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Terms & Conditions

A legal disclaimer

1. Introduction

Welcome to the HBC Dubai website (the “Site”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site, operated by the Hellenic Business Council UAE (“HBC UAE”, “we”, “us” or “our”). By using or accessing the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

2. Definitions

  • “User” or “you” means any person accessing or using the Site.

  • “Content” means all text, graphics, images, audio, video and other materials available on the Site.

  • “Event Tickets” means paid admission to events organized or promoted by HBC UAE, purchased through the Site.

  • “Membership Subscription” means an annual paid subscription granting access to member‑only benefits as described in Section 8.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and have capacity to agree to these Terms. You also acknowledge our Privacy & Cookies Policy, which explains how we collect and use your personal data.

4. Intellectual Property

All Content on the Site, including trademarks, logos, and service marks, is the property of HBC UAE or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site for unlawful purposes or in violation of these Terms.

  • Interfere with the operation of the Site or its security features.

  • Upload or transmit viruses, malicious code, or harmful data.

6. Ticket Purchases

  1. Ordering. All Event Tickets sold through the Site must be paid in full at the time of order.

  2. Delivery. Upon successful payment, you will receive a confirmation email with your digital ticket(s).

  3. Refunds & Cancellations. Unless otherwise stated on the event page, tickets are non‑refundable. In the event HBC UAE cancels or reschedules an event, you will be offered either a refund or a credit toward a future event.

7. Membership Subscriptions

  1. Application & Approval.

    • Anyone may submit an application for annual membership via the Site.

    • HBC UAE reserves the right to review each application and accept or reject it at our sole discretion.

    • You will be notified by email of our decision within 14 days of applying.

  2. Fees & Renewal.

    • The annual membership fee is payable upon acceptance and then on each anniversary of your membership start date.

    • We will send you a renewal notice at least 30 days before your subscription expires.

  3. Member Benefits.

    • Access to member‑only events and networking opportunities.

    • Discounted ticket pricing for select events.

    • Early access to event registrations.

  4. Cancellation.

    • You may cancel your membership at any time by notifying us in writing; however, no refunds will be issued for any unused portion of the membership year.

8. Disclaimers

  • The Site and all Content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

  • We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error‑free, or free from viruses.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, HBC UAE and its affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of personal data on the Site is governed by our Privacy & Cookies Policy. By using the Site, you consent to such data practices.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective once posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Emirates of Dubai, UAE. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Dubai.

13. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: info@hbc-dubai.org
Address: The Light Commercial Tower, Office 113, Al Barsha South, Arjan, Dubai, UAE

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