Sanctuary iO is a safe space for authentic people to connect and expand their network of trusted partners. To maintain this sense of community, and to respect everyone’s time and privacy, we have a no pitch, no spam policy. Do not add members to your mailing list without their agreement, or send  messages asking for investment or selling your services without knowing they are interested. Relationships are the key to success.

Keep it Confidential

Please respect confidentiality within our events. We want to be a safe space for conversation, potential collaborations and partnerships. For this our members need to know they can safely speak their mind. Please also respect the confidentiality of our members and do not share our members list or event attendee lists with other people.

Pap-free Zone

Please respect and protect the privacy of your fellow members when taking photos or video in our event spaces. Check first if they are happy to be in the photo or video. Sanctuary iO will always give you the chance to opt out of being in our media.

Conduct at Sanctuary iO

Sanctuary iO is a safe place for all of its Members and Team. We will not tolerate any form of aggression, discrimination, harassment or bullying on the basis of religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, age, or disability. Should you experience any such conduct please report it immediately to us. All reports will receive a response within 48 hours.

Sharing on Social Media

Feel free to snap and share away on social media (we’re @sanctuaryio on Instagram!) but please do not post any pictures or any information of other members or their guests without their prior consent. Harmful and demeaning content focused on Sanctuary iO’s community is not acceptable. We encourage and appreciate feedback, so please come and talk to us directly if you have any concerns.

Reporting and Publication Policy

In order for our members to feel comfortable, we operate a strict no reporting policy. This means that any conversation or interaction at Sanctuary iO (with either members or guests) should be regarded as off the record and is not for reporting unless explicit prior written confirmation is given. 

For our members and guests who are themselves members of the press (journalists, bloggers, influencers): when you are at Sanctuary iO events, please consider yourself to be off duty unless you have prior written consent to do an interview. Do not attempt to conduct any unsolicited interviews and do not report any conversation, activity, event or engagement at Sanctuary iO without prior written consent.

Dress Code

Come dressed!

Bringing Children to Sanctuary iO

Unless an event specifies otherwise, we are over 18s. Feel free to get in touch with us if you have any special requests about bringing kids to an event.

Inviting Guests

Some of our events are open to you bringing guests. For any special guest requests, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us

Paws for Thought

Only service animals. Dependant on event locations.

Using Mobile Phones

We fully appreciate that you may be need to be contacted, however we are connecting with those present in the room. If you need to take a call, please be respectful and move away to a quiet area so as not to interrupt the event and do not have your device on speakerphone.

Smoking & Vaping

Our events are a smoke and vape-free zone.

Illegal Substances

Illegal substances are not allowed anywhere within Sanctuary iO events. This includes using, ingesting or dealing such substances. Any member – or guest of member – caught with illegal substances will be asked to leave immediately and will not be invited to future events.

Do Not Disturb

Please respect the rights of your fellow members and the neighbourhood we are in. Avoid creating an atmosphere that’s disturbing to others. We have the right to ask you to leave at any time.

Food and Drink

Please do not bring any outside food or alcoholic beverages into our events.

Terms & Conditions

Sanctuary iO may change all of the policies above at any time.