Terms Of Use
PREAMBLE
These Terms and Conditions apply to all users, members, guests, invitees, partners, speakers, and attendees engaging with APEX Global Forum and any of its affiliated entities, platforms, events, or services.
APEX Global Forum operates through multiple legal entities depending on geography, including:
• KKA Group LLC, a United States entity operating APEX Global Forum – Global
• TAS Club Ltd, a United Kingdom entity operating APEX Global Forum – UK
References to “APEX,” “APEX Global Forum,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to the applicable operating entity through which a member, guest, or participant is onboarded or makes payment.
The governing law and dispute resolution provisions applicable to each individual shall be determined by the entity through which membership or event fees are paid.
TERMS AND CONDITION FOR USE OF SITE AND SERVICES
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS OF SERVICE AGREEMENT (“TOS”) CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ANY OR ALL THE TERMS OF SERVICES AGREEMENT, YOU SHALL NOT ACCESS THE SITE OR USE ANY OF THE SERVICES. BY ACCESSING OR USING OUR SITE AND/OR OUR SERVICES, YOU HEREBY AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE ALL THE TERMS STIPULATED HEREIN BELOW AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF YOU, THE USER, CUSTOMER, OR PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMER TO READ THE TOS BEFORE PROCEEDING TO USE THIS SITE. THE TERM ‘YOU’, ‘USER(s)’, ‘CUSTOMER(s)’, ‘MEMBER(s)’ OR ‘PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMER(s)’ MAY HAVE BEEN USED INTERCHANGEABLY IN THE TOS, HOWEVER SHALL REFER TO MEAN THE SAME.
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
The TOS is a legally binding agreement that shall govern the relationship between the users (which includes but not limited to internal members community) and Apex Global Forum (owned and operated by KKA Group LLC) (“KKA”, “we,” “us,” or “our”), with respect to the use of the website, https://www.apexglobalforum.com (the “Site”) and its Services (defined hereunder).
If you are accessing or using the Services on behalf of a business or other legal entity (“Business”), (i) you represent that you are authorized to enter into, and bind the Business to these Terms and register for the Services; and (ii) the Business is legally and financially responsible for your access to and use of the Services, as well as for the use of the Services by others affiliated with you, including any employees, agents or contractors. Please note that you are deemed as an authorized representative of the Business if you are using the Business’s email address in registering for or accessing the Service.
A. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
The purpose of the Site is to provides access to a range of services, including but not limited to networking opportunities, educational programs, investment resources, and events (“Services”). All visitors to our Site, irrespective of whether they are registered or not, shall be deemed as “users” of the Site and the Services, for the purpose of this TOS. Once an individual registers for our Services, through the process of creating an account, the user shall then be considered a “member.”
The user and/or member acknowledges and agrees that the Services provided and made available through our Site and related platform are the sole property of KKA. KKA reserves the right and discretion to offer additional Services and/or products, or update, modify or revise any current content on the Site and/or Services, and accordingly the terms of this TOS shall apply to any and all additional Services and/or products and any and all updated, modified or revised Services or Site unless otherwise stipulated. KKA does hereby reserve the right to cancel and cease offering any of the Services and/or products. You, as the user and/or member, acknowledge, accept and agree to not hold KKA liable in any manner whatsoever, for any such updates, modifications, revisions, suspensions or discontinuance of any of our Services and/or products. Your continued use of the Site and/or Services provided, after such posting of any updates, changes, and/or modifications shall constitute your acceptance of such updates, changes and/or modifications, and as such you hereby acknowledge and agree to periodically review the TOS and any and all applicable terms and policies that are incorporated herein by reference thereby ensuring you are aware of all terms and policies currently in effect.
Furthermore, the user and/or member understands, acknowledges and agrees that the use of Site and Services offered shall be provided “AS IS” and as such KKA shall not assume any responsibility or obligation for the timeliness, missed delivery, deletion and/or any failure to store user and/or member content, communication or personalization settings.
By using the Services, you represent and warrant that (a) any and all registration information you submit is truthful and accurate; (b) you will maintain the completeness and accuracy of such information; (c) your use of the Services does not violate any applicable law, regulation, or obligation you may have to a third party; (d) will not add any Personal Data of any third-party to the Services, without the prior consent of the concerned Third-Party, and shall ensure that a record of such consents is maintained, all as required under applicable law; and (e) you shall comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, these Terms and any Agreement throughout your use of the Site and/or Services.
B. REGISTRATION AND MEMBERSHIP
Eligibility and Rights
To register and become a “member” of the Apex Global Forum, you must be at least 18 years of age to enter into and form a legally binding contract. In addition, you must be in good standing and not an individual that has been previously barred from receiving KKA’s Services under the laws and statutes of applicable jurisdiction.
Membership to APEX Global Forum is exclusive and invitation-only. Prospective members must be ultra-high-net-worth individuals, investors, or changemakers who demonstrate significant leadership and influence in their fields and share a genuine commitment to creating meaningful, lasting impact. It is ensured that all members align with our values, vision, and commitment to diversity before receiving an invitation to join.
Members may be required to pay an initial joining fee and an annual membership fee. The specific details regarding fee structure will be provided upon invitation and acceptance into the community.
Members shall be required to fill up a Membership Form.
Members have the right to participate in events, activities, and networking opportunities organized by KKA, subject to the specific membership tier they hold. We operate multiple tiers of membership, each with distinct levels of benefits, fees, and access privileges. Invitations to events are extended in a curated manner aligned with the membership tier, and members should understand that they may not be invited to all events. Members are expected to adhere to community guidelines emphasizing respect, confidentiality, non-solicitation, integrity, and diversity, as more elaborately detailed in the definitive contract.
Account
To access some features of the Services, you may be required to register for an account. When you register for an account, the Site may request you to surface in certain personal identifying information, including but not limited to your email address and other contact information, in order to create a username and password (“Registration Information”). When registering for and maintaining an account, you agree to provide true, accurate, current, and complete information as requested. You also agree not to impersonate anyone, misrepresent any affiliation with anyone else, use false information, or otherwise conceal your identity from KKA for any purpose. If you are applying for an Account on behalf of a Business, you may also be required to provide a business address, business ownership details, the nature of the business and other business information that we may request. If you are applying for an Account on behalf of a Business, you must specify at least one Admin. You are liable for any actions of your Admin, and for any other person with access to your credentials or your account.
When you register, KKA may collect information such as your name, e-mail address, birth date, gender, mailing address, occupation, industry and personal interests. You can edit your account information at any time. Our use of your information is subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy.
If anyone knowingly provides any information of a false, untrue, inaccurate or incomplete nature, KKA will have sufficient grounds and rights to suspend or terminate the member in violation of this aspect of the TOS, and as such refuse any and all current or future use of KKA Site and/or Services, or any portion thereof.
Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your password and other Registration Information. For your protection and the protection of other users, you are required to ensure that you do not to share your Registration Information with anyone else. KKA shall not be liable for any actions or omission due to breach by you of aforementioned responsibility. If you have reason to believe that your account is no longer secure, you must immediately notify us. KKA shall not be held liable for any loss and/or damage arising to user from any failure to comply with this term and/or condition of the TOS.
C. PRIVACY POLICY, DATA PROTECTION
Every user or member’s registration data and other personal information is strictly protected by Us in accordance with the Privacy Policy. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review our Privacy Policy and become familiar with it.
D. THIRD PARTY SERVICES
Advice from Third Parties. Some of the Services involve advice from third parties and third-party content. You agree that any such advice and content is provided for information, education, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute legal, financial, tax planning, medical, or other advice from KKA. You agree that KKA is not liable for any advice provided by third parties. You agree that you are responsible for your own financial research and financial decisions, and that KKA is not responsible or liable for any decisions or actions you take or authorize third parties to take on your behalf based on information you receive as a user or member of KKA.
Sharing Information with Third Parties. By using the Services, you agree that KKA may collect, store, and transfer information on your behalf, and at your request. You agree that your decision to make available any sensitive or confidential information to third parties while using the Site and/or Services is your sole responsibility and at your sole risk. KKA has no control and makes no representations as to the use or disclosure of information provided to third parties. You agree that these third-party services are not under KKA’s control, and that KKA is not responsible for any third party’s use of your information.
E. CONTENT
Certain types of content may be made available through the Site. “Content” as used in these Terms means, collectively, all content on or made available through the Site and/ or the Services, including any documents, images, photos, pictures, videos, data, audio or text, and any modifications or derivatives of the foregoing. KKA may allow you to upload certain content including but not limited to documents, text and other data on or through the Site, referred to herein as “User Content”. KKA may, in its sole discretion, choose to monitor User Content for inappropriate or illegal behaviour, including through automatic means, provided however.
KKA DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY CONTENT (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY USER CONTENT) OR ANY OPINION, RECOMMENDATION, OR ADVICE EXPRESSED IN ANY CONTENT AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONTENT AND/OR USER CONTENT. WE DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, FOR THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF ANY AND ALL USERS (INCLUDING UNAUTHORIZED USERS), WHETHER SUCH ACTS OR OMISSIONS OCCUR DURING THE USE OF THE SERVICES OR OTHERWISE.
You hereby grant and allow KKA the worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable and non-exclusive licenses for the User Content.
F. PROHIBITED USES
You agree not to:
- Use the Site and/ or Services for any illegal purpose, or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law;
- Violate or encourage others to violate the rights of third parties, including intellectual property rights;
- Post, upload, or distribute any content that is unlawful, defamatory, libelous, inaccurate, or that a reasonable person could deem to be objectionable, profane, indecent, pornographic, harassing, threatening, hateful, or otherwise inappropriate;
- Interfere in any way with security-related features of the Site/ Services;
- Interfere with the operation or any user’s enjoyment of the Site/ Services, including by uploading or otherwise disseminating viruses, adware, spyware, worms, or other malicious code, making unsolicited offers or advertisements to other users, or attempting to collect personal information about other individuals or third parties without their consent;
- Access, monitor or copy any content or information of the Site using any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means or any manual process for any purpose without KKA’s express written permission;
- Perform any fraudulent activity, including impersonating any person or entity, claiming false affiliations, accessing the accounts of other users without permission, or falsifying your identity or any information about you, including age or date of birth; or
- Sell or otherwise transfer the access granted herein.
- Duplicate, decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble or decode the Site/ Services (including any underlying idea or algorithm), or attempt to do any of the same;
- Access or use the Services in any way not expressly permitted by these Terms or any Agreement with KKA.
You agree to abide by the code of conduct established by the organization and shall treat all other members with respect, fairness, and professionalism. KKA herein reserves the right to pre-screen, refuse and/or delete any content currently available through our Site or Services. In addition, we reserve the right to remove and/or delete any such content that would violate the TOS or which would otherwise be considered offensive to other visitors, users and/or members. KKA herein reserves the right to access, preserve and/or disclose member account information and/or content if it is requested to do so by law or in good faith belief that any such action is deemed reasonably necessary for:
- compliance with any legal process; enforcement of the TOS;
- responding to any claim that therein contained content is in violation of the rights of any third party;
- protecting the rights, property or the personal safety of KKA, its visitors, users and members, including the general public.
KKA herein reserves the right to include the use of security components that may permit digital information or material to be protected, and that such use of information and/or material is subject to usage guidelines and regulations established by KKA or any other content providers supplying content services to KKA. You are hereby prohibited from making any attempt to override or circumvent any of the embedded usage rules in our Services. Furthermore, unauthorized reproduction, publication, distribution, or exhibition of any information or materials supplied by our Site or Services, despite whether done so in whole or in part, is expressly prohibited.
G. CONTRIBUTIONS TO SITE
KKA may provide an area for our users and members to contribute feedback on the Site. When you submit ideas, documents, suggestions and/or proposals (“Contributions”) to our site, you acknowledge and agree that:
- your contributions do not contain any type of confidential or proprietary information;
- KKA shall not be liable or under any obligation to ensure or maintain confidentiality, expressed or implied, related to any Contributions;
- KKA shall be entitled to make use of and/or disclose any such Contributions in any such manner as they may see fit;
- the contributor’s Contributions shall automatically become the sole property of KKA; and
- KKA is under no obligation to either compensate or provide any form of reimbursement in any manner or nature.
H. INDEMNITY
You agree that you will be personally responsible for your use of the Site and Services, and you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless KKA from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including attorneys’ and accounting fees and costs), arising out of or in any way connected with (i) your access to, use of, or alleged use of the Site and Services; (ii) your violation of the TOS or any applicable law or regulation; (iii) your violation of any third party right, including without limitation any intellectual property right, publicity, confidentiality, property, or privacy right; or (iv) any disputes or issues between you and any third party. KKA reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, and in such case, you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claim.
I. COMMERCIAL REUSE OF SERVICES
The member or user herein agrees not to replicate, duplicate, copy, trade, sell, resell nor exploit for any reason, any part, use of, or access to KKA’s Sites and/or Services.
J. USE AND STORAGE GENERAL PRACTICES
You herein acknowledge that KKA may set up any such practices and/or limits regarding the use of our Site and Services, without limitation of the maximum number of days that any email, message posting or any other uploaded content shall be retained by KKA, nor the maximum number of email messages that may be sent and/or received by any member, the maximum volume or size of any email message that may be sent from or may be received by an account on our Service, the maximum disk space allowable that shall be allocated on KKA‘s servers on the member’s behalf, and/or the maximum number of times and/or duration that any member may access our Services in a given period of time. In addition, you also agree that KKA has absolutely no responsibility or liability for the removal or failure to maintain storage of any messages and/or other communications or content maintained or transmitted by our Services. You also herein acknowledge that we reserve the right to delete or remove any account that is no longer active for an extended period of time. Furthermore, KKA shall reserve the right to modify, alter and/or update these general practices and limits at its’ discretion.
K. MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS
From time to time, the Site may be unavailable for periods of time for maintenance and / or modifications. We will endeavor to make keep maintenance down time as brief as possible. However, we cannot guarantee that the Site will be available to you at all times, and we will not be liable to you for any losses or damages, pecuniary or non-pecuniary, resulting from the interruption of your use of the Services.
KKA shall reserve the right at any time it may deem fit, to modify, alter and or discontinue, whether temporarily or permanently, the Site, Services, or any part thereof, with or without prior notice. In addition, it shall not be held liable to you or to any third party for any such alteration, modification, suspension and/or discontinuance of our Site and/or Services, or any part thereof.
L. TERMINATION
As a member, you agree that KKA may, without any prior written notice, immediately suspend, terminate, discontinue and/or limit your account, any email associated with your account, and access to any of the Services. The cause for such termination, discontinuance, suspension and/or limitation of access shall include, but is not limited to
- any breach or violation of our TOS or any other incorporated agreement, regulation and/or guideline;
- by way of requests from law enforcement or any other governmental agencies;
- the discontinuance, alteration and/or material modification to our Services, or any part thereof;
- unexpected technical or security issues and/or problems; any extended periods of inactivity;
- violation of our community standards or failure to uphold our values;
- any engagement by you in any fraudulent or illegal activities; and/or
- the nonpayment of any associated fees that may be owed by you in connection with your account Services.
Unless otherwise agreed in a definitive contract, either KKA or the Member may terminate the Services without cause by giving a 30 days’ written notice to the other Party.
Furthermore, you herein agree that any and all terminations, suspensions, discontinuances, and or limitations of access for cause shall be made at KKA’s sole discretion and that it shall not be liable to you or any other third party with regards to the termination of member’s account, associated email address and/or access to any of the Services.
M. LINKS
Either KKA or any third parties may provide links to other websites and/or resources. Thus, you acknowledge and agree that KKA is not responsible for the availability of any such external sites or resources, and as such, it does not endorse nor are responsible or liable for any content, products, advertising or any other materials, on or available from such third-party sites or resources. Furthermore, you acknowledge and agree that KKA shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any such damage or loss which may be a result of, caused or allegedly to be caused by or in connection with the use of or the reliance on any such content, goods or Services made available on or through any such site or resource.
N. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
You do hereby acknowledge and agree that KKA ‘s Site and Services and any essential software that may be used in connection with our Site and/or Services shall contain proprietary and confidential material that is protected by applicable intellectual property rights and other laws. The Site Services, and any Content thereon (excluding any User Content), and any APIs, interfaces, features and functionalities thereof are and will remain the exclusive property of KKA and its licensors (as applicable). Furthermore, you herein acknowledge and agree that any content which may be contained in any advertisements or information presented by and through our Services or by advertisers is protected by copyrights, trademarks, patents or other proprietary rights and laws. Therefore, except for that which is expressly permitted by applicable law or as authorized by KKA or such applicable licensor, you agree not to alter, modify, lease, rent, loan, sell, distribute, transmit, broadcast, publicly perform and/or created any plagiaristic works which are based on KKA Services (e.g. content or software), in whole or part. You will not remove, alter or conceal any copyright, trademark, service mark or other proprietary rights notices incorporated in the Site and/or Services, if any
O. WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS
The Site and Services are provided “as is” and on an “as available” basis, without warranty or condition of any kind, either express or implied. Although KKA seeks to maintain safe, secure, accurate, and well-functioning services, we cannot guarantee the continuous operation of or access to our Services, and there may at times be inadvertent technical or factual errors or inaccuracies.
a) No Warranties. KKA specifically (but without limitation) disclaims (i) any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, quiet enjoyment, or non-infringement; and (ii) any warranties arising out of course-of-dealing, usage, or trade. You assume all risk for any/all damages that may result from your use of or access to the Services. KKA is not responsible for the loss of, damage to, or unavailability of any information you have made available through the Services, and you are solely responsible for ensuring that you have backup copies of any information you have made available through the Services.
b) No Guarantee Of Accuracy. KKA does not guarantee the accuracy of, and disclaims all liability for, any errors or other inaccuracies in the information, content, recommendations, and materials made available through the Services.
c) Services Provided For Informational Purposes. The information provided through the Services is provided solely for informational, educational, or entertainment purposes. KKA and the Services are not endorsed by or affiliated with FINRA, and KKA is not a financial institution or insurance provider. KKA makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees, express or implied, regarding the results or savings that may be obtained through the use of the Services. Before making any financial decisions or implementing any financial strategy, including recommendations of third parties identified through the Services, KKA recommends that you obtain additional information and advice of accountants or other financial advisors who are fully aware of your individual circumstances.
d) No Warranties Regarding Third Parties. KKA makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees, express or implied, regarding any third-party service or advice provided by a third party, or any quotes or offers provided through the Services. KKA does not endorse any particular advisor or other third party. KKA acts solely as an intermediary between you and third-party service providers and expressly disclaims any and all liability for any content, products, or services provided by such service providers. See above, for more information regarding third parties and third-party services.
P. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
In no event will KKA be liable to you for any incidental, special, consequential, direct, indirect, or punitive damages, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), statute, or any other legal theory, whether or not KKA has been informed of the possibility of such damage. Some jurisdictions do not allow the disclaimer of warranties or limitation of liability in certain circumstances. Accordingly, some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
Notwithstanding anything stated herein, KKA’s total liability for the damages, losses, and causes of action whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, shall in no circumstances exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing this Site and/or Services. Nothing in these TOS shall limit or exclude our liability for: (i) death or personal injury caused by our gross negligence, or willful misconduct; (ii) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (iii) any other liability which cannot be limited or excluded by applicable law.
Force Majeure: You shall not hold us liable for any interruption of the Services due to any act of God; blockage, disturbance or encumbrance of the telecommunications, transport or procurement networks for whatever reason; poor quality or interruptions of electrical current; virus or computer pirate attacks, insurrections or acts of a similar nature; state of war or embargo; total or partial strikes within or outside of the company; lock-out, social conflicts, sabotage or acts of vandalism; foul weather, epidemics, earthquakes, explosion, fires, storms, flooding, other natural disasters; water damage, incapacity to obtain raw materials or supplies; legal or regulatory modifications applicable to supplying the Services, and any other case beyond our voluntary control preventing the normal provision of the Services to you.
Q. RELEASE
In the event you have a dispute with third party, you agree to release and hold harmless, KKA (and its officers, directors, employees, agents, parent subsidiaries, affiliates, co-branders, partners and any other third parties) from claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, suspected or unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way connected to such dispute.
R. SPECIAL AD MONITION RELATED TO FINANCIAL MATTERS
Should you intend to create or to join any service, receive or request any such news, messages, alerts or other information through the use of Services concerning companies, stock quotes, investments or securities, then the above Sections referring to Warranty, Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability shall be equally applicable. In addition, for this information, the concept of “Let the investor beware” is applicable and accordingly the KKA ‘s content is provided primarily for informational purposes, and no content that shall be provided or included in our Services is intended for trading or investing purposes. KKA and our licensors shall not be responsible or liable for the accuracy, usefulness or availability of any information transmitted and/or made available by way of our Services and shall not be responsible or liable for any trading and/or investment decisions based on any such information.
S. TRADEMARK INFORMATION
You herein acknowledge, understand and agree that all of KKA trademarks, copyright, trade name, service marks, and other KKA logos and any brand features, and/or product and service names are trademarks and as such, are and shall remain the property of KKA You herein agree not to display and/or use in any manner KKA logo or marks without obtaining KKA ‘s prior written consent.
T. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This TOS constitutes the entire agreement between you and KKA and shall govern the use of our Site and Services, superseding any prior version of this TOS. You may also be subject to additional terms and conditions that may apply when you use or purchase certain other KKA Services, affiliate Services, which may be detailed in a written contract. In case of any conflict between the terms of such written contract and the terms contained in this TOS, the terms of the written contract shall prevail, if there is no possibility of harmonious construction of the conflicting provisions.
U. WAIVER AND SEVERABILITY OF TERMS
At any time, should KKA fail to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the TOS, such failure shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of this TOS is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of the TOS remain in full force and effect.
V. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GOVERNING LAW
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, United States of America, where KKA is situated.
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be finally resolved by arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”). The seat of arbitration shall be Wyoming, USA. The applicable AAA rules for expedited procedure shall apply, where applicable. Each Party shall bear its own costs. The Parties, their representatives, the arbitral institution, other participants and/or arbitrator(s) shall hold the existence, content, and result of the arbitration in confidence.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, KKA reserves the right to submit any disputes related to non-payment of any fees, invoices, or other payments owed by a Member or User under these Terms before the competent courts of the United States, or before the courts of the country or jurisdiction in which such Member or User has a commercial or registered address, or in any jurisdiction in which such Member or User operates. In the event that KKA prevails in whole or part, Member or User agrees to pay KKA’s reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred.
W. KKA BYLAWS
Policies and Bylaws. Users and member shall abide by all the policies for use of Site and Service as updated from time to time by KKA which may be set forth on website or otherwise prepared by KKA. User and members acknowledge and agree that each and every policy, standard operating procedure, rules and regulations or any other document pertaining to the use of Site and/or Service shall be equally applicable to them.
Purpose, Value & Vision. KKA is a global business networking platform and investment club, committed to bridging cultural gaps in investing and business. The purpose of KKA is to promote diversity and inclusivity among entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, thought leaders, and startup enthusiasts. KKA is dedicated to providing equal access to resources, mentorship, industry insights, funding, and investment opportunities, with a particular emphasis on supporting women and underrepresented communities. Accordingly, KKA is open to all, who share same mission, vision and values. Members will have access to various benefits, including but not limited to research reports, market analysis, educational content, events, mentorship, coaching, networking opportunities, and investment opportunities. The types and terms of membership, dues, and the manner of admission into membership shall be defined in the membership policy to be reviewed annually.
Programs. KKA offers a variety of programs, including but not limited to ‘The Atlantic Academy’ which provides advisory services, masterclasses/workshops, skill-building sessions, start-up Program, and scale-up Program, among others. Programs shall be developed and overseen by the board or appointed committees.
Non-Discrimination. KKA is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. KKA ensures that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications. Consistent with this principle and applicable laws, KKA does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Conflict of Interest. Every director, officer, committee member, and staff of KKA has a duty to be free from the influence of any conflicting interest when representing KKA in negotiations or when making recommendations with respect to dealings with third parties. They are expected to deal with KKA in good faith and with undivided loyalty. The details of how potential conflicts of interest should be handled will be outlined in KKA’s Conflict of Interest Policy.
Indemnification. The users and members agree to indemnify and hold harmless KKA, its affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and permitted successors and assigns against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, penalties, punitive damages, expenses, reasonable legal fees and costs of any kind or amount whatsoever, which result from the negligence of or breach of this TOS by the user or member, or its respective successors-in-interest, representative and assigns that occurs in connection with this TOS. This clause shall remain in full force and effect even after termination of the Agreement.
Limitation of Liability. Notwithstanding anything in this TOS to the contrary, KKA including without limitation to, its affiliates, associates, representatives, contractors, employees, shall not be held liable for any indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, remote, loss of profits or revenues, loss of good will speculative or similar damages whether incurred directly or indirectly, in excess of compensatory damages of the other arising in connection with the use of Site or Services. KKA is merely acting as a medium for connection between the relevant parties. For avoidance of doubt, KKA does not guarantee that the users and/or members shall successfully establish a business or obtain any specific level of investment or financial success as a result of the Services or use of Site. Furthermore, the users and members expressly agree and acknowledge through this TOS that starting a new business and securing investment involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Therefore, users and member agree to assume full responsibility for any losses or liabilities that may arise as a result of pursuing these activities and agrees not to hold the KKA responsible for any unsuccessful business ventures or unsecured investments.
X. CORRESPONDENCE
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact KKA at connect@apexglobalforum.com. By using the Site and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these TOS. You consent to us providing notices to you under these Terms of Service electronically and understand that this consent has the same legal effect as a physical signature.
Y. MEMBERSHIP NON-RENEWAL AND TERMINATION RIGHTS
APEX Global Forum is a curated, invitation-only community. Membership is granted for a defined term and is not guaranteed beyond the period paid for.
APEX reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without obligation to provide reasoning, to decline the renewal of any membership at the conclusion of the paid membership term. In most cases, the member will be permitted to complete the full term already paid for.
In exceptional circumstances, APEX reserves the right to terminate membership immediately and without refund. Exceptional circumstances include, but are not limited to:
- breach of these Terms or any related agreement
- misuse of introductions, access, or network value (commercial or non-commercial)
- conduct inconsistent with the integrity or values of APEX
- reputational harm or material risk to APEX, its leadership, or members
- harassment, manipulation, dishonesty, or bad-faith conduct
- confidentiality breaches or disparagement
- attempts to extract or replicate the APEX network or community
All decisions relating to non-renewal or termination are final and not subject to appeal.
Z. DUAL GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Where membership or event fees are paid to KKA Group LLC (United States), these Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, USA. Disputes shall be resolved by arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) seated in Wyoming.
Where membership or event fees are paid to TAS Club Ltd (United Kingdom), these Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Disputes shall be resolved by arbitration under the rules of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), seated in London.
APEX reserves the right to pursue claims relating to non-payment in any jurisdiction where the member maintains a commercial or registered presence.