Question 1

Is it really free right now?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Founding members are free until 1 October 2026 . We take your card details when you join so your membership is ready the moment you are — but you won't be charged a penny before then.

Question 2

When will I first be charged?

Accepted Answer

Your first payment is taken on 1 October 2026 , at the monthly price of the plan you chose. Everything before that is completely free — no countdown, no surprise mid-month charge.

Question 3

How much does membership cost after that?

Accepted Answer

Three Individual plans: Explorer (£42/mo, 30 credits), Adventurer (£67/mo, 50 credits), Pioneer+ (£92/mo, 80 credits). Pick the one that matches how often you head out. You can change or cancel before your first charge.

Question 4

How do I cancel?

Accepted Answer

Anytime, yourself, from the Stripe customer portal linked in your account — no emails, no phone calls. Cancel before 1 October 2026 and you'll never be charged.

Question 5

Does my membership renew automatically?

Accepted Answer

Yes — it's a monthly subscription that renews each month until you cancel. You stay in control: manage or cancel it yourself at any time through the Stripe customer portal.

Question 6

What are credits and how much do events cost?

Accepted Answer

Each plan gives you a monthly pot of credits — 30, 50 or 80, depending on your plan — that you spend on events. Different events cost different numbers of credits depending on their value, so a relaxed weeknight costs less than a marquee night out.

Question 7

Do unused credits roll over?

Accepted Answer

Each month your membership tops you up with credits to spend on the experiences you choose — roll over what you don't use, and book up to six tickets in one go. In practice that means you can carry up to one month's worth of credits into the next month — so an Adventurer on 50 credits a month can hold at most 100 at once.

Question 8

Can I book for friends as well as myself?

Accepted Answer

Yes — you can book up to 6 tickets in a single booking , so you can bring friends along on your credits. There's no separate group plan; every Individual membership can do this.

Question 9

How does Ocio decide what to show me?

Accepted Answer

When you join you tell us what you love — the categories, neighbourhoods and price range that suit you. From there Ocio curates a personal selection of after-work events, so you spend less time scrolling and more time out.

Question 10

What happens right after I sign up?

Accepted Answer

A short onboarding where you set your preferences. That's live today: curation, your profile and your credits are all working now. See how it works →

Question 11

Where does Ocio operate?

Accepted Answer

London only, for now. We cover 16 neighbourhoods — Soho, Shoreditch, Hackney, Mayfair and more — across 9 categories of after-work events.

Question 12

What kinds of events can I find?

Accepted Answer

9 categories in total: Food & Drink, Live Music, Comedy, Culture & Arts, Classes & Workshops, Wellness, Outdoor & Active, Theatre & Performance, Networking & Social.

Question 13

How does the £10 referral reward work?

Accepted Answer

Earn £10 for every friend who joins. Share your link; when a friend signs up and confirms their email, a reward worth £10 (7 credits) lands in your account. It's referrer-only — your friend just gets a great membership.

Question 14

When do I get my referral reward?

Accepted Answer

As soon as your friend confirms their email after signing up — they don't need to become a paying member first. One reward per friend who joins.

Question 15

Can I book events through Ocio right now?

Accepted Answer

Here's the honest picture. Live today: curation, sign-up & onboarding, membership & credits, and referrals. Coming in September: in-app booking — reserving your spot and paying with credits directly inside Ocio (we call it OcioSync). We'd rather be upfront than over-promise.

Question 16

What is OcioSync?

Accepted Answer

OcioSync is our in-app booking layer that connects you straight to venues — a September feature. Until then Ocio curates and plans your evenings, and full in-app booking follows.

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