{"id":2000,"date":"2025-11-20T09:32:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T08:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hospitality-leaders-club.com\/?page_id=2000"},"modified":"2025-11-20T09:36:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T08:36:28","slug":"terms-and-condition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hospitality-leaders-club.com\/index.php\/terms-and-condition\/","title":{"rendered":"T&amp;C &#8211; HLC SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS &amp; MASTERCLASSES\u2122"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TERMS AND CONDITIONS \u2013 HLC SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS &amp; MASTERCLASSES\u2122<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Update: 20.11.2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These Terms and Conditions apply to all <strong>Seminars, Workshops and Masterclasses<\/strong> organised by <strong>Hospitality Leaders Club\u2122<\/strong>, operated by <strong>Between Forks e.U., Vienna, Austria<\/strong>, whether delivered <strong>online<\/strong> or <strong>in person<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By registering for or attending a session, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to all terms below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Nature of the Learning Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HLC Seminars, Workshops and Masterclasses are designed to deliver:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Professional learning<br>\u2022 Leadership tools<br>\u2022 Structured guidance<br>\u2022 Practical frameworks<br>\u2022 Inspiration and skill development<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These sessions <strong>are not<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Therapy<br>\u2022 Psychological treatment<br>\u2022 Counselling<br>\u2022 Coaching guarantees<br>\u2022 Professional certification programmes<br>\u2022 Legal, financial or HR advisory<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees remain fully responsible for their own decisions and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Formats Covered<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These Terms apply to all learning formats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 In-person seminars<br>\u2022 In-person workshops<br>\u2022 Masterclasses<br>\u2022 Online sessions (live via Zoom or equivalent)<br>\u2022 Hybrid formats<br>\u2022 Recorded replays (when available)<br>\u2022 Corporate learning events organised by HLC\u2122<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Booking and Payment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Payments are processed securely via Stripe or Eventbrite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A booking is confirmed only after:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Full payment is received<br>\u2022 A confirmation email is issued<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaces are limited.<br>Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. No Refund Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To guarantee fair planning and protect the learning environment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 All registrations are <strong>non-refundable<\/strong><br>\u2022 No partial refunds<br>\u2022 No credits for unused sessions<br>\u2022 No refunds for illnesses, travel issues or personal circumstances<br>\u2022 No refunds for technical problems on the attendee\u2019s side<br>\u2022 No refunds for late arrivals or no-shows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the organiser cancels the event entirely, attendees may choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 A full refund<br>\u2022 Or a credit for a future session<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Rescheduling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The organiser may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Change the date<br>\u2022 Adjust the time<br>\u2022 Change the venue (within the same city)<br>\u2022 Change the online platform<br>\u2022 Modify the facilitator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If rescheduled:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Tickets automatically transfer to the new date<br>\u2022 Refunds are only offered if the change is major (e.g. moved to a different month)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Attendance and Punctuality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sessions begin at the stated time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees agree to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Arrive punctually (online or in person)<br>\u2022 Test technology beforehand for online sessions<br>\u2022 Notify the organiser if unable to attend<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Late arrivals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Disrupt the learning flow<br>\u2022 May be asked to wait for a suitable moment to join<br>\u2022 May result in missing content<br>\u2022 Receive no refund or compensation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Behaviour and Participant Conduct<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Act respectfully<br>\u2022 Avoid interrupting or dominating discussions<br>\u2022 Not behave aggressively or disruptively<br>\u2022 Refrain from discriminatory or inappropriate comments<br>\u2022 Respect the facilitator and the structure<br>\u2022 Follow group guidelines<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The organiser may remove any participant whose behaviour:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Harms the learning environment<br>\u2022 Distracts others<br>\u2022 Violates the Terms<br>\u2022 Creates discomfort or safety concerns<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Removal does not entitle the participant to a refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Confidentiality (Especially for Workshops and Online Sessions)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While not as confidential as Mastermind\u2122 circles, workshops often involve personal or leadership reflections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees agree to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Respect personal stories of others<br>\u2022 Not share private reflections outside the session<br>\u2022 Not record or transcribe conversations<br>\u2022 Not screenshot shared materials or participant images<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Confidentiality protects every attendee&#8217;s dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. No Sales, No Pitching and No Lead Generation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These sessions are learning environments, not commercial platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Introduce themselves<br>\u2022 Share background professionally<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees may <strong>not<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Sell or promote services or products<br>\u2022 Pitch offers<br>\u2022 Collect leads or contact details<br>\u2022 Add participants to mailing lists without consent<br>\u2022 Distribute promotional materials<br>\u2022 Use chat or breakout rooms for commercial solicitation<br>\u2022 Recruit for external programmes or communities<br>\u2022 Offer consultations during or after the session unless invited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Violation results in removal from the session and potential exclusion from future events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Intellectual Property<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All content provided by Hospitality Leaders Club\u2122 or Between Forks e.U., including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Slides<br>\u2022 Frameworks<br>\u2022 Video sessions<br>\u2022 PDFs<br>\u2022 Exercises<br>\u2022 Tools<br>\u2022 Texts<br>\u2022 Workbooks<br>\u2022 Recordings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>is protected by intellectual property law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees may not:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Reproduce<br>\u2022 Share<br>\u2022 Publish<br>\u2022 Translate<br>\u2022 Modify<br>\u2022 Sell<br>\u2022 Distribute<br>\u2022 Teach<br>\u2022 Record or replicate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>any content without explicit written permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Recording Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To protect privacy and intellectual property:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Attendees may not record audio or video<br>\u2022 Attendees may not take screenshots<br>\u2022 Attendees may not screen-record online sessions<br>\u2022 Attendees may not photograph slides unless permission is given<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If partial replays are offered, access is limited and non-downloadable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Technology Requirements (Online Sessions)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees are responsible for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Stable internet connection<br>\u2022 Updated software (Zoom or equivalent)<br>\u2022 Audio and video capability<br>\u2022 Using a quiet and appropriate environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The organiser is not liable for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Loss of connection<br>\u2022 Device issues<br>\u2022 Local technical problems<br>\u2022 Poor audio or video quality from the attendee&#8217;s side<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Data Protection (GDPR)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Between Forks e.U. processes personal data in compliance with Austrian and EU GDPR regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Store data securely<br>\u2022 Never sell or share it with third parties<br>\u2022 Use it solely for session administration<br>\u2022 Retain it only as required by law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees may request:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Access<br>\u2022 Correction<br>\u2022 Deletion (when legally permissible)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Photography, Video and Image Use (In-Person Events)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The organiser may take:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Photos<br>\u2022 Short videos<br>\u2022 Marketing content<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By attending, you grant permission for your image to appear in promotional materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer not to appear, inform the organiser before the session begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15. External Groups (WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, etc.)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants may create external informal groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hospitality Leaders Club\u2122 and Between Forks e.U.:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Are not responsible for these groups<br>\u2022 Do not monitor them<br>\u2022 Do not resolve conflicts arising there<br>\u2022 Accept no liability for their content<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only official channels created by Hospitality Leaders Club\u2122 are under the organiser\u2019s responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>16. Venue Policies (For In-Person Events)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees must comply with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Venue rules<br>\u2022 Staff instructions<br>\u2022 Safety guidelines<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure to comply may result in removal without refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>17. Liability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Between Forks e.U. and Hospitality Leaders Club\u2122 are not liable for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Emotional reactions to workshop content<br>\u2022 Business or personal decisions made after the session<br>\u2022 Lost or stolen belongings<br>\u2022 Accidents or injuries<br>\u2022 Travel disruptions<br>\u2022 Technical issues<br>\u2022 Cancellations outside our control<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participation is at the attendee\u2019s own risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>18. Changes to These Terms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The organiser may update these Terms and Conditions at any time.<br>Continued participation implies acceptance of the updated terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>19. Governing Law<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These Terms and Conditions are governed by <strong>Austrian law<\/strong>.<br>Disputes fall under the jurisdiction of the <strong>courts of Vienna<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>20. Contact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions or support:<br><strong><a>hello@hospitality-leaders-club.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00a9 2025 Hospitality Leaders Club\u2122<br>Operated by Between Forks e.U., Vienna, Austria<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TERMS AND CONDITIONS \u2013 HLC SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS &amp; MASTERCLASSES\u2122 Update: 20.11.2025 These Terms and Conditions apply to all Seminars, Workshops and Masterclasses organised by Hospitality Leaders Club\u2122, operated by Between&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"normal","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2000","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hospitality-leaders-club.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2000","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hospitality-leaders-club.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hospitality-leaders-club.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hospitality-leaders-club.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hospitality-leaders-club.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2000"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/hospitality-leaders-club.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2000\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2007,"href":"https:\/\/hospitality-leaders-club.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2000\/revisions\/2007"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hospitality-leaders-club.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2000"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}