Welcome to The Sapphire Circle, an international business community connecting
entrepreneurs, founders, investors, family offices, business owners and senior
decision-makers across international markets. Based in Dubai, The Sapphire Circle is
designed to facilitate meaningful professional relationships, international connections,
selected business opportunities and access to community experiences.
The Sapphire Circle is a business membership brand operated by Dunevia Global Marketing
Management LLC, a company registered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (the “Operator”,
“we”, “us” or “our”). The Sapphire Circle is not a separate legal entity.
These Terms & Conditions govern the use of our website, membership enquiries and
applications, membership services, events, business introductions, partner privileges and
other activities provided under The Sapphire Circle brand. By accessing or using our
website, users agree to comply with the provisions applicable to website use. Membership is
subject to a separate application, approval and acceptance process, as described below
The Sapphire Circle offers three membership categories, consisting of one complimentary membership and two paid membership levels. Each category provides a different level of access, engagement and participation within the community.
Membership benefits, eligibility requirements and applicable fees are described on our website or communicated directly to applicants before membership is confirmed. Depending on the category, benefits may include community communications, invitations to selected events, professional networking opportunities, business introductions, partner privileges and access to other relevant services.
Certain benefits, events and services may be subject to additional eligibility requirements, availability, advance registration or separate payment. Membership is personal and non-transferable unless expressly authorized in writing by the Operator.
The Operator may introduce, modify or discontinue membership categories and associated benefits, provided that changes affecting existing paid memberships are handled in accordance with applicable contractual commitments and mandatory legal requirements.
3. Membership Applications and Selection
Membership in The Sapphire Circle is subject to application review and approval. Submission of an enquiry or application does not guarantee acceptance, establish membership status or create any entitlement to participate in the community.
Applicants may submit an enquiry or application through our website or another authorized communication channel. Following submission, a representative of The Sapphire Circle may contact the applicant to discuss their professional background, business interests, preferred membership category and the next steps in the application process.
The Operator reserves the right to assess applications according to legitimate membership criteria, professional standards, community objectives, suitability and operational considerations. Applications may be approved or declined at the Operator’s discretion, exercised in accordance with applicable law and without unlawful discrimination.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and provide accurate, complete and current information. The Operator may request additional information reasonably necessary for identity verification, eligibility assessment or legal compliance. Applicants are not required to purchase membership merely because they submit an enquiry or receive information about membership options.
4. Membership Approval and Activation
Following a successful application review, approved applicants will receive confirmation of the membership category available to them and the applicable membership conditions.
Complimentary membership becomes active following acceptance by The Sapphire Circle and confirmation of registration, subject to the applicable complimentary membership terms.
For paid memberships, approved applicants will receive the applicable annual membership fee, relevant membership conditions and payment instructions. The membership agreement or equivalent written acceptance must be completed before paid membership is activated.
Paid membership is activated only after the application has been approved, the applicable membership terms have been accepted, the membership fee has been received in the designated bank account and activation has been confirmed by the Operator.
The Operator will confirm the effective membership activation date. Until confirmation of activation, the applicant has no entitlement to benefits reserved for active members.
5. Membership Duration and Renewal
Membership is granted for a fixed period of twelve (12) months from the confirmed activation date, unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing. This applies to paid membership categories and, unless different conditions are communicated, complimentary membership.
Membership expires automatically at the end of the applicable twelve-month period. There is no automatic renewal, and members will not be charged additional membership fees without their express authorization.
Members wishing to continue their membership may request renewal. Renewal is subject to confirmation by The Sapphire Circle and the membership categories, benefits, fees and conditions applicable at the time of renewal.
The Operator reserves the right to decline a renewal request for legitimate reasons, subject to applicable law and existing contractual obligations
6. Membership Fees and Payments
The Sapphire Circle offers one complimentary membership category and two paid membership categories. The annual fee for each paid category will be communicated to the applicant before any payment is requested.
Membership fees are payable in advance for the full twelve-month period, unless an alternative payment arrangement has been expressly agreed in writing.
The Sapphire Circle website does not process online membership payments. Applications submitted through the website are reviewed individually, and payment arrangements are communicated directly to approved applicants who wish to proceed with paid membership.
Payment is made by bank transfer to the account officially designated by Dunevia Global Marketing Management LLC or another expressly identified authorized contracting entity. Applicants should verify payment instructions through official communication channels before transferring funds.
Paid membership is activated following confirmation of receipt of the applicable membership fee and completion of the membership acceptance process. An invoice or payment confirmation will be issued where required.
Applicable taxes will be specified in the relevant membership offer or invoice. The Operator may revise fees for future memberships and renewals, but any revised pricing will not apply retrospectively to an existing prepaid membership period.
7. Cancellation and Refund Policy
Paid membership constitutes a fixed twelve-month commitment. Once an application has been approved, the membership agreement has been accepted, payment has been received and membership has been activated, membership fees are non-refundable except where a refund or other remedy is required by applicable law.
A member’s voluntary decision to discontinue participation, relocation, change in personal or professional circumstances, inability to attend events or failure to use available membership benefits does not, by itself, entitle the member to a full or partial refund.
Members may request to discontinue participation or close their membership account before the expiry of the membership period. Such a request does not ordinarily create an entitlement to reimbursement of the unused portion of the annual membership fee.
Where the Operator materially fails to provide the services required under an applicable membership agreement, or where mandatory law provides cancellation, withdrawal, refund or compensation rights, those rights remain unaffected.
Membership expires automatically at the end of the twelve-month term without further payment obligations. Nothing in these Terms limits rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded.
8. Membership Benefits and Partner Privileges
The Sapphire Circle may cooperate with hotels, restaurants, hospitality establishments, lifestyle providers, professional service firms, travel operators and other selected partners to make privileges and experiences available to eligible members.
Partner privileges may vary according to membership category, availability, geographic location and the independent conditions of participating providers. Certain benefits may require advance booking, identity or membership verification, additional fees or separate agreements.
Unless otherwise expressly agreed, independent partners remain responsible for their own services, products, booking arrangements and contractual commitments. The Sapphire Circle facilitates access to selected relationships and privileges but does not guarantee that every benefit will be available at all times.
The Operator may introduce, modify or replace partner arrangements as the community develops. Material changes to benefits expressly committed under an existing paid membership will be managed in accordance with the applicable membership agreement and mandatory legal requirements
9. Events and Community Activities
The Sapphire Circle may organize or facilitate private gatherings, business meetings, networking events, conferences, professional discussions and other community activities in Dubai and international locations.
Participation may be subject to membership category, invitation status, availability, event capacity, advance registration and other event-specific requirements. Certain events may involve additional charges, and membership does not automatically guarantee attendance at every event.
The Operator may make reasonable changes to event schedules, locations, formats, speakers and participation arrangements. Where an event purchased separately is cancelled or materially changed, any applicable refund or remedy will be determined in accordance with the event’s booking conditions and applicable law.
Members and guests must comply with relevant venue rules, security procedures, reasonable dress codes where communicated and standards of professional conduct. Admission may be refused or withdrawn where reasonably necessary for safety, security, legal compliance or serious misconduct.
10. Business Introductions and Opportunities
The Sapphire Circle provides an environment intended to facilitate professional relationships, international business connections and access to relevant commercial information and opportunities.
Introductions, referrals and business discussions may be facilitated at the Operator’s discretion, subject to availability, suitability and the agreement of the individuals or organizations involved. No member is guaranteed access to any particular investor, family office, entrepreneur, business owner, financial institution or commercial opportunity.
Business and investment-related information shared through the community is provided for general networking and informational purposes unless expressly covered by a separate agreement.
Membership does not constitute an investment, an offer of securities, a guarantee of financing or a promise of financial returns. The Sapphire Circle does not, by virtue of membership or general networking activities, provide regulated investment advice, investment management, securities brokerage or other regulated financial services.
Any activity requiring regulatory authorization must be conducted separately by an appropriately authorized entity and under the relevant contractual and regulatory framework.
Members remain responsible for conducting their own due diligence, obtaining independent professional advice and evaluating the legal, financial and commercial implications of any proposed transaction.
11. Member Conduct and Professional Standards
The Sapphire Circle is founded on professional integrity, mutual respect and discretion. Members are expected to maintain appropriate standards of conduct when interacting with other members, guests, partners and representatives of the community.
Members must not engage in fraudulent activity, harassment, unlawful discrimination, misleading professional representations, unauthorized solicitation or behavior that materially compromises the safety, legitimate interests or reputation of the community.
Members are responsible for their own statements, professional qualifications, commercial representations and contractual commitments. Membership does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of any individual’s financial position, professional qualifications or business activities.
No member may present themselves as an employee, representative, authorized agent or official partner of The Sapphire Circle without express written authorization.
12. Confidentiality and Member Privacy
The Sapphire Circle recognizes the importance of confidentiality within an international business community. Members must respect the privacy, personal information and confidential commercial interests of other participants.
Private conversations, contact information, membership details, confidential business information and other non-public information obtained through community activities must not be disclosed, published, distributed, sold or commercially exploited without appropriate authorization.
Members must not collect or use the personal information of other members for unsolicited marketing or unrelated commercial purposes without an appropriate lawful basis and any consent required by applicable law.
Photography, audio or video recordings and public identification of participants at private events may be restricted. Members and guests must comply with applicable privacy legislation, event rules and individual permissions.
13. Suspension and Termination of Membership
The Operator may suspend or terminate membership where a member materially breaches these Terms & Conditions, provides materially false or misleading information, engages in unlawful conduct or creates a significant safety, security or compliance risk.
Where reasonably practicable, the member will be informed of the relevant concern and given an opportunity to respond. Immediate action may be taken where reasonably necessary to prevent serious harm, protect confidential information or comply with legal obligations.
Suspension and termination decisions will be proportionate to the circumstances and made in accordance with applicable law. Any financial consequences, including statutory refund or compensation rights, will be determined by the applicable agreement and legal requirements.
The Operator may discontinue particular services or membership categories for legitimate operational reasons, subject to its obligations toward existing members.
14. Website Use and Intellectual Property
All trademarks, logos, names, designs, website content, publications, graphics and other intellectual property associated with The Sapphire Circle are owned by or licensed to the Operator or their respective rights holders.
Users may access the website for lawful personal and professional purposes. Content may not be reproduced, distributed, modified or commercially exploited without appropriate authorization, except where permitted by applicable law.
Users must not interfere with website security, attempt unauthorized access, introduce malicious software, unlawfully collect personal information or otherwise misuse the platform. The Operator may update website content, improve digital services or temporarily suspend website functionality for legitimate maintenance, security or operational reasons.
The Sapphire Circle may contact applicants and members by email, telephone or other appropriate communication channels concerning membership applications, eligibility reviews, membership administration, events, payment instructions, requested business introductions and service-related matters.
Newsletters, promotional communications and marketing updates will be sent in accordance with applicable law and individual communication preferences. Where consent is required for direct marketing, those communications will be subject to that consent.
Individuals may withdraw marketing consent or manage their communication preferences using the available unsubscribe mechanisms or by contacting The Sapphire Circle directly.
Withdrawal of marketing consent does not prevent the Operator from sending necessary communications relating to an application, active membership, payment or requested service.
16. Personal Data Protection
Personal information collected through The Sapphire Circle website, membership applications, events and community activities is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation.
The Operator may use authorized technology providers, professional advisers, business partners and affiliated entities for legitimate and disclosed purposes, subject to applicable legal requirements, confidentiality obligations and appropriate safeguards.
Further information about the collection, use, retention, sharing and international transfer of personal information is available in our Privacy Policy.
17. Liability and Third-Party Services
The Operator will exercise reasonable care in providing membership services and facilitating
community activities. However, membership does not guarantee any particular commercial
outcome, business relationship, financial return, introduction or opportunity.
Independent partners, members and third-party providers remain responsible for their own
products, services, professional representations and contractual commitments.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Operator shall not be liable for losses arising
from independent commercial decisions or transactions between members and third parties
outside the Operator’s reasonable control.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricts
mandatory consumer protection rights and remedies.
The Operator may periodically revise these Terms & Conditions to reflect changes in applicable law, business operations, membership services or community requirements.
The current version will be published on the official website. Material changes affecting existing paid membership rights or obligations will be communicated where required, and any legally mandated consent, termination or other remedies will be respected.
No amendment will retrospectively remove rights that have already accrued under applicable law or binding contractual commitments.
19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the applicable laws of the United Arab Emirates and the Emirate of Dubai, without prejudice to mandatory legal protections that may apply in other jurisdictions.
Subject to mandatory jurisdictional and consumer protection rules, disputes arising in connection with these Terms & Conditions shall fall within the jurisdiction of the competent courts of Dubai.
Before commencing formal proceedings, parties are encouraged to seek an amicable resolution through direct communication.
The Sapphire Circle
Operated by Dunevia Global Marketing Management LLC
Office No. 1709, Malk Samar Mohammed Al Ad, Business Bay, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United
Arab Emirates
Trade Licence Number: 1000768
VAT Registration Number (TRN): 104173600800003
Email:
[email protected]
Telephone:
+971 58 805 7060
Website:
www.thesapphirecircle.com