Terms & Conditions & Policies

Darcy’s Tea Circle

Membership Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: March 15, 2026

By purchasing a membership, event ticket, or product from Darcy’s Tea Circle, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions.

1. Membership Terms

1.1 Membership Structure

Darcy’s Tea Circle is a paid membership community. Membership provides:

  • Priority invitations and early registration access to Tea Circle gatherings
  • Preferred member pricing on ticketed events
  • Access to curated member content and resources

Membership includes 1 complimentary event ticket only. Event attendance for all other events require a separate registration and ticket purchase at the applicable member rate.

1.2 Membership Fees

Regular Membership is available:

  • Annual Payment: $240.00 CAD (Non-refundable after 14 days - Then 12 month commitment)
  • Monthly Payment Plan: $20.00 CAD - (Cancel anytime. Access ends at billing cycle end)

Host Membership is available:

  • Monthly Payment Plan: $30.00 CAD
  • Cancel anytime. Access ends at billing cycle end

Applicable taxes may be added at checkout.

1.3 Automatic Renewal

Memberships automatically renew at the end of the annual term unless cancelled in advance.

Host Members may cancel renewal at least 14 days prior to the renewal date to avoid being charged for the next term.

1.4 Cancellation of Membership

Members may cancel their membership through their account portal or by written notice.

  • Cancellation stops future renewals.
  • Membership fees for annual membership already paid are non-refundable once the membership term has commenced after 14 days.

Access to membership benefits continues until the end of the paid term.

2. Event Ticketing Terms

2.1 Ticket Purchases

All Tea Circle gatherings are separately ticketed events.

Member pricing applies only to active members at the time of purchase.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Seating is limited and not guaranteed without confirmed registration.

2.2 Cancellations by Guest

Event tickets may be cancelled:

  • Up to 72 hours prior to the event for a full refund of the ticket price.
  • Within 72 hours of the event, tickets are non-refundable unless the space is resold.

No refunds are issued for no-shows.

2.3 Event Cancellation by Darcy’s Tea Circle

If an event is cancelled or rescheduled by Darcy’s Tea Circle due to unforeseen circumstances (including but not limited to venue issues, illness, weather, or force majeure), guests will be offered:

  • A full refund of the ticket price; or
  • A credit toward a future event.

Membership fees are not refundable due to individual event cancellation.

3. Afternoon Tea To-Go & Perishable Goods Policy

Afternoon Tea To-Go boxes and similar products contain perishable food items.

3.1 Order Cancellations

Orders may be cancelled for a full refund if cancellation is received at least 72 hours before the scheduled pickup or delivery date.

Orders cancelled within 72 hours are non-refundable due to food preparation and perishability.

3.2 Pickup Responsibility

Customers are responsible for collecting orders at the agreed pickup time.

Darcy’s Tea Circle is not responsible for product quality after pickup.

3.3 Product Concerns

If an order is incorrect or significantly damaged at pickup, customers must notify Darcy’s Tea Circle within 24 hours for review.

Refunds or replacements are issued at the discretion of Darcy’s Tea Circle after assessment.

4. Refund Processing

Approved refunds will be processed to the original method of payment within approximately 10 business days, subject to financial institution processing times.

5. Privacy Policy

Darcy’s Tea Circle collects personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

5.1 Information Collected

We may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Billing and shipping information
  • Payment details (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
  • Event preferences and dietary information (if provided)

5.2 Use of Information

Personal information is used to:

  • Process memberships and purchases
  • Communicate event details and updates
  • Provide membership content
  • Send marketing communications (with consent)

Members may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

5.3 Data Protection

Payment information is processed through secure third-party providers. Darcy’s Tea Circle does not store full credit card information.

Personal information is stored securely and is not sold to third parties.

5.4 Access & Correction

Members may request access to or correction of their personal information by contacting:
info@darcellerunciman.com

6. Code of Conduct

Darcy’s Tea Circle is intended to be a respectful and welcoming environment.

Members and guests agree to:

  • Behave respectfully toward hosts and other attendees
  • Follow venue guidelines
  • Respect event boundaries and structure

Darcy’s Tea Circle reserves the right to remove individuals from events without refund for disruptive or unsafe behaviour.

7. Assumption of Risk & Liability Disclaimer

7.1 Event Participation

By attending an in-person event, guests acknowledge that participation involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:

  • Food-related allergies or sensitivities
  • Accidental injury
  • Venue-related risks

Guests are responsible for informing Darcy’s Tea Circle of dietary restrictions prior to attendance.

Darcy’s Tea Circle is not liable for:

  • Allergic reactions where ingredients were disclosed
  • Personal injury resulting from negligence of third-party venues
  • Loss or damage to personal property
  • Please note: NO Peanuts, crab meat, lemons, or Hazelnuts are used in our preparations or at our events due to allergies. 

7.2 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Ontario law, Darcy’s Tea Circle’s total liability for any claim related to membership, events, or product purchases shall not exceed the amount paid by the customer for the specific product or event giving rise to the claim.

8. Force Majeure

Darcy’s Tea Circle is not responsible for failure or delay in performance due to events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to:

  • Severe weather
  • Public health restrictions
  • Government regulations
  • Venue closures

9. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein.

Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario.

10. Changes to Terms

Darcy’s Tea Circle reserves the right to update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Updated terms will be posted on the website with a revised effective date.

Continued membership or purchase constitutes acceptance of updated terms.