1. Introduction
1.1 These Terms and Conditions, together with the RTPI Royal Charter, Byelaws and Regulations and the RTPI Code of Professional Conduct 2023 will govern the membership relationship between the Royal Town Planning Institute (“RTPI”, “we” or “us”) and you as a member (“member” or “you”).
1.2 Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before applying to become an RTPI member. By submitting an application for membership or renewing your membership, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
2. Membership Term
2.1 Your membership is valid for the Membership Term. The Membership Term runs from 1st January until 31st December.
2.2 If you join or change membership class during the Membership Term, it will still run until 31st December.
3. Membership Fees
3.1 Membership fees consist of membership administration fees and membership subscription fees.
3.2 Membership administration fees are payable at the point of applying for membership and must be paid by credit/debit card. The membership administration fee covers the processing of your application and is therefore non-refundable.
3.3 Membership subscription fees are payable annually on 1st January. For members joining or changing membership class during the year, a pro-rata membership subscription fee will be payable, in addition to the membership administration fee.
3.4 Different membership subscription fees are available dependent on whether you are based in the UK/ROI or international. These fees are based on the address we hold for you as of 1st January each year.
3.5 Concessionary membership subscription fees may be available dependent on your circumstances, these are available on our website.
3.6 All membership fees are reviewed on an annual basis by the Board of Trustees.
3.7 Failure to pay membership subscription fees by the due date will result in the removal of your membership from the membership register.
4. Cooling Off Period
4.1 For new members we offer fourteen days cooling off period, effective from the date of confirmation of your new membership (“Cooling Off Period”). During the Cooling Off Period, you will be able to change your mind and cancel your membership.
4.2 If you wish to cancel your membership, you must notify us in writing by contacting the Membership Team at [email protected] or by post at: 41 Botolph Lane, London, EC3R 8DL. We must receive the written notification within the Cooling Off Period.
4.3 The cancellation right only applies to new membership applications and does not apply to membership upgrades or renewal of an existing membership.
4.4 In the event of you exercising your right during the Cooling Off Period, where you have been issued with a welcome pack and certificate, this must be returned to us within seven days of the date you cancel your membership. You may also be liable for the cost of any services that you use prior to your membership being cancelled, such as a member fee reduction to an event or any costs associated with your membership. The remainder of your membership subscription fee will be refunded to you.
4.5 Membership administration fees are non-refundable (see section 3).
5. Membership Benefits and Services
5.1 Membership benefits and services may vary according to the class of membership held. Subject to these Terms, the details of membership benefits and services are set out on our website: RTPI | Benefits and services
5.2 We reserve the right to change and/or withdraw the benefits and services at any time without prior notice.
5.3 Some membership benefits and services may have specific Terms and Conditions. Where this is the case, you will be asked to accept those Terms and Conditions at the point of signing up to that benefit or service.
5.4 Membership benefits and services are strictly limited to use by RTPI members.
5.5 Some membership benefits and services may be delivered by external providers. We reserve the right to change our external providers without prior notice.