Membership Terms & Conditions

Operated by LeBern Limited (Company No. 08643205), trading as “Genesis Network”

Last Updated: 28/11/2025

These Genesis Membership Terms (“Terms”) form a legally binding agreement between you (“Member”, “you”, “your”) and LeBern Limited, trading as Genesis Network (“Genesis”, “we”, “us”, “our”).

By clicking “I Agree”submitting your application, or processing payment, you acknowledge that:

You have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Genesis Membership Terms.

If you do not agree, do not proceed.

1. Membership Tiers

Members may join under the following tiers:

Founding Core Membership

  • £1,800 per year (fixed for life).
  • Available before 1 January 2026 only.
  • Guaranteed minimum equivalent value.

Core Membership

  • £2,200 per year.

Executive Membership

  • £4,000 per year.
  • Includes Executive-tier hospitality benefits (see Schedule).

Genesis may update tier benefits annually, with equivalent value.

2. Billing Cycles

Members may select:

  • Yearly: Full annual fee.
  • Half-Yearly (6 months): 50% of annual fee + 5%.
  • Quarterly (3 months): 25% of annual fee + 10%.

Billing cycle chosen at sign-up forms part of these Terms.

3. Term & Renewal

  • Membership starts on acceptance.
  • Automatically renews based on your billing cycle.
  • You must provide 30 days’ written notice before renewal to cancel.
  • Payments already made are non-refundable.

Founding Core Members commit to a 2-year minimum.

4. Fees & Payment

  • Fees must be paid in advance for each billing cycle.
  • Payment must be via approved recurring method.
  • Failed payments may result in suspension or termination.
  • Pricing may be reviewed annually; Members receive 30 days’ notice of changes.

5. Confidentiality

Members must maintain strict confidentiality regarding all business insights, communications, and Member information obtained through Genesis.

This obligation continues after membership ends.

6. Member Responsibilities

Members must:

  • Behave professionally and respectfully.
  • Uphold Genesis’ reputation and values.
  • Follow venue rules at events.
  • Provide accurate contact and business information.

7. Code of Conduct & Anti-Harassment

Genesis maintains a zero-tolerance policy for:

  • Harassment
  • Bullying
  • Discrimination
  • Intimidation
  • Excessive intoxication
  • Behaviour harmful to the community

Genesis may remove any Member at its discretion for breach of conduct without refund.

8. Ethical Networking & Non-Solicitation

Genesis encourages positive collaboration. Members may:

  • Partner with other Members
  • Refer business
  • Engage commercially when invited

Members must NOT:

  • Aggressively pitch or spam
  • Harvest or export Member contact data
  • Cold-sell without invitation
  • Promote competing communities
  • Poach Members or staff
  • Use Genesis events for mass prospecting
  • Host competing masterminds/clubs

This clause applies during membership and 24 months after termination.

9. Intellectual Property

All Genesis materials, branding, media, and content belong exclusively to LeBern Limited.

Members may not copy, distribute, or exploit Genesis IP without consent.

Contributed content grants Genesis a royalty-free licence for promotional use.

10. Image, Likeness & Media Use

Members grant Genesis permission to use event photography, video, name, and likeness in Genesis:

  • Media
  • Website
  • Social channels
  • Marketing

Members may opt out via email, with reasonable processing time.

11. Events, Hospitality & Travel

Members attend at their own risk. Genesis is not responsible for:

  • Travel or accommodation costs
  • Third-party fees
  • Personal injury or loss (unless caused by negligence)

Executive Tier receives hospitality benefits as listed in the Schedule.

12. Corporate Membership

Corporate Members may:

  • Nominate one primary representative
  • Send guests to events (conduct responsibility remains with the corporate Member)

Additional representatives may incur fees.

13. Refund Policy

Fees are strictly non-refundable, including for:

  • Event changes
  • Missed attendance
  • Termination due to misconduct
  • Lack of usage

Refunds apply only where legally required or if Genesis terminates without cause.

14. Non-Compete (Strict – 24 Months)

For 24 months after leaving Genesis, Members may not:

  • Establish or assist a competing paid membership network
  • Host competing masterminds, business clubs, or similar communities
  • Replicate Genesis formats or event structures
  • Solicit Members to join competing groups

15. Member-to-Member Dealings

Genesis is not responsible for:

  • Partnerships
  • Transactions
  • Deals
  • Losses
  • Disputes

These occur entirely at Members’ own risk.

16. Data Protection

Genesis processes personal data per UK GDPR for:

  • Administration
  • Operations
  • Communications
  • Marketing (where consented)
  • Member introductions
  • Sponsor opportunities (opt-out available)

17. Transferability

Memberships are non-transferable unless Genesis approves in writing.

18. Force Majeure

Genesis is not liable for circumstances beyond its control, including strikes, pandemics, government restrictions, or extreme weather.

19. Variations

Genesis may update these Terms by posting updates to this page with 30 days’ notice. Your continued membership constitutes acceptance. Founding Core fees remain fixed.

20. Dispute Resolution

Disputes fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England & Wales.

21. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Genesis.

22. Acceptance

By clicking “I Agree” or completing membership payment, you confirm that you:

  • Have read these Genesis Membership Terms
  • Understand them
  • Agree to be legally bound by them