General Website Terms and Conditions

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The term ‘e-assessment.com’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.

The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

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Event Terms and Conditions Including Cancellation Policy

1. Definitions

In these Terms, the following capitalized words and expressions have the meanings set out against them below: - "We/Us/Our/Company": eAssessment Services Ltd is the trading entity of the eAssessment Association - "Anti-Bribery Legislation": laws prohibiting bribery, including the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977 and the UK Bribery Act 2010. - "Business Day": a day, excluding weekends, when banks are open for normal business in the United Kingdom. - "Content": materials, data, information, and products provided by the Company or its partners at the e-Assessment International Conference and Awards 2024. - "Data Protection Laws": laws and regulations governing the processing and use of personal data, including the UK GDPR and the EU GDPR. - "Event": the e-Assessment International Conference and Awards 2024. - "Event Confirmation": written confirmation of registration for the e-Assessment International Conference and Awards 2024. - "Event Dates": the scheduled dates of the e-Assessment International Conference and Awards 2024. - "Event Marks": trademarks and service marks related to the e-Assessment International Conference and Awards 2024. - "Event Sponsor": a person or company sponsoring the e-Assessment International Conference and Awards 2024. - "Event Venue": the location where the e-Assessment International Conference and Awards 2024 is held. - "Fee": the fee payable by a Participant to attend the e-Assessment International Conference and Awards 2024. - "Force Majeure": circumstances beyond our control preventing the hosting of the e-Assessment International Conference and Awards 2024. - "GDPR": Regulation 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 27, 2016, on data protection. - "Intellectual Property Rights": patents, copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights. - "Losses": actions, damages, claims, liabilities, costs, losses, and expenses. - "Participant/You/Your": an individual attending the e-Assessment International Conference and Awards 2024.

2. Registration for the e-Assessment International Conference and Awards 2024

2.1 Valid registration entitles you to attend the e-Assessment International Conference and Awards 2024, subject to these Terms.

2.2 Registration must be completed at least two Business Days before the start of the event. We reserve the right to exclude individuals not registered from the event.

2.3 If you register on behalf of a company, you confirm authority to agree to these Terms on its behalf. Participants from your organization must also adhere to these Terms.

2.4 You must provide accurate Registration Details and update them as necessary.

2.5 Inform us of any special requirements during registration, including dietary needs, at least 2 working days before the event.

2.6 Registrations are subject to availability and acceptance by the Company.

2.7 Evidence of identity may be required for event passes. Passes must be kept with you at all times during the event.

2.8 Lost passes may be replaced at our discretion, potentially subject to additional fees.

2.9 Photography and filming may occur at the event, with images potentially used for marketing purposes unless you request otherwise during the event.

2.10 Participants must be over 16 years old. 2.11 Participants may not sell, transfer, or share their event passes without written notice to the Company.

3. Attendance Requirements

3.1 Participants must adhere to Event Venue rules, behave professionally, and comply with local laws and regulations.

3.2 Participants are responsible for their own insurance, travel documentation, and health formalities.

3.3 Business activities are limited to designated areas.

4. Participant Obligations

4.1 We reserve the right to refuse entry or remove Participants from the event without liability.

4.2 Participants are liable for any loss or damage caused by their conduct.

5. Fees

5.1 Full payment of applicable Fees is required upon registration.

5.2 Fees are exclusive of VAT, if applicable.

5.3 Fee schedules are subject to change; late payments may incur additional charges.

5.4 Fees must be paid without set-off or deduction.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Intellectual Property Rights related to the event and content are owned by the Company.

6.2 Participants may use the Content for personal use only.

6.3 Use of Event Marks requires prior written permission.

7. Changes to Event

We reserve the right to change the event format, content, venue, and timing. While we will make every effort to adhere to the published conference programme, changes or alterations may be required, including on the day. We will endeavour to publish these on the conference website as soon as possible. Such changes do not constitute valid grounds for cancellation of attendance or refund requests.

8. Cancellation and Substitution

8.1 Cancellations made (in writing) before 22 March 2024 will be entitled to a full refund of ticket price less a £15 administration fee (per ticket cancelled). Cancellations made (in writing) between the 22 March and 30 April 2024 will be eligible for a refund of 50% of the ticket price. We cannot accept verbal cancellations. Participants whose cancellations are received after 30 April 2024 shall be liable for the full Fee. Participants may nominate a substitute to attend an Event in their place, subject to clause 8.2 and their agreement and compliance with these Terms.

8.2 Notifications of cancellations and substitutions should be sent in writing to the Company contact designated in the Event Confirmation as soon as possible (and in any event at least two Business Days before the Event). Registration details for any substitute must be received by the Company at least two Business Days before the Event.

8.3 We may in exceptional circumstances need to cancel or postpone an Event, in which case we shall notify you as soon as reasonably practicable. In the event of cancellation, subject to clause 10, we shall issue Participants with a full refund of relevant Fees paid by you. In the event of postponement, we shall offer you the option to re-register for the rescheduled Event or, subject to clause 10, issue you a full refund of relevant Fees paid by you. Our liability to you as a result of any cancellation or postponement of an Event shall be limited to the amount of Fees which you have paid to us for that Event only and we shall not be liable for any additional Losses incurred by you as a result of such cancellation or postponement.

8.4 Refunds shall be issued back to the debit/credit card used for payment or by bank transfer. Refunds back to debit or credit card can only be processed within 60 days of the original transaction date. Refunds for earlier transactions must be processed by bank transfer.

8.5 Accommodation is non-refundable from the point of booking.

9. Data Processing

9.1 In this clause 12 the terms “personal data”, and “processing” shall have the meanings ascribed to them under the Data Protection Laws.

9.2 The Company shall: (a) comply with all applicable requirements of the Data Protection Laws; and (b) process any personal data which it obtains or holds in relation to a Participant under or in relation to these Terms for the purposes of carrying out its obligations under these Terms, in accordance with its privacy notice or as otherwise permitted by Data Protection Laws.

9.3 We shall use your personal data for the purpose of providing services in relation to Events, including, but not limited to Event registration, event communication, marketing, event access, dining, hotel room reservations, administration (including before, after and during the Event), invoicing and payment, delegate lists, post-Event feedback, quality checks, Participant verification (including for sanctions and trade control purposes), research and polling.

9.4 In order to fulfil our obligations to you in relation to the Event, we may share relevant personal data with presenters, Event Venue management, the Online Event Platform, trainers, organisers, print houses, finance partners, connected communities, faculties, committees, Event service providers and external delivery partners. We may also share personal data in accordance with our privacy notice, including with Event Sponsors who may be based in any territory. We will only share your details with exhibitors and sponsors if you give us permission to do so. We do not sell on your data to third parties.

9.5 Registration Details of Participants will be added to our official Participant networking tool, which enables Participants to contact each other and to view the list of Participants at an Event. If you do not want your Registration Details to be included in the relevant networking tool, please email the event contact listed in the Event Confirmation at least two Business Days before the start of the Event.

10. Force Majeure

10.1 In this clause, “Force Majeure” means circumstances which are beyond our reasonable control and which are reasonably likely to affect the successful delivery of the Event or would make it inadvisable, impracticable, illegal, or impossible for us to host the Event or perform our obligations under these Terms, including circumstances, which directly affect the Participants in their home countries resulting in a material percentage of the Participants being reasonably likely to be prevented from attending the Event.

10.2 If, as a result of Force Majeure, the Company cancels the Event, the Company shall use its reasonable endeavours to either (a) reschedule the Event; or (b) switch the Event from a physical Event to an Online Event, in each case to take place within two months of the original Event Dates.

10.3 If the Company is unable to reschedule the Event in accordance with clause 13.2, it shall refund the Participant Fees as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event within 60 days from the date of notice of cancellation. 10.4 Without prejudice to the Company’s obligation to refund any Fees to Participants, the Company accepts no liability and shall pay no compensation where the performance of its obligations is made impracticable, illegal or impossible by or as a result of Force Majeure.

11. Limitation of Liability

11.1 Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude our liability for: (a) death or personal injury; (b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (c) any other liability which cannot be limited or excluded by applicable law.

11.2 You agree that your access to any Event and your use of any of the Content is at your sole risk and responsibility and acknowledge that all Content is provided "as is" and "as available". The Content is made available for your general information and any advice, opinion, statement or other information forming part of the Content is not intended for trading or to address your particular requirements. The Content does not constitute any form of advice, recommendation or arrangement by us (including, without limitation, investment advice or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security, financial product or other investment) and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making (or refraining from making) any specific investment or other decisions. Appropriate independent advice should be obtained before making any such decision.

11.3 Except as expressly stated in this Agreement, the Sponsor makes no express or implied warranty or representation in connection with the Event.

11.4 Subject to clause 11.1, we shall not be liable, whether based on a claim in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty or otherwise arising out of or in relation to these Terms, for any indirect or consequential losses.

11.5 Subject to clause 11.1, the Company’s total liability to you, whether based on an action or claim in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty or otherwise arising out of, or in relation to these Terms shall not exceed the total amount of the Fees paid or payable under these Terms.

12. Anti-Bribery & Corruption

12.1 You undertake that you shall comply with any applicable Anti-Bribery Legislation.

12.2 You undertake that you will not, directly or indirectly pay, offer, give or promise to pay or authorise the payment of any monies or other items of value to: (a) an official or employee of a government department, agency or instrumentality, state-owned or controlled enterprise or public international organisation; (b) any other person at the suggestion, request or direction or for the benefit of any of the above-described persons, if any such payment, offer, act or authorisation is for purposes of influencing official actions or decisions or securing any improper advantage in order to obtain or retain business, or engaging in acts or transactions otherwise in violation of the Anti-Bribery Legislation.

12.3 You undertake that neither you nor, so far as you are aware, any agents or other persons acting on your behalf has directly or indirectly: (a) violated or is in violation of any applicable Anti-Bribery Legislation; (b) made, offered to make, promised to make or authorized the payment or giving of, directly or indirectly, any bribe, rebate, payoff, influence payment, kickback or other payment or gift of money or anything of value (including meals or entertainment) to any officer, employee or ceremonial office holder of any government or instrumentality thereof, any political party or supra-national organization (such as the United Nations), any political candidate, any royal family member or any other person who is connected or associated personally with any of the foregoing that is prohibited under any applicable law or regulation or otherwise for the purpose of influencing any act or decision of such payee in their official capacity, inducing such payee to do or omit to do any act in violation of their lawful duty, securing any improper advantage or inducing such payee to use their influence with a government or instrumentality thereof to affect or influence any act or decision of such government or instrumentality (“Prohibited Payments”); or (c) been subject to any investigation by any governmental entity with regard to any actual or alleged Prohibited Payment.

13. Assignment

13.1 We may, without your consent, assign, sub-contract or transfer any and all of our rights and obligations under these Terms to any Group Company or any entity which acquires a substantial part of the assets of our business.

13.2 Without prejudice to clause 13.1, we may sub-contract delivery of an Event to any Group Company which operates the business relating to the relevant information, publication or data product forming part of that Event.

13.3 You may not assign, sub-license or otherwise transfer any of your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent.

14. Amendment

We may make amendments to these Terms from time to time. Any such amendments shall be posted on the Event website. Amendments will be effective immediately on the amended Terms being posted on the Event website and you will be deemed to have accepted them if you attend the Event. If you do not wish to accept them, you must cancel your attendance in accordance with clause 8 of these Terms.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement.

16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by English law, and disputes shall be resolved in English courts.