The Charter
Effective Date
September 22, 2026
The Spirit of 1833
1833 exists to create the conditions
for meaningful relationships to emerge.
The Club believes trust is earned through curiosity,
generosity, conversation and discretion.
Membership is therefore more than access.
It is participation in an institution whose value
depends upon the conduct of every Member.
This Charter exists to preserve that institution.
Contents
Part I · Purpose and Interpretation
Part II · Membership
Part III · Fees and Financial Terms
Part IV · The Club’s Undertakings
Part V · Conduct and Culture
Part VI · Participation
Part VII · Privacy and Discretion
Part VIII · The Digital Platform
Part IX · Media and Intellectual Property
Part X · Personal Data
Part XI · Safety and Wellbeing
Part XII · Standards and Accountability
Part XIII · Cessation of Membership
Part XIV · Liability and Risk
Part XV · General Provisions
Part XVI · Governing Law and Disputes
Documents forming part of this Charter
· The Operational Handbook
· The Privacy Notice
· The Member Media Release
· Escape Participation Terms
· Event-specific terms, where issued
PART I
Purpose and Interpretation
1. Purpose
1.1 1833 exists to bring together people of different disciplines in an environment built on substance rather than status.
1.2 The Club’s programming, its Membership and this Charter are directed to that purpose. Where this Charter grants the Club a power or a discretion, that power or discretion exists to serve it.
1.3 Membership is personal and granted by application only. It is a continuing invitation rather than a proprietary right, and confers the rights set out in this Charter and no others.
2. Institutional Continuity
2.1 The Club will change. Its programming, its technology, its premises, its categories of Membership and its partnerships may each evolve, and this Charter permits that evolution.
2.2 The purpose does not change.
2.3 Every power of amendment, variation and discretion in this Charter is to be read as subject to clause 1, and no amendment shall be made that is inconsistent with it.
3. Club Values
3.1 The Club Values are curiosity, generosity, integrity, discretion and personal responsibility.
3.2 Members are expected to act consistently with the Club Values. The Club applies them in assessing applications, in exercising discretion, and in determining the outcome of any matter under Part XII.
4. Definitions
In this Charter:
“1833” means 1833 Limited, a private company limited by shares registered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market under number 16078, having its registered address at Cloud Suite 302, Desk D02, Level 15, Al Sarab Tower, Abu Dhabi Global Market Square, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
“Affiliate” means any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with, 1833 Limited.
“Applicant” means an individual whose application for Membership has not yet been approved, declined or withdrawn.
“App” means the official application and any successor platform operated by the Club.
“Authorised Officer” means the Founder, the Chief Executive Officer, or any person designated by either of them to exercise a discretion under this Charter.
“Booking” means a reservation for an Event made through a method approved by the Club.
“Charter” means this document and every Schedule and policy expressly incorporated into it.
“Club” means 1833 and its authorised representatives.
“Club Values” means the values stated in clause 3.1.
“Confidential Information” means non-public information acquired through Membership that a reasonable person would understand to be confidential.
“Content” means material in any medium, including photographs, film, audio, interviews, text, artwork and derivative works.
“Digital Platform” means the App and any other digital service operated by the Club.
“Escape” means a travel experience organised or facilitated by the Club.
“Event” means any activity organised, hosted, curated or facilitated by the Club, whether physical or digital.
“Founder” means the individual recognised by 1833 as the founder of the Club, or any successor appointed under clause 8.3.
“Guest” means an individual attending an Event at the invitation of a Member.
“House” means any premises operated by the Club as a Member facility.
“Member” means an individual whose Membership has been approved and remains active.
“Member Directory” means the directory of Members made available by the Club through the Digital Platform, where the Club provides one.
“Membership” means the relationship established by this Charter and formalised by payment of the Membership Fee.
“Membership Fee” means any joining, subscription, Event, guest or other fee payable to the Club.
“Operational Handbook” means the operational rules and policies published by the Club under clause 6.
“Personal Data” has the meaning given in the Data Protection Regulations 2021 of the Abu Dhabi Global Market.
“Sponsor” means a commercial partner of the Club.
“Venue” means any premises used for an Event, whether or not operated by the Club.
5. Interpretation
5.1 The documents listed in clause 130 form part of this Charter. Clause 130 governs inconsistency between them.
5.2 Headings do not affect interpretation, the singular includes the plural, and any list introduced by "including" is illustrative.
5.3 References to writing include email and communication through the Digital Platform.
6. The Operational Handbook
6.1 The Club publishes an Operational Handbook. It contains the practical rules of the Club, including booking windows, guest allowances, cancellation tables, House etiquette, dress, and Digital Platform guidance.
6.2 The Operational Handbook binds Members. It is subordinate to this Charter, and where the two conflict, this Charter prevails.
6.3 The Club may amend the Operational Handbook at any time on reasonable notice, without amending this Charter.
7. Exercise of Discretion
7.1 Every discretion under this Charter is exercised by an Authorised Officer.
7.2 An Authorised Officer may consult others but need not, and is not required to convene a committee, panel or hearing.
7.3 Discretion shall be exercised honestly, reasonably, in good faith and consistently with the Club Values.
8. The Founder
8.1 The Founder may issue institutional directives concerning the purpose, culture and long-term vision of the Club. Such directives bind the Club and its Members provided they are not inconsistent with this Charter and do not impose on Members any obligation beyond those already contained in it.
8.2 Directives shall be recorded in writing and, where they affect Members, communicated to them.
8.3 If the Founder ceases to manage the Club, every power reserved to the Founder under this Charter vests in the person or body appointed for that purpose by 1833. Until such an appointment is made, those powers vest in the board of 1833.
8.4 The purpose stated in clause 1 binds the Founder and any successor equally.
9. Advisory Bodies
9.1 The Club may establish advisory committees, councils, boards, ambassadorships or similar bodies from time to time.
9.2 Such bodies are advisory only. They owe no duties to Members and hold no decision-making authority unless the Club has expressly delegated it in writing.
9.3 Membership of any such body is at the invitation of the Club and may be withdrawn at any time. It confers no additional Membership rights.
10. Conflicts of Interest
10.1 This clause applies to any Member who holds office within the Club or serves on any body established under clause 9, and to any Member acting as an ambassador, curator, adviser, speaker or selector on the Club’s behalf.
10.2 Such a person shall disclose to the Club, promptly (in any event as soon as practicable upon actual knowledge of the interest) and in writing, any interest that conflicts or may reasonably be seen to conflict with the interests of the Club. Disclosable interests include a financial interest in a supplier, Venue, Sponsor or partner; a commercial relationship with an Applicant, speaker or artist under consideration; and any personal relationship capable of affecting judgement.
10.3 A person who has disclosed an interest shall take no part in any decision to which it relates unless the Club, having considered the disclosure, decides otherwise.
10.4 Failure to disclose is a material breach of this Charter.
PART II
Membership
11. Eligibility
11.1 Membership is available only to individuals approved by the Club. The Club sets eligibility criteria from time to time having regard to the purpose, culture and long-term interests of the Club. Approval of one Applicant creates no precedent for another.
11.2 Members must be at least twenty-one years of age unless the Club agrees otherwise in writing. Particular Events may set a higher age.
11.3 Information given to the Club must be complete, accurate and not misleading. Members must promptly notify the Club of any change to their name, contact details, billing information, residency or emergency contact. Knowingly providing false information is a material breach of this Charter and 1833 reserved the right to cancel the membership in such case.
12. Application
12.1 Applications are made through the process prescribed by the Club, which may require written submissions, interviews, references or supporting documentation.
12.2 In assessing an application the Club may consider the Applicant’s likely contribution to the Club, alignment with the Club Values, the diversity of disciplines and backgrounds within the Membership, the Club’s programming objectives, and any other matter relevant to preserving the character of 1833. No single factor is determinative.
12.3 Where an interview is requested, the Applicant must attend. Failure to attend without reasonable notice may be treated as withdrawal.
12.4 Applicants may be placed on a waiting list. This is not acceptance, does not guarantee Membership, and creates no priority.
12.5 Membership commences only once the Club has confirmed approval in writing, documentation is complete, the applicable Membership Fee is paid, and onboarding is satisfied.
12.6 The Club may decline any application without giving reasons.
13. Categories
13.1 The Club may establish categories of Membership. Current categories, their benefits and their fees are published in the Operational Handbook.
13.2 Categories may carry different fees, booking priorities, guest privileges, Event access, House access, Digital Platform functionality and participation rights.
13.3 The Club may introduce, modify or discontinue categories. No such change affects an existing contractual commitment unless expressly stated.
14. Term
14.1 Membership begins on the date confirmed by the Club, in writing.
14.2 Unless the Club states otherwise for a category, Membership begins with an initial period of two months, at the end of which it continues as an annual commitment. The annual commitment runs for twelve months and renews in accordance with the arrangements for the category unless cancelled under this Charter.
14.3 The initial period, the fee payable during it, the annual commitment and the point at which it begins are stated in the Operational Handbook and are communicated to the Applicant in writing before Membership commences. A Member is not bound by an annual commitment that was not so communicated.
14.4 Non-use does not suspend fees, obligations or the term. Only an approved freeze does that.
15. Freeze
15.1 Where offered for a category, a Member may request a temporary freeze. Approval is at the Club’s discretion.
15.2 During a freeze, fees are dealt with under the Operational Handbook; and, access to Events, the Digital Platform, and other benefits may be suspended. Membership recommences automatically on the agreed date.
16. Resignation
16.1 A Member may resign by giving notice through the process prescribed by the Club. Notice does not shorten a minimum commitment period.
16.2 Resignation does not release the Member from obligations accrued before it takes effect.
16.3 A former Member may apply again. The Club is under no obligation to approve the application, and previous Membership confers no priority.
17. Member Undertakings
Every Member undertakes to:
(a) comply with this Charter and the Operational Handbook;
(b) act consistently with the Club Values;
(c) keep contact details current;
(d) respect Members, guests, speakers, artists and staff;
(e) maintain the discretion expected of a private members’ club;
(f) act honestly in dealings with the Club; and
(g) cooperate reasonably with Membership administration.
PART III
Fees and Financial Terms
18. Membership Fees
18.1 Membership Fees are payable in accordance with the Member’s category and the pricing published at the time Membership is approved or renewed. Fees may include joining fees, subscription fees, Event fees, guest fees, administrative fees and cancellation or no-show fees.
18.2 Fees are payable in United Arab Emirates Dirhams (AED) unless otherwise stated.
18.3 All Membership Fees are exclusive of any applicable value added tax and where applicable will be expressly stated at the point of payment.
19. Payment Authority
19.1 The Club may accept payment by card, bank transfer, digital wallet, direct debit or any other approved method.
19.2 By providing payment details the Member authorises the Club and its payment processor to charge all sums properly payable under this Charter to the nominated method, until that authority is withdrawn following termination and settlement of all outstanding amounts.
19.3 Payments may be processed by third parties. The Club is not responsible for interruptions caused by those providers beyond its reasonable control.
20. Payment Obligations
20.1 Fees are payable on or before the due date specified by the Club.
20.2 If a payment fails, the Club may retry it, notify the Member, and suspend bookings, guest privileges, Digital Platform access or Membership.
20.3 Where payment remains outstanding after reasonable notice, the Club may terminate Membership. Termination does not release the Member from liability for sums already due, and the Club may recover them through lawful means.
21. Changes to Fees
21.1 The Club may revise Membership Fees. Revised pricing does not apply retrospectively and will apply from such date as notified by the Club.
21.2 Members receive at least thirty days’ notice before an increase to a recurring fee takes effect. A Member who does not wish to accept the increase may resign with effect from the date it would take effect, without penalty and notwithstanding any minimum commitment period.
21.3 Where a Member holds a fixed-price commitment, a revised fee applies only after that commitment expires unless otherwise agreed.
22. Event Fees
22.1 Certain Events carry a fee in addition to Membership Fees. The fee is communicated before a Booking is confirmed, and confirming the Booking is acceptance of it and of the published cancellation policy.
22.2 Members are responsible for all charges incurred by their guests.
23. Refunds
23.1 Membership Fees are non-refundable except where required by law or expressly approved by the Club. Unused Membership periods have no cash value.
23.2 Event Fee refunds are governed by the cancellation policy published for the Event.
23.3 Processing fees and third-party charges may be deducted from an approved refund where permitted by law and disclosed to the Member.
24. Promotions and Protected Pricing
24.1 Promotional pricing applies only for the stated period, cannot be combined with other offers, has no cash value, and creates no entitlement to continued pricing on expiry.
24.2 Where the Club has expressly granted protected pricing, it continues only on the terms communicated to the Member. Protected pricing is not transferable.
PART IV
The Club’s Undertakings
25. Scope of this Part
25.1 This Part records the standards the Club holds itself to.
25.2 It does not oblige the Club to achieve any particular outcome or level of participation.
26. Respect and Fair Administration
26.1 The Club shall endeavour to treat all Members with courtesy, professionalism, and respect. Category, profession, public profile, commercial relationship, and length of Membership shall not, of themselves, determine the standard of treatment afforded.
26.2 The Club shall administer Membership consistently and in accordance with this Charter.
27. Privacy
27.1 The privacy of Members is fundamental to the identity of the Club.
27.2 The Club shall take reasonable steps to protect Member information and to run Events in a manner that respects personal privacy. It shall not knowingly disclose confidential Member information except with consent, where required by law, where reasonably necessary to administer the Club, or where necessary to protect safety or legitimate interests.
28. Programming and Access
28.1 The Club shall use reasonable endeavours to curate programming that reflects its purpose and the Club Values. It does not guarantee any minimum number of Events, speakers or opportunities in any period.
28.2 The Club may modify, postpone, relocate or cancel an Event where reasonably necessary for operational, commercial, legal or safety reasons, and shall use reasonable efforts to notify affected Members promptly.
28.3 Access to benefits is subject to capacity, availability and operational requirements.
29. Complaints and Feedback
29.1 Members may raise concerns through the channels the Club prescribes. Complaints are handled under Part XII.
29.2 The Club welcomes feedback and may use Member suggestions to improve its programming and operations. Submitting feedback creates no obligation on the Club to act on it.
30. Growth and Affiliation
30.1 The Club may establish, acquire or affiliate with additional clubs, locations or programmes within or outside the United Arab Emirates.
30.2 Membership of 1833 does not automatically confer access to any affiliated club or programme. The Club may extend reciprocal privileges at its discretion.
31. Communication
31.1 The Club may communicate with Members through the App, email, SMS, WhatsApp, its website or any other designated channel. Members are responsible for keeping their contact details current.
31.2 The Club aims to respond promptly but does not guarantee a response time.
32. No Fiduciary Obligation
Nothing in this Charter requires the Club to place the interests of an individual Member above those of the Membership as a whole. In administering the Club, 1833 may balance the interests of individual Members against those of the wider Membership, its operational requirements and its long-term objectives.
PART V
Conduct and Culture
33. Application
33.1 This Part preserves the culture, privacy, safety and integrity of 1833.
33.2 It applies to all Club activity, whether at the House, at third-party Venues, during Escapes, on the Digital Platform, at online Events, or in any other setting connected with the Club.
34. Standard of Conduct
34.1 Members shall conduct themselves consistently with the Club Values.
34.2 Every Member accepts responsibility for the atmosphere they help create, and acknowledges that individual conduct affects the experience of the wider Membership.
35. Respect for Others
Members shall treat Members, guests, speakers, artists, partners, suppliers, Club staff, and all other personnel at Club premises or the House with dignity. Members must not engage in harassment, discrimination, bullying, intimidation, threats, abusive language, unwanted physical contact, persistent unwanted attention, or conduct that a reasonable person would consider offensive, degrading or hostile.
36. Commercial Conduct
36.1 1833 exists to facilitate genuine relationships, not unsolicited commercial activity. Members shall not aggressively promote products or services, send unsolicited bulk communications, scrape or export the Member Directory, harvest contact information, use Membership primarily for lead generation, or repeatedly approach a Member for business after being declined.
36.2 Members shall not use Membership, the Digital Platform or any Event to:
(a) recruit Members into a multi-level marketing, network marketing or referral-commission scheme;
(b) solicit investment in digital assets, tokens or cryptocurrency offerings;
(c) make repeated investment or fundraising pitches to a Member who has not invited them;
(d) solicit charitable or personal donations without the Club’s prior written consent; or
(e) promote any scheme whose returns depend on the recruitment of further participants.
36.3 Nothing in this clause prevents genuine commercial relationships developing naturally between consenting Members.
37. Conduct at Events
Members shall arrive on time where reasonably possible, follow Event instructions, respect speakers and performers, avoid disruption, comply with Venue rules, and comply with reasonable instructions from Club staff.
38. Property
Members shall respect Club property, Venue property, artist equipment, speaker materials and the property of others. Members remain responsible for damage caused by themselves or their guests.
39. Representing the Club
39.1 Members shall not hold themselves out as speaking for the Club unless authorised, by the Club in writing. Membership creates no authority to bind the Club.
39.2 Members approached by journalists concerning the Club should refer the enquiry to the Club. Members remain free to express personal opinions, provided they do not present them as those of the Club.
40. Use of the Club Name and Titles
40.1 Members shall not use the name "1833", the Club logo, Club branding, Event branding or Sponsor branding in a manner suggesting endorsement, affiliation or commercial partnership without the Club’s prior written consent.
40.2 Members shall not describe themselves, or permit themselves to be described, by any title suggesting a status the Club has not conferred in writing. Titles requiring the Club’s written authorisation include Founding Member, Ambassador, Official Ambassador, Partner of 1833, Curator, Adviser, Host, Committee Member, and any variation of them.
40.3 A Member holding an authorised title shall cease using it as soon as the Club withdraws it or the Membership ends.
40.4 This clause applies to biographies, professional profiles, social media, press materials, pitch documents and speaking credits.
41. Compliance with Law
Members shall comply with applicable law while participating in Club activity. Where activity takes place outside the United Arab Emirates, Members shall also comply with the law of that jurisdiction.
PART VI
Participation
42. Events
42.1 The Club organises a programme of Events advancing its purpose, and determines the format, capacity, location and eligibility requirements of each.
42.2 Attendance is subject to active Membership, any Event-specific eligibility criteria, Venue capacity, safety requirements, payment of any Event Fee, and compliance with this Charter. Attendance at one Event creates no entitlement to attend another.
42.3 The Club may change the Venue, speaker, artist or programme, postpone or cancel an Event, limit attendance, or introduce additional security requirements, where reasonably necessary for operational, legal, commercial or safety reasons.
43. Bookings
43.1 Where a Booking is required, Members must reserve through the process prescribed by the Club. A Booking is not confirmed until the Club acknowledges it.
43.2 Capacity is limited and acceptance of a booking request is subject to availability. Booking windows, priority periods, ballots, waitlists and booking limits are set out in the Operational Handbook and may differ between categories.
43.3 By confirming a Booking a Member confirms they genuinely intend to attend. Repeated speculative bookings may result in booking restrictions.
44. Cancellation and Attendance
44.1 Cancellation windows, cancellation fees, no-show fees and late arrival policies are published in the Operational Handbook and, where an Event carries its own policy, displayed before the Booking is confirmed.
44.2 The Club may charge the published fee where a Member cancels late or fails to attend.
44.3 Repeated late cancellation or non-attendance may result in booking restrictions, reduced priority, suspension of booking privileges, or suspension of Membership, and may constitute misconduct under Part XII.
44.4 The Club may waive a fee where it considers exceptional circumstances exist. A waiver creates no precedent.
45. Guests
45.1 Where permitted, Members may invite guests. Guest allowances and eligibility are set out in the Operational Handbook.
45.2 Members remain responsible for their guests, for their guests’ conduct and payment obligations, and for any damage they cause.
45.3 Members shall ensure their guests comply with this Charter. Serious misconduct by a guest may be treated as misconduct by the inviting Member.
45.4 The Club may refuse entry to any guest where reasonably necessary to protect safety, Member privacy, the operation of the Event or the reputation of the Club.
46. Recording Restrictions
Certain Events prohibit photography, audio recording or filming. Members shall comply with any restriction communicated by the Club, the speaker, the artist or the Venue, and failure to comply may result in removal. Recording by Members is otherwise governed by clause 53.
47. Third-Party Venues
47.1 Many Events are held at Venues operated by third parties, which may impose their own rules and conditions of entry. Members agree to comply with them.
47.2 The Club is not responsible for the independent acts or omissions of third-party Venue operators except to the extent required by law.
48. Refusal of Entry and Removal
48.1 The Club may refuse entry to any Event where it reasonably considers that admission would compromise safety or security, disrupt the Event, breach Venue requirements, or be inconsistent with this Charter.
48.2 The Club may require a Member or guest to leave immediately where reasonably necessary to protect attendees, preserve the confidentiality of the Event, prevent disruption, comply with Venue requirements or law, or protect the reputation of the Club.
48.3 Removal does not itself terminate Membership but may lead to action under Part XII.
49. Escapes
49.1 Participation in an Escape is subject to the Escape Participation Terms, which cover travel requirements, cancellation, medical declarations, insurance and liability.
49.2 Where this Charter and the Escape Participation Terms conflict, the Escape Participation Terms prevail for that Escape.
49.3 Members participating in an Escape shall hold travel and medical insurance adequate for the destination and the activities, and shall provide evidence of cover on request.
PART VII
Privacy and Discretion
50. Principle
50.1 Discretion is not a courtesy at 1833. It is a condition of Membership.
50.2 Members participate expecting to speak openly without public exposure. Each Member accepts an obligation to contribute to an environment in which others feel able to do the same.
51. Confidentiality
51.1 A Member shall not disclose Confidential Information acquired through Membership except with the consent of the person concerned, where required by law, or where the Club expressly authorises it.
51.2 Confidential Information includes Membership status, Member identities, guest lists, conversations at Events, unpublished programming, introductions made by the Club, and business opportunities disclosed in confidence.
51.3 These obligations continue after Membership ends.
52. Member Privacy
Unless the individual concerned expressly authorises it, Members shall not:
- identify another Member publicly where that Member has a reasonable expectation of privacy;
- take photographs of another Member;
(b) publish guest lists or Membership directories;
(c) tag another Member on any social media platform;
(d) share another Member’s contact details or personal information;
(e) disclose another Member’s attendance at a private Event;
(f) identify guests attending invitation-only Events; or
(g) distribute screenshots of private conversations on the Digital Platform.
53. Photography and Recording by Members
53.1 A Member shall not photograph or film another Member at an Event, at the House, or anywhere else in connection with the Club, without that Member’s express consent.
53.2 Consent must be given for the particular photograph or film. It is not implied by a Member’s presence, by their proximity to the person taking it, or by a previous consent.
53.3 A Member may photograph themselves, the setting, the food, the work on display and their own guests, provided no other Member appears identifiably without their consent.
53.4 A Member shall not screenshot, capture, download or otherwise reproduce any image, profile, message or other material relating to another Member from the Digital Platform.
53.5 Unless the Club expressly authorises it, Members shall not record private conversations, audio record Events, film speakers, livestream, record backstage areas, or professionally film or photograph Events.
53.6 The Club may prohibit photography entirely at any Event or in any part of the House.
54. Social Media
54.1 Members are welcome to share their own experience of the Club, provided they publish nothing that identifies another Member without that Member’s consent, and provided they respect the confidentiality of Events and the wishes of speakers and artists.
54.2 Members shall not publish content that misrepresents the Club, discloses Confidential Information, identifies private Members without consent, or damages the reputation of the Club or its Members through knowingly false statements.
54.3 Where an Event is designated private, Members shall not disclose its location while it is taking place.
54.4 Nothing in this clause prevents a Member from expressing honest personal opinion, lawfully and without breaching privacy or confidentiality.
55. On and Off the Record
55.1 Where the Club designates an Event as On/Off the Record, confidentiality is the point of the Event.
55.2 Unless the Club expressly authorises it, Members shall not record, livestream, photograph, quote, publish, distribute notes from, generate artificial-intelligence summaries of, or attribute remarks made at such an Event.
55.3 Members may discuss the ideas explored, provided they are not attributed to an identifiable individual without express consent.
56. Communication Between Members
The Digital Platform exists to facilitate genuine relationships. Members shall communicate respectfully and shall not harass, spam, distribute offensive material or misrepresent their identity. Commercial solicitation is governed by clause 36.
57. Introductions
Introductions made by the Club are a courtesy. They do not imply endorsement, the Club makes no representation about any Member or third party, and Members remain responsible for their own due diligence before entering any relationship.
58. Speakers, Artists and Guests
Members shall respect any confidentiality or media restriction communicated by a speaker, artist or guest, and shall not press them for introductions, meetings or contact details.
59. Seriousness of Breach
The Club regards breach of this Part as among the most serious breaches of this Charter and reserved the right to cancel a Member’s membership for the breach and initiate any other action as it deems fit.
PART VIII
The Digital Platform
60. Provision
60.1 The Club may provide Members with access to the Digital Platform for communication, bookings, Membership administration and networking. Access forms part of Membership and is subject to this Charter and the Operational Handbook.
60.2 The Club shall use reasonable endeavours to maintain availability but does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
60.3 The Club may introduce, modify, suspend or discontinue features. Such changes do not constitute a breach of this Charter.
61. Accounts
61.1 Each Member maintains a single personal account, which may not be transferred, shared, sold or made available to another person.
61.2 Members are responsible for the confidentiality of their credentials. Activity through a Member’s account is deemed authorised unless promptly reported as unauthorised.
61.3 Profile information must be kept accurate. The Club may request reasonable verification.
62. Acceptable Use
Members shall not impersonate another person, create multiple accounts, circumvent security measures or platform restrictions, upload malicious software or unlawful content, attempt unauthorised access, interfere with the operation of the Digital Platform, or engage in unlawful activity.
63. Member Directory
63.1 Where a Member Directory is provided, access is personal and is for legitimate Member interaction only.
63.2 Members shall not copy or export the directory, build external databases, sell Member information, scrape profiles, or use automated collection tools.
64. Messaging and Contact Sharing
64.1 The Club may provide messaging and may moderate it where reasonably necessary to protect Members or comply with law.
64.2 Contact details may be shared only through the functionality the Club provides. Members shall not access another Member’s contact information without that Member’s express action or consent, and the Club does not guarantee the accuracy of information Members share.
65. Artificial Intelligence
65.1 The Club may introduce artificial intelligence features, including recommendations, search, matching, summaries and concierge tools.
65.2 Their outputs are provided for convenience only. The Club does not warrant their accuracy or suitability, and Members remain responsible for exercising independent judgement.
65.3 The Club shall not use Confidential Information, private messages between Members, or Member profile data to train any artificial intelligence model made available outside the Club. Automated processing to operate and improve Club services is governed by Part X.
66. Security and Suspension
66.1 The Club shall implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the Digital Platform. No electronic system can be guaranteed secure.
66.2 The Club may temporarily suspend access for maintenance, for security, to investigate suspected misuse, to comply with law, or following suspension of Membership.
67. Platform Ownership
The Digital Platform, including its software, design, branding, databases and content, remains the property of the Club or its licensors. Content uploaded by Members is governed by clause 71.
PART IX
Media and Intellectual Property
68. Scope
68.1 The Club commissions, creates and publishes Content in connection with its activities. This Part governs ownership and permitted use.
68.2 It does not limit Part VII or Part X.
69. Club Content
69.1 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all intellectual property in Content created, commissioned or owned by the Club remains the property of the Club or its licensors.
69.2 Members are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable and non-transferable licence to access Club Content for personal, non-commercial use during Membership. No ownership passes.
69.3 Unless the Club authorises it, Members shall not reproduce, sell, edit, commercially exploit or distribute Club Content outside the Digital Platform, create derivative works from it, or remove copyright notices.
70. Event Photography and Filming
70.1 The Club may photograph and film Events for record, documentation, marketing, editorial, educational and archival purposes, and for reporting to Sponsors and partners.
70.2 Members may appear incidentally in general Event photography. Incidental appearance is not an endorsement of the Club or any Sponsor.
70.3 Where the Club wishes to create Content primarily featuring an identifiable Member — including interviews, testimonials, editorial profiles and promotional campaigns — it shall first obtain that Member’s consent through a Member Media Release.
70.4 A Member who prefers not to appear in Event photography may tell the Club, and the Club shall take reasonable steps to accommodate that.
71. Member Content
71.1 Members retain ownership of Content they create. Nothing in this Charter transfers a Member’s intellectual property to the Club.
71.2 Where a Member submits Content to the Club or uploads it to the Digital Platform, the Member grants the Club a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to host, reproduce, display, sub-license, publish and distribute it for purposes connected with operating and promoting the Digital Platform and the Club. This clause 71 remains subject to, at all times, to clause 27 (Privacy).
71.3 Members warrant that they hold the rights necessary to grant that licence and shall notify the Club of any third-party rights affecting the Content. Members remain responsible for what they submit.
72. Third-Party Content
Content supplied by speakers, artists, performers, Sponsors and other third parties is subject to the agreements between those parties and the Club. Members shall not assume it may be copied, recorded or redistributed.
73. Synthetic and Artificial-Intelligence Reproduction
73.1 Members shall not use Club Content to train artificial intelligence models, or to build commercial datasets, without the Club’s prior written consent.
73.2 No Member shall create, commission, publish or distribute any synthetic reproduction of another Member, or of any speaker, artist or guest encountered through the Club, without that person’s prior written consent. This prohibition covers:
(a) cloned or synthesised voice;
(b) generated or animated likeness, including avatars and digital doubles;
(c) fabricated interviews, statements, quotations or endorsements;
(d) material presenting a person as having said or done something they did not; and
(e) any other artificial-intelligence-generated depiction capable of being mistaken for a real recording.
73.3 The Club gives the same undertaking in return. It shall not create or publish a synthetic reproduction of any Member, speaker, artist or guest without that person’s prior written consent, whatever rights it otherwise holds in the underlying Content.
73.4 This clause survives termination of Membership and applies whether or not the person depicted suffers loss.
74. Sponsor Content
74.1 The Club may provide photographs, recordings and reports to Sponsors to demonstrate their involvement with an Event or programme.
74.2 Where such material features an identifiable Member other than incidentally, the Club shall do so only under a Member Media Release granted under clause 70.3.
75. Moral Rights
Where permitted by law, Members agree not to assert moral rights against the Club in relation to Content voluntarily submitted for publication, provided it is not materially distorted or used misleadingly. This does not affect rights agreed under a Member Media Release.
76. Copyright Complaints
A Member who believes Content available through the Club infringes their rights may notify the Club, which may remove or restrict access while the matter is investigated.
77. Archives
The Club may retain historical records of Events, publications, photographs and recordings for archival, educational and institutional purposes. This does not authorise publication of Content the Club has agreed to keep confidential, or Content requiring a Member Media Release that has not been granted.
PART X
Personal Data
78. Application
78.1 The Club processes Personal Data relating to Applicants, Members and guests. That processing is governed by the Data Protection Regulations 2021 of the Abu Dhabi Global Market, by any other applicable data protection law, and by the Privacy Notice.
78.2 Where this Part and the Privacy Notice conflict, the Privacy Notice prevails in relation to the processing of Personal Data.
79. Purposes
The Club processes Personal Data in order to:
(a) assess applications and administer Membership;
(b) operate the Digital Platform;
(c) take payment and maintain financial records;
(d) plan, deliver and document Events;
(e) communicate with Members;
(f) investigate complaints and administer Part XII;
(g) comply with legal and regulatory obligations; and
(h) protect the safety and legitimate interests of Members, staff and the Club.
80. International Transfers
80.1 The Club programmes outside the United Arab Emirates, including Escapes. Personal Data may accordingly be transferred to and processed in other jurisdictions.
80.2 Any such transfer shall be made under an appropriate mechanism permitted by applicable data protection law, identified in the Privacy Notice.
81. Member Rights
Members hold the rights available to data subjects under applicable data protection law, which may include access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection and portability. Requests are made through the channels in the Privacy Notice, and the Club shall respond within the period the law requires.
82. Retention, Security and Incidents
82.1 The Club may retain Personal Data for as long as reasonably necessary to administer Membership, comply with legal obligations, investigate complaints, resolve disputes and protect its legitimate interests, in accordance with the retention periods in the Privacy Notice.
82.2 The Club shall implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect Personal Data, and shall notify Members and any relevant regulator of a personal data breach where the law requires it.
PART XI
Safety and Wellbeing
83. Principle
83.1 The Club shall take reasonable steps to promote a safe and welcoming environment during its activities. Nothing in this Charter guarantees that all risk can be eliminated.
83.2 Safety is shared. A Member’s conduct affects the wellbeing of everyone else present.
84. Health and Safety
84.1 Members shall comply with applicable law, Venue safety requirements, emergency procedures, and reasonable instructions from the Club or Venue operators.
84.2 In an emergency, Members shall follow the directions of Club representatives, Venue staff, emergency services and security personnel.
84.3 Members must not obstruct emergency exits, interfere with security procedures, or endanger others.
85. Conduct Affecting Others
Members shall not knowingly place another person at unreasonable risk, and shall avoid behaviour that is violent, reckless, threatening, intimidating, abusive or dangerously disruptive.
86. Alcohol and Controlled Substances
86.1 Alcohol may be served at certain Events. Members are expected to drink responsibly, and the Club may refuse service or entry to, or remove, any person who appears intoxicated or whose behaviour presents a risk.
86.2 The possession, use, supply or distribution of illegal drugs at any Club Event is prohibited. The Club may immediately remove any person reasonably suspected of such conduct and may notify the authorities.
87. Weapons
Members and guests shall not bring firearms, knives, explosives or other weapons to any Club Event except where expressly authorised by law and approved in advance by the Club. Where the law permits such items, the Club may nevertheless prohibit them.
88. Medical Emergencies
88.1 Where a Member experiences a medical emergency during Club activity, the Club may contact emergency services, contact the Member’s emergency contact, and give relevant information to medical professionals where reasonably necessary to protect life or health.
88.2 The Club is not liable for decisions made by emergency responders or healthcare providers.
89. Security Procedures
The Club may introduce reasonable security procedures, including registration, identification checks, bag inspections and access control. Members agree to comply where reasonably required.
90. Special Activities
Sporting activities, workshops, travel, culinary experiences and other specialised programmes may require Members to accept additional terms, waivers, medical declarations or safety instructions. Participation is conditional on compliance with them.
91. Incident Reporting and Personal Responsibility
91.1 Members are encouraged to notify the Club promptly of accidents, injuries, harassment, unsafe conditions, security concerns or suspected criminal activity. The Club shall treat such reports seriously.
91.2 Members participate voluntarily. Except where loss arises from the negligence or wilful misconduct of the Club, Members accept the ordinary risks of attending social, cultural, educational and networking events. Nothing in this clause excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
91.3 The Club will use reasonable care in organising its activities. Nothing in this Charter creates a fiduciary duty or a higher duty of care than the law requires.
PART XII
Standards and Accountability
92. Purpose of this Part
This Part establishes a fair, confidential and proportionate process for addressing concerns, investigating potential breaches, and where necessary taking action. Its object is not punishment. It is the preservation of the Club for the Membership as a whole.
93. Raising Concerns
93.1 Any Member may raise a concern regarding another Member, a guest, a speaker, an artist, a Club representative, an Event, or behaviour affecting the Club, through the channels the Club designates.
93.2 The Club may, but need not, investigate anonymous reports. The weight given to anonymous information depends on its reliability and the seriousness of the allegation.
93.3 Concerns should be raised honestly and in good faith. A knowingly false or malicious complaint may itself constitute misconduct.
93.4 No Member shall subject another Member, guest or member of staff to any detriment for raising a concern in good faith or participating in an investigation. Retaliation is a material breach of this Charter, whether or not the underlying concern is upheld.
94. Confidentiality of the Process
94.1 The Club shall use reasonable efforts to keep concerns and investigations confidential.
94.2 The Club may disclose information where reasonably necessary to investigate, to protect Members, to comply with law, to obtain professional advice, or to respond to legal proceedings.
94.3 A Member who is the subject of a concern is not entitled to receive witness statements, confidential communications, information relating to another Member, or the Club’s internal deliberations. The Club shall give sufficient information for the Member to understand the substance of the concern, unless doing so would compromise the safety, privacy or legitimate interests of another person.
95. Investigation
95.1 The Club may investigate any matter it reasonably believes may constitute a breach of this Charter, misconduct, unlawful behaviour, or behaviour inconsistent with the Club Values.
95.2 Where reasonably necessary and proportionate, the Club may interview Members, guests and staff, review booking and attendance records, review communications on the Digital Platform, review CCTV where available, review photographs or recordings, take written statements, and seek professional advice.
95.3 Members shall cooperate reasonably. Failure to cooperate without justification may be taken into account in determining the outcome.
96. Interim Measures
96.1 Pending the outcome of an investigation, the Club may restrict Event attendance, suspend booking or guest privileges, suspend Digital Platform access, or suspend Membership.
96.2 Interim measures are protective, not disciplinary, and do not determine the outcome.
97. Opportunity to Respond
97.1 Except where immediate action is reasonably necessary to protect safety, privacy or the legitimate interests of the Club or its Members, the Club shall ordinarily give the Member a reasonable opportunity to respond before deciding.
97.2 The Member may provide written submissions, documents, evidence and the names of witnesses. The Club is not obliged to hold a hearing or permit legal representation.
98. Outcomes
98.1 The Club may determine that no action is required, that guidance should be given, that an informal conversation is appropriate, that a written warning should issue, that restrictions should apply, or that Membership should be suspended or terminated.
98.2 Measures need not be applied sequentially. The Club may impose the measure it reasonably considers proportionate.
98.3 In determining an outcome the Club may consider the seriousness of the conduct, whether it was intentional, previous conduct, the Member’s response, the impact on others, the reputation of the Club, whether the conduct has been remedied, any mitigating circumstances, and the Club Values.
99. Review
99.1 A Member whose Membership has been suspended or terminated may request a review in writing within fourteen days of notification.
99.2 A review is not a rehearing. It considers whether relevant information was overlooked, whether significant new evidence has emerged, or whether the decision was materially unreasonable on the information then available.
99.3 Where an Authorised Officer not responsible for the original decision is available, that person shall conduct the review.
99.4 The Club may uphold, vary or revoke the decision, or substitute another outcome. That concludes the Club’s internal process. Nothing in this clause affects a Member’s rights under Part XVI or under applicable law.
100. Records and Waiver
100.1 The Club may retain records of concerns, investigations and outcomes for as long as reasonably necessary, in accordance with Part X.
100.2 A decision not to act on one occasion does not prevent the Club from acting on another.
100.3 Nor does it create an expectation that the Club will refrain from enforcing that standard in future. Standards are enforced as the Club judges necessary to preserve the Club, not by precedent.
PART XIII
Cessation of Membership
101. Suspension
101.1 The Club may suspend Membership where it reasonably considers suspension appropriate, including where an investigation is ongoing, fees are unpaid, the Member has materially breached this Charter, or continued participation may present a risk.
101.2 During suspension the Club may restrict attendance, booking and guest privileges, Digital Platform access, House access, and participation in Club activity. Unless otherwise agreed, fees remain payable.
101.3 Suspension continues for the period the Club specifies, until an investigation concludes, until conditions are satisfied, or until Membership is terminated.
102. Termination by the Member
102.1 A Member may terminate Membership by notice through the prescribed process. Termination takes effect at the end of the notice period and any minimum commitment.
102.2 Termination does not affect outstanding fees or accrued obligations.
102.3 A Member resigning before a minimum commitment expires remains liable for the fees payable for the remainder, unless the Club agrees otherwise or the resignation follows a fee increase under clause 21.2.
103. Public Conduct and Reputation
103.1 Membership may be suspended or terminated where a Member’s conduct outside the Club materially damages, or is reasonably likely to damage, the reputation, integrity or trust placed in the Club.
103.2 This clause may be applied whether or not the conduct is the subject of a criminal charge or conviction, and whether or not it occurred during Membership.
103.3 In applying this clause the Club shall act proportionately and shall have regard to the seriousness and credibility of the matter, its proximity to the Club and its Members, the effect on other Members, and any explanation the Member offers.
103.4 Where the matter is unresolved, suspension under clause 101 is ordinarily the appropriate course, and the Club shall keep the suspension under review.
103.5 Nothing in this clause is a finding of fact about the Member, and the Club’s decision does not imply one.
104. Termination by the Club
104.1 The Club may terminate Membership where it reasonably considers termination necessary, including where:
(a) the Member has materially breached this Charter;
(b) fees remain unpaid after reasonable notice;
(c) the Member has engaged in serious misconduct;
(d) the Member’s conduct has damaged, or is likely to damage, the Club or its Members;
(e) the Member has repeatedly failed to comply with the Operational Handbook; or
(f) continued Membership is inconsistent with the long-term interests of the Club.
104.2 The Club may terminate immediately where necessary to protect Member safety or privacy, comply with legal obligations, protect the integrity or reputation of the Club, or respond to unlawful conduct.
105. Effect of Termination
On termination, Membership ceases immediately, the former Member shall stop representing themselves as a Member, Digital Platform access may be withdrawn, unattended Bookings may be cancelled, guest privileges cease, outstanding sums become immediately due, and Club property must be returned on request.
106. Death or Incapacity
Membership ends automatically on death and cannot pass to an estate or another person. Where a Member becomes permanently unable to participate, the Club may, in exceptional circumstances, agree an alternative arrangement or end the Membership on compassionate grounds.
107. Abandonment
Where a Member cannot be contacted for an extended period, repeatedly fails to maintain valid payment details, ceases engaging with the Club and does not respond to reasonable communications, the Club may treat the Membership as abandoned after reasonable notice.
108. Renewal and Return
108.1 Completing a term creates no automatic right of renewal where the category requires renewal approval.
108.2 A former Member has no automatic right to rejoin. Where the Club agrees to consider a new application it may take into account previous Membership history, the reasons for departure, subsequent conduct, and the interests of the Membership.
109. No Compensation
Except where the law prohibits it, the exercise of the Club’s rights under this Part gives rise to no entitlement to compensation for loss of Membership, opportunity, reputation, or any indirect or consequential loss. Nothing in this clause excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
PART XIV
Liability and Risk
110. Participation at the Member’s Own Risk
110.1 Participation in Club activity is voluntary. While the Club will use reasonable care, Members accept the ordinary risks of attending social, cultural, educational, networking, hospitality and travel events. Nothing in this clause excludes liability which cannot lawfully be excluded.
110.2 Members remain responsible for their own judgement in relation to commercial decisions, investments, employment, collaborations, introductions, travel, personal relationships, financial transactions, legal matters and medical matters. The Club does not give professional advice by facilitating an introduction or a discussion.
111. Introductions and Relationships
111.1 The Club does not endorse Members, verify professional competence, guarantee integrity, or warrant commercial opportunities. Due diligence is the Member’s own.
111.2 The Club is not a party to, and assumes no responsibility for, any relationship that develops between Members, guests or third parties as a result of Membership.
112. Third Parties
The Club may introduce Members to Venues, restaurants, Sponsors, artists, speakers, consultants, service providers, travel operators and other third parties. It is not responsible for their acts, omissions or services.
113. Property and Vehicles
113.1 Members remain responsible for their belongings. To the fullest extent the law permits, the Club is not liable for loss, theft or damage to personal property unless directly caused by its negligence or wilful misconduct.
113.2 Vehicles are parked at the Member’s own risk.
114. Digital Platform and Event Changes
114.1 The Digital Platform is provided as available. The Club does not warrant that it will operate continuously, be error-free, or be compatible with every device.
114.2 The Club may reasonably change Venues, speakers, artists, programmes, schedules, menus, suppliers and formats without liability, except where the law requires otherwise.
115. Force Majeure
115.1 The Club is not liable for failure or delay arising from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, extreme weather, acts of government, war, terrorism, epidemic, labour disputes, utility failures, internet outages, Venue closures, civil unrest and transport disruption.
115.2 The Club shall use reasonable efforts to minimise the impact where practicable.
116. Limitation of Liability
116.1 To the fullest extent the law permits, the Club is not liable for indirect or consequential loss, loss of profit, opportunity, business or goodwill, reputational damage or emotional distress.
116.2 Subject to clauses 116.3 and 116.4, the Club’s aggregate liability arising out of or in connection with this Charter shall not exceed the greater of (a) the total Membership Fees paid by the Member in the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, and (b) AED 50,000.
116.3 The cap does not apply to a claim arising from participation in an Escape or a special activity under clause 90. Liability for those activities is governed by the applicable terms and by law.
116.4 Nothing in this Charter excludes or limits liability for:
(a) death or personal injury caused by negligence, where liability cannot lawfully be excluded;
(b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
(c) wilful misconduct; or
(d) any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
117. Member Indemnity
117.1 The Member shall indemnify the Club against all reasonable losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses arising directly from the Member’s breach of this Charter, unlawful acts, damage caused by the Member or their guest, and claims arising from Content uploaded in breach of this Charter.
117.2 The indemnity does not apply to the extent the loss arises from the Club’s negligence or wilful misconduct.
117.3 Where a third party claims against the Club arising from a Member’s or guest’s conduct, the Member shall cooperate reasonably in responding.
118. Insurance
Members are responsible for arranging any insurance they consider appropriate, including travel, medical, personal accident and property cover. The Club does not insure Members. Escape insurance requirements are at clause 49.3.
119. Mitigation and Time Limit
119.1 Both parties shall take reasonable steps to mitigate loss, and neither may recover losses that could reasonably have been avoided.
119.2 To the extent the law permits, a claim under this Charter must be commenced within twelve months of the party becoming aware, or reasonably having become aware, of the facts giving rise to it. Nothing in this clause shortens a limitation period that cannot lawfully be varied.
PART XV
General Provisions
120. Notices
120.1 Notice may be given by email, through the Digital Platform, by SMS, by WhatsApp, by courier, , or by any other method the Club designates.
120.2 Unless proven otherwise, email is received when it enters the recipient’s system without rejection; a Digital Platform notification when made available to the account; SMS and WhatsApp on successful transmission; and courier or post on delivery.
120.3 Members are responsible for keeping contact details current. Failure to do so does not invalidate a notice properly sent.
121. Electronic Acceptance
Acceptance may occur electronically, including through the Digital Platform, online registration, electronic signature, payment of Membership Fees, or activation of a Membership account. It has the same effect as a handwritten signature.
122. Variation
122.1 The Club may amend this Charter where reasonably necessary to comply with law, improve the operation of the Club, introduce categories, services or facilities, respond to technological developments, or address operational requirements. No amendment shall be inconsistent with clause 1.
122.2 Where an amendment materially affects Members generally, the Club shall give at least thirty days’ notice, unless immediate implementation is required by law, regulation, security or safety.
122.3 A Member who continues to use Membership after a material amendment takes effect is deemed to accept it. A Member who does not wish to accept it may resign with effect from that date, without penalty and notwithstanding any minimum commitment, by giving notice beforehand.
123. Waiver
A failure or delay by the Club in exercising a right is not a waiver of it. A waiver is effective only in writing, and a waiver of one breach is not a waiver of another.
124. Severability
If a provision is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable. If that is not possible it shall be severed, and the remainder of this Charter continues in force.
125. Mandatory Law
Nothing in this Charter excludes, restricts or modifies any right or remedy of a Member that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified. Where a provision would otherwise do so, it applies only to the extent the law permits.
126. Assignment
126.1 Membership is personal and may not be assigned, transferred or charged without the Club’s written consent.
126.2 The Club may assign its rights and obligations to an Affiliate, a successor entity, a purchaser of its business, or an entity resulting from restructuring, provided the assignment does not materially reduce the Member’s rights.
127. No Partnership
Nothing in this Charter creates a partnership, joint venture, employment relationship, agency or fiduciary relationship between the Club and any Member.
128. Third-Party Rights
Except where expressly stated, a person who is not a party has no right to enforce this Charter. This does not affect rights conferred by law.
129. Entire Agreement
129.1 This Charter and the documents incorporated into it constitute the entire agreement between the Club and the Member, superseding all previous discussions, correspondence and representations.
129.2 The Member has entered into it without relying on any statement not expressly contained in it.
129.3 Nothing in this clause excludes liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
130. Order of Precedence
130.1 The following form part of the contractual relationship between the Club and its Members:
- this Charter;
- the Operational Handbook;
- the Privacy Notice;
- a Member Media Release where signed;
- Event-specific terms;
- Escape Participation Terms; and
- any additional terms expressly accepted by the Member.
130.2 Where there is inconsistency or any discrepancy:
- Event-specific terms prevail for that Event;
- Escape Participation Terms prevail for that Escape;
- a Member Media Release prevails for the Content it covers;
- the Privacy Notice prevails for the processing of Personal Data; and
- otherwise, this Charter prevails.
131. Good Faith
The Club and the Member shall perform their obligations honestly and in good faith. This does not require either to act contrary to its legitimate interests or to the purposes of the Club.
132. Survival
132.1 The following survive termination: clause 51 (Confidentiality); clause 27 (Privacy); Part IX (Media and Intellectual Property); clause 20 (Payment Obligations); clause 117 (Member Indemnity); clause 116 (Limitation of Liability); and any provision intended by its nature to survive.
132.2 Part XI survives so far as necessary to deal with investigations, insurance claims or proceedings arising from Events attended before Membership ended.
133. Counterparts
Where executed by signature, this Charter may be executed in counterparts, each an original and together one agreement. Electronic signatures are treated as originals to the extent the law permits.
PART XVI
Governing Law and Disputes
134. Resolution in Good Faith
134.1 Before commencing proceedings, the parties shall use reasonable efforts to resolve any dispute through good faith discussion.
134.2 A Member wishing to raise a contractual dispute shall notify the Club in writing, setting out the nature of the dispute, the relevant facts and the outcome sought. The Club shall acknowledge receipt and endeavour to respond within a reasonable period. Neither party is obliged to accept a proposed resolution.
135. Mediation
135.1 If good faith discussion does not resolve the dispute, either party may propose confidential mediation before commencing court proceedings. The mediator is appointed by agreement or, failing agreement, by an independent appointing authority the parties agree.
135.2 Settlement and mediation communications are confidential and without prejudice, and shall not be relied on in later proceedings except where the law requires disclosure or where necessary to enforce a settlement.
135.3 Nothing prevents either party from seeking urgent interim or injunctive relief to protect Confidential Information, intellectual property, Member privacy, personal safety, or the legitimate interests of the Club.
136. Governing Law
This Charter, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it, whether contractual or non-contractual, is governed by the laws and regulations applicable within the Abu Dhabi Global Market, without regard to conflict of laws principles.
137. Jurisdiction
Subject to clause 135, the parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Abu Dhabi Global Market, and expressly opt in to that jurisdiction .
138. Continuing Obligations and Costs
138.1 Commencing a dispute does not relieve either party from performing obligations that are not themselves in dispute, unless performance has become impossible or the Charter has been lawfully terminated.
138.2 Each party bears its own costs of attempting to resolve a dispute, unless otherwise agreed in writing or ordered by a court. This does not affect the power of the ADGM Courts to make an order as to costs.
139. Acceptance
By accepting Membership, paying Membership Fees, activating a Membership account, or exercising any Membership privilege, the Member confirms that they have read and understood this Charter, agree to be bound by it, and acknowledge that it is a legally binding contract between the Member and the Club.
Legacy
Every Member inherits 1833 from those who came before them
and holds it in trust for those who will come after.
Membership therefore carries not only privileges,
but responsibilities.
Less status. More substance. No ego.
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