Temtia 9.5 Registration Policy & Terms of Registration
All policies and Terms of Registration are adopted in consideration of, and in the best interest of, conference attendees, exhibitors, event co-sponsors and the conference venue. As a condition of registration, you agree to all of the terms and policies contained herein, as well as all other reasonable policies promulgated by the Conference Organisers.
Registration Processing
Registrations received without full payment prior to the deadline for Early bird pricing will not automatically qualify for the discounted rate. The applicable rate will be assessed at the time full payment is received. Note: Registrations received without payment will not be processed until payment is received.
Transferring of Registration
Delegates who are unable to attend the conference may send another individual of their choice, provided we receive the transferee’s registration application at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of the conference. Approval of this transfer is at the discretion of the Conference Organisers.
Registration Cancellations/Refunds
All registration cancellation requests must be in writing and received at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of the event. Refund requests received after this time will be considered on an individual basis. Any processing costs (credit card fees, bank charges) will be deducted from the refund amount.
Event Cancellation
The Conference Organisers reserve the right to cancel this event without liability, and the total amount of any and all liability of the organisers will be limited to a refund of any registration fees. Any fees associated with cancellation of travel or housing reservations is the exclusive responsibility of conference attendees.
Speaker Substitution
The Conference Organisers reserve the right to substitute an equally qualified speaker in case of an emergency or cancellation. The Conference Organisers make no endorsements of any presentation or product and have no duty of due diligence with respect to presenters, exhibitors, or sponsors.
Name Badges
Attendees are asked to develop an Avatar and add full name (first name and family name) for this event in the GatherTown virtual platform. Confusion has occurred in other meetings when only first name has been used.
Photographs/Videos
Photographs, video and audio recordings may be taken during the Conference and associated events to produce a record of the Conference. Some content will be made available to those who cannot attend.
You hereby grant the Conference Organisers an irrevocable, worldwide, royalty free, fully-paid up license to reproduce, copy, display, perform, or otherwise use any photos, videos or audio recordings taken of you by the Conference Organisers or their agents for promotional use (i.e. brochures, association publications, web-based media – blogs, websites, e-newsletters). You hereby release and hold harmless the Conference Organisers and their agents and assigns from all claims, demands, causes of action and liability related to said use of the material. Please contact us in advance of the conference if this poses a problem for you.
Conference Etiquette
To make the conference experience an enjoyable event for all attendees, we ask that you please keep the following in mind:
- If you are not giving a presentation, please ensure that your audio is muted. Session moderators will provide details of how Q & A sessions will be handled – usually questions can be asked by typing into the chat box during the presentation. Moderators will then put selected questions to speakers at the end of their session.
Marketing Activities
Attendees are prohibited from distributing materials or otherwise marketing themselves or businesses at the conference unless they are a paid exhibitor or sponsor.
Limitation of Liability
The Conference Organisers expressly disclaim liability for acts or omissions of the organisers and for third parties including facilities, suppliers, and exhibitors in conjunction with the event, or for the safety of any attendee while in transit to or from this event. The Conference Organisers shall not be liable for any delays, interruption of services, or failure in performance resulting directly or indirectly from any cause or circumstance beyond the reasonable control of the organisers. This includes but is not limited to, failure of transportation, weather, accidents, fires, electrical failures, strikes, labour disputes, postal delays, explosions, government orders or regulations, war, terrorism, or acts of God. Attendees who purchase non-refundable airline tickets do so at their own risk.
Attendees/Exhibitors/Sponsors at the conference agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Conference Organisers and their officers, directors, and agents against all claims arising out of actions or omissions of Attendees/Exhibitors/ Sponsors at or in connection with the event except for the Conference Organisers own gross negligence or willful misconduct. The Conference Organisers agree to indemnify and hold harmless Attendees/Exhibitors/Sponsors against all claims arising out of the acts of omissions of the conference Organisers and their officers, directors, and agents in connection with the event except for Attendee’s/Exhibitor’s/Sponsor’s own gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Conference Organisers: Temtia, Inc and Small Talk Events Pty Ltd.