Atlas Business Networking – Membership Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: September 5, 2025
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern membership, participation, and use of services provided by Atlas Business Networking (“Atlas,” “we,” “our,” “us”). By applying for membership, submitting payment, attending meetings, or using our website, you (“Member,” “you,” “your”) agree to these Terms.
1. Membership Eligibility
Membership is open to business owners, licensed professionals, or authorized representatives of businesses who:
Operate in good legal and ethical standing.
Can actively participate in referral-based networking.
Agree to comply with Atlas rules, policies, and payment requirements.
Understand that Atlas enforces one business category per team to eliminate internal competition.
– All applicants must complete on-boarding and a background check prior to approval.
2. Membership Structure
A new Atlas team (“Chapter”) is considered active (“chartered”) once 12 prospective new members have attended for 3 consecutive weeks.
The target maximum membership per team is 30 members. It is a disservice to a team to try to manage above 30 for the sake of respecting everyone’s time and contributions each week. For example, it isn’t right to have 50 in the room and cut everyone’s “infomercial from :60 second to :30 and rush the meeting.
New teams may be formed if a chapter remains at or above 30 members for 3 consecutive weeks.
New / additional meeting location/s can be launched per management when venue opportunities arise (example: we’re in Naples and we have a viable venue for Bonita / Estero, etc.) We will NOT “cannibalize” an existing location.
Members may visit or attend other Atlas chapters without additional payment unless a competing applicant seeks that business category at that chapter. In that case, the member must either formally join that chapter or release the category.
3. Membership Payment Options
Atlas offers two membership payment paths, both of which grant equal access and require the same behavioral standards.
A. Refundable Deposit Membership (Limited to the First 8 Members)
$2,400 refundable deposit – Available only until 8 members elect this option per chapter.
This option is available to the first 8 members who choose it, regardless of their joining order.
Example: If 20 members have joined but only 5 elected the deposit option, 3 refundable seats remain.
Deposit is not a fee; it is a performance-based refundable commitment.
Members may earn quarterly rebates equal to 1/8 of the deposit by meeting all performance standards:
Attendance: No more than 2 absences, with up to 2 substitutions per quarter
Referrals: Minimum of 3 qualified referrals per month
One-to-One meetings: Minimum of 3 per month
Visitors: Minimum 1 per quarter attending a meeting
– Members who meet quarterly standards are eligible to earn back their full deposit over 8 consecutive quarters.– Refund eligibility requires that the member remains in good standing and meets all performance obligations outlined in these Terms.
B. Monthly Recurring Membership
$149 per month (non-refundable)
Billed automatically each month until canceled.
No long-term contracts.
Members may resign at any time, but no refunds (including prorated or partial months) will be issued for any reason.
Cancellation must be submitted in writing prior to the next billing cycle.
– This plan offers flexibility for members who prefer a monthly commitment.
C. On-boarding & Background Check Fee (Required for All Applicants / New Members)
$199 one-time, non-refundable
This fee applies to all applicants regardless of payment option and covers onboarding, verification, and administrative intake.
4. Member Obligations
All members — regardless of payment plan — must:
Attend weekly meetings regularly. (No more than 2 absences, with up to 2 substitutions per quarter)
Represent their business truthfully and professionally.
Submit Qualified Referrals (Minimum of 3 qualified referrals per month)
Follow through on qualified referrals received.
Participate in One-to-One meetings. (Minimum of 3 per month)
Visitor outreach. (Minimum 1 per quarter attending a meeting)
Treat all members, guests, and visitors with respect.
Support a positive, cooperative, and growth-oriented chapter environment.
– Failure to meet obligations may result in loss of rebate eligibility (for deposit members), suspension, or termination regardless of membership type.
5. Suspension & Termination
Atlas may suspend or terminate membership if a Member:
Violates these Terms or other Atlas policies.
Behaves in a manner detrimental to Atlas’ reputation, mission, or members.
Fails to meet attendance, referral, or financial obligations.
Acts unethically, deceptively, or disruptively.
– Termination may result in forfeiture of unpaid rebates or deposit refund rights.
6. Intellectual Property & Branding
The Atlas Business Networking name, logo, training materials, systems, and intellectual property are protected.
Members may not copy, distribute, or use Atlas branding or materials without written authorization.
7. Disclaimers
Atlas is a referral-based networking organization and does not guarantee business outcomes or financial results.
Referrals are voluntary and may not result in closed business.
Atlas is not responsible for any disputes between members or referred clients.
8. Limitation of Liability
Atlas shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from membership or networking activities.
Atlas’ total liability to any member shall not exceed the amount of the refundable deposit paid, less any rebates already returned.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Florida.
10. Amendments
Atlas may amend these Terms at any time. Continued membership constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.
11. Contact Information
Atlas Business Networking
Email: kevin@atlasbusinessnetworking.com
Phone: (239) 994-5192