DÎNER EN NOIR WORLDWIDE
TERMS, CONDITIONS OF USE & POLICIES
Effective Date: April 20, 2026
Welcome to Dîner en Noir Worldwide ("DEN," "Dîner en Noir Worldwide," "we," "us," or "our"). Dîner en Noir Worldwide is a subsidiary of HNC Enterprises, Inc. and operates a private, membership-based cultural, professional, and community engagement platform through city-specific Host City Communities and related national and global network experiences.
These Terms, Conditions of Use & Policies (collectively, the "Terms") govern your access to and use of our website(s), platforms, memberships, events, programs, products, services, and any interactions with DEN, whether online, in person, or through third parties acting on our behalf.
By accessing our website, creating an account, purchasing a membership, registering for or attending an event, purchasing a product or service, submitting an application, volunteering, sponsoring, partnering, vending, or otherwise engaging with DEN, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use our website, purchase any membership, or participate in any DEN offering.
1. DEFINITIONS
For purposes of these Terms:
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"DEN," "Dîner en Noir Worldwide," "we," "us," or "our" means Dîner en Noir Worldwide, a subsidiary of HNC Enterprises, Inc., together with its affiliates, subsidiaries, related entities, successors, assigns, contractors, and authorized representatives.
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"Member" means any individual with an active DEN membership associated with a Host City Community or network designation.
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"Host City Community" means a city-specific DEN membership community, chapter, or local operating market.
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"DEN National Network" means the reciprocal access designation available to eligible members who join three (3) U.S. Host City Communities within the same calendar year, subject to then-current eligibility rules, limitations, and availability.
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"DEN Global Network" means the reciprocal access designation available to eligible members who join three (3) U.S. Host City Communities and two (2) international Host City Communities within the same calendar year, subject to then-current eligibility rules, limitations, and availability.
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"Offerings" means memberships, subscriptions, events, registrations, dinners, galas, awards, salons, summits, retreats, travel experiences, wellness activations, cultural programming, business and entrepreneurship programming, digital content, educational resources, merchandise, products, services, and all related experiences.
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"Registrant" means any person who registers for an event or offering, whether as a member, guest, invitee, sponsor, vendor, or member of the public.
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"Confidential Event Information" includes, without limitation, secret locations, reveal instructions, access codes, check-in details, timing, member-only communications, protected guest information, and any other non-public operational or attendee information designated as confidential or reasonably understood to be confidential.
2. WEBSITE TERMS OF USE
2.1 Limited License
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, DEN grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and use our website and digital properties solely for lawful personal or internal business purposes related to DEN.
2.2 Prohibited Uses
You may not:
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copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, scrape, mirror, or exploit website content except as expressly permitted in writing;
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modify, reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from any website functionality or software;
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use DEN content, branding, trademarks, trade dress, event concepts, imagery, or confidential operational methods in a way that implies affiliation, sponsorship, authorization, or endorsement without written permission;
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use bots, scripts, automation, or data extraction tools without our prior written consent;
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interfere with the website’s security, performance, or integrity;
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submit false, misleading, fraudulent, or unauthorized information;
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use the website or any DEN platform in any manner that is unlawful, abusive, defamatory, harassing, threatening, invasive of privacy, discriminatory, or otherwise inconsistent with these Terms.
2.3 Intellectual Property
All content, trademarks, service marks, logos, designs, text, images, graphics, audio, video, event concepts, membership frameworks, operational systems, and other materials associated with DEN are owned by or licensed to DEN and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
No rights are granted except as expressly stated in these Terms.
2.4 Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information; however, DEN does not warrant that any content on the website or in related communications is complete, accurate, current, or error-free. DEN reserves the right to correct errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to update or change information at any time without prior notice.
2.5 Third-Party Links and Platforms
Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites, apps, payment processors, social platforms, ticketing services, retail outlets, or partner resources. DEN is not responsible for the availability, content, policies, security, or practices of any third-party platform. Your use of such third-party services is at your own risk and subject to the terms of those third parties.
MEMBERSHIP TERMS & POLICY
3. MEMBERSHIP
3.1 Membership Structure
DEN operates primarily through city-specific, annual, paid memberships associated with designated Host City Communities. Membership is offered on an annual basis and is subject to availability, eligibility, approval, and these Terms.
Membership is a revocable privilege, not a property right.
3.2 Auto-Renewal
Unless otherwise disclosed at the point of purchase, DEN memberships are automatically renewed on monthly subscriptions at the monthly rate. By purchasing a membership, you authorize DEN and its payment processors to charge your payment method on file for recurring membership fees until you properly cancel in accordance with these Terms.
You are responsible for maintaining current billing information and monitoring your membership renewal date.
3.3 Membership Benefits, Events & Program Availability
An active Dîner en Noir Worldwide ("DEN") Membership provides access to the DEN member-benefit ecosystem, including the DEN Curated Business Solutions Suite, member resources, strategic networking opportunities, educational programming, reciprocal privileges, exclusive offers, business support services, and eligibility for select events and experiences.
Membership is not an event ticket, event subscription, or guarantee of participation in any specific program or experience. While exclusive events and experiences are an important part of the DEN Membership, programming is only one component of the overall membership value.
Programming varies among Host City Communities and may change from year to year based on factors including, but not limited to, local leadership, member participation, venue availability, sponsorships, operational capacity, safety considerations, and market conditions. As a result, an active membership does not guarantee:
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the occurrence of any event or program during a membership term;
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admission to, registration for, or attendance at any specific event;
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access to programming in any particular Host City;
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invitations, tickets, reservations, seating assignments, or event placement;
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participation in monthly Salon programming, annual Signature Events, or any other recurring experience;
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access to limited-capacity experiences or member-exclusive opportunities; or
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the continuation, availability, pricing, frequency, or format of any specific benefit, program, service, partnership, or event.
Certain benefits, programs, services, and experiences may require separate registration, qualification, approval, payment of additional fees, or compliance with specific eligibility requirements.
All member benefits, invitations, registrations, event access, and program participation are subject to availability, applicable policies, published deadlines, member standing, safety and conduct requirements, local Host City programming, and the sole discretion of Dîner en Noir Worldwide.
3.4 Member Priority / Public Access
Certain DEN Offerings may be:
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members-only,
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members plus guests,
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invitation-only,
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public-facing,
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partner-produced, or
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community-based activations.
Where a DEN event or offering is open to non-members, members generally receive priority access, advance access, or preferred registration windows, unless otherwise stated.
3.5 Secret Location / Curated Experience Model
Many DEN experiences operate as curated, invitation-based, or secret-location experiences. DEN reserves the right to withhold or stage the release of locations, access details, or operational information for safety, brand integrity, member experience, and event design purposes.
3.6 National & Global Network Eligibility
Members who join three (3) U.S. Host City Communities within the same calendar year may be invited into the DEN National Network, which may provide reciprocal privileges and expanded access across participating U.S. Host City Communities, subject to availability and then-current rules.
Members who join three (3) U.S. Host City Communities and two (2) international Host City Communities within the same calendar year may be invited into the DEN Global Network, which may provide reciprocal privileges and expanded access across participating Host City Communities worldwide, subject to availability and then-current rules.
National and Global Network designations are discretionary program benefits and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time.
3.7 Membership Term
Unless otherwise stated, each membership term begins on the date payment is successfully processed and remains active through December 31 of that same calendar year. Membership renewal for any subsequent term is subject to successful auto-renewal processing, account standing, and these Terms.
If DEN does not host an event or qualifying programming in a particular Host City Community during the applicable membership year, DEN may, in its sole discretion, extend, renew, credit, or otherwise adjust membership status for affected members in that Host City Community. Any such accommodation is discretionary unless otherwise required by law.
3.8 Non-Transferability
Memberships are personal to the approved member and may not be sold, transferred, reassigned, gifted, shared, or otherwise transferred, except where DEN expressly authorizes a limited exception in writing.
3.9 Member Account Responsibility
Members are responsible for maintaining accurate and current account information, safeguarding their login credentials, and ensuring that all use of their account complies with these Terms. Members are responsible for all activity occurring under their account, whether authorized by them or resulting from their failure to maintain account security.
3.10 Cancellation of Auto-Renewal
A member may cancel future recurring membership charges only by using the cancellation method then designated by DEN, which may include account settings, Customer Service Chat, written request, or another approved method. Cancellation will stop future renewal charges only and does not entitle the member to a refund of prior charges or any charge already processed.
Until cancellation is properly submitted and confirmed, recurring charges may continue according to the membership plan.
3.11 Suspension or Termination of Membership
DEN may suspend, restrict, or terminate any membership, with or without prior notice, where reasonably necessary due to nonpayment, suspected fraud, policy violations, misuse of access, safety concerns, operational concerns, brand protection concerns, or conduct inconsistent with DEN’s standards.
Termination or suspension may include forfeiture of membership benefits, registrations, credits, reciprocal privileges, and eligibility for future participation, subject to these Terms and applicable law.
4. EVENT REGISTRATION, ATTENDANCE & ACCESS POLICY
4.1 Registration Is Separate from Membership
Purchasing a membership does not constitute registration for an event. Event registration, RSVP, application, or invitation acceptance is separate and may require additional approval, fees, deadlines, waivers, compliance steps, or confirmation.
4.2 Capacity / Waitlists / Access Control
All events and Offerings are subject to capacity limits, security constraints, operational restrictions, and brand standards. DEN may:
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deny, revoke, suspend, or limit registration;
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require waitlists;
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require pre-approval or screening;
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deny guest access;
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remove a registrant from a list for non-payment, non-compliance, or conduct concerns; and
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close registration without notice.
4.3 Guests
Where guests are permitted, the registering member or host remains fully responsible for the conduct, compliance, and financial obligations of their guests.
4.4 Event Instructions and Compliance
Attendees must comply with all event instructions, arrival requirements, attire rules, safety measures, secrecy protocols, venue rules, transportation instructions, photography restrictions, check-in requirements, and any other conditions communicated by DEN or the applicable Host City Community.
Failure to follow event instructions may result in denied entry, removal, forfeiture of registration, or future participation restrictions.
4.5 Changes to Programming
DEN reserves the right to modify the date, time, location, format, sequence, lineup, program elements, menu, partners, speakers, performers, venues, or other aspects of an event or Offering at any time due to logistics, safety, curation, capacity, force majeure, or other operational needs.
4.6 Denial or Removal
DEN reserves the right to deny admission, remove any attendee, revoke credentials, or cancel participation before or during an event where reasonably necessary for safety, policy compliance, operational integrity, confidentiality, or brand protection.
4.7 Media Capture and Publicity
By attending a DEN event or participating in a DEN Offering, you acknowledge that photography, audio recording, and video recording may occur. Unless prohibited by law or otherwise agreed in writing, you grant DEN the right to capture, use, reproduce, publish, distribute, edit, and display your name, image, likeness, voice, statements, and appearance for editorial, archival, promotional, marketing, social media, and commercial purposes, in any media now known or later developed, without additional compensation.
If you do not wish to appear in event media, you must notify DEN in writing before the event. DEN will use reasonable efforts to accommodate such requests but cannot guarantee that incidental capture will not occur in public or event settings.
5. REFUND, CANCELLATION, TRANSFER & CREDIT POLICY
5.1 All Sales Final / No Refunds
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS.
Except where expressly required by applicable law, DEN maintains a strict no refund / all sales final policy for all Offerings, including without limitation:
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memberships and renewals;
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event registrations and tickets;
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guest registrations;
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sponsorships and partnership payments;
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vendor fees;
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travel-related deposits or fees;
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merchandise;
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products;
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digital products, courses, guides, and downloads; and
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consulting, services, and custom deliverables.
5.2 Cancellations by You
If you cancel, fail to attend, arrive late, fail to comply with instructions, are denied access for policy violations, or otherwise choose not to participate, you will not be entitled to a refund, charge reversal, or credit unless DEN expressly approves one in writing.
5.3 Event Postponement
If an event is postponed or rescheduled, your registration will generally be honored for the rescheduled event or an equivalent future event, subject to availability, pricing parity rules, and operational limitations.
5.4 Event Cancellation by DEN
If DEN cancels an event and does not reschedule it, DEN may issue credit only in an amount determined by DEN, to be applied toward a future eligible DEN offering. No cash refund will be issued except where required by law.
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have no cash value;
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may be non-transferable;
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may be subject to expiration; and
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may be limited to specific cities, programs, or offering categories.
5.5 Transfers
Memberships are non-transferable.
Event registrations or tickets may only be transferred if DEN expressly allows the transfer under then-current rules, deadlines, eligibility requirements, and pricing parity limitations. DEN may refuse any requested transfer in its sole discretion.
5.6 Pricing Parity for Transfers or Postponed Event Use
Where DEN allows a transfer or permits the use of prior registration value for a rescheduled or substitute event, DEN may require the transferred or replacement registration to be used only for an event or offering of equal or lesser value, or may require payment of any lawful difference if DEN elects to permit such use.
6. BILLING, AUTO-RENEWAL & CHARGEBACK POLICY
6.1 Authorization to Charge
By purchasing a membership, registering for an event, or purchasing any Offering, you authorize DEN and its payment processors to charge the payment method you provide for all applicable amounts, including recurring charges where applicable, taxes, fees, and approved add-ons.
6.2 Billing Information
You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate billing information and to promptly update any payment method, billing address, expiration date, or other account information necessary to complete authorized transactions.
6.3 Auto-Renewing Memberships
Memberships renew automatically unless canceled before the applicable renewal deadline through the method designated by DEN at the time of cancellation.
Cancellation stops future renewal charges only. It does not entitle you to a refund of prior charges or charges already processed.
6.4 Declined Payments / Failed Renewals
If any payment is declined, reversed, returned, or otherwise fails to process, DEN may retry the charge, suspend benefits, revoke registrations, place the account on hold, or terminate access until the outstanding balance is resolved.
6.5 Billing Errors / Support First
If you believe a charge was made in error, you agree to contact DEN first and provide a reasonable opportunity to investigate and resolve the issue before initiating a chargeback or payment dispute.
6.6 Chargebacks / Payment Disputes
If you initiate a chargeback, payment dispute, reversal, or financial institution rejection for a DEN transaction, DEN may immediately, without notice:
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suspend or terminate your membership, account, registration, ticket, and/or access;
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cancel pending or future registrations;
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revoke event credentials or reciprocal privileges; and
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deny access to current or future DEN Offerings while the dispute remains unresolved.
If the chargeback or dispute is resolved in DEN’s favor, or if DEN reasonably determines the dispute was fraudulent, abusive, or inconsistent with these Terms, DEN may charge to the credit card on file, or require payment of:
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the original disputed amount;
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actual processor, gateway, or merchant dispute fees charged to DEN;
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reasonable third-party collection or administrative costs of up to $100;
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a reasonable administrative handling fee of up to $50 per disputed transaction or the maximum amount permitted by law; and
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attorneys’ fees and court or arbitration costs, where permitted by law.
Fraudulent, abusive, repeated, or bad-faith chargebacks may result in:
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permanent account closure;
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termination of membership and network privileges;
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forfeiture of credits and registrations;
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permanent ban from future participation;
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referral to collections; and
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civil action seeking monetary and injunctive relief.
7. COMMUNITY CODE OF CONDUCT, CONFIDENTIALITY & BRAND PROTECTION POLICY
Dîner en Noir Worldwide (“DEN”) is a private, curated membership community and global brand platform rooted in culture, excellence, safety, discretion, and community impact. Because DEN operates through city-specific Host City Communities, local organizers, affiliated partners, and evolving leadership structures, the protection of member experience, operational integrity, brand continuity, Host City stability, and community trust is essential.
No single event, Host City Community, local organizer, sponsor, vendor, partner, volunteer, or representative defines the overall DEN brand, mission, authority, or intended experience. DEN retains overarching authority with respect to its brand, programs, standards, operations, and the continuity of Host City Communities.
As a condition of membership, registration, attendance, sponsorship, vending, volunteering, partnership, contracting, business engagement, or use of DEN’s website, communications, or platforms, you agree to the following standards and protections.
7.1 Community Standards & Prohibited Conduct
All members, guests, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, partners, organizers, contractors, affiliates, and attendees must conduct themselves professionally, respectfully, lawfully, and in a manner consistent with DEN’s standards.
The following conduct is prohibited, whether occurring in person, online, in writing, verbally, privately, publicly, directly, or indirectly:
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harassment, intimidation, abuse, stalking, retaliation, coercion, or threats;
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discriminatory, hateful, sexually inappropriate, or unsafe conduct;
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verbal abuse toward members, guests, staff, partners, vendors, volunteers, contractors, venue personnel, or community stakeholders;
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fraudulent, deceptive, or materially misleading representations;
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impersonation of DEN, a Host City Community, a representative, a member, or any affiliated individual or entity;
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unauthorized solicitation, poaching, commercial exploitation, or misuse of DEN relationships, member access, or event participation for improper gain;
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disruption of event operations, programming, member experience, venue relationships, or community partnerships;
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intentional interference with DEN’s business operations, sponsorships, venue relationships, vendor relationships, staffing, leadership continuity, community partnerships, or member confidence;
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unauthorized photography, video, live-streaming, recording, or disclosure where prohibited by DEN or the applicable venue;
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unauthorized disclosure, forwarding, publication, sale, or misuse of Confidential Event Information or other protected operational information;
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doxxing or unauthorized disclosure of personal, member, guest, staff, vendor, or organizer information;
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misuse of DEN’s intellectual property, trademarks, logos, event concepts, brand identity, content, systems, or proprietary methods;
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knowingly false, materially misleading, malicious, defamatory, libelous, slanderous, derogatory, reckless, or bad-faith statements about DEN, its programs, its Host City Communities, its current or former organizers, officers, directors, employees, contractors, attorneys, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, or affiliated operations, where such conduct is likely to cause reputational, contractual, operational, or economic harm; and
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conduct constituting actual or attempted tortious interference with DEN’s current or prospective business, contractual, sponsorship, venue, vendor, staffing, leadership, organizer, member, or community relationships.
7.2 Confidentiality, Secret Location & Host City Protection
Many DEN experiences rely on secrecy, curation, controlled release of information, and trust-based community operations. You agree not to disclose, publish, forward, distribute, share, sell, exploit, or misuse any Confidential Event Information or protected operational information except as expressly authorized by DEN.
For purposes of these Policies, “Confidential Event Information” includes, without limitation:
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secret or unreleased event locations;
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event access instructions, credentials, timelines, or logistics;
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protected venue information;
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internal operational communications;
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organizer transition or leadership information not publicly released by DEN;
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unreleased sponsor, partner, vendor, or programming information; and
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any other information designated as confidential or reasonably understood to be confidential based on the nature of the DEN experience.
You further agree not to intentionally or recklessly engage in conduct that may undermine, sabotage, disrupt, or materially impair the continuity, transition, relaunch, growth, viability, or reputation of any Host City Community or DEN program, including during leadership changes, operational transitions, organizer succession, pauses in local programming, or relaunch periods.
Unauthorized disclosure or interference may materially damage member safety, event operations, sponsor confidence, venue relationships, future local organizer opportunities, community partnerships, and the nonprofit, arts, business/economic development, and health and wellness initiatives that may benefit from DEN programming.
7.3 Enforcement, Immediate Protective Actions & Remedies
If DEN determines, in its reasonable discretion, that you, your guests, your staff, your employees, your officers, your agents, your contractors, your representatives, or any person acting in connection with you have violated this Section or engaged in conduct that threatens safety, confidentiality, brand integrity, community trust, Host City continuity, sponsor confidence, venue access, or the economic viability of any DEN program, Host City Community, or affiliated beneficiary initiative, DEN may, with or without prior notice, immediately take one or more of the following actions:
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suspend or terminate your membership, account, registration, participation status, or access privileges;
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deny or revoke admission to any current or future DEN event, program, offering, or platform;
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revoke Host City, National Network, or Global Network privileges;
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remove you and/or your guests, staff, or representatives from any venue, event, communication channel, or digital platform;
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withhold event credentials, access instructions, location disclosures, or participation confirmations;
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cancel or terminate any sponsorship, vendor, volunteer, contractor, partnership, affiliate, ambassador, or business relationship;
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require immediate cessation of any unauthorized use of DEN’s name, trademarks, logos, likeness, event concepts, intellectual property, or affiliated brand references;
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retain all amounts paid, consistent with DEN’s Refund, Cancellation, and Credit Policies;
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issue a no-contact, no-participation, or no-engagement directive;
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require removal, correction, retraction, or cessation of unauthorized, false, misleading, defamatory, confidential, infringing, or interfering statements, postings, content, or conduct;
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notify venues, partners, sponsors, vendors, Host City leadership, legal counsel, or relevant stakeholders as reasonably necessary to mitigate ongoing or anticipated harm;
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seek temporary, preliminary, or permanent injunctive relief, specific performance, restraining orders, or other equitable remedies where permitted by law; and
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pursue all other legal or equitable remedies available under contract, statute, or common law.
Without limiting the foregoing, where DEN reasonably determines that you or anyone acting in connection with you has engaged in knowingly false statements, malicious or reckless defamation, unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Event Information, misuse of DEN intellectual property, or actual or attempted tortious interference, DEN may seek recovery of:
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actual damages;
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lost revenues and lost business opportunities to the extent legally provable;
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mitigation and remediation costs;
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collection, investigative, and enforcement costs; and
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reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs where permitted by law.
7.4 Liquidated Damages Option
If DEN elects to include a liquidated damages provision for especially sensitive categories of breach, such as unauthorized disclosure of confidential event information, unauthorized disclosure of secret locations, or deliberate false public statements made with actual malice during a Host City transition, the parties agree that such breach may cause substantial harm that is difficult to quantify in real time.
In such cases, DEN may assess liquidated damages of up to $2,500.00 USD per verified breach event or publication, in addition to equitable relief, provided that such amount is intended as a reasonable pre-estimate of anticipated harm and not as a penalty. DEN reserves the right to seek higher actual damages where legally provable in lieu of, and not in addition to, liquidated damages for the same specific act.
7.5 Responsibility for Guests, Staff & Representatives
Members, partners, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, contractors, and other participating entities are responsible for the actions of their guests, employees, officers, agents, subcontractors, representatives, and anyone attending or acting in connection with them. DEN may enforce this Section against the primary contracting or participating party based on the conduct of such associated persons.
8. PARTNER, SPONSOR, VENDOR & COLLABORATOR POLICY
8.1 Applicability
This section applies to sponsors, advertisers, vendors, exhibitors, performers, consultants, collaborators, contractors, community partners, local organizers, and any other person or entity doing business with DEN unless a separate written agreement controls.
8.2 Approval and Participation
All partnerships, sponsorships, vending opportunities, collaborations, and related business relationships are subject to DEN’s review, approval, capacity limits, event curation, brand standards, and operational discretion.
DEN reserves the right to reject, suspend, cancel, or terminate any proposed or existing business relationship where it determines that the relationship is inconsistent with DEN’s mission, standards, safety requirements, brand positioning, member experience, or legal obligations.
8.3 Independent Obligations
Unless DEN expressly agrees otherwise in writing, all third-party vendors, sponsors, and collaborators are solely responsible for:
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their own staffing, personnel, conduct, insurance, permits, taxes, compliance obligations, contracts, licenses, and legal approvals;
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the quality, safety, legality, and timely delivery of their own products and services; and
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the conduct of their employees, agents, invitees, and subcontractors.
8.4 Brand and Promotional Use
No sponsor, vendor, partner, or collaborator may use DEN’s name, marks, logos, event images, promotional materials, or brand identity in any advertising, promotion, press release, public statement, or social media content without prior written authorization, except to the extent expressly permitted in a written agreement.
8.5 Payments / No Refunds
Except where otherwise required by law or expressly stated in a signed written agreement, all sponsorship, partner, vendor, exhibitor, and related business payments are final and non-refundable.
8.6 Additional Agreements Control
Where DEN and a sponsor, vendor, or partner have executed a separate written agreement, that agreement will control in the event of any direct conflict with this section.
9. FORCE MAJEURE
DEN shall not be liable for delays, interruptions, rescheduling, modifications, or non-performance caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including weather, venue issues, transportation disruptions, public health emergencies, government orders, civil unrest, labor shortages, vendor failures, acts of God, security concerns, or similar circumstances.
In such cases, DEN may cancel, postpone, modify, relocate, reduce, or substitute an Offering without liability, and any remedy will be governed by the Refund, Cancellation, Transfer & Credit Policy.
10. DISCLAIMERS
DEN’s website, memberships, events, programs, and Offerings are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis to the fullest extent permitted by law. DEN disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
DEN does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or harmful components, or that any Offering will meet your expectations, preferences, business objectives, or personal outcomes.
11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, DEN shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including lost profits, lost opportunity, reputational harm, travel expenses, lodging costs, transportation costs, or business interruption arising from or related to the use of the website or participation in any Offering.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, DEN’s aggregate liability for any claim arising from a specific paid Offering shall not exceed the amount actually paid by you to DEN for that specific Offering giving rise to the claim.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable law.
12. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless DEN, HNC Enterprises, Inc., and their respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or related to:
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your breach of these Terms;
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your misuse of the website, platforms, or any DEN Offering;
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your violation of any law or the rights of any person or entity;
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your conduct at or in connection with any DEN event, program, or experience;
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your guests, invitees, employees, agents, or representatives, where applicable;
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any content, materials, statements, or information you submit, share, publish, or disclose; or
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any claim by a third party arising from your acts, omissions, negligence, misconduct, or failure to comply with DEN requirements.
13. CHANGES TO TERMS
DEN may revise, update, supplement, or modify these Terms at any time, in its sole discretion. Updated Terms will become effective when posted on the applicable website, platform, or registration page, or when otherwise communicated to you, unless a different effective date is stated.
Your continued use of the website, maintenance of a membership, or participation in any DEN Offering after updated Terms become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
DEN may also publish supplemental policies, event-specific rules, waivers, disclosures, or participation conditions for particular Offerings. Those supplemental terms are incorporated by reference into these Terms to the extent applicable.
14. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
These Terms and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to DEN, the website, any membership, any Offering, any payment, or the relationship between you and DEN shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Before filing arbitration or litigation, the parties agree to attempt informal good-faith resolution. A party initiating a dispute must send written notice describing the claim and requested relief. If the dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days after such notice, either party may proceed as provided below.
Except for claims that may be brought in small claims court (if eligible) and requests for temporary, preliminary, or emergency injunctive relief, any dispute, claim, or controversy shall be resolved exclusively by final and binding individual arbitration in the District of Columbia before a nationally recognized arbitration provider under its then-current applicable consumer or commercial rules, as appropriate.
You and DEN agree that:
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arbitration will proceed on an individual basis only;
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class actions, class arbitrations, representative actions, coordinated actions, and mass arbitration procedures are waived to the fullest extent permitted by law;
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the arbitrator shall have exclusive authority to resolve disputes regarding the interpretation, enforceability, and scope of this arbitration provision, except where applicable law provides otherwise; and
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either party may seek temporary or preliminary injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to protect confidential information, trade secrets, intellectual property, safety, collections, or to prevent irreparable harm pending arbitration.
If any portion of this arbitration provision or class action waiver is held unenforceable as to a particular claim or remedy, the remaining portions shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
15. MISCELLANEOUS
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.
DEN’s failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other right.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and DEN regarding the subject matter addressed herein, except to the extent DEN and you enter into a separate written agreement governing a specific relationship, sponsorship, vendor arrangement, consulting engagement, or transaction.
You may not assign, delegate, or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms without DEN’s prior written consent. DEN may assign or transfer its rights and obligations under these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, internal reorganization, financing, or sale of assets.
Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.
16. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions regarding these Terms, you may contact:
Dîner en Noir Worldwide
A subsidiary of HNC Enterprises, Inc.
Email: info@hncent-inc.com
PRIVACY POLICY
17.1 Scope
This Privacy Policy explains how DEN collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects personal information obtained through our website, platforms, communications, memberships, registrations, purchases, applications, and other interactions with DEN.
By using our website or engaging with DEN, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
17.2 Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
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contact information, such as name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and social media identifiers;
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account information, such as login credentials, profile details, Host City selections, membership status, and communication preferences;
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transaction information, such as purchase history, payment records, billing information, and event registration details;
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event and participation information, such as attendance records, guest information, dietary preferences, accessibility requests, and related logistics;
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communications, such as customer service inquiries, chat communications, surveys, testimonials, and correspondence;
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technical and usage information, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, cookies, analytics data, and other online interaction data; and
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any other information you voluntarily submit to us.
17.3 How We Collect Information
We collect information when you:
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visit or browse our website;
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create an account;
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purchase a membership or other Offering;
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register for an event or program;
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join a mailing list;
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complete a form or survey;
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contact customer service;
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participate in promotions, partnerships, or community initiatives; or
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otherwise communicate or transact with DEN.
17.4 How We Use Information
We may use personal information to:
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provide, administer, and improve our website, memberships, events, and Offerings;
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process payments and transactions;
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manage accounts, subscriptions, renewals, and registrations;
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communicate with you about memberships, events, updates, support, and promotional opportunities;
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personalize user experience and content;
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maintain safety, security, and operational integrity;
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enforce our Terms and protect DEN’s rights, operations, and community;
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comply with legal obligations; and
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support analytics, marketing, research, and business operations.
17.5 Payment Processing
Payments are generally processed through third-party payment processors. DEN does not store full payment card details on its own servers except as provided by its processors or service providers in accordance with their systems and policies.
17.6 Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information for money. We may share personal information with:
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service providers that help operate our business, such as payment processors, website hosts, email providers, ticketing platforms, analytics providers, marketing vendors, customer support providers, and professional advisors;
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DEN affiliates, Host City operators, contractors, or authorized representatives who need the information for legitimate operational purposes;
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venues, production partners, or program partners where reasonably necessary to administer an event or Offering;
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governmental, regulatory, legal, or law enforcement authorities where required by law or where reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, and property; and
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third parties in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, or similar business transaction.
17.7 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve website performance, understand usage, remember preferences, and support communications and marketing efforts. You may control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
17.8 Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and DEN cannot guarantee absolute security.
17.9 Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to provide services, maintain records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and support business operations.
17.10 Children
DEN is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate legal authorization. If we learn that such information has been collected improperly, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
17.11 Your Choices
You may opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe mechanism in those emails or by contacting us. You may also request updates to certain account information by contacting DEN through the designated support channels.
17.12 State Privacy Rights
Depending on your place of residence, you may have rights under applicable law regarding access to, correction of, deletion of, or limitation of certain personal information. DEN reserves the right to verify any request and to respond in accordance with applicable law.
17.13 Changes to This Privacy Policy
DEN may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on the applicable website or platform with an updated effective date.
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