Connect St. Pete Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: June 2026
Welcome to Connect St. Pete. By becoming a member, purchasing a pass, registering for an event, renting space, attending programming, using our facilities, purchasing products, or otherwise engaging with Connect St. Pete, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.
1. About Connect St. Pete
Connect St. Pete is a coworking, leadership development, education, networking, and community collaboration hub located in St. Petersburg, Florida.
These Terms apply to all visitors, members, event attendees, guests, renters, vendors, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and customers.
2. Memberships
Memberships may include:
- Hot Desk Memberships
- Dedicated Desk Memberships
- Virtual Memberships
- Sun Leaders Memberships
- Promotional or Partner Memberships
- Other membership offerings introduced in the future
Membership benefits, pricing, and included services may change over time.
Connect St. Pete reserves the right to modify membership offerings and benefits with reasonable notice.
3. Membership Payments
Membership fees are billed in advance and are non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.
Members are responsible for maintaining valid payment information.
Late or failed payments may result in suspension of membership benefits until resolved.
4. Membership Cancellations
Members may cancel at any time by providing written notice.
Memberships remain active through the end of the current billing period unless otherwise agreed.
No prorated refunds will be issued for partial months.
Dedicated desk members remain responsible for any outstanding balances accrued prior to cancellation.
5. Community Standards & Conduct
Connect St. Pete exists to create a positive, professional, collaborative environment.
Members and guests agree to:
- Treat others with respect
- Maintain professional conduct
- Avoid disruptive behavior
- Follow reasonable staff instructions
- Respect shared spaces and resources
The following may result in immediate removal or membership termination:
- Harassment
- Threatening behavior
- Discrimination
- Illegal activity
- Excessive intoxication
- Property damage
- Repeated disruption of the community
Connect St. Pete reserves sole discretion in determining violations.
6. Assumption of Risk
Participation in coworking, networking, educational programs, events, leadership activities, coaching sessions, social gatherings, and use of facilities involves inherent risks.
By participating, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with your participation.
7. Release of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Connect St. Pete, its owners, employees, volunteers, partners, speakers, sponsors, members, and affiliates shall not be liable for:
- Personal injury
- Illness
- Property loss
- Theft
- Data loss
- Business interruption
- Financial losses
- Indirect or consequential damages
Participation is at your own risk.
8. Personal Property
Members and guests are responsible for their own personal property.
Connect St. Pete is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
Items left behind may be discarded or donated after a reasonable period.
9. Coworking Space Use
Members and guests agree to use the workspace responsibly.
Users may not:
- Engage in illegal activities
- Create excessive noise or disruption
- Damage property
- Interfere with other members’ use of the space
Workspace access may be revoked at any time for policy violations.
10. Dedicated Desks
Dedicated desk members are responsible for maintaining their workspace in a clean and professional manner.
Connect St. Pete reserves the right to access dedicated desk areas for maintenance, safety, or operational needs.
Dedicated desks remain property of Connect St. Pete.
11. Virtual Memberships
Virtual memberships provide access to specific benefits as outlined at the time of purchase.
Virtual memberships do not establish tenancy, residency, or property rights.
Mail services, if offered, must be used in accordance with applicable laws and postal regulations.
12. Events & Programming
This includes but is not limited to:
- Networking Night
- Coffee @ Connect
- Coaching @ Connect
- Sun Leaders
- Toastmasters
- Candidate Forums
- Workshops
- Community Gatherings
- Third-Party Hosted Events
Event schedules, speakers, formats, and locations may change without notice.
Admission may be denied or revoked at Connect St. Pete’s discretion.
13. Event Tickets & Registration
Event registrations and ticket purchases are generally non-refundable unless an event is cancelled by Connect St. Pete.
If an event is postponed or rescheduled, tickets may be transferred to the new date when applicable.
Ticket holders are responsible for reviewing event details before purchase.
14. Sun Leaders
Sun Leaders is an educational and community-based leadership development program.
Participation does not constitute professional certification, employment qualification, business consulting, legal advice, financial advice, or professional credentialing.
Opinions expressed by speakers, members, and guests are their own.
15. Coaching Services
Coaching sessions are intended for educational and informational purposes only.
Coaching provided through Connect St. Pete does not constitute:
- Legal advice
- Financial advice
- Tax advice
- Investment advice
- Medical advice
- Mental health treatment
Participants remain solely responsible for decisions made based on discussions or recommendations.
16. Space Rentals
Conference rooms, podcast studios, event spaces, and facility rentals are subject to availability.
Rental reservations are not confirmed until payment arrangements are completed.
Connect St. Pete reserves the right to decline rental requests at its discretion.
17. Podcast Studio Usage
Users are responsible for:
- Their own content
- Compliance with copyright laws
- Necessary permissions and releases
- Recording backups
Connect St. Pete is not responsible for recording failures, technical issues, lost files, or content errors.
Users may not record unlawful, defamatory, or infringing content.
18. Photography & Media Release
Photographs, videos, livestreams, and recordings may occur during events and activities.
By entering the premises or attending events, you grant Connect St. Pete permission to use your likeness for:
- Marketing
- Social media
- Website content
- Promotional materials
- Educational materials
If you have concerns regarding media use, please notify staff prior to participation.
19. Intellectual Property
All Connect St. Pete branding, logos, content, educational materials, presentations, videos, graphics, and intellectual property remain the property of Connect St. Pete unless otherwise stated.
Materials may not be reproduced without permission.
20. Merchandise & Online Store Purchases
Products sold through Connect St. Pete or third-party fulfillment partners (including print-on-demand providers) are subject to the policies of those providers.
Shipping timelines, returns, exchanges, defects, and fulfillment issues may be governed by the fulfillment partner’s policies.
Connect St. Pete is not responsible for delays caused by third-party manufacturers or carriers.
21. Third-Party Partners & Events
Connect St. Pete frequently collaborates with community organizations, speakers, nonprofits, businesses, educational institutions, and event hosts.
Connect St. Pete is not responsible for the actions, advice, services, products, or representations of third parties.
22. No Guarantees
While Connect St. Pete is designed to create opportunities for growth, networking, education, leadership development, and collaboration, we make no guarantees regarding:
- Business success
- Revenue generation
- Referrals
- Employment opportunities
- Partnerships
- Investments
- Personal outcomes
Individual results vary.
23. Right To Refuse Service
Connect St. Pete reserves the right to deny access, suspend participation, terminate memberships, remove attendees, or refuse service to any individual whose conduct is deemed inconsistent with our mission, community standards, or operational needs.
24. Changes To These Terms
Connect St. Pete may update these Terms & Conditions at any time.
Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.
25. Contact Information
Connect St. Pete
1211 1st Ave N, Suite 210
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Email: wearecoconnect@gmail.com
Phone: (727) 210-4959
Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to our team.
Thank you for being part of the Connect St. Pete community.