TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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Participant and BASALT Conference
The Terms and Conditions outlined represent a contract between participant and the event organizer, herein after referred to as «Organizer», for attendance to, and participation in, the
BASALT International Conference, herein after referred to as «Event».
By completing the Event participant Registration Form and clicking the «Send Information» button, participant agrees to the Terms and Conditions.
As the interaction between participants is a key part of the Event, the Organizer has created a specific participant profile to ensure a high-quality experience for everyone.
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Event Scope
This event aims to bring together agricultural operators, farmers, agronomists, researchers, specialists in food biotechnology, specialists in composite materials, agro-food industry operators, business associations, chambers of commerce, builders of equipment for the extractive industries, builders of equipment for cutting and polishing basalt as ornamental and decorative stone, importers and exporters of basalt products, environmentalists, nutritionists, financial institutions, relevant national, regional and international experts, and other interested parties to participate in accordance with the programme.
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Registration Confirmation
If payment is not received within 15 days of the date of application the Organizer reserves the right to void participant registration.
Upon receipt of full payment, the Organizer will issue a registration confirmation by email within seven working days.
Event attendance without payment is not possible.
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Event Documentation
Participant will be provided with a comprehensive Event documentation pack upon arrival at the Event.
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Event Directory
Unless participant states otherwise at the time of registration, the Organizer will display participant name and details in the Event Directory.
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Release
Representatives of Press and Media will be present during the Event. As such, participant grants the Organizer the right and unrestricted permission to use participant name, image, voice, words and/or appearance as may be embodied in any photo, video recording, audiotape, digital image, and such, taken or made on behalf of the Organizer or its partners.
Participant agrees to release to the Organizer complete ownership of such material and grants the Organizer use of said material for any purpose consistent with the Organizer′s mission. Uses include but are not limited to advertisements, press releases, publications, videos, websites, and any publicity or promotional materials in any medium. Participant acknowledges that they will not receive any compensation for the use.
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Payment
The Organizer accepts payment by bank transfer, bank deposit or major credit cards. Details are specified on all the Organizer invoices. The Organizer does not accept payment by cheque. Please note:
1. All prices are quoted in Euros;
2. All payment transactions are made in Euro, US Dollar or Cabo Verde Escudo (CVE);
3. For converting currency into Euro, US Dollar or CVE, the reference exchange rate is indicated by the Central Bank of Cabo Verde (www.bcv.cv)
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Insurance
The Organizer advises participant to take a comprehensive travel insurance policy. Participant should ensure that they have adequate medical, liability, personal accident and other insurance to cover them for the full duration of their trip. Participant is responsible for their health and safety throughout the duration of the Event. The Organizer does not accept any liability.
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Cancellation
Cancellation by the OrganizerShould circumstances arise outside of the control of the Organizer that requires the cancellation of the Event, participant registration fees will be refunded in full.
The liability of the Organizer in the case of cancellation will not exceed the total amount paid by the participant to the Organizer in respect of the registration fee.
The Organizer strongly advises all participants to take out a comprehensive travel insurance policy. The Organizer does not accept any liability for loss of travel, accommodation or other expenses incurred due to the cancellation of the Event. Further, the Organizer does not accept liability for any loss including but not limited to incidental or consequential damages.
Cancellation by Participants
1. Transfer of a participant’s registration to a colleague: a substitute participant is allowed per registration. Any transfer must be confirmed in writing to the Organizer through helpdesk@basaltconference.com up to 7 business days prior to the first day of the Event.
2. Cancellation of a participant’s registration: Cancellations must be requested in writing to helpdesk@basaltconference.com. Any cancellation must be confirmed by the Organizer by sending an email back to the participant for registration to be deemed cancelled.
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Refund Policy
If the registrant is unable to attend, and is not in a position to transfer his/her participation to another person or event, then the following refund arrangements apply:
Keeping in view of advance payments towards Administrative Charge, Printing, Shipping, Hotels and other overheads, we had to keep Refund Policy is as following slabs:
» Before 60 days of the conference: Eligible for Full Refund less € 175 service Fee.
» Within 60-30 days of Conference: Eligible for 50% of payment Refund.
» Within 30 days of Conference: Not eligible for Refund.
For the purposes of paragraphs 2.1 to 2.4, 26 September 2022, Monday, should be considered the first day of the event.
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Overseas Applications
If the participant is a resident outside of the ECOWAS and European Union (EU) it is the sole responsibility of the participant to ensure that he has a valid travel visa and complies with all the immigration requirements prior to submitting the registration request.
Once payment has been made, cancellation charges are applied in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
If any participant does not hold valid travel documentation or visa, or does not meet the immigration requirements and is unable to attend the Event as a result, the Organizer reserves the right to levy the full cancellation charges.
For Visa invitation letter, if necessary, please send an email to helpdesk@basaltconfernce.com.
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Force Majeure
Except for payment obligations, neither participant nor the Organizer will be liable to the other for damages arising out of delays or failures to perform under the specified Terms and Conditions, if any such delay or failure to perform hereunder is caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the party so affected.
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Entire Agreement
The Terms and Conditions outlined are the only terms governing the registration. Any other terms are expressly excluded.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about the Terms and Conditions, please contact us at helpdesk@basaltconference.com or via the Secretariat of the Event.