Terms & Conditions | EHMA 2021 Annual Conference

This page lists the Terms and Conditions applying to the EHMA 2021 Annual Conference, hereinafter the ‘Event’, taking place on 15 – 17 September 2021 online through the lens of Lisbon, Portugal organised by the European Health Management Association ASBL, hereinafter ‘EHMA’. These Terms and Conditions also apply to any and all Conference pre- and post-programme activities and social activities connected to the Event programme. EHMA agrees to accept registrations and bookings for the Event based on compliance with these Terms and Conditions.

In these Terms and Conditions, references to ‘Delegates’ shall include any and all individuals who register independently or are registered by a third party through the Event registration form. The registering person has the responsibility to ensure that the registered Delegate is aware of and complies with these Terms and Conditions. By means of the registration, Delegates agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions.

Registration service

The registration service is provided by the European Health Management Association (EHMA) ASBL, Rue Belliard 15-17, 1040 Brussels, Belgium, registration number 0598968565.

By registering to the Event Delegates agree to complete the online registration form with current, complete and accurate information. EHMA reserves the right to reject any bookings at its absolute discretion.

Obligations

EHMA shall provide the Event at the time and dates set out in the registration form. However, EHMA can, at its absolute discretion, make changes to the times, dates, contents, programme or any other details of the Event.

Delegates agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions, to pay the fee listed in the registration form and connected invoice, all applicable laws and regulations relating to the Event and the venue, including an online venue.

Payment

Delegates shall pay their registration fees by either credit card via Stripe or bank transfer, as per details provided in the invoice. All amounts payable are to be paid free and clear of currency control restrictions, bank charges, fees, duties or other transactional costs, for which delegates are responsible.

While EHMA tries to ensure that all prices displayed and quotes are accurate, errors may occur. If EHMA discovers an error, EHMA shall inform the Delegates as soon as possible and give the option of confirming the booking at the correct price or cancelling the contract. If Delegates do not respond after three attempts of contact, EHMA will treat the booking as confirmed at the correct rate communicated, and these Terms and Conditions will enter into force.

Transfers, Cancellation & Refunds

Registrations are not considered as confirmed until the full payment has been received by EHMA. Only upon receipt of the payment, EHMA will confirm the Delegate registration in writing and provide Delegates access to the Event.

Delegates may transfer their booking to another delegate at any time upon written notice to [email protected]

Delegates have the right to cancel their registration at any time with a clear written statement to [email protected].
If Delegates decide to exercise their right of cancellation by Monday, 28 June 2021 (included), the Event fee will be refunded in full or a credit note will be issued for the unpaid invoice raised.
If Delegates decide to exercise their right of cancellation after Monday, 28 June 2021, there will be no entitlement to any refunds and the invoice raised connected to the booking will be due in full.

Cancellation policy summary
Until 28 June 2021 – Full refund or a credit note is issued
After 28 June 2021 – No refund and invoice raise due in full

Use of Materials

Delegates agree not to reproduce, copy or translate any of the Event materials or create derivative works from them or modify them or in any way commercially exploit them without EHMA’s prior written consent. Delegates agree to refrain from live streaming or webcasting any and all Event sessions without prior written permission from EHMA.

EHMA’s Liability and Disclaimer

EHMA shall not be liable for the cancellation of the Event due to ‘force majeure’ (e.g. natural disaster, outbreak of severe contagious epidemic, major strikes, failure of transportation, acts of war, terrorism, government orders or regulations, etc.). EHMA shall not be liable for any loss of profits, business or any other indirect or consequential loss. Nothing in this contract shall be taken to exclude or limit EHMA’s liability for death, personal injury, fraudulent misrepresentation or where such exclusion or limitation of liability is otherwise not permitted by the law.

EHMA provides no warranty as to the accuracy of the content of the Event and Delegates’ use of or reliance on such content is entirely at their own risk. Descriptions or references to a product or publication within the Event does not imply endorsement of that product or publication and to the fullest extent permitted by the law, the Event is provided on an “as is” basis without any guarantees, conditions or warranties as to accuracy. Further, EHMA makes no (and expressly excludes all) conditions, representation or warranties, expressed or implied, whether by statute, common law, or otherwise, to the greatest extent permitted by the law.

Delegates’ Liability

Delegates agree to indemnify EHMA (cover all EHMA losses) against any and all expenses, losses, liabilities, damages or costs incurred or suffered by EHMA in relation to any claims or proceedings which arise in any way from Delegates’ participation or attendance to the Event or from any breach of these Terms and Conditions, including but not limited to any damages suffered by the venue as a result of an act or omission by Delegates.

Privacy and Data Protection

By registering to the Event, Delegates enter their personal information (Personal Data) in the database of EHMA. EHMA collects and stores Personal Data for the preparation and implementation of the Event.

It may be necessary for EHMA to transfer some or all of Delegates’ Personal Data as provided in the registration form to third parties associated with the provision of the Event. By registering for the Event, Delegates agree with EHMA transferring some or all of Delegates’ Personal Data as deemed appropriate and to the processing of such Personal Data in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.

EHMA does not sell Delegates’ Personal Data to third parties. To protect the safety of personal information, EHMA servers and network are protected by firewalls against unauthorised access. Only authorised employees are permitted to access Personal Data to performing their duties in respect of the services.

Duration

The application of these Terms and Conditions enters into effect from the finalisation of the Delegates’ registration online until the day after the Event. The obligations linked to the registration will remain into effect until any and all obligations are respected.

Questions and complaints

To contact EHMA in relation to these Terms and Conditions, please email [email protected]Any complaints may be sent in writing to [email protected]. Each complaint will be assessed individually and the final decision will be notified to the plaintiff in writing by 31 December 2021.

These Terms and Conditions may be subject to change.

Published on 22 March 2021