Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at joinhampton.com, the member portal at members.myhampton.com, and all related services, content, and features (collectively, the "Site") owned and operated by Hampton VC LLC ("Hampton," "we," "our," or "us").

BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SITE, APPLYING FOR MEMBERSHIP, OR BECOMING A MEMBER, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SITE.

1. Eligibility

To access or use the Site, you must be:

At least 18 years of age
Legally capable of entering into binding contracts
Not located in or a resident of the United Kingdom or any European Union Member State

By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements. If you do not meet these requirements, you must not access or use the Site.

2. Membership

2.1 Application and Acceptance

Hampton membership is by application only. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. We reserve the sole and absolute discretion to accept, deny, or waitlist any applicant for any reason or no reason. Membership is non-transferable.

2.2 Membership Tiers

Hampton may offer different membership tiers (e.g., Core, Virtual) with varying features, benefits, and pricing. The specific terms of your membership tier will be communicated to you upon acceptance and are incorporated into these Terms.

2.3 Membership Fees

Membership fees are as quoted at the time of your acceptance and are billed on an annual basis unless otherwise specified.
All fees are in U.S. dollars and are non-refundable except as expressly stated in these Terms or required by applicable law.
We reserve the right to change membership fees upon renewal. You will be notified of any fee changes prior to your renewal date.
If your payment method fails, we may suspend your access to membership services until payment is received.

2.4 Cancellation and Refunds

You may cancel your membership at any time by contacting us at help@joinhampton.com.
Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. No partial refunds will be issued for the remaining portion of a billing period.
Hampton may, at its sole discretion, offer prorated refunds or credits in certain circumstances.
Hampton reserves the right to cancel or terminate any membership at any time, with or without cause, upon written notice.

2.5 Renewal

Memberships renew automatically at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. You authorize us to charge your payment method on file for renewal fees. We will send a renewal reminder prior to your renewal date.

3. Account Responsibilities

3.1 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep it updated
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account
Not share your account credentials with any third party

3.2 One Account Per Person

Each individual may maintain only one Hampton account. Creating multiple accounts is prohibited and may result in termination of all accounts.

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Site and Hampton services solely for their intended purposes: professional networking, community participation, accessing member benefits, and engaging with Hampton content and events.

4.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

Solicit or spam: Use the member directory, Slack workspace, events, or any Hampton channel to send unsolicited commercial messages, recruit for competing communities, or engage in direct sales pitches to members without their prior consent.
Harass or discriminate: Engage in harassment, bullying, discrimination, threats, or any conduct that creates a hostile environment for other members.
Misrepresent yourself: Provide false information in your application, profile, or communications, or impersonate another person.
Breach confidentiality: Share, publish, or distribute confidential information shared by other members in Hampton forums, group sessions, Slack channels, or events (see Section 5).
Violate laws: Use the Site or services in any way that violates applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
Interfere with the Site: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, introduce malware or harmful code, overload or disrupt our systems, or scrape or harvest data from the Site.
Infringe intellectual property: Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from Hampton content without our prior written consent.
Circumvent restrictions: Attempt to bypass any access controls, security measures, or technological protection measures on the Site.
Resell or commercialize: Sell, license, or commercially exploit access to Hampton membership, content, or services.

4.3 Enforcement

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against any violation of these Terms, including removing content, suspending or terminating membership, and reporting conduct to law enforcement.

5. Confidentiality

5.1 Member Confidentiality Obligation

Hampton is a trusted community. Members frequently share sensitive business information, financial data, personal challenges, and strategic plans in the course of participating in Hampton activities. By becoming a member, you agree to:

Treat all information shared by other members in Hampton forums, core group sessions, Slack channels, events, and any other Hampton-facilitated interactions as confidential.
Not disclose, reproduce, or distribute any member's confidential information outside of Hampton without that member's express written consent.
Not use another member's confidential information for your own commercial advantage or to their detriment.

5.2 Exceptions

Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that:

Is or becomes publicly available through no fault of yours
Was already known to you prior to disclosure within Hampton
Is independently developed by you without use of confidential information
Is required to be disclosed by law, regulation, or legal process (provided you give reasonable notice to the disclosing member where permitted)

5.3 Survival

Your confidentiality obligations survive termination or expiration of your membership.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Hampton Content

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof ("Hampton Content"), is the property of Hampton or its licensors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, or sell any Hampton Content without our prior written consent.

6.2 Hampton Trademarks

"Hampton," the Hampton logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Hampton or its affiliates. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

6.3 Member Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display through the Site or Hampton services ("Member Content"). By submitting Member Content, you grant Hampton a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute your Member Content in connection with operating and promoting Hampton and its services.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit your Member Content and that it does not violate any third party's rights.

6.4 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide to Hampton about the Site or services ("Feedback") becomes our property. We may use Feedback for any purpose without obligation or compensation to you.

7. Events

7.1 Participation

Hampton may organize in-person and virtual events, including meetups, conferences, retreats, and online sessions. Participation in events is subject to these Terms and any additional event-specific rules communicated at the time of registration.

7.2 Assumption of Risk

Participation in in-person events is voluntary and at your own risk. Hampton is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage arising from your participation in events. You agree to comply with all venue rules and applicable laws.

7.3 Recording and Photography

Hampton may photograph, record, or livestream events. By attending, you consent to being photographed or recorded and grant Hampton the right to use such recordings for promotional and operational purposes.

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Third-Party Platforms

Hampton uses third-party platforms and services to deliver membership benefits, including but not limited to Slack (community communications), Stripe (payment processing), Calendly (scheduling), and various event platforms. Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. Hampton is not responsible for the acts or omissions of any third-party service provider.

8.2 Vendor and Perk Providers

Hampton may provide access to third-party vendor listings, products, services, and promotional offers ("Perks"). These are provided by independent third parties. Hampton does not endorse, warrant, or guarantee any third-party products or services and is not a party to any transaction between you and a third-party vendor or perk provider.

8.3 Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of any linked websites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

9. Disclaimers

9.1 "As Is" Basis

THE SITE AND ALL HAMPTON SERVICES, CONTENT, AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9.2 No Guarantee of Results

HAMPTON DOES NOT GUARANTEE ANY SPECIFIC BUSINESS OUTCOMES, NETWORKING RESULTS, REVENUE GROWTH, INVESTMENT RETURNS, OR OTHER RESULTS FROM MEMBERSHIP OR PARTICIPATION IN HAMPTON ACTIVITIES. ANY BUSINESS DECISIONS YOU MAKE BASED ON INFORMATION OR CONNECTIONS OBTAINED THROUGH HAMPTON ARE YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY.

9.3 Community Interactions

HAMPTON DOES NOT SCREEN, VERIFY, OR ENDORSE THE QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND, STATEMENTS, OR CLAIMS OF ANY MEMBER. INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER MEMBERS ARE AT YOUR OWN RISK. HAMPTON IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DISPUTES, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM MEMBER-TO-MEMBER INTERACTIONS.

9.4 Availability

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, SUSPEND, OR DISCONTINUE ANY PART OF THE SITE OR SERVICES AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

IN NO EVENT SHALL HAMPTON, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE).
HAMPTON'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO HAMPTON IN MEMBERSHIP FEES DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY EVEN IF HAMPTON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND EVEN IF A REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hampton and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

Your use of or access to the Site or services
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third party's rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or confidentiality rights
Any Member Content you submit or share
Your participation in events or interactions with other members

12. Dispute Resolution and Binding Arbitration

12.1 Application of This Section

This Section governs any dispute, claim, or controversy arising under or relating to these Terms, the Site, or any related communications or interactions between you and Hampton (each, a "Dispute"). This Section applies regardless of whether the Dispute sounds in contract, tort, statute, or any other legal theory. As used in this Section, "Claimant" means the party asserting a Dispute, and "Respondent" means the party against whom a Dispute is asserted.

12.2 Pre-Dispute Notice Requirements

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution process under this Section, Claimant shall send Respondent a detailed written notice of the Dispute by email to help@joinhampton.com with delivery confirmation. The notice shall include all of the following:

Claimant's full legal name and current postal address;
All email addresses Claimant has used in connection with the Site;
The specific date or dates on which Claimant accessed the Site that form the basis of the Dispute;
The specific URL or URLs accessed;
The approximate timestamps of the access;
The device type, operating system, and browser used;
The IP address or addresses used to access the Site, if known to Claimant;
A factual basis for Claimant's standing to bring the Dispute;
A specific description of the conduct alleged and the harm alleged;
The legal theory or theories on which the Dispute is based;
The nature of Claimant's fee arrangement with counsel, if any, including whether the representation is on a contingency, fee-sharing, referral, or hourly basis, the rate or percentage applicable, and the identity of any third party providing funding or financing in connection with the Dispute; and
A list of all claims, demands, formal complaints, or arbitration proceedings filed by Claimant within the 24 months preceding the notice that assert substantively similar legal theories or arise from substantively similar conduct, including the names of respondents and the disposition of each.

A notice that omits any of the foregoing is procedurally deficient. The dispute resolution timelines under this Section shall not commence until a compliant notice is received. The disclosures required by subparts (k) and (l) are intended to enable good-faith assessment of the Dispute and to enable any arbitrator to screen for fraud, abuse, or improper purpose.

12.3 Informal Resolution Period

Within sixty (60) days of Respondent's receipt of a compliant notice under Section 12.2, the parties shall engage in informal resolution discussions. Such discussions shall include not fewer than two principal-level meetings, each attended by a principal of Claimant and a principal of Respondent. The parties shall coordinate scheduling in good faith, with Respondent making available a reasonable slate of dates within the 60-day period and Claimant selecting available dates from that slate. Meetings may be conducted by video conference. Claimant may be accompanied by counsel or an authorized representative. Failure of Claimant to participate in good faith in the required meetings is a material procedural defect, and no arbitration may be commenced unless and until the requirement is satisfied or expressly waived in writing by Respondent.

12.4 Binding Arbitration

IF THE PARTIES CANNOT RESOLVE A DISPUTE THROUGH THE PROCESS DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 12.2 AND 12.3, YOU AND HAMPTON AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE WILL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION, RATHER THAN IN COURT, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.8.

Arbitration Rules: Arbitration will be administered exclusively by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its then-current Consumer Arbitration Rules. Filings with any other arbitration provider shall be deemed procedurally deficient and shall not commence the arbitration.

Location: Arbitration will take place in New York County, New York, unless you and Hampton agree otherwise. If you reside more than 100 miles from New York County, the arbitration may be conducted by telephone, video conference, or based on written submissions, at your election.

Arbitrator Authority: The arbitrator shall have exclusive authority to resolve all Disputes, including the scope and enforceability of this arbitration provision. The arbitrator may award the same damages and relief that a court could award.

Confidentiality: All aspects of the arbitration proceeding, including the award, shall be strictly confidential.

12.5 Pre-Merits Threshold Review for Good Faith

As a threshold matter and prior to merits adjudication, the arbitrator is authorized to consider, on the arbitrator's own motion or on motion of a party, whether the Dispute was brought in good faith or bears indicia of fraud, abuse, or improper purpose. In conducting such review, the arbitrator may consider, without limitation, the disclosures provided pursuant to Section 12.2, the specificity and accuracy of the notice provided pursuant to Section 12.2, the conduct of the parties during the informal resolution process required by Section 12.3, the existence of substantively similar claims previously filed by Claimant or Claimant's counsel, and any other information relevant to the good faith of the Dispute. If the arbitrator finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the Dispute was brought in bad faith or for improper purpose, the arbitrator may dismiss the Dispute and may award reasonable fees and costs to Respondent, in each case to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law and the rules of the arbitration provider. This Section is intended to enable fraud screening and shall not be construed to limit Claimant's ability to assert a good-faith Dispute on the merits.

12.6 Costs and Fees

Each party shall bear its own attorneys' fees and costs except as otherwise provided in these Terms or required by applicable law. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law and the rules of the AAA, Claimant shall be responsible for the costs and fees associated with the arbitration; in any event, the allocation of arbitration fees shall comply with the consumer-protection floors imposed by the AAA's Consumer Arbitration Rules. If the arbitrator determines that a claim was frivolous or brought in bad faith, the arbitrator may award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs to the prevailing party.

12.7 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND HAMPTON AGREE THAT DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS ONLY. NEITHER YOU NOR HAMPTON MAY BRING A CLAIM AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE MORE THAN ONE PERSON'S CLAIMS AND MAY NOT PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

If any portion of this class-action waiver is found to be unenforceable as to a particular Dispute, that Dispute shall proceed in a court of competent jurisdiction (subject to all other terms of these Terms, including without limitation Section 14), and the arbitration agreement set forth in Sections 12.4 through 12.6 and 12.8 through 12.9 shall be null and void as to that Dispute. The class-action waiver in this Section 12.7 is non-severable from the arbitration agreement; severance of the class-action waiver from the arbitration agreement is not permitted.

12.8 Exceptions

This arbitration agreement does not preclude either party from: (a) bringing an individual action in small claims court for disputes within the court's jurisdiction; (b) seeking injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction in New York County, New York to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights or confidentiality obligations; or (c) pursuing any other claim that, as a matter of law, may not be subject to pre-dispute arbitration. The pendency of any such court action shall not affect the parties' obligations under Sections 12.2 through 12.7 with respect to any other Dispute.

12.9 Opt-Out

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to help@joinhampton.com within thirty (30) days of first accepting these Terms. Your notice must include your name, address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of the arbitration provision.

12.10 Survival

The obligations of Sections 12.2 through 12.9 survive termination of these Terms.

12.11 Severability of Dispute Resolution Provisions

If any provision of this Section 12 is held unenforceable, the unenforceable provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, provided that the class-action waiver in Section 12.7 is non-severable from the arbitration agreement as set forth in that Section. Where any provision is held unenforceable in part, the provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

13. Termination

13.1 By You

You may terminate your membership at any time by contacting us at help@joinhampton.com. Termination does not entitle you to a refund of any fees already paid, except as provided in Section 2.4.

13.2 By Hampton

We may suspend or terminate your account and membership at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Reasons for termination may include, but are not limited to:

Violation of these Terms or our community guidelines
Conduct that is harmful, disruptive, or inappropriate
Non-payment of membership fees
Providing false or misleading information
Any other reason at our sole discretion

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

Your right to access and use the Site and services will immediately cease
Your Member Profile will be removed from the Member List and Member Map
You must cease using any Hampton Content or intellectual property
Sections 5 (Confidentiality), 6 (Intellectual Property), 9 (Disclaimers), 10 (Limitation of Liability), 11 (Indemnification), 12 (Dispute Resolution), and 14 (Governing Law) survive termination

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any Disputes are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any Dispute that is not subject to arbitration under Section 12, or that escapes the arbitration agreement for any reason, shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York. Each party consents to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts for any such Dispute and waives any objection based on inconvenient forum or lack of personal jurisdiction.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional terms for specific services, constitute the entire agreement between you and Hampton regarding your use of the Site and services.

15.2 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

15.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. Hampton may assign these Terms at any time without notice.

15.5 Force Majeure

Hampton is not liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, labor disputes, government actions, power failures, or internet disruptions.

15.6 Headings

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

16. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will:

Update the "Last Updated" date at the top
Notify members via email of significant changes
Post a notice on the Site

Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Site and cancel your membership.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Hampton VC LLC 213 W 35th Street New York, NY 10001

Email: help@joinhampton.com Email: help@joinhampton.com