Terms of Use

Last updated: 7 November 2026

1. General Provisions

These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) govern access to and use of the website https://theheliosclub.com/, including all pages, content, features and services available through it.

The website is owned and operated by HELIOS Intellectual Club (“HELIOS”, the “Club”, “we”, “us” or “our”).

By accessing or using the website, you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue using the website.

2. About HELIOS

HELIOS Intellectual Club is a private intellectual club focused on culture, art, literature, education, the exchange of ideas and meaningful communication.

Through the website, users may:

learn about HELIOS and its activities;
submit membership applications;
view information about events and programmes;
register for available events;
access a personal account and related features;
use HELIOS questionnaires, intellectual and cultural services;
make payments for available paid services and events;
contact the HELIOS team.

The availability of specific features depends on what is offered on the website at the relevant time.

3. Website Access

We aim to maintain the website in a stable and secure condition. However, we do not guarantee that it will always be available, uninterrupted or free from errors.

HELIOS reserves the right to:

temporarily restrict access for maintenance or technical reasons;
modify, update or remove features and content;
suspend individual sections of the website;
restrict access where a user breaches these Terms or applicable law.

We are not responsible for temporary website unavailability caused by maintenance, technical failures, infrastructure issues, third-party actions or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

4. Registration and Personal Accounts

Certain website features may require registration or the creation of a personal account.

When registering, you agree to:

provide accurate and up-to-date information;
not use another person's personal information without permission;
keep your login credentials confidential;
not share access to your account with third parties;
notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorised access to your account.

You are responsible for activities carried out through your account, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

HELIOS may restrict or suspend access to an account where there are reasonable grounds to suspect a security breach, fraudulent activity or a violation of these Terms.

5. Membership Applications and Club Participation

Submitting an application to join HELIOS does not automatically grant membership.

HELIOS reserves the right to review applications, request additional information and make decisions regarding membership in accordance with the Club's principles and rules.

Membership terms, available privileges, fees and participation requirements may be set out separately and communicated to applicants before the relevant service is provided.

Users must provide accurate information when submitting an application and communicating with the Club.

6. Events and Programmes

Information about HELIOS events, meetings, lectures, book clubs, cultural programmes and other activities is published on the website and may be updated from time to time.

HELIOS reserves the right to change:

event dates and times;
venues;
programmes and content;
participants and invited speakers;
event formats and participation requirements.

Where an event is materially changed or cancelled, registered participants may be notified using the contact details they have provided.

Participants are expected to comply with event rules and treat other participants, organisers and invited guests with respect.

HELIOS may refuse or terminate participation where a person's conduct breaches event rules, infringes the rights of others or violates applicable law.

7. Paid Services and Payments

Certain HELIOS events, programmes, services or other offerings may be subject to a fee.

Prices, currencies, payment terms and other relevant details will be displayed on the relevant website page or communicated before an order is placed.

Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers, including Stripe, where available.

HELIOS does not store users' full payment card details on its own servers. Payment information is processed by the relevant payment provider in accordance with its own terms and privacy policy.

Before making a payment, users are responsible for checking the selected service, its price and the applicable terms.

8. Cancellations, Refunds and Order Changes

Cancellation, event transfer and refund conditions may vary depending on the relevant service or event. Applicable conditions will be provided during the ordering process or in separate event rules.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit any mandatory consumer rights available under applicable law.

If you believe you are entitled to a refund, you may contact us at [email protected].

9. Intellectual Property

All website materials, including but not limited to:

texts, articles and editorial content;
photographs, images and graphic elements;
logos, branding and visual identity;
video and audio materials;
website structure and design;
original programmes, questionnaires and intellectual products,

are protected by intellectual property laws and are owned by HELIOS or used under appropriate authorisation.

You may not copy, distribute, publish, modify, sell or otherwise use website materials for commercial purposes without prior written permission from the relevant rights holder.

Users may view and use website materials for personal, non-commercial purposes only, unless expressly authorised by HELIOS.

10. User-Submitted Information

Users are responsible for information submitted through the website, including registration forms, questionnaires, applications and messages.

By submitting information, you confirm that:

you have the necessary rights to provide it;
it is not knowingly false, unlawful or misleading;
it does not infringe the rights of third parties;
you are not using the website to distribute malicious software, spam or unlawful content.

By submitting information through the website, you authorise HELIOS to use it to process your request and provide the services you have requested, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

11. Prohibited Use

You must not:

use the website in violation of applicable law;
attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its servers or other users' data;
interfere with the operation or infrastructure of the website;
distribute viruses, malware or other harmful components;
use automated tools to collect information without HELIOS's permission;
copy or use website materials in a way that infringes intellectual property rights;
impersonate another person or organisation;
use the website for fraud, spam or other unlawful activities.

Where a breach is identified, HELIOS may take appropriate action, including restricting access to the website or specific features.

12. Third-Party Services and Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms and services. It may also use third-party tools to support its operation.

Such services may have their own terms of use and privacy policies.

HELIOS does not control external websites or services and is not responsible for their availability, security, accuracy of information or the actions of their operators.

Your use of third-party services is subject to the terms and policies of the relevant providers.

13. Limitation of Liability

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information on the website is accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee that all website content is complete, accurate or current at all times.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, HELIOS shall not be liable for:

temporary website unavailability;
technical failures or interruptions affecting third-party services;
actions of third parties;
loss of data caused by circumstances beyond HELIOS's reasonable control;
decisions made by users solely on the basis of publicly available website information.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, including liability for fraud or for death or personal injury caused by negligence.

14. Changes to These Terms

HELIOS may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to the website, services or applicable legislation.

The updated version will be published on this page together with the revised date.

By continuing to use the website after updated Terms have been published, you acknowledge the revised version.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes arising in connection with the use of the website or these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of England and Wales, subject to any mandatory consumer rights and jurisdictional rules that may apply.

16. Contact Information

For questions concerning the website or these Terms, please contact HELIOS:

HELIOS Intellectual Club
Website: https://theheliosclub.com/
Email: [email protected]