Terms & Conditions

Facilitating premium showroom and pop-up venues

I termini e le condizioni ufficiali per l'utilizzo dei servizi e della piattaforma The Fashion Venues.

1. Introduction

1.1 About Us

TheFashionVenues.com (the “Platform”) is a premier digital marketplace connecting brands, agencies, businesses, and creatives (“Tenants”) with landlords and asset owners (“Landlords”) offering short‑term and long‑term commercial spaces in prime locations in Paris and Milan (and such other markets as may be added in the future).

Our mission is to simplify the process of discovering and booking temporary and flexible venues for fashion showrooms, pop‑up stores, product launches, events, art exhibitions, and other commercial or creative uses, while helping Landlords maximize the utility and yield of their properties.

1.2 Legal Information

The Platform is operated by:

PARIS VENUES, EI Patrick Abel

229 Rue Saint-Honoré

75001 Paris, France

SIRET: 94377149300013

In these Terms, “PARIS VENUES”, “TheFashionVenues.com”, “TFV”, “we”, “us”, or “our” refer to PARIS VENUES, EI Patrick Abel acting as operator of the Platform.

2. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using our website available at www.thefashionvenues.com and any associated domains, applications, or services (the “Platform”), you (“User”) agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”).

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and PARIS VENUES governing your use of the Platform. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not access or use the Platform.

We may amend these Terms from time to time at our sole discretion. Any changes will be published on the Platform and/or notified by email. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. Definitions

For clarity in interpretation:

Platform: TheFashionVenues.com website and all associated digital services provided by PARIS VENUES.
Landlord: Any individual or entity offering commercial spaces for rental through the Platform.
Tenant: Any individual or entity seeking to rent commercial spaces for a limited duration via the Platform.
User: Any person or entity accessing or using the Platform, including Landlords and Tenants.
Booking Form: The document (or online equivalent) formalizing the agreement between a Landlord and a Tenant as facilitated by TFV.
Space‑Sharing Agreement: Any agreement between a Landlord and a Tenant regarding the use or rental of a space facilitated through the Platform (including license, lease, or similar documentation).
Listing: A page on the Platform created by or on behalf of a Landlord describing a space available for rental.
Approved Products: Goods or services pre‑approved by TFV for sale or promotion within rented spaces, and which comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, as defined under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR).
Service Fees: The fees payable to TFV in consideration for access to, and use of, the Platform and related services, as further described in these Terms and at the time of booking.

4. Eligibility and User Accounts

4.1 Eligibility

To use the Platform, you must:

Be at least 18 years old.
Have full legal capacity to enter into binding contracts.
If acting on behalf of a company or other entity, have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet these conditions.

4.2 User Accounts

Users may be required to create an account to access certain features of the Platform. You agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep it updated.
Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials and not share them with third parties.
Immediately notify TFV of any suspected unauthorized use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts if we reasonably suspect fraud, misuse, or breach of these Terms.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
Post or provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information, including in Listings or Booking Forms.
Infringe any intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of TFV, Landlords, Tenants, or third parties.
Harass, threaten, or abuse other Users or TFV staff.
Attempt to bypass or interfere with TFV’s payment flows, commission structure, or anti‑bypass rules.
Copy, scrape, crawl, or otherwise extract data from the Platform using automated means (except as allowed by law and our robots.txt).
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform or its related systems.

We may, at our discretion, investigate and take appropriate action (including suspension or termination of accounts) for any violation of this Acceptable Use section.

6. Role of TheFashionVenues.com

TFV acts solely as an online marketplace and intermediary facilitating interactions and introductions between Landlords and Tenants, mainly through the Platform.

We do not own, manage, or control any of the spaces listed on the Platform and are not a party to any Space‑Sharing Agreement entered into between Landlords and Tenants. Any agreement regarding the use of a space is concluded directly between the Landlord and the Tenant.

Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between TFV and any User. Users act on their own behalf and at their own risk.

TFV provides services which may include:

Hosting Listings posted by or on behalf of Landlords.
Providing communication tools to facilitate negotiations between Landlords and Tenants.
Providing secure payment processing solutions via third‑party providers.
Offering customer support related to the use of the Platform.

While we may perform certain checks or curation, we do not guarantee and are not responsible for the quality, suitability, legality, safety, or availability of any spaces listed on the Platform. Users are solely responsible for performing their own due diligence and independent verification.

7. Spaces for Rent (Listings)

7.1 Landlord Responsibilities

Landlords are responsible for ensuring that their Listings are accurate, complete, and compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. This includes:

Providing accurate descriptions of the space (size, condition, amenities, location).
Specifying permitted uses, rental rates, additional fees, and availability dates.
Uploading photographs that accurately reflect the current state of the space.
Ensuring compliance with all local laws governing short‑term or long‑term commercial rentals (including zoning, registration, and tax obligations).

TFV may, at its discretion, remove or suspend Listings that are unlawful, misleading, or non‑compliant with these Terms.

7.2 Tenant Responsibilities

Tenants must carefully review Listings, ask clarification questions where needed, and ensure that their intended use of the space:

Aligns with the terms described in the Listing and Booking Form.
Complies with all applicable laws and regulations (including health and safety, public order, and licensing requirements).

Tenants are solely responsible for any approvals, permits, licenses, or authorizations required for their activities at the space.

7.3 Accuracy of Listings

TFV does not independently verify every detail in Listings. While we may perform curation and reasonableness checks, we cannot guarantee accuracy or completeness.

We reserve the right to edit, suspend, or remove Listings that we consider misleading, inappropriate, or non‑compliant with these Terms.

8. Booking Process, Fees, and Payment

8.1 Booking Confirmation

Unless otherwise agreed in writing by TFV, bookings are considered confirmed only once:

The Tenant has accepted the key booking terms (e.g., dates, price, permitted use) as communicated through the Platform or by TFV.
TFV (or its payment provider) has received full payment from the Tenant, including rent, applicable taxes (where relevant), deposits, and TFV Service Fees.

Until then, spaces remain available for booking by other parties.

8.2 Service Fees

TFV charges Service Fees to Landlords and/or Tenants for the use of the Platform and associated services. The applicable Service Fees, and which party pays them, are indicated on the Platform and/or in the Booking Form at the time of booking.

Unless otherwise stated, TFV Service Fees are non‑refundable, including in cases of cancellation, except where (i) TFV decides otherwise in its sole discretion, or (ii) TFV is required to refund under applicable law.

8.3 Payment Obligations

Unless otherwise stated in the Booking Form or agreed in writing:

Tenants must pay all amounts due (rent, applicable taxes where relevant, security deposits, Service Fees, and any agreed extras) as a condition for booking confirmation.
Where TFV grants a deferred payment arrangement, any deadlines and conditions will be clearly communicated.

8.4 Non‑Payment

If payment is not received at the time of booking or, in the case of deferred payment arrangements, within 5 business days after the due date communicated by TFV, TFV may:

Cancel the booking request without further notice.
Re‑open the space for other Tenants.

TFV accepts no liability for any loss, cost, or damage arising from such cancellation due to non‑payment.

8.5 Taxes and Invoicing

Landlords are responsible for determining, charging, and remitting any applicable taxes (including VAT, local taxes, and other mandatory charges) arising from rental income.
Tenants are responsible for any taxes related to their own activities, merchandise, and operations at the space.
Where TFV issues invoices or self‑billing documents on behalf of Landlords, Landlords authorize TFV to do so and remain ultimately responsible for the accuracy and tax treatment of such documents.

TFV does not offer tax advice. Users should consult their own advisors.

9. Tenant Responsibilities During Use of the Space

9.1 Use of Space

Tenants must use the space solely for the business purposes expressly agreed in the Booking Form and compliant with the applicable Listing. Any change of use requires the prior written consent of the Landlord (and, where applicable, TFV).

9.2 Compliance

Tenants must:

Comply with all applicable laws and regulations (health and safety, fire regulations, noise limits, public order, labor law, etc.).
Respect building rules, house rules, and any specific instructions provided by the Landlord or TFV.
Ensure that their staff, contractors, and visitors also comply with these obligations.

9.3 Insurance

Tenants are required to maintain adequate insurance coverage for their activities within the space, including at least:

Civil liability insurance (property damage and bodily injury).
Any mandatory insurance required by local law or by the Landlord.

Tenants may be asked to provide proof of insurance before accessing the space.

10. Cancellation Policy

10.1 Tenant Cancellations

Unless otherwise stated in the Booking Form or agreed in writing, Tenant cancellations are handled as follows:

More than 90 days before start date
- Tenant receives a refund of rent and any security deposit paid.
- TFV Service Fees remain non‑refundable.
Between 89 and 30 days before start date
- Tenant receives a refund of 50% of rent and refundable charges paid.
- The remaining 50% of rent is retained by the Landlord as compensation for lost opportunity.
- TFV Service Fees remain non‑refundable.
Less than 30 days before start date
- No rent is refunded, except in exceptional circumstances (see Force Majeure below) or where the Landlord and Tenant agree otherwise in writing on a case‑by‑case basis.
- TFV Service Fees remain non‑refundable.

In all scenarios, refunds (if any) will be processed through the same payment method where possible, subject to the conditions of our payment providers.

10.2 Landlord Cancellations

If a Landlord cancels a confirmed booking:

30 days or more before start date
- Tenant receives a full refund of all amounts paid in respect of rent and refundable charges.
- TFV Service Fees may be retained by TFV or refunded in whole or in part at TFV’s discretion.
Less than 30 days before start date
- Tenant receives a full refund of all amounts paid (rent, refundable charges).
- The Landlord must reimburse TFV for any TFV Service Fees already charged to the Tenant associated with that booking.

In all cases of Landlord cancellation, TFV may, but is not obliged to, assist the Tenant on a best‑efforts basis in identifying alternative spaces. Any additional compensation or commercial gestures beyond the above refunds are decided on a case‑by‑case basis between the parties.

10.3 Force Majeure

In cases where cancellation or non‑performance results from events beyond the reasonable control of a party (Force Majeure), the provisions of the Force Majeure section of these Terms apply, which may include rescheduling or partial refunds as mutually agreed.

11. Indemnification

11.1 Tenant Indemnity

Tenants agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TFV from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

Damage to the space or building caused by the Tenant, its staff, contractors, or visitors.
Injury to persons occurring during the Tenant’s use of the space, to the extent attributable to the Tenant.
Any breach of these Terms, the Listing, or the Booking Form by the Tenant.
Any violation of laws or third‑party rights (including IP rights) arising from the Tenant’s activities, products, or marketing.

11.2 Landlord Indemnity

Landlords agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TFV from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

Inaccuracies, misrepresentations, or omissions in Listings or Booking Forms.
Non‑compliance with building, safety, licensing, zoning, or other legal obligations relating to the space.
Any breach of these Terms or any Space‑Sharing Agreement by the Landlord.

12. Third‑Party Services

TFV may use third‑party service providers (including payment processors, CRM tools, marketing platforms, and communication tools).

These services are provided “as is” and are subject to the third‑party’s own terms and conditions. TFV is not responsible for interruptions, errors, or issues caused by third‑party providers. Any disputes related to such services must be addressed directly with the relevant provider, without prejudice to any mandatory consumer rights.

13. Intellectual Property

13.1 User Content

Users retain ownership of the content they upload to the Platform (e.g., venue descriptions, photos, branding assets). By uploading or providing content, Users grant TFV a worldwide, non‑exclusive, royalty‑free, transferable and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, adapt, translate, distribute, publicly display, and otherwise exploit such content, for the duration of applicable IP rights, for the purposes of operating, promoting, and improving the Platform and TFV’s services.

Users represent and warrant that they hold all necessary rights to grant this license and that such content does not infringe any third‑party rights.

13.2 TFV Content

All content on the Platform, including but not limited to text, logos, graphics, images, software, and design elements, is owned by TFV or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

Users may not:

Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from TFV content without our prior written consent.
Use TFV’s trademarks, trade names, or logos in domain names, advertising, or meta tags without prior written consent.
Frame, mirror, or scrape the Platform or any portion of it.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, TFV shall not be liable for:

Any indirect, consequential, incidental, special, punitive, or exemplary damages (including loss of profits, revenue, goodwill, or anticipated savings).
Any inaccuracies or omissions in Listings or other User‑provided content.
Any act or omission of Landlords, Tenants, or third‑party service providers.
Any loss arising from cancellations, except as expressly provided in these Terms.

Subject to mandatory legal provisions, TFV’s aggregate liability arising out of or in connection with these Terms and any use of the Platform, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, shall not exceed the higher of:

The total TFV Service Fees actually paid by the relevant User to TFV in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the liability; or
EUR 5,000.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

15. Offline Transactions and Bypass Prevention

All introductions between Landlords and Tenants made through TFV, whether online via the Platform or offline via TFV’s communications and services, are subject to TFV’s fee and anti‑bypass rules.

15.1 Definition of Introduction

For the purpose of this section, an “Introduction” includes any situation where:

A Tenant discovers a space, Landlord, or contact details through the Platform or TFV communications; or
TFV brokers a connection or site visit between a Tenant and a Landlord.

15.2 Prohibition of Bypass

Users are strictly prohibited from bypassing TFV by entering into agreements (including initial bookings, renewals, extensions, or new agreements) directly with a counterparty introduced via TFV without reporting such agreements to TFV and paying TFV’s applicable Service Fees.

If a Landlord and a Tenant, having been introduced via TFV, enter into any agreement related to the same space or a substantially similar space in the same building, whether immediately or within 24 months of the Introduction, both parties must notify TFV in writing within 7 days of finalizing such agreement.

TFV is entitled to charge its standard Service Fees on all such transactions, whether or not the booking process or payment is executed via the Platform.

16. Renewals and Post‑Introduction Agreements

If a Tenant introduced via TFV enters into any subsequent agreement with the same Landlord (or its affiliates) within 24 months of the initial Introduction, including any:

Renewal or extension of a prior booking.
New agreement for the same or a substantially similar space in the same building.

then:

The Landlord must notify TFV in writing within 7 days of such agreement being finalized.
TFV shall be entitled to collect its standard Service Fees on all such agreements.

Landlords and Tenants are prohibited from circumventing TFV’s fees by entering into informal or off‑platform arrangements.

17. Penalties for Breach

Users who violate key provisions of these Terms, including but not limited to the bypass rules (Sections 15 and 16), may be subject to the following measures:

A penalty fee of up to 300% of the applicable Service Fees that would have been payable to TFV in relation to the relevant transaction(s), determined at TFV’s reasonable discretion having regard to the severity and duration of the breach.
Immediate suspension or termination of their account(s).
Legal action, including claims for damages and recovery of all costs associated with enforcing these Terms (such as legal fees and administrative expenses).

These penalties are without prejudice to any other rights or remedies available to TFV under applicable law.

18. Audit Rights

TFV reserves the right to audit records reasonably maintained by Landlords or Tenants in order to verify compliance with these Terms, particularly regarding:

Reporting of offline transactions and introductions subject to TFV fees.
Renewals, extensions, or new agreements relating to introductions made via TFV.

Such audits shall be conducted:

No more than once every twelve (12) months per User, unless TFV has reasonable grounds to suspect non‑compliance or fraud.
Upon reasonable prior notice (e.g., ten (10) business days), except in cases of suspected fraud.
Using methods proportionate to the purpose of verifying compliance and limited to documents reasonably necessary for that purpose.

TFV will treat any Personal Data accessed during audits in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Refusal to cooperate with a justified audit request may result in account suspension, penalties as set out in Section 17, and/or legal action.

19. Confidentiality

All proprietary or confidential information shared by TFV with Users (including pricing models, user data, marketing strategies, operational processes, and technical information) must be kept confidential and may not be disclosed to third parties without TFV’s prior written consent, except where required by law or competent authority.

Confidentiality obligations:

Apply for three (3) years after disclosure in respect of proprietary business information.
Apply for one (1) year after disclosure in respect of non‑sensitive operational information.

Any breach of this confidentiality clause may result in immediate account suspension and legal action.

20. Force Majeure

Neither TFV nor any User shall be held liable for delay or failure to perform obligations under these Terms (other than payment obligations) due to events beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to:

Natural disasters, fires, floods, or storms.
War, terrorism, civil unrest, or riots.
Government restrictions, lockdowns, strikes, or industrial actions.
Major disruption of essential services (electricity, internet, etc.).

Such events are considered Force Majeure, including events recognized as such under French law.

The affected party must:

Notify the other party as soon as reasonably possible (and no later than five (5) business days, where feasible).
Use reasonable efforts to mitigate the impact and explore alternative arrangements (e.g., rescheduling, partial refunds, or credits) on a case‑by‑case basis.

21. Privacy and GDPR Compliance

TFV respects your privacy and processes Personal Data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

PARIS VENUES generally acts as data controller for Personal Data processed in connection with the operation of the Platform, while Landlords and Tenants may act as independent controllers for Personal Data they receive and process for their own purposes (e.g., customer management, event operations).

TFV shares relevant Personal Data (such as contact details) with Landlords and Tenants when necessary to manage inquiries, bookings, and onsite operations. Each party is responsible for its own compliance with data protection law in respect of its own processing.

For further details on how we collect, use, store, and protect your Personal Data, and your rights (access, rectification, deletion, objection, etc.), refer to our separate Privacy Policy, accessible on the Platform. In case of conflict between these Terms and the Privacy Policy regarding data processing, the Privacy Policy prevails.

22. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

22.1 Negotiation and Mediation

In case of disputes or claims arising between:

Landlords and Tenants; and/or
Any User and TFV,

the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good‑faith negotiations. If the dispute cannot be resolved within thirty (30) days of written notice, the parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation in Paris, France, with a mediator mutually agreed upon or, failing agreement, appointed by a competent mediation body.

22.2 Courts and Governing Law

If mediation fails or is refused, the dispute may then be brought before the competent courts of Paris, France, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction, subject to any mandatory rules that grant jurisdiction to other courts.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with French law, without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles.

Nothing in this section prevents any party from seeking urgent injunctive or interim relief before competent courts.

23. Termination

23.1 Termination by TFV

TFV may suspend or terminate any User account, or restrict access to the Platform, at its sole discretion, in particular in case of:

Material or repeated breach of these Terms.
Suspected fraud, misuse, or illegal activity.
Failure to cooperate with justified audit requests.

Such termination does not affect any rights or obligations accrued prior to termination, including payment of Service Fees or penalties.

23.2 Termination by Users

Users may terminate their account at any time by sending written notice to TFV or using the functionality available on the Platform.

Termination does not release Users from obligations relating to:

Confirmed bookings, ongoing Space‑Sharing Agreements, or payments due before termination.
Any post‑termination obligations expressly stated in these Terms (e.g., confidentiality, indemnity, anti‑bypass).

24. Language

These Terms and any related documents (including Booking Forms, notices, and communications relating to the use of the Platform) may be made available in multiple languages, including English, French and Italian.

The parties agree that the English version is the only authoritative and legally binding version. Any translation, including the French and Italian versions, are provided for convenience and information only.

In the event of any discrepancy, inconsistency, or conflict between the English version of these Terms and any translated version, the English version shall prevail and govern their interpretation.

Users may communicate with TheFashionVenues.com and receive support in English, French or Italian, subject to the availability of our teams.

25. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with any Booking Forms and referenced policies (including the Privacy Policy), constitute the entire agreement between you and TFV regarding your use of the Platform.
Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
Assignment: Users may not assign or transfer their rights or obligations under these Terms without TFV’s prior written consent. TFV may assign its rights and obligations to any affiliate or as part of a merger, acquisition, or other corporate reorganization.
No Waiver: Failure by TFV to enforce any right or provision under these Terms does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

26. Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding these Terms or other legal matters related to your use of the Platform, you may contact us at:

Email: contact@thefashionvenues.com

Last Updated: June 2026

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