict confidence all and any information of a confidential nature which they obtain about either of the other parties as a result of the arrangements contemplated by this agreement. This clause shall not apply in relation to any information that is already available in the public domain other than as a result of a breach of this clause by any party.
18.17 By participating in the mentoring programme, the Mentor and the Mentee agree they have been directed to the FinTech B2B Marketing Privacy Policy, details of which can be found here:
https://fintechb2bmarketing.com/privacy-policy/
19. Trial Membership
19.1 The Free Trial governs member participation in the limited-time free trial (“Trial”) offered by FinTech B2B Marketing Limited ("we," "our," or "us") for access to the FinTech Marketing Community platform and its associated benefits.
19.2 Trial Period
19.2.1 The Trial is available for a limited duration of 6 months, starting from the date of activation.
19.2.2 Access will automatically expire at the end of the Trial period unless you choose to upgrade to a paid membership.
19.3 Eligibility
19.3.1 The Trial is available to new users only and may not be combined with other offers or promotions.
19.3.2 We reserve the right to verify eligibility and revoke access if misuse is suspected.
19.4 Access & Limitations
19.4.1 During the Trial period, you will receive limited access to community features, which may include:
- Attendance at select in-person events;
- Viewing limited content or resources;
- Discounted prices for various community programmes;
- No voting or contribution rights on strategic discussions, mentorship; programs, or premium benefits.
19.5 No Payment Required
19.5.1 No payment is required to start the Trial;
19.5.2 You will not be charged on the credit card unless you choose to subscribe to a paid membership plan.
19.6 Cancellation
19.6.1 You may discontinue the Trial at any time. No cancellation notice is required.
19.6.2 Your access will automatically terminate at the end of the Trial unless upgraded.
19.7 Data & Privacy
19.7.1 Any data collected during your Trial use will be handled in accordance with our [Privacy Policy] and will not be shared with third parties without consent.
19.8 Modifications & Termination
19.8.1 We reserve the right to modify or terminate the Trial at any time without prior notice.
20. Talent Board
The Talent Board is an offering offered exclusively to FinTech Marketing Community members, enabling:
- Employers post job openings, including freelance, full-time, part-time, and fractional roles (such as hiring a Fractional CMO)
- The number of job postings is based on their membership tiers.
- Job seekers to showcase their profiles, indicating they are seeking opportunities.
20.1 Eligibility
20.1.1 Only active members of the FinTech Marketing Community are permitted to post job openings or job seeker profiles.
20.1.2. Access to the Talent Board is conditional upon compliance with these Terms and Conditions and the broader FinTech Marketing Community Terms of Use.
20.2. Voluntary Participation
20.2.1 All participation on the Talent Board is entirely voluntary. Members use the offering at their own risk and discretion.
20.3. Accuracy of Information
20.3.1 By posting on the Talent Board, you agree that all information provided — whether in a job listing or a job seeker profile — is accurate, truthful, and up-to-date. Any misleading, false, or incomplete information may result in removal from the Talent Board and possible suspension from the community.
20.4. Use of Talent Board for Recruiting Fractional CMOs
20.4.1 The Talent Board allows members to submit their information to either recruit Fractional CMOs or make themselves available as Fractional CMOs.
20.4.2 FinTech Marketing Community acts solely as a facilitator and does not guarantee the quality, performance, or outcomes associated with any hiring decisions.
20.4.2 Members are responsible for conducting their own due diligence, interviews, background checks, and contractual arrangements with any candidate.
20.5. Privacy and Data Protection
20.5.1 We respect your privacy and protect your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws. By posting on the Talent Board, you consent to the collection, processing, and sharing of your information for the purpose of facilitating job connections.
20.6 No Guarantee of Results
20.6.1 Posting a job or a job seeker profile does not guarantee recruitment success, job placement, or business outcomes. The FinTech Marketing Community makes no representations regarding the likelihood of success.
20.7 Prohibited Conduct
20.7.1 Members must not post:
20.7.1.1 Discriminatory, unlawful, or offensive content.
20.7.1.2 Jobs that are misleading, illegal, or involve activities that violate local or international laws.
20.7.1.3 Job seeker profiles with false qualifications or fraudulent claims.
20.8. Third-Party Responsibility
20.8.1 The FinTech B2B Marketing Limited is not a party to any employment agreement or contract created between members. Any agreements made through the Talent Board are solely between the involved parties.
20.9. Limitation of Liability
20.9.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim any liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Talent Board.
20.10. Indemnification
20.10.1 You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the FinTech B2B Marketing Limited, its affiliates, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses resulting from your use of the Talent Board or violation of these Terms.
20.11. Changes to Terms
20.11.1 We reserve the right to modify or terminate the Talent Board and these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the Talent Board after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
20.12. Governing Law
20.12.1 These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed under the laws of England and Wales.
20.13. Severability
20.13.1 If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.