By accessing our website, purchasing tickets, becoming a member, or attending our events, you agree to the following legally binding terms. If you do not accept these terms, you must not use our services.

1. Introduction

Cottage Club hosts events and manages memberships for adult audiences (20+) through our website and third-party platforms, additional tools for ticketing, communications, and content. Our spaces are queer-inclusive, sex-positive, and focused on consent, safety, and well-being.

2. Membership & JoinIt - pending

Cottage Club uses JoinIt, an external provider, to manage membership applications and renewals. By signing up:

• You agree to JoinIt’s own Terms and Privacy Policy.

• We use membership data to verify ID at events, assess vibe checks, and monitor access.

• Membership may be revoked without refund if you violate our code of conduct or safety policies.

Membership is required for entry to most events and is subject to screening and approval.

3. Age Restriction

You must be 20 or over to use our website, purchase tickets, or attend our events. Valid photographic ID is required for entry. We reserve the right to refuse entry if age or identity cannot be verified.

4. Events, Entry, and Safety

Our events are designed around community care, freedom of expression, and respect. By attending a Cottage Club event, you agree that:

• All sexual or kink activity is consensual, negotiated, and between adults.

• You will not engage in any form of harassment, abuse, or boundary violation.

• Entry is granted at our discretion, subject to vibe checks, ID verification, and consent to our conduct policy.

• You may be refused entry or removed without refund if you breach our code of conduct.

Collective Responsibility is our guiding principle. If you see something concerning, you are expected to report it immediately to a Guardian or SIA Security.

5. Incident Reporting & Police Contact

Club Love has a strict safeguarding protocol. In the rare case of a serious incident:

• We may be legally required to report to the police or local authorities.

• All incident reports are securely logged and handled confidentially. Our policy is on the website

• Attendance at our events implies consent to being part of a well-being system where interventions may occur.

Our events are protected spaces—but not lawless ones.

6. Sexual Health, Risk, and Liability

We encourage all guests to:

• Practice safer sex

• Use protection and sanitation provided on-site

• Make informed decisions around risk-aware consensual kink (RACK)

However, you attend at your own risk. Cottage Club assumes no liability for personal injury, emotional harm, or STI transmission.

7. Third-Party Providers

We work with external vendors for:

• Membership (JoinIt)

• Ticketing (e.g. Headfirst or custom platforms)

• Payment processing (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)

• Email communications (e.g. Mailchimp, Substack)

• On-site staff and security contractors

These providers may handle your data under their own privacy policies, and we ensure they are GDPR-compliant.

8. Intellectual Property

All Cottage Club content—including logos, artworks, event designs, and media—is protected under intellectual property law. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without express written permission

9. Personal Conduct & Photography Policy

You agree not to:

• Take photos, videos, or recordings at any Cottage Club event unless in clearly designated areas and with explicit consent from all parties involved.

• Share private content, imagery, information or identities from events on public or social platforms without prior permission from all subjects and Cottage Club.

• Use cameras or phones in any play, social, or dance space unless authorised by Cttage Club staff.

Photography Rules at Cottage Club Events:

• We operate a strict no-photography policy across all general event areas.

• Our Consent Captures (designated photo zones or sessions) are the only exception and are opt-in only.

• Consent is always specific, enthusiastic, and revocable at any time—regardless of what was agreed earlier.

• Any violations of this policy may result in immediate removal from the event, membership suspension, and potential legal consequences.

10. Licensing and Legal Compliance

Cottage Club operates under all applicable local authority licenses and complies with venue, alcohol, and public safety regulations. You must adhere to venue rules and staff instructions at all times.

11. Website Use and Cookies

By using this website, you agree to our Cookie Policy.

We use cookies to:

• Monitor traffic

• Improve functionality

• Remember user preferences

• Integrate third-party tools (e.g. embedded forms, ticketing links)

You can manage your cookie settings at any time through your browser.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cottage Club disclaims liability for:

• Any loss, injury, or damage sustained at our events

• Decisions made based on content or advice on our website

• Misuse or unauthorised use of our platforms or materials

• Service interruptions, delays, or cancellations

We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule events. Refund policies will be outlined per event.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to our services if you breach these Terms or our event code of conduct.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and take immediate effect upon publication. Continued use of the site or attendance at events implies acceptance.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

16. Contact Us

For any questions about these Terms or to report a concern, please contact:

Cottage Club

Email: info@cottageclubbristol.com