Last updated: September 2026
1. About These Terms
This website (blackpearlqatar.org) is operated by BlackPearl LLC (referred to in these Terms as “Black Pearl”, “we”, “us” or “our”), a company registered in the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), Qatar. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
2. About Black Pearl
Black Pearl is a community built around connection, culture and experience in Doha — bringing people together through conversations, events and opportunities, rooted in Africa and the diaspora and open to the world.
3. Website Information
The content on this website is provided for general information. We make reasonable efforts to keep it current, but details such as event dates, venue information, partner offers, Explore Qatar listings and other third-party information may change. We recommend confirming time-sensitive details directly with the relevant organiser or venue before making plans.
4. Membership Applications
Submitting a membership application through this website does not guarantee membership. Applications are reviewed according to Black Pearl’s membership criteria and capacity at the time, and BlackPearl LLC may accept or decline any application at its discretion.
5. Events and Experiences
This website may promote Black Pearl events and third-party experiences. Specific terms, venue rules, ticketing conditions or cancellation terms may apply separately to individual events, and will be communicated where relevant.
6. Explore Qatar
The Explore Qatar section of this website contains curated, editorial recommendations for restaurants, hotels, venues, offers, neighbourhoods and other resources in Qatar. This information is provided to help you discover Doha, but details such as opening hours, prices, availability and offer conditions can change. Please confirm current details directly with the relevant venue or business before visiting or booking. Inclusion in Explore Qatar does not necessarily indicate an endorsement or commercial relationship with Black Pearl, unless stated otherwise.
7. Partner Privileges
Where Black Pearl makes partner benefits or offers available, these are subject to the relevant partner’s own conditions, availability and changes, and may be withdrawn or amended by that partner at any time.
8. Intellectual Property
The Black Pearl name, branding, website design and original written content on this website belong to BlackPearl LLC, or are used with permission. Photography, logos or other material belonging to third-party venues, partners or contributors remains the property of those parties.
9. Acceptable Use
When using this website, you agree not to:
- use the website for any unlawful purpose;
- attempt to compromise the security or integrity of the website;
- introduce malicious code, viruses or similar harmful material;
- scrape, harvest or otherwise misuse the website’s content through automated means in an unreasonable manner; or
- impersonate any person or submit fraudulent information through any form on the website.
10. Third-Party Links
This website links to third-party websites and services, including venues, partners, and platforms such as Instagram and LinkedIn. Black Pearl is not responsible for the content, accuracy or practices of any third-party website.
11. Availability
We aim to keep this website available and functioning correctly, but we do not guarantee that access will be uninterrupted or error-free.
12. Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, BlackPearl LLC will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss arising from your use of this website. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.
13. Changes
We may update these Terms from time to time. If we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are subject to the laws and regulations applicable to BlackPearl LLC as an entity registered in the Qatar Financial Centre. Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to info@blackpearlqatar.org.
15. Contact
BlackPearl LLC
Qatar Financial Centre
Doha, Qatar
info@blackpearlqatar.org