Registration Terms & Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR THE

1^ST ANTI – SMOKING INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE SEMINAR

The below terms and conditions apply to Participants registering or companies sponsoring the registration of professionals and/or students interested in attending the Seminar 1st Anti – Smoking International Alliance seminar dated 18^th of April 2016 to be held at the Dubai International Convention Center organized by INDEX Conferences & Exhibition Org. Est. By submitting your registration you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions stipulated below:

1. ATTENDANCE AT THE SEMINAR

By completing this registration form, you confirm and acknowledge that you are attending the Seminar in your capacity as Participant with an interest in the field of the aforementioned Seminar. INDEX reserves the right to refuse admission, and the same will be notified accordingly to the Participant.

2. THIRD PARTY AND REGISTRATION

1. If you are booking on behalf of another person, you confirm that you are authorised by that person to make the registration, and that the person has confirmed their agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions. You acknowledge and agree that both you and the person for whom you are making the registration will be bound by these terms and conditions mentioned herein.

2. You also acknowledge and agree to provide details in the required format as requested by the Event’s team.

3. INDEX shall not be liable for the consequences or damages directly or indirectly ensuing from incorrect, misleading, imprecise or incomplete information either contained in the registration form or based on any other details furnished by the exhibitor; INDEX reserves the right to refuse to consider inadequately or not fully completed registration forms or registration forms submitted later than the date specified.

3. INFORMATION FOR REGISTERED PARTICIPANT

1. Entry will be regulated through receipts issued by INDEX. Registration number will be issued only upon completing the registration (online or onsite) and entry to the Seminar will be permitted by the registration number. Please carry a print of the registration number.

2. In the event you have registered but yet to receive the registration number, please contact  Mr. Bengin Ahmad, Operations Manager, bengin@antismokingalliance.org  |  Tel: +97143624717 | Mob: +971557661928.

4. CANCELLATION

1. INDEX is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of a cancellation/postponement of the Seminar. INDEX shall assume no liability whatsoever in the event this Seminar is cancelled, rescheduled or postponed due to fortuitous event, act of god, unforeseen occurrence or any other event that renders performance of this Seminar impracticable, illegal or impossible. For the purpose of this Clause, a fortuitous event shall include, but not limited to: war, fire, extreme weather or other emergency.

5. PROGRAMME CHANGES

1. Please note that Speakers and topics were confirmed at the time of publishing; HOWEVER, it may be necessary due to unforeseen circumstances to alter the content, timing speakers or venue. INDEX reserves the right at any time to postpone, change the format, alter or modify the advertised Speakers and/or topics if necessary, participants, content, location and timing of the Event or any other aspect of the Event, in each case without liability for any reason whether or not due to causes beyond its reasonable control. In the event that the Seminar is cancelled, and other aforementioned occurrences, participant will be notified promptly prior to the advertised date of the event. INDEX accepts no liability in respect of any loss or damage, whether direct, consequential or otherwise arising from any delay in providing the Seminar or change of venue. Please visit the relevant site, which is updated regularly.

   1. (Non – Appearance/Cancellation of Speakers)

Should Speaker(s) of this event fails to appear, either due to illness, accident or by cancellation, adverse weather conditions or any travel disruption, INDEX accepts no liability for these.

2. INDEX reserves the right without liability to refuse admission to, or to eject from the Seminar, any person in its absolute discretion, including (without limitation) any person who fails to comply with these terms and conditions or who in the opinion of INDEX represents a security risk, nuisance or annoyance to the running of the Event. You agree to comply with all reasonable instructions issued by INDEX or the venue owners at the Event.

6. PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITY

• No Participant shall engage in or permit filming, sound or video recording, telecasting and broadcasting at the venue unless prior written approval is obtained from INDEX.

• No distribution of publicity materials is allowed during the Seminar anywhere within the vicinity of the Seminar or anywhere else within the Venue.

7. PHOTOGRAPHY AND OTHER IMAGE RECORDINGS

• All types of unauthorised photography and recording/transmitting of audio or visual material, data or information is expressly prohibited.

• Photography and recordings photographs will be taken at the Seminar by an official Event photographer, which may be used by INDEX in post-event publicity and on future marketing materials. In registering to attend the Seminar, participant agree to the official photographer taking such photographs, and to INDEX using the photographs as set out above. If you do not wish to be in any photography, kindly notify a member of INDEX Events Team immediately upon arrival at the Seminar for further guidance.

NOTE: Please note that other attendees at the seminar (speakers, exhibitors and sponsors etc.) may also take photographs; INDEX accepts no responsibility in connection with the use of these photographs.

8. PARTICIPANT IDENTIFICATION

11.1 Full particulars of Participant must be submitted to INDEX for approval and registration before he/she may be admitted to the Seminar. As the personnel are approved by INDEX (‘authorised personnel’) they will be issued badges for identification and admission purposes. Participant shall procure that authorised personnel:-

a. display their badges conspicuously whilst in the Venue; and

b. do not pass their badges to other persons.

11.2 Participant must wear the identification badges issued by the organiser at all times.

NOTE: For verification purposes, INDEX shall reserve the right to request for any identification.

9. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

Participant’s personal data without the data subject’s permission, will not be disclosed or shared with any third parties for purposes other than those stated at the time the data was collected.

INDEX will keep the personal data we hold confidential but may provide information to:

◾ personnel, agents, advisers, auditors, contractors, financial institutions, and service providers in connection with our operations or services;

◾ our overseas offices, affiliates, business partners and counterparts;

◾ the public, including persons enquiring about exhibitors of our events;

◾ persons under a duty of confidentiality to us;

◾ persons to whom we are required to make disclosure under applicable laws in or outside UAE; and

◾ actual or proposed transferees or participants of our services

10. DATA PROTECTION

Participants’ information is kept on INDEX group companies’ database and used by INDEX group companies to assist in providing selected products and services which may be of interest to the Participants and which will be communicated by letter, phone, fax, email or other electronic means. The personal information which you provide to us will be held by us on a database and may be shared with INDEX group of companies for direct marketing purposes.

Please note, however, that INDEX may release the Participant ’s personal data if required to do so by law, or by search warrant, subpoena or court order.

For company-related data, INDEX utilise such information for the purpose of Sending event-related offers; Managing business processes with you as an exhibitor; Information and advertising prior and after the event; Communication and exhibitor databases updating in UAE and abroad; and Market research.

If you do not wish your personal data to be used together with the company data, you are free to object at any time to the further use and communication of your personal data to third parties. info@antismokingalliance.org, bengin@antismokingalliance.org

NOTE: Each Participant badge will be marked with a barcode which can be scanned by Exhibitors to capture your personal information such as your name, job title, organisation and email address. Please inform the exhibitor at the time if you do not wish to have your details scanned.

11. COPYRIGHT

All intellectual property rights in all materials produced or distributed by INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions in connection with this Event is expressly reserved and any unauthorised duplication, publication or distribution is prohibited.

12. FORCE MAJEURE

INDEX shall be under no liability if it shall be unable to carry out any provision of the contract for any reason beyond their control including Act of God, legislation, war, terrorist activity, fire, flood, drought, failure of power supply, lock-out, strike or any other general cases of “force majeure” whether or not “ejusdem generic” with the foregoing or any cause not within INDEX control or for any loss or damage sustained in the event that the opening or holding of the Exhibition is prevented, postponed or abandoned or if the hall becomes totally or partially unavailable for the holding of the Exhibition due to any of the foregoing causes.

13. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY

INDEX excludes all liability for loss, injury or damage to persons or property at the Event. All indemnities, warranties, terms and conditions (whether express or implied) are excluded. INDEX accepts no liability for any loss or damage whatsoever that you may suffer in connection with or arising from the Event whether direct, indirect or consequential (including but not limited to loss of profit, loss of business or any other type of economic loss) or otherwise. In the event that INDEX is liable to you for any reason, it’s total liability to you in relation to the Event (whether under these terms or conditions or otherwise) is limited to the amount of the registration fees paid by you to INDEX ONLY. The limitations and exclusions in this condition only apply to the extent permitted by applicable law.

14. AMENDMENT

INDEX reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions from time to time and you will be subject to the terms and conditions in force at the time your registration is submitted.

15. ADDITIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

18.1 INDEX reserves the right to interpret, alter and amend these General Terms and Conditions and to issue additional rules and regulations at any time they consider necessary for the orderly operation of the Exhibition, all interpretations of these Conditions and any additional rules and regulations by the Organiser shall be final.

18.2 Participant shall abide by the rules and regulations of the Venue which are deemed to be integral parts of and incorporated into these General Terms and Conditions. In the event of conflict between the provisions of such rules and regulations and these General Terms and Conditions, these General Terms and Conditions shall prevail.

18.3 In the event of a breach of any of the conditions herein INDEX may take the necessary action permitted by law. All communications should be addressed to: INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions Organisation Est. P.O. Box: 13636, Ibn Sina Medical Complex. #27 Block B, Office 203, Dubai Health Care City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 3624717, Fax: +971 4 3624718 E-mail: index@emirates.net.ae Website: www.index.ae | www.antismokingalliance.org

16. EXHIBIT RULES & REGULATIONS

By completing this Participant Registration Form, the Participant acknowledges receipt of and agrees to comply with all the rules and regulations stated herein.

17. GOVERNING LAW

These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates, as applied in the Emirate of Dubai, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Dubai courts.