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1. Introduction
Welcome to FNBX (Food & Beverage Exchange). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at www.foodbeverageexchange.com (the "Platform") and the services provided therein, including The Newsroom, The Exchange, The Insight Lab, The Agenda, Launch Pad, and The Podium.

By creating an account or accessing the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use FNBX.
 
Disclaimer
This site is operated by FNBX (The Food & Beverage Exchange). FNBX is a professional networking and information ecosystem and is not a registered broker-dealer, investment advisor, or legal consultancy. FNBX does not provide investment advice, endorsements, analyses, or recommendations with respect to any companies, products, or securities.

A significant portion of the content on this platform, including posts on "The Exchange" and "Launch Pad," is generated by third-party users. All such information is the sole responsibility of the person or entity who posted it. FNBX does not fact-check, verify, or warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information, news, or claims posted by users.

FNBX makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the adequacy or accuracy of any information on this site. Reliance on any information provided by other users is solely at your own risk. By accessing this site, you agree to be bound by our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.



2. Definitions

• "We", "Us", "Our": Refers to FNBX (and its parent entity).

• "User", "You": Refers to any individual or business entity accessing the Platform.

• "Content": Text, images, video, audio, and data.

• "UGC": User-Generated Content posted by you on The Exchange or Launch Pad.

3. Account Registration
3.1. To access certain features (The Exchange, Awards Entry), you must register an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information.
3.2. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. You accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
3.3. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or "spam" the community.


4. User-Generated Content (The Exchange)
4.1. Ownership: You retain ownership of the content (videos, posts, comments) you post on The Exchange.
4.2. License: By posting UGC, you grant FNBX a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with the Platform’s marketing and operation (e.g., featuring a popular post in our newsletter).
4.3. Conduct: You agree NOT to post content that is:

• False, misleading, or defamatory.

• Infringing on another’s intellectual property.

• Harassing, hateful, or explicit.

• Unverified health claims or food safety advice that could cause harm.

4.4. Monitoring: We are under no obligation to monitor UGC but reserve the right to remove any content at our sole discretion without notice.


5. The Launch Pad (Investment & Startups)
NO FINANCIAL ADVICE IS PROVIDED ON THIS PLATFORM.
5.1. No Broker-Dealer Status: FNBX is a networking platform, not a registered broker-dealer, investment advisor, or crowdfunding portal. We do not facilitate the exchange of money for securities.
5.2. Information Only: Profiles listed on Launch Pad are for informational purposes only. FNBX does not verify the accuracy of financial data, pitch decks, or claims made by startups.
5.3. Risk: Investors and startups connect at their own risk. You are solely responsible for your own due diligence. FNBX is not liable for any financial loss resulting from connections made on the Platform.


6. Awards & Events
6.1. Entry Fees: Fees paid to enter awards (e.g., The World Café Awards) cover administrative and judging costs. These fees are non-refundable, even if your entry is not shortlisted or does not win.
6.2. Entrant Data: By entering an award, you agree that your entry data may be shared with our specific Event Partners for the purposes of the event and exhibition sales.
6.3. Disqualification: FNBX reserves the right to disqualify any entry that includes false information or plagiarised products, with no refund given.


7. Intellectual Property
7.1. All content provided by FNBX (The Newsroom articles, the FNBX logo, the awards icon, and site design) is owned by FNBX and protected by copyright laws.
7.2. You may not scrape, copy, or reproduce our proprietary content without written permission.


8. Disclaimers
8.1. No Warranty: The Platform is provided "as is." We do not guarantee that the site will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.
8.2. Third-Party Links: We are not responsible for the content of third-party websites linked within The Exchange or Newsroom.


9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by English law:
9.1. FNBX shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (including loss of profits, data, or goodwill) arising from your use of the Platform.
9.2. Our total liability for any claim arising out of these Terms is limited to the amount you paid us to use the specific service (e.g., the specific Aw
ard Entry Fee) in the 12 months preceding the claim.


10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Bristol or London, United Kingdom.


11. Data
We collect your personal data when you sign up to FNBX and our website features, contact us via email or phone, enter our awards or sign up to our newsletters. We take every reasonable precaution to protect your privacy by utilising appropriate security technology. We ensure that adequate security measures are in place to protect your personal information within our own systems, and we strictly require that any external organisations we partner with or employ to provide services also maintain appropriate security protocols to safeguard your data.
We do not knowingly collect or store any personal information from children under the age of 16. If you are under the age of 16, please do not submit any personal information through our website or services.
We use WIX to host the FNBX platform. Wix deploys and maintains technical and organisational security measures to protect the company’s and our customers’ data and assets. The Wix security team leads the facilitation and development of procedures, processes and controls that govern the security and integrity of Wix and our users. Please view the full security whitepaper for more information.
You have the right to cancel your registration and leave the platform at any time. You may delete your account directly by logging in, navigating to your Account Settings, and selecting the option to delete your profile. Alternatively, you can request manual account removal by emailing us at contact@foodbeverageexhange.com, and we will process the deletion of your data in accordance with our retention policies.