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General Terms and Conditions (T&C)

Last Updated: December 2025

1 Scope of Application

These Terms and Conditions apply to all memberships, events, digital offerings, community access, and other services provided by Cosmopolitan Business Club (CBC).

By registering, booking, participating, or using CBC services, the member agrees to the respective valid version of the contract.

2 Provider / Responsible Entity

Cosmopolitan Business Club (CBC)

Represented by: Güney Yogurtçu
Location: Berlin, Germany
Email: [email protected]

CBC is fully responsible for membership management, payments, bookings, and subscriptions.

3 Membership & Scope of Services

CBC offers the following membership tiers:

  • Package 0 – Trial Membership: €35 for 3 months (access to Open Business Events only)
  • Package 0 – CBC Starter: €9.90/month (3 months special price, then €19.90/month)
  • Package 1 – CBC Business Access: €39.90/month + €255 one-time admission fee
  • Package 2 – CBC Business Authority: €99/month + €255 one-time admission fee
  • Package 3 – CBC Executive Circle: €399/month + €255 one-time admission fee
  • Package 5 – CBC Consortium: By invitation only (unlimited companions)

One-time admission fees:

  • CBC Business Access: €255 (one-time)
  • CBC Business Authority: €255 (one-time)
  • CBC Executive Circle: €255 (one-time)

Included Services (depending on membership level):

  • Strategy Consulting & Content Creation: Professional business consulting, social media content creation, marketing strategies and digital presence optimization
  • Event Organization: Access to 30+ curated events annually (Business Exchange After Hours, Business Cocktail, Business Panels, Business Roundtables & Board Discussions, International Retreats)
  • Berlin Discovery – Exclusive Tours: VIP Best of Berlin City Tour (€59), Best of Berlin Business Connect Tour (€75), VIP Best of Berlin at Night (€69), Private VIP Best of Berlin Tour (€2,489 – with luxury limousine, champagne, caviar, professional video and photo package)
  • Culture & Lifestyle Events: Wine tastings, tapas preparation courses, city tours, photography tours, gallery tours
  • Club Access & Network: Lead generation, business matchmaking, community marketing & positioning (newsletter features, LinkedIn Direct Response Marketing), access to LinkedIn community and member directory
  • CBC Consortium – Premium Benefits: All Elite benefits, unlimited event access, Jigsta* App participation (Bitcoin tokenization), advisory board role, private events hosting, global partner network, lifetime membership, access to exclusive experiences, priority for all new releases

The specific scope of services is determined by the membership selected at the time of contract conclusion. CBC reserves the right to adjust the event portfolio, tour offerings, and consulting services.

There is no entitlement to specific contacts, business success, cooperations, or income.

Membership becomes active only after successful payment processing through Stripe.

Note: The admission fee must be transferred separately. You will receive a separate payment link.

4 Term & Termination

  • Minimum term: 12 months
  • Notice period: 12 month subscription with 1 month notice period, otherwise automatic renewal for 1 year.
  • Cancellation must be submitted exclusively via email to: [email protected]
  • Modifying or deleting a payment method does not constitute cancellation.

5 Payments & Default

  • Invoicing is processed through Stripe.
  • Payments are due monthly or annually in advance.
  • In case of payment default exceeding 30 days, CBC is entitled to:
    • Suspend contractual services, and/or
    • Restrict access to events, community areas, or digital offerings
  • Further rights remain reserved.

6 No Refunds

Membership fees, event tickets, seminar or participation fees are non-refundable.

This applies explicitly in the following cases:

  • Non-attendance at events
  • Personal or professional changes
  • Rebooking
  • Reduced usage
  • Subjective dissatisfaction

Services that have already been provided or made available are excluded from any refund.

No Right of Withdrawal

There is no statutory right of withdrawal for CBC memberships.

According to § 312g Para. 2 No. 9 BGB (German Civil Code), the right of withdrawal is excluded for contracts for the provision of services in the leisure sector if the contract provides for a specific date or performance period.

By confirming your membership, you expressly agree that services begin immediately and the right of withdrawal is excluded.

7 Network Principles & Understanding

7.1 Network Access as a Privilege

Access to the Cosmopolitan Business Club network is a privilege, not a right.

There is no entitlement to:

  • Entry or continued participation in the network
  • Invitations to events
  • Access to community structures
  • Introductions or visibility

CBC reserves the right to decide network access at its sole discretion.

7.2 Purpose of Events

CBC events serve social interaction, trust-building, and personal exchange.

They are not business platforms, pitch venues, or sales events.

In particular, the following are prohibited:

  • Unsolicited sales or pitch conversations
  • "I do the same thing" comparisons
  • Aggressive self-promotion
  • Third-party invitations, spontaneous sales meetings, or forced follow-ups

8 Prohibition of Groups, External Invitations & Parallel Structures

To protect the integrity of the network, the following strict rules apply:

8.1 Prohibited Actions

Inviting participants to external WhatsApp, Telegram, or other messenger groups

Sharing group links or QR codes

Statements like "text me, I'll invite you"

Creating parallel communities, groups, or distribution lists based on CBC events

Using CBC events to recruit for third-party networks

These rules apply before, during, and after events.

9 Sanctions for Violations

In case of violations of these Terms and Conditions – particularly the network and conduct rules – the following sanctions apply:

Level 1 – Warning

  • One-time warning
  • No rights to discussion or justification

Level 2 – Exclusion

  • Immediate membership termination
  • No refund of paid fees or tickets
  • Exclusion from all events
  • Removal from all community and communication channels

In severe cases, exclusion may occur immediately and without prior warning ("silent exclusion").

10 Non-Compete & Non-Solicitation

During membership and for 12 months after termination, members are prohibited from:

  • Founding or supporting a competing community
  • Soliciting CBC members, partners, or suppliers
  • Disclosing internal information, concepts, or structures

In case of breach, a contractual penalty of at least €5,000 applies.

Further damage claims remain unaffected.

11 Liability

CBC is not liable for:

  • Loss of income or profits
  • Indirect damages
  • Business outcomes or missed opportunities
  • The actions of other members

Liability for intent or gross negligence remains unaffected.

12 Data Protection

Personal data is processed in accordance with GDPR.

Privacy Policy: www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/en/privacy-policy

Contact: [email protected]

13 Photography & Image Rights

By participating in CBC events, meetings, or activities, all participants automatically grant their consent to photography, videography, and audio recording.

Consent & Usage Rights

Participants grant CBC a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, edit, distribute, and display photographs, videos, and audio recordings taken during CBC events for:

  • Marketing and promotional materials
  • Social media content (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)
  • Website, newsletters, and publications
  • Event materials and community showcases
  • Press releases and media coverage

Participants waive any claims to attribution, compensation, or approval for CBC's use of their image or likeness. This includes commercial use, advertising campaigns, and public distribution.

If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform CBC staff at the event entrance. CBC will make reasonable efforts to honor such requests, although complete exclusion from all visual content at public events cannot be guaranteed.

By entering CBC venues or virtual events, you accept these terms.

14 Changes to T&C

CBC reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time.

The current version is available at: www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/en/terms-and-conditions

15 Jurisdiction

German law applies.

Place of jurisdiction is Berlin – Amtsgericht Charlottenburg.

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