TERMS & CONDITIONS

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern membership of the Hotal Marketplace ("Marketplace"), operated by Hotal Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 14109845) ("Hotal", "we", "us", "our"). By subscribing to a Hotal Marketplace membership, you ("Member", "you") agree to be bound by these Terms.

Please read these Terms carefully before subscribing. If you have any questions, contact us at hello@hotal.co.uk.

Last updated: 7th July 2026

1. Membership Tiers

Hotal Marketplace membership is available at three tiers. A summary of features and pricing is set out below. Full feature descriptions are contained in the subsequent clauses of these Terms.

Collective — £149/month | £1,639/year

  • Commission rate: 10%
  • Notice period: 3 months
  • Hotal Pay access
  • Marketplace listing and leads (includes access to own venue dashboard)
  • Members-only community platform (events calendar, resources, member communications)
  • Venue guides and resources
  • Industry directory (live August 2026)
  • Agent network visibility (launching 2027)

Partner — £299/month | £3,289/year

  • Everything in Collective, plus:
  • Commission rate: 8%
  • Priority marketplace placement
  • Priority brief pipeline (where brief criteria are met)
  • Bi-monthly market insight report
  • Market insights and data access
  • 2 Hotal Collective event invitations per year

Accredited — £549/month | £6,039/year

  • Everything in Partner, plus:
  • Commission rate: 6%
  • Dedicated Hotal agent relationship
  • Early access to new buyer relationships
  • Hotal Accredited badge (earned, subject to annual review)
  • Invited to host Hotal Collective events
  • 4 Hotal Collective event invitations per year
  • Annual agent visit and formal assessment (launching 2027)

* Priority brief pipeline is subject to brief criteria being met. Inclusion is not guaranteed on every brief.

Agent network visibility and annual agent visits are scheduled for launch in 2027. These features will be communicated to Members in advance of launch.

Hotal reserves the right to update tier features with reasonable notice to Members. Material changes will be communicated by email no less than 30 days prior to taking effect.

2. Subscription & Payment

2.1 Billing

Membership is available on a monthly or annual billing basis. Prices are as stated at the point of subscription and are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.

  • Monthly subscriptions are billed on the same date each month from the date of sign-up.
  • Annual subscriptions are billed upfront for a full 12-month period.
2.2 Payment method

Payment is collected via card or Direct Debit through Stripe, our third-party payment processor. By subscribing, you authorise Hotal to collect recurring payments in accordance with your chosen billing interval. Stripe's terms of service apply to payment processing.

2.3 Failed payments

If a payment fails, Hotal will attempt to collect payment again. If payment remains outstanding after reasonable attempts, Hotal reserves the right to suspend or terminate your membership and recover any amounts owed.

2.4 Price changes

Hotal may change membership prices on giving no less than 30 days' written notice. If you do not wish to continue at the new price, you may cancel in accordance with clause 4 before the new price takes effect.

3. Membership Term & Renewal

3.1 Monthly memberships

Monthly memberships continue on a rolling monthly basis until cancelled. Each monthly billing cycle constitutes a renewed term.

3.2 Annual memberships

Annual memberships are for a fixed 12-month term from the date of subscription. At the end of the term, the membership will automatically renew for a further 12-month period unless cancelled in accordance with clause 4.

3.3 Notice period

A minimum 3-month notice period is required to cancel membership at any tier. Notice must be given in writing to hello@hotal.co.uk. Where notice is not given, your membership will automatically renew and payment will be collected accordingly.

4. Cancellation Policy

4.1 How to cancel

To cancel your membership, you must provide written notice of no less than 3 months to hello@hotal.co.uk. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the notice period, not the date notice is received.

4.2 Refunds

Hotal does not offer refunds for any unused portion of a membership period. If you cancel, you will retain access to Marketplace features until the end of the paid period.

4.3 Cancellation by Hotal

Hotal reserves the right to suspend or terminate a membership immediately where:

  • a Member is in breach of these Terms;
  • payment is not received after reasonable attempts to collect;
  • Hotal reasonably believes a Member's conduct is damaging to Hotal, the Marketplace, or other Members.

Where Hotal terminates a membership other than for breach or non-payment, a pro-rata refund of any prepaid fees will be issued.

5. Marketplace Features & Services

5.1 Hotal Pay

All members receive access to Hotal Pay, Hotal's payment processing and management tool. Hotal Pay is provided subject to its own terms of use. Further details will be provided upon setup.

5.2 Marketplace listing and leads

All members receive a listing on the Hotal Marketplace platform and access to a venue dashboard. Lead generation is not guaranteed and depends on buyer activity and brief criteria.

5.3 Industry directory

Access to the Hotal industry directory is included for all tiers and is scheduled to go live in August 2026. Hotal will notify Members when this feature becomes available.

5.4 Community platform

All members receive access to the members-only community platform, including an events calendar, resources, and member communications.

5.5 Collective events (Partner and Accredited only)

Partner members receive invitations to 2 Hotal Collective events per year. Accredited members receive invitations to 4 per year. Collective tier members are not entitled to event invitations. Invitations are subject to availability and Hotal's discretion.

5.6 Priority brief pipeline (Partner and Accredited only)

Partner and Accredited members may receive priority consideration for client briefs where their venue meets the brief criteria. Inclusion on any brief is not guaranteed and is at Hotal's sole discretion based on brief requirements.

5.7 Bi-monthly insight report (Partner and Accredited only)

Partner and Accredited members receive a bi-monthly market insight report. Content and format may vary. Hotal reserves the right to amend the frequency with reasonable notice.

5.8 Dedicated agent relationship (Accredited only)

Accredited members are assigned a dedicated Hotal agent relationship. The assigned agent will conduct at least one venue visit per year once the Accredited membership is confirmed and payment is received.

5.9 Hotal Accredited badge (Accredited only)

The Hotal Accredited badge is earned through meeting Hotal's accreditation criteria. It is not automatically conferred upon subscription and is subject to annual review. Hotal reserves the right to withdraw the badge if accreditation standards are no longer met.

5.10 Agent network visibility — 2027 launch

Agent network visibility is a planned feature scheduled for launch in 2027. This feature is not currently available. Hotal will communicate to Members when this feature launches and what it includes.

5.11 Annual agent visit and formal assessment — 2027 launch

For Accredited members, an annual agent visit and formal assessment programme is scheduled for 2027. This is not currently available. Hotal will communicate separately regarding this feature ahead of launch.

6. Commission

Where a booking is made via the Hotal Marketplace or through a Hotal agent introduction, commission is payable as follows:

  • Collective: 10% of the confirmed booking value
  • Partner: 8% of the confirmed booking value
  • Accredited: 6% of the confirmed booking value

Commission is collected at source through Hotal Pay at the point of payment. A protected agent commission of 6% is included within the total commission rate at all tiers. Full commission terms are set out in the Hotal Pay terms of use.

7. Bespoke & Multi-Site Venues

Resort and multi-site venues (those with 150 or more keys or 3 or more event spaces) are not covered by standard tier pricing. Bespoke pricing and terms apply and will be agreed separately with Hotal. If you believe this applies to your venue, please contact hello@hotal.co.uk.

8. Member Obligations

By subscribing, you agree to:

  • provide accurate information about your venue and keep your Marketplace listing up to date;
  • respond promptly to briefs and enquiries received through the Marketplace;
  • honour confirmed bookings made through Hotal introductions;
  • not engage in conduct that brings Hotal or the Marketplace into disrepute;
  • comply with all applicable laws, including those relating to data protection and consumer rights.

9. Intellectual Property

All content, materials, branding, and data on the Hotal Marketplace platform are the property of Hotal Ltd or its licensors. Members may not reproduce, distribute, or use Hotal's intellectual property without prior written consent. Members grant Hotal a non-exclusive licence to use venue content, images, and information submitted to the Marketplace for the purposes of operating and promoting the platform.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • Hotal does not guarantee any specific volume of leads, bookings, or revenue from Marketplace membership;
  • Hotal is not liable for any indirect, consequential, or loss of profit arising from use of or inability to use the Marketplace;
  • Hotal's total liability to a Member in any 12-month period shall not exceed the total fees paid by that Member in that period.

Nothing in these Terms limits Hotal's liability for fraud, death or personal injury caused by negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

11. Data Protection

Hotal processes personal data in accordance with its Privacy Policy, available at hotal.co.uk/privacy. By subscribing, you confirm that you have read and understood the Privacy Policy.

Members are responsible for ensuring their own compliance with applicable data protection laws in relation to any personal data they process in connection with their use of the Marketplace.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your membership shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

13. Changes to These Terms

Hotal reserves the right to update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by emailno less than 30 days before they take effect. Continued use of your membership after that date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not accept the changes, you may cancel in accordance with clause 4.

14. Contact

For any questions relating to these Terms or your membership, please contact:

Hotal Ltd
Company No. 14109845
hello@hotal.co.uk
hotal.co.uk