New Terms of Service for Biznik
We’d like to let you know about our new Terms of Service. As Biznik has evolved, we’ve added new features like Biznik Groups, more benefits to the paying membership levels, and we’ve gained a better understanding of how folks use the service. As a result, we’ve updated the Terms of Service - the basic rules that go along with using Biznik. Think of this set of revisions as housekeeping.
You can read the Terms of Service online. Here are a few highlights from the updated page:
No MLM Policy—Biznik’s No MLM Policy is now defined in these Terms according to the rules we’ve been operating under for some time.
SPAM—Abusive behavior and spam is also outlined in these Terms according to the rules we’ve been operating under for some time.
Fees & Payments—Membership dues are collected once a month, and event fees are not collected until 24 hours before an event starts. The reason for this, is so that you can downgrade and cancel at any time without feeling penalized. As a result, once fees are collected, they are non-refundable. This has been stated on the order form, but now it’s in the Terms too.
Biznik Groups—This feature was only released last spring. We’ve now outlined the rules for Groups in Section 13.
Ambassadors—Biznik Ambassadors are fans who volunteered to help spread the word about Biznik in their area. They’re not employed by Biznik and are simply donating their time and efforts because they believe in this community. The Terms now explains that.
These updates compliment the spirit of Biznik. If we’ve left something out, or if the nature of our service changes, we’ll revisit the Terms as necessary. We’re always open to feedback and comments are welcome both here and at info(at)biznik.com.
It’s important that everyone, Bizniks, Biznik Pros and ProVIPs, or is simply those interested in Biznik understand that it’s not about the technology, it’s about how we all use the service that matters most.
September 15th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
I really like that way you guys do things. It is so refreshing and pleasant to deal with grown ups who are professional and proficient. Your level of maturity and ability to see the big picture is amazing. In a world of short attention spans your creation will remembered someday as being in a class all by itself when it comes to business networking (it’s probably under-appreciated right now, I don’t know).