Terms and Conditions
InternationalVenues.com by Jigsaw Conferences Ltd
Last Updated: February 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to InternationalVenues.com, a venue-finding platform operated by Jigsaw Conferences Ltd("we", "us" or "InternationalVenues"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and services (collectively, the "Platform"), including any AI-powered features such as VenuClaw AI. By accessing, browsing, or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
Important:
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Platform. You must be at least 18 years old to use the Platform.
2. Definitions
Key Terms:
- "Platform" โ the website InternationalVenues.com and related services
- "Venue" โ an event space or facility listed on the Platform
- "Venue Owner" โ individual/entity listing venues for booking
- "Event Organiser" โ individual/entity searching for venues
- "Booking" โ binding agreement between Venue Owner and Event Organiser
- "Commission" โ fee payable to InternationalVenues for successful bookings
- "VenuClaw AI" โ our AI-powered features including content summarisation, venue recommendations, and related tools
- "AI Output" โ any content, summary, recommendation, or result generated by VenuClaw AI or third-party AI providers through our Platform
3. Our Services and Role
InternationalVenues is a Venue Marketplace
We act only as an intermediary connecting Event Organisers with Venue Owners. We do not own, manage, or operate the venues listed, and we are not a party to any booking agreements.
Key Points:
- InternationalVenues does not own or operate any venues
- We are not an agent or representative of either party
- The actual contract for venue booking is solely between Event Organiser and Venue Owner
- We do not provide direct event services or guarantee venue suitability
4. Account Registration and Responsibilities
Most areas of the Platform can be browsed without registration, but certain features require you to create an account. When registering, you agree to provide true, current, and complete information.
Venue Owner Obligations
- โข Create accurate, truthful listings
- โข Have legal right to advertise venue
- โข Respond promptly to inquiries
- โข Honour accepted bookings
- โข Pay applicable commissions
Event Organiser Obligations
- โข Use platform for legitimate purposes only
- โข Provide accurate event information
- โข Not circumvent the platform
- โข Communicate professionally
- โข Comply with all applicable laws
5. Fees and Commission Structure
Free for Event Organisers
InternationalVenues remains cost-free for Event Organisers. We operate on a commission-based model with Venue Owners.
Commission Details:
- Venue listing is free for Venue Owners
- Standard commission rate: 10% of total venue hire value (excluding VAT)
- Commission invoiced after event takes place or booking confirmation
- No extra cost to Event Organisers โ commission comes from Venue Owner's pricing
6. Intellectual Property and License
All content and materials on the Platform (excluding User Content) are the property of InternationalVenues or our licensors. This includes our trademarks, service marks, trade names, and AI-generated content.
User Content License:
By submitting content, you grant InternationalVenues a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute your content for operating and promoting the Platform.
AI-Generated Content:
Content generated by VenuClaw AI (including summaries and recommendations) is provided for informational purposes only. You may not reproduce, republish, or commercially exploit AI Outputs in bulk without our prior written consent. Individual summaries generated for your personal use remain available to you, but the underlying AI systems, prompts, and data architectures are our proprietary intellectual property.
7. Acceptable Use Policy
To keep InternationalVenues safe and reliable, all users must adhere to this acceptable use policy:
Prohibited Activities:
- โข Disrupting platform functionality
- โข Unauthorised access attempts
- โข Automated data collection or scraping
- โข Sending spam or unsolicited content
Required Conduct:
- โข Lawful purposes only
- โข Honest representation
- โข Respectful communication
- โข Compliance with all laws
8. AI-Powered Features and VenuClaw AI
Our Platform incorporates AI-powered features under the brand "VenuClaw AI". By using these features, you agree to the following terms:
8.1 Nature of AI Outputs
- AI Outputs are generated by third-party large language models (LLMs) and are provided "as is" for informational convenience only
- AI Outputs may contain inaccuracies, omissions, hallucinations, or outdated information
- AI Outputs do not constitute professional advice (legal, financial, architectural, health & safety, or otherwise)
- You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy and suitability of any AI Output before relying upon it
8.2 Limitation of Liability for AI
Important:
To the fullest extent permitted by law, InternationalVenues and Jigsaw Conferences Ltd accept no liability for any loss, damage, or expense arising from your reliance on AI Outputs. This includes, but is not limited to, inaccurate venue information, incorrect pricing, misleading comparisons, or any other AI-generated content. You acknowledge that AI technology is inherently probabilistic and may produce errors.
8.3 User Responsibilities
- Always verify AI-generated information against original source content on our Platform or directly with venue providers
- Do not input personal data, sensitive information, or confidential business details into AI features
- Do not attempt to manipulate, exploit, or reverse-engineer AI systems or prompts
- Do not use AI Outputs to generate misleading, defamatory, or unlawful content
8.4 Third-Party AI Providers
VenuClaw AI may utilise third-party AI services (including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Perplexity AI). Your use of the "Summarise with AI" feature involves redirecting you to these third-party services. Your interaction with these providers is also subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of third-party AI services.
9. AI Crawling, Data Scraping, and Automated Access
This section governs the use of automated systems, bots, crawlers, and AI agents that access our Platform.
9.1 Permitted Automated Access
- Search engine crawlers (e.g., Googlebot, Bingbot) that comply with our
robots.txtdirectives - AI assistant crawlers (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity) accessing our publicly available
/llm-infoand/llm.jsonendpoints for the purpose of providing accurate citations to their users - Accessibility tools and screen readers
9.2 Prohibited Automated Access
- Scraping, harvesting, or bulk downloading of venue listings, pricing data, or user-generated content
- Using scraped data for AI/ML model training without our express written licence agreement
- Circumventing
robots.txt, rate limits, CAPTCHAs, or other technical access controls - Creating derivative databases or competing services using data obtained from our Platform
- Automated submission of forms, enquiries, or other user interactions
- Any automated access that places unreasonable load on our servers or degrades service for other users
9.3 Consequences of Violation
Violation of these automated access terms may result in immediate IP blocking, account termination, and legal action under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 (UK), the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, and/or equivalent international legislation. We reserve the right to pursue damages for any losses suffered as a result of unauthorised automated access.
10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Important Legal Notice
This section limits InternationalVenues' liability. Please read carefully to understand the extent of our responsibilities and the risks you assume.
No Warranties
The Platform, including all AI-powered features, is offered "as is" and "as available". We disclaim all warranties regarding the Platform and any content on it, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for purpose. This disclaimer extends to all AI Outputs, which are not warranted for accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose.
Limitation of Liability
InternationalVenues shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including damages arising from reliance on AI-generated content. Our total liability is limited to the greater of: (a) fees paid by you in the 12 months prior, or (b) ยฃ100 GBP.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless InternationalVenues from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Platform (including AI features), breach of these Terms, violation of any law or third-party rights, or your reliance on AI Outputs.
12. Termination and Suspension
Termination by You
Event Organisers may stop using the Platform at any time. Venue Owners should provide notice and settle outstanding commission obligations.
Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate access for violations of Terms, misuse of AI features, security risks, legal exposure, or other reasonable judgment.
13. Miscellaneous
Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and InternationalVenues.
Severability: If any provision is invalid, the remaining provisions remain in full force.
Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
AI Regulatory Compliance: We comply with applicable AI regulations including the EU AI Act and the UK Government's AI regulatory framework. These Terms may be updated to reflect evolving AI legislation.
14. Contact Information
Jigsaw Conferences Ltd
InternationalVenues.com is operated by Jigsaw Conferences Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales.
Email: legal@jigsawconferences.co.uk
For AI-related concerns, please contact: privacy@jigsawconferences.co.uk
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