Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Verus Chicago website (verus.club) or applying for membership, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or apply for membership.

Eligibility

To apply for membership or use our services, you must be at least 18 years of age and capable of forming a binding contract. By using our website or applying for membership, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

Membership

Application Process

Membership in Verus Chicago is by application only. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. We reserve the right to accept or reject any application at our sole discretion without providing a reason.

Membership Conduct

Members are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully at all events and in all communications. Verus Chicago reserves the right to revoke membership at any time for conduct that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate, including but not limited to:

• Harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior toward other members or staff
• Solicitation, aggressive networking, or pitching without consent
• Misrepresentation of identity or professional background
• Sharing confidential discussions or member information without permission
• Any illegal activity

Membership Fees

Currently, there are no membership dues. We reserve the right to introduce membership fees in the future with reasonable notice to members.

User Content

By submitting content to our website (including application responses), you grant Verus Chicago a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, and process that content for the purposes of evaluating your application and operating our services.

You represent and warrant that any content you submit is accurate, does not violate any third party's rights, and does not contain any unlawful material.

Intellectual Property

The Verus Chicago name, logo, website design, and all content on our website are the property of Verus Chicago or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content from our website without our prior written permission.

Events and Venues

Verus Chicago hosts events at various venues. By attending our events, you agree to:

• Comply with all venue rules and policies
• Assume responsibility for your own safety and belongings
• Allow Verus Chicago to use photographs or recordings taken at events for promotional purposes (you may opt out by notifying us in advance)

Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT OUR WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VERUS CHICAGO AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OUR WEBSITE, ATTENDANCE AT OUR EVENTS, OR MEMBERSHIP, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Verus Chicago and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of our website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third party's rights.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify members of material changes by email or by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of our website or participation in Verus Chicago after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website and membership at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use our website and attend events will immediately cease.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Contact Us

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

Verus Chicago
Email: hello@verus.club