World Retail Congress 2013 Terms and Conditions
This is an i2i Events Group website. Your use of this website is
subject to the following Terms & Conditions of Use, which you
are deemed to accept by using the website.
SECTION 1: WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE
This website is operated by i2i Events Group ("i2i Events
Group", and references to "us", "we" or "our" shall be construed
accordingly as meaning i2i Events Group) a company registered in
the UK.
Your use of this website is subject to the following Website
Terms & Conditions of Use, which you are deemed to accept by
using the website.
1. Additional Terms. Additional terms will apply to:
- any booking or purchase that you make through this website
either to attend a conference or to purchase a documentation pack
for a conference (see Booking/Purchasing Terms & Conditions);
and
- i2i Events Group's use of your registration and other personal
data (see Privacy Policy).
2. Prohibited Use. You agree not to use this website:
- to create a database (electronic or otherwise) that includes
material downloaded or otherwise obtained from this website except
where expressly permitted on the website;
- to transmit or re-circulate any material obtained from this
website to any third party except where expressly permitted on this
website;
- to disseminate any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising,
promotional materials, "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters,"
"pyramid schemes," or any other form of solicitation;
- to disseminate any material which is abusive, defamatory or
obscene, may harass, offend or inconvenience any person, applauds,
encourages or entices abuse, discrimination or criminal activity or
which might restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the
website by any person;
- to disseminate any material that contains software viruses or
any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt,
damage, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software
or hardware or telecommunications equipment; or
- in any way that might infringe third party privacy or other
rights, is unlawful or that might bring Emap or any of its
subsidiaries into disrepute.
3. Information and Availability.
Whilst we take every care to ensure that the information on this
website is accurate and complete, some of it may be supplied to us
by third parties and we are unable to check its accuracy or
completeness. You are advised to verify the accuracy of any
information before relying on it. Further, due to the inherent
nature of the Internet, errors, interruptions and delays may occur
in the service at any time. Accordingly, this website is provided
on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without any warranties of
any kind and we do not accept any liability arising from any
inaccuracy or omission in the information or interruption in
availability.
4. No Reliance.
The information on this website does not necessarily reflect the
views and opinions of i2i Events Group or any of its
brands. Neither should any suggestions or advice contained on this
website be relied upon in place of professional advice. You are
responsible for checking the accuracy of relevant facts,
instructions, suggestions and/or opinions given on this website
before entering into any commitment based upon them.
5. Website Links.
On this website you may be offered automatic links to other
websites. You acknowledge that the content on those pages is not
subject to our control, their owners may be independent from us and
we do not endorse or accept any responsibility for their content.
We welcome 'hot links' this website, but you may not display the
contents of our website (or any page from it) or allow it to be
displayed surrounded or framed or otherwise surrounded by material
not originating from us without our consent. If you would like to
licence our material, please contact us.
6. Viruses, etc.
We will use reasonable endeavours to ensure that the website
does not contain or promulgate any viruses or other malicious code.
However, it is recommended that you should virus check all
materials downloaded from the website and regularly check for the
presence of viruses and other malicious code. We exclude to the
fullest extent permitted by applicable laws all liability in
connection with any damage or loss caused by computer viruses or
other malicious code originating or contracted from the
website.
7. Trade Marks.
The following are trade marks of i2i Events Group (or its
affiliated companies) and may be registered in certain
jurisdictions:
- WORLD RETAIL CONGRESS
- WORLD RETAIL AWARDS
No use of these trade marks is to be made by you except for the
purpose of referring to i2i Events Group or its
associated brands lawfully and in good faith only.
8. Registration.
On certain parts of this website we may require you to register
and provide certain information about yourself and where you do
this you agree to: (a) provide true, accurate, current and complete
information about yourself as prompted by the relevant registration
form (such information being the "Registration Data") and (b)
maintain and promptly update the Registration Data (by sending an
appropriately worded email to info@worldretailcongress.com to
keep it true, accurate, current and complete.
9. Submission of Information.
Where information (including sensitive financial or personal
information) is provided to i2i Events Group (whether
directly through the website or otherwise) you accept that these
methods of communication cannot be 100% secure. Where sensitive
financial information is provided to i2i Events Group it
uses encryption software to attempt to prevent unauthorised access
to this information being obtained. However, i2i Events
Group cannot accept any responsibility or liability for any
damages (other than liability for death or physical injury arising
out of the negligence of Emap or its officers or any liabilities
that cannot, as a matter of law, be excluded) arising from the
misuse or loss of data or information submitted by you to i2i
Events Group directly through the website or otherwise. The
provision of personal information by you and use of it by Emap is
subject to i2i Events Group's Privacy Policy which is incorporated
in the Terms and Conditions of Use.
10. General.
In the event that any term of these Website Terms &
Conditions of Use are held to be invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder of these Website Terms & Conditions of Use shall
remain valid and enforceable. i2i Events Group reserves
the right to vary these Website Terms & Conditions of Use from
time to time. Such variations become effective immediately upon the
posting of the varied Website Terms & Conditions of Use on the
website. By continuing to use the website you will be deemed to
accept such variations. Nothing in these Website Terms &
Conditions of Use shall restrict or exclude any liability that we
have to any party which cannot be excluded by law and in
particular, and notwithstanding any term of these Website Terms
& Conditions of Use, our liability for death or personal injury
caused by our negligence shall not be limited or excluded in any
way. These Website Terms & Conditions of Use shall be governed
by English law and the courts of England and Wales shall have
exclusive jurisdiction.
SECTION 2: DELEGATE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
General
1. This event (the "Event") is organised and managed by i2i
Events Group, a company registered in England and Wales with
registered office at London House, Hampstead Road, London NW1 7EJ,
United Kingdom ("i2i Events Group"). References to "us", "we", and
"our" shall be construed accordingly.
2. All applications to book a delegate place at the Event, and
where relevant all orders to purchase passes, tours and
documentation are subject to these Terms and Conditions which shall
apply to the exclusion of any terms imposed by you.
3. It may be necessary for reasons beyond our control to alter
the advertised content, timing and/or location of the Event or the
advertised speakers. We reserve the right to do this at any
time.
Booking, Usernames & Passwords
4. You may book a delegate place at the Event, online, by fax,
by post, by telephone or by emailing the filled in and scanned
booking form. A priority booking code cannot be used in conjunction
with any other offer. All bookings are subject to availability.
Mail Address:
World Retail Congress 2013
i2i Events Group
The Studios, 2 Kingdom Street, Paddington, W2 6JG
Phone: 0845 056 5069
Email for scanned booking forms: info@worldretailcongress.com
Email for bank transfer remittance: salesledger@topright-group.com
5. When you book a delegate place online
or order conference presentations you may be given a unique
username and/or password giving you access to an online website
account. You must keep your username and password confidential as
you are responsible for all activities on your website account. You
shall immediately (a) email us at info@worldretailcongress.com if
you become aware of any unauthorised use of your username/password
or website account; and (b) exit from your website account at the
end of each session. We are not liable for any loss or damage
arising from your failure to comply with these requirements.
Prices and Payment
6. Prices are set out on the online booking form and may be
subject to change from time to time. All fees are in Euros. All
prices are subject to local taxes where appropriate. You must pay
ALL bank charges; otherwise your booking may be refused. Please
ensure that payment is made in EUROS and arrives at our bank in
EUROS. Where possible, please include payment details with your
booking. However, you may request an invoice for bank transfer
purposes.
7. Upon booking a delegate place at the Event, a confirmation
email will be sent, from our London Office within 3 - 5 working
days from receipt of your booking.
8. If booking 31+ days from the event start date, full and
cleared payment is due 30 days from the invoice date.
9. If booking 30 days or less from the event start date, full
and cleared payment is due immediately. Payment must be received
before the Event start date.
10. You must pay all bank charges. Please quote the invoice and
account numbers as reference. If we have not received payment in
full and cleared funds by the Event start date, you will be asked
to make payment using a credit card on the day to gain entry.
11. Once your booking has been received you are liable for all
outstanding payments for your delegate place, whether or not you
attend the Event unless we notify you that your booking was not
successful as the Event is full.
12. Prices are set out on the booking form and Event website and
may be subject to change from time to time. Discounts cannot be
combined with any other discount or multiple offer. Discounts apply
to new bookings only. No adjustments on previous registrations. All
fees are subject to local taxes where appropriate.
Cancellation Policy
13. If you are unable to attend the Event we welcome substitute
delegates attending in your place at no extra charge provided that
you notify us by email to:info@worldretailcongress.com with
the name and job title of both the registered delegate and the
replacement delegate. Please note, payment details as above apply
to both the original and substitute delegate.
15. Cancellations must be in writing to Kate Gallagher, Congress
Manager via email to kate.gallagher@i2ieventsgroup.com and
must be received by i2i Events Group 60 days before the
event start date.
16. Upon receipt of a timely written cancellation
notice, i2i Events Group will refund 50% of the full
amount of your payment. No refunds will be issued for cancellations
received less than 60 days prior to the event start date, including
cancellations due to weather or other causes beyond the
Registrant's control.
17. If for any reason i2i Events Group decides to
cancel this event, i2i Events Group accepts no
responsibility for covering airfare, hotel or other costs incurred
by registrants, including delegates, sponsors, speakers and
guests.
Documentation
18. All rights (including copyright and database right) in all
presentations, documentation and materials published or otherwise
made available as part of the Event (including but not limited to
any audio-visual recording of the Event) ("Content") is owned
by i2i Events Group or is included with the permission of
the owner of the rights. No photography, filming, broadcast or
other dissemination of the Content is permitted. You shall not
distribute, reproduce, modify, store, transfer or in any other way
use any of the Content other than for your own personal and private
use, and in particular you shall not:
- upload any Content into any shared system
- create a database of any Content
- include any Content in a website or on any intranet
- transmit or re-circulate any Content to any third party
- otherwise make any commercial use of the Content
whatsoever;
- use Content in any way that might infringe third party rights
or that may bring Emap or any of its subsidiaries into
disrepute.
19. The Content does not necessarily reflect the views and
opinions of i2i Events Group or any of its brands.
Suggestions or advice contained in the Content should not be relied
upon in place of professional or other advice.
20. Whilst i2i Events Group takes care to ensure that
the Content is accurate and complete, some of it is supplied by
third parties and i2i Events Group is unable to check its
accuracy or completeness. You should verify the accuracy of any
information before relying on it. The Content is provided on an "AS
IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without any warranties of any kind
(express or implied). i2i Events Group hereby excludes to
the fullest extent permitted by law all liabilities, costs, claims,
damages, losses and/or expenses arising from any inaccuracy or
omission in the Content or arising from any infringing, defamatory
or otherwise unlawful material in the Content.
21. i2i Events Group reserves the right to suspend
access to any of the online Content on becoming aware that any
regulation, claim or condition or restriction in any part of the
world may require it to do so, or which may expose i2i Events
Group to any claim or liability.
Liability and Governing law
22. i2i Events Group shall not be liable under or in
connection with these Terms and Conditions in contract, tort
(including but not limited to negligence) or howsoever arising
including for any loss of profits, business or goodwill, or for any
indirect or consequential loss you may suffer or incur. Except as
set out in Condition 16, we do not under any circumstances give
refunds for delegate places, although we may where we deem it
appropriate offer credit notes. Nothing in these Terms and
Conditions shall restrict or exclude any liability that we have
which cannot be excluded by law and in particular our liability for
fraud, and death or personal injury caused by our negligence shall
not be limited or excluded in any way.
23. If any term of these Terms and Conditions is held to be
invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of these Terms and
Conditions shall remain valid and enforceable.
24. These terms and conditions shall be governed by and
construed according to English law and the parties submit to the
exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
Access Requirements
25.To help us ensure that all delegates attending the conference
are able to participate fully, please let us know about any
requirements you have by contacting the customer service team using
the details above.
Please Note: The Congress fee covers
entrance to relevant sessions, onference documentation and
available papers, and coffee/refreshment breaks.
CONFERENCE LANGUAGE: English
Dietary Requirements
26. We always provide vegetarian options at our conferences, but
please inform us if you need us to cater for any other dietary
requirements.
