Terms and Conditions

  ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS & CONDITIONS :: WEBSITE

The use of The Athena Network website is subject to the following Terms and Condition. By using this website you agree to our terms and conditions. The Athena Network reserves the right to update the T&C’s at any time without notice to you.

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS & CONDITIONS :: MEMBERSHIP

Membership of The Athena Network is conditional to the acceptance of these T&C’s. Our T&C’s are subject to change without notice.

As the network evolves we gain a better understanding of how members will benefit most from their membership. The T&C’s ensure that we continue to deliver a professional service to our members and attract members who are as committed to creating a supportive and professional community of members as we are.

These T&C’s complement the spirit of Athena and are subject to revision without notice. The most current T&C’s will always be available on the website.

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

Any female business owner can apply to The Athena Network for membership. The Athena Network reserves the right to deny or cancel membership, access to its events or online facilities should the member or their company be deemed unsuitable for membership. No explanation needs to be given.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Membership fees are outlined on our Membership Application Form and on our website and are subject to alteration without prior notification. All membership fees are payable in full with the application, however in the event of non-acceptance of application they will be refunded immediately (within 5 working days). Membership period is one year from the date of acceptance of membership and renews on the 1st of the month that membership is due. (Membership year)

MEMBERSHIP PAYMENTS

Once you’ve decided to join The Athena Network, we want to give you the opportunity to ensure you have made the right decision. There is a 14 day ‘cooling off’ period, from the date of the receipt of the application form, which means that if you change your mind within that time, we will refund your membership fee, minus administration costs, without question.

Any female business owner or its representatives acting in a manner not conducive to the aims of The Athena Network can have its membership suspended or rescinded at the discretion of The Athena Network. Activities that can lead to suspension or membership cancellation include lack of attendance at meetings, cancellation of meeting fee Standing Order Instruction, inappropriate and unprofessional behaviour, spamming members via email, posting of inappropriate content online or aggressive promotion. In such circumstances, no refund of fees will be made.

Members pay an annual fee in return for benefits that are accorded to the member. These benefits include a secured position within a primary group (locking out your competitors), access to PASS+ (a free pass to visit all of our groups where your profession is not covered, priority invitations for events, reduced entry to certain events and at the discretion of The Athena Network, free entry into the online directory on our website, and other services designed to increase business marketing opportunities for each of its members.

The Athena Network Membership fee is charged annually and is liable on the day of the start of membership and then on the 1st day of the month of the annual renewal.  You are committing to a 12 month membership and there are no refunds in full or in part.

Renewal membership payments will be notified by invoice. Payment is to be made before the end of the current annual membership date. In such cases where payment is not received before the end of current membership, membership will be suspended pending settlement. Please note that late payment of an annual membership fee could result in you losing your position in the group.

Once a renewal has been agreed and made it cannot be cancelled or refunded.  

Membership will only start before payment is received at the discretion of The Athena Network and on the understanding that the terms of membership including payment have been understood and accepted by the company.

The Athena Network requires payment of the annual fees by the due date and reserves the right to charge an administration fee for late-payment of renewals.

MEMBER ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS

To get the most out of your Athena membership, you are expected to attend all of your group meetings. Before submitting your membership application, we ask that you are confident that you can honour this commitment. By attending regularly, we can learn more about you and how we can help you to develop your business.

When you know you aren’t able to attend, we expect you to arrange for someone to represent you, this should not be a member in the same group as you. When you are represented at a meeting this will not count as an absence. If you are unable to attend and can’t find someone to represent you, please notify your Regional Director.

For members who miss two meetings in a year, we reserve the right to open up your category to another lady who is able to make the commitment to attend all of the Athena meetings.

MEMBERS PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY EXCLUSIVITY

In the spirit of fairness and as a part of the Athena policy, each member joins The Athena Network on the understanding that they are representing one profession only. The profession is to be identified on the membership application and is to represent their main business or a substantial part of their business activities. Should a business provide more than one primary product or service the member is to focus on their core business within the group.

The profession can only be redefined or altered with the agreement of the members Regional Director. This policy ensures that there is no professional conflict and or confusion when a referral is to be passed. This policy also ensures that the group does not restrict the growth because a member is aiming to cover more than one professional category. A confused mind says ‘no’ and confusion leads to business not being passed at a meeting rather than ‘upset anyone’.

MEMBERS VISITING OTHER ATHENA GROUPS

One of the benefits of membership to The Athena Network is being able to make contact with the wider network outside of your own group.  PASS+ entitles you, as a member, to visit all the groups in The Athena Network at no charge.

We actively encourage members to visit other groups, but we want to make sure you attend a group where there wouldn’t be a direct conflict with another member, so that you don’t waste your visit. Attendance at another group meeting assumes that it is not on the same day as your own group meeting. A PASS+ application is to be made using the correct form link for the group that you wish to visit.

CANCELLATION OF MEMBERSHIP

In the event of a member wishing to cancel their membership, notice needs to be given in writing to The Athena Network. No fees are refundable. Members who wish to re-join The Athena Network must submit a new application and pay the full yearly Membership Fee.

Should The Athena Network make a decision to terminate a member’s membership, no fees are refundable

ADMINISTRATION FEES

We are very happy to support members who have lost invoices/documents and provide a copy. You will be asked to make an administration fee by BACS in advance of the paperwork being provided.

THE ATHENA NETWORK MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Members of The Athena Network are provided with access to the members directory on our at no additional cost. All members are responsible for any content they post or transmit through any of our sites. They will be identified as the originators/processors of such content and should act responsibly. All messages, postings, threads, messages and emails should be related to the aims of The Athena Network.

The Athena Network does not guarantee the accuracy or quality of any content posted or disseminated through its site. By using these services, you may receive content that is offensive, indecent or objectionable. Athena Connection Limited accepts no responsibility or liability for any damage or loss incurred by the use of such content transmitted via its sites.

The messaging service is passively moderated but not all content will have been screened. Posting of any unsuitable material could lead to suspension of member privileges and cancellation of member services without refund. Messages are for information, news, flagging of business opportunities, referrals, recommendations, requests and general items that will benefit members.

The service is for direct promotions of member companies, their products and services. This does not include a direct response to a request for information.

THE ATHENA NETWORK MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY SUBSCRIPTIONS/MESSAGES

In order to enjoy the benefit of the additional services through The Athena Network online, each member must have agreed to our terms and have completed their profile in full.

PRIVACY

All personal and corporate information is only used by The Athena Network for its own business purposes. We act in accordance with UK Data Law and will not pass on your details to third parties. For further information please read our Privacy Policy at https://theathenanetwork.com/privacy-policy/

USE OF THE ATHENA NETWORK LIMITED SERVICES

The services provided by The Athena Network Limited may contain e-mail services, bulletin board services, chat areas, news groups, forums, communities, personal web pages, affiliate links, other message or communication facilities designed to enable you to communicate with others (each a “Communication Service” and collectively “Communication Services”). You agree to use the Communication Services only to post, send and receive messages and material that are proper and, when applicable, related to the particular Communication Service.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Through its network of Web properties, The Athena Network Limited provides you with access to a variety of resources, download areas, communication forums and product information (collectively known as “Services”). The Services, including any updates, enhancements, new features, and/or the addition of any new information and are subject to the T&C’s.

ACCURACY OF INFORMATION

Every care has been taken to ensure that all information on this site is correct and true at the time of entry. Whilst we endeavour to check the accuracy of any information or prices supplied to us, we cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of any information submitted by our members or 3rd parties.

PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE LIMITATION

Unless otherwise specified, the Services provided on this site are for your personal and non-commercial use only. You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, licence, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information or services obtained from the Services.

Please respect the intellectual property rights of others when using the information gained from this site.

IMAGES & DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON THIS WEB SITE

Permission to use Documents (such as press releases) from the Services is granted, provided that (1) use of such Documents from the Services is for informational, personal and non-commercial use only and will not be copied or posted on any network computer or broadcast in any media, and (2) no modifications of any Documents are made.

All images used on this site are owned by The Athena Network Limited or used with the express permission of the owner.

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS, PASSWORD AND SECURITY

If any of the Services requires you to enter any personal details, you must complete the registration process by providing us with current, complete and accurate information as prompted by the applicable registration form. You must also choose a password and a user name. You are entirely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account. Furthermore, you are entirely responsible for any and all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify The Athena Network Limited immediately of any unauthorised use of your account or any other breach of security. The Athena Network Limited will not be liable for any disruption that you may incur as a result of someone else using your password either with or without your knowledge. You may not use anyone else’s membership details at any time, without the permission of the member.

NO UNLAWFUL OR PROHIBITED USE

As a condition of your use of the Services, you will not use the Services for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms, conditions, and notices. You may not use the Services in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair any server, or the network(s) connected to any The Athena Network Limited server, or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of any Services. You may not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any Services, membership details, computer systems or networks connected to any The Athena Network Limited server or to any of the Services, through hacking, password mining or any other means. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available through the Services.

This site will not be used in the communication of services in connection with surveys, contests, pyramid schemes, chain letters, junk email, spamming or any duplicative or unsolicited messages (commercial or otherwise).

You may not publish, post, upload, distribute or disseminate any inappropriate, profane, defamatory, obscene, indecent or unlawful topic, name, material or information on this site.

MATERIALS PROVIDED TO THE ATHENA NETWORK LIMITED OR POSTED AT THE ATHENA NETWORK WEBSITE

The Athena Network Limited does not claim ownership of the materials you provide to The Athena Network Limited (including feedback and suggestions) or post, upload, input or submit to any Services or its associated services for review by other members or the general public. However, by posting, uploading, inputting, providing or submitting (“Posting”) your Submission you are granting The Athena Network Limited, its affiliated companies and necessary contributors permission to use your Submission in connection with the operation of their Internet businesses. You give your permission (unless otherwise stated) to: copy, distribute, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, reproduce, edit, translate and reformat your Submission; to publish your name in connection with your Submission; and the right to sub-licence such rights to any supplier of the Services.

No compensation will be paid with respect to the use of your Submission, as provided herein. The Athena Network Limited is under no obligation to post or use any Submission you may provide and The Athena Network Limited may remove any Submission at any time in its sole discretion.

In addition to the warranty and representation set forth above, by Posting a Submission that contain images, photographs, pictures or that are otherwise graphical in whole or in part (“Images”), you warrant and represent that (a) you are the copyright owner of such Images, or that the copyright owner of such Images has granted you permission to use such Images or any content and/or images contained in such Images consistent with the manner and purpose of your use and as otherwise permitted by these Terms and Conditions and the Services, (b) you have the rights necessary to grant the licenses and sublicenses described in these Terms and Conditions, and (c) that each person depicted in such Images, if any, has provided consent to the use of the Images as set forth in these Terms and Conditions, including, by way of example, and not as a limitation, the distribution, public display and reproduction of such Images.

LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES

The links on this site will let you leave The Athena Network website. The linked sites are not under the control of The Athena Network Limited and can therefore not be held responsible for the contents of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site, or any changes or updates to such sites. The Athena Network Limited is not responsible for webcasting or any other form of transmission received from any linked site. The Athena Network Limited is providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by The Athena Network Limited of the site.

The Athena Network Limited cannot be held responsible for any files uploaded from 3rd party sites that may contain viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, cancelbots, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may damage the operation of another’s computer or property of another.