Event Disclaimer and Terms and Conditions
In registering for an event, workshop, conference, forum or activity hosted by the Houston Maharashtra Mandal (HMM) (the event), delegates and speakers agree to the following terms and conditions:
Photography and Recording
I irrevocably authorize and grant HMM the right to:
- record me (picture and voice) on photographs, film and/or video tape, for audio and visual production. (the Recording)
- edit the Recording into a photo gallery / short film / webinar (which may include other recordings and material);
- use my name and likeness, voice or other information concerning me; and
- screen or place online (including on social media) the Recording.
I hereby release HMM from any infringement or violation of personal and / or property rights of any sort whatsoever based upon the use of the Recording.
I acknowledge that HMM owns and shall own all rights, title and interest (including copyright) in the Recording.
I further acknowledge that HMM is not obliged to use the Recording.
I warrant that I have full power to enter into this Release and that the terms of this Release do not in any way conflict with any existing commitment on my part.
I understand I will receive no monies for this Recording.
While under no obligation to do so, the HMM will consider any reasonable request not to use or to stop using a particular Recording. Such requests should be made in writing here(link sends e-mail).
Should you not wish to grant HMM these rights, please contact the HMM, on 02 6162 0780 or email(link sends e-mail) at least two weeks prior to the event.
Disclaimer
At the time of registration, HMM provided the most recent information available and the delegate and/or speaker accept that the content and/or the delivery of the event can change beyond the control of HMM. HMM will not take any responsibility for any errors, omissions and changes to the program or content of the event. HMM reserves the right to make changes as it deems necessary without penalty and in such situations no refunds, part refunds or alternative offers shall be made.
- HMM reserves the right to update the Disclaimer and Terms and Conditions without notice to you.
- HMM cannot control all content published or disseminated at the event. You may find other delegates’ or participants’ communications, graphics, audio files or other information inappropriate, offensive, harmful, inaccurate, dishonest or misleading and/or deceptive, however you alone are solely responsible for your interaction with other delegates and agree to act responsibly and exercise caution, common sense and safety while in attendance at the conference
- HMM, its directors, committee, employees, servants, agents and affiliates shall not be liable for any losses , damages , liabilities, claims or expenses whatsoever arising out of or referable to the event.
Registration
If a person is registering on behalf of a delegate/s it is the responsibility of that person to notify the delegate of the terms and conditions of registering, for which they will be agreeing to on the behalf of the delegate. Responsibility also includes providing full details of the delegate’s/s’ registration details as confirmed. If registering as a Senior, Family it is the responsibility of the person to notify family members.
Cancellations
HMM doesn’t entertain any cancellation by the members, hence no refunds can be provided.
HMM reserves the right to refuse attendance to any delegates who have not paid in full for their delegate fees.
Should HMM cancel an event, all registration fees will be refunded in full. HMM accepts no liability for additional costs incurred by delegates, for example travel costs, and recommends all delegates take out personal insurance.
Fees and payments
Payment to attend the event must be made prior to the event starting, unless otherwise agreed with the HMM. Payment is to be made by credit card (Master Card or VISA), or Zelle..
Indemnity
Should, for any reason outside the control of HMM, the venue or speakers change or the event be cancelled, HMM will endeavor to reschedule. In this instance the delegate will indemnify and hold HMM harmless from and against any and all costs, damages and expenses. HMM does not accept responsibility for, and the delegate indemnifies HMM against, any costs, charges or fines incurred by the delegate in the process of attending the event. This agreement is subject to the laws of the state of Texas and agreement to these terms and conditions indicates acceptance of this indemnity.
Insurance
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that all delegates take out personal travel and medical insurance prior to attending the event. The policy should include loss of fees through cancellation of your participation or through cancellation of the event itself, loss of airfares for any reason, medical expenses, loss or damage to personal property, additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. HMM will not take any responsibility for any delegate failing to insure.
Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable in damages or have the right to terminate this Agreement for any delay or default in performing hereunder if such delay or default is caused by conditions beyond its control including, but not limited to Acts of God, Government restrictions (including the denial or cancellation of any export or other necessary license), wars, insurrections and/or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the party whose performance is affected.
Entire Agreement
Subject to any amendments specified in subsequent event order forms or terms and conditions, the event order form and these terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior discussions, negotiations and agreements in relation to the event.