Sicher Sicher Business Club

1. Membership & Admission Membership applications can only be submitted via the official LinkedIn Group or by email to the Sicher Sicher Group. Following acceptance, new participants join as probationary members for at least three official Club meetings. Membership may be reviewed or revoked if participation no longer aligns with the Club's values and standards. Applicants are encouraged to explain how they can contribute to the Club through expertise, experience, insights, or business opportunities. 2. Purpose of the Club The Sicher Sicher Business Club connects entrepreneurs, executives, business owners, investors, and recognised specialists in a trusted environment. Our objective is to facilitate meaningful relationships, knowledge exchange, strategic partnerships, and long-term business opportunities. 3. Events Official meetings are held across Central Europe: • Hamburg & Berlin (bi-monthly) • Munich & Vienna (quarterly) • Frankfurt (from 2027) Additional special events may be organised from time to time. 4. Registration Participation is only possible following registration and confirmation. For networking purposes, participants may receive an identification number or similar system to facilitate connections while respecting privacy. 5. Invitations Invitations are distributed digitally, primarily via LinkedIn or email, approximately 14-21 days before each event. 6. Networking Culture Members are encouraged to engage openly and respectfully with all participants. Professional self-promotion is acceptable when conducted appropriately. Aggressive sales behaviour, excessive solicitation, or purely transactional participation are not compatible with the Club's culture. Trust and valuable business relationships are built over time. 7. Confidentiality The Club operates on the principles of trust, discretion, and confidentiality. Business information, personal information, and non-public discussions shared during Club activities should be treated as confidential unless expressly agreed otherwise. 8. Professional Conduct All members are expected to behave respectfully, professionally, and with integrity. Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, inappropriate behaviour, or actions that may damage the reputation of the Club may result in immediate exclusion. 9. Financial Responsibility Each participant is responsible for their own food, beverages, and personal expenses during Club events. 10. Photography Photos and videos may be taken during Club events and used for Club-related communication and marketing by the Sicher Sicher Group. Participants who do not wish to appear in photographs should notify the organisers before the event. 11. Community Principle The quality of the community is more important than its size. Members are expected to contribute positively through professionalism, trust, mutual respect, and meaningful participation. 12. Final Provisions Should any provision become invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. By registering for and participating in Club events, participants agree to these Membership Rules & Code of Conduct.