1. TERMS OF REFERENCE |
| For the purposes of the terms and conditions herein, the term “the Organiser” shall mean ROUNDTABLE ON SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL (RSPO). The “Conference” herein refers to The 13th Annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT13) The “Event Venue” refers to the Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The “Conference Date” refers to 16 - 19 November 2015. |
2. APPLICATION FOR CONFERENCE |
| The submission of the Online Conference Registration Form (“Form”) shall be deemed as an acceptance of the terms and conditions herein by the delegate. The application procedure is complete only when the registration form and payment are received by the Organiser. Participants attending the Event do so at your own risk. Please ensure you have adequate insurance coverage. |
3. CONFERENCE FEES & DEADLINES |
| Registration Category | Member Rates | Non-Member Rates | Early Bird (NGO) Register & Pay by 30 September 2015, 11:59pm (GMT+8) | USD 570 | USD 650 | Early Bird Register & Pay by 30 September 2015, 11:59pm (GMT+8) | USD 620 | USD 710 | Normal Rate (NGO) Register & Pay by 30 October 2015, 11:59pm (GMT+8) | USD 650 | USD740 | Normal Rate Register & Pay by 30 October 2015, 11:59pm (GMT+8) | USD 710 | USD 800 | Walk-In Register & Pay after 30 October 2015, 11:59pm (GMT+8) | USD 1,150 | |
4. PAYMENT |
| a | Full payment is required upon submission of your registration form. Confirmation of registration is only upon receipt of full payment. Conference fees include admission to Conference sessions, lunches, coffee breaks, registration materials & Welcome Reception. |
| b | All registration forms and payment MUST reach the RSPO by 30 October 2015, 11:59pm (GMT+8). Thereafter, delegates are subject to Walk-in Rates. |
| c | Payment must be made in full upon submission of the registration form. The deadline for submission of the registration form is 30 October 2015, 11:59pm (GMT+8). |
| d | Payment may be made via the following methods: Corporate/company cheque (in MYR) or bank draft made payable to Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil Telegraphic transfer (all finance charges are borne by the delegate). A copy of the transaction slip must be mailed to rt@rspo.org or faxed over at 603-7727 9458 as proof of remittance. Credit Card via Mobile88.com (iPay88.com). Details of bank account: PAYABLE TO: Bank Name: USD Account No: Bank Address: Tel: Branch: SWIFT Code: | ROUNDTABLE ON SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad 359-170750-727 Level 1 Jalan Damanlela, Pusat Bandar Damansara, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia +603 2050 7676 Damansara Heights HBMBMYKL | |
| e | The Organiser shall not be responsible for any airfare, ground transportation, lodging or incidental or any other costs incurred by delegates for attending or otherwise participating in the Conference. |
| f | The Organiser reserves the right to review and amend the currency exchange rate as applied herein if and when necessary. |
5. CANCELLATION/POSTPONEMENT OF THE CONFERENCE |
| a | If, for any reason, the Conference, or any part thereof, is prevented from being held, or the Event Venue becomes unavailable, the Organiser may cancel or postpone the Conference. In such event, the Organiser shall not be responsible for delays, damage, loss, increased costs, or other unfavorable conditions arising by virtue thereof, and the delegate(s) waive(s) all or any claim(s) for loss, expense or damage against the Organiser arising there from. |
| b | Refunds will be made for cancellations received in writing (by e-mail or fax) by 30 October 2015, 11:59pm (GMT+8). A cancellation fee of 20% of registration fee per delegate is applicable. There will be no refunds after this date. |
| c | If the delegate is unable to attend the Conference, a substitute delegate is welcomed at NO extra charge provided written notification is given to the Organiser by 30 October 2015, 11:59pm (GMT+8). |
6. CHANGE OF CONFERENCE DATE, SPEAKERS, PROGRAMME CONTENT AND VENUE |
| | The Organiser reserves the right to change the Conference Date, speakers, programme content and Event Venue should circumstances so require. |
7. REFUSAL OF ADMISSION |
| | The Organiser reserves the right to refuse admission or remove any person from the Conference & Exhibition at its absolute discretion, without incurring any liability whatsoever. This will include anyone deemed drunk, disorderly, under the influence of drugs or other substance, other than that which is medically prescribed, or whose dress appearance or general behavior is liable to disturb any Exhibitor or persons attending the Event. |
8. VENUE REGULATIONS |
| | The delegate(s) shall abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Event Venue. Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations will constitute grounds for breach of the terms and conditions herein. A copy of the Rules and Regulations may be obtained from the Organiser. |
9. BREACH OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS |
| | In cases where the delegate(s) fails to observe and perform any of the terms and conditions herein, the Organiser shall reserve the right to refuse performance of all its obligations herein towards the delegate(s) and all fees paid by the delegate(s) to the Organiser will be forfeited. The delegate(s) shall furthermore indemnify the Organiser for all losses and damages resulting from such failure in observing or performing the terms and conditions herein. |
10. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY |
| | The Organiser, its sub-contractors, agent and/or employees have the right to immediately alter or cancel the Conference or any arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating directly or indirectly to the Conference. The delegates shall not be entitled to any compensation for damages that result from such alteration or cancellation. Furthermore, neither the Organiser, its sub-contractors, agent and/or employees shall at any time be liable for any loss, damage or injury whatsoever , howsoever suffered by any of the delegate(s) or any loss or damage to property of any delegate(s) arising form or in connection with his/her participation in the Conference. |
11. FORCE MAJEURE |
| | The Organiser shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations under the terms and conditions herein due to circumstances beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Organiser including war (declared or undeclared), natural disaster, acts of God, fire, blockades, earthquakes, acts of terrorism and matters beyond the Organiser’s reasonable control. |
12. PRIVACY POLICY |
| The delegate(s) hereby confirm that they have read and understood the RSPO privacy policy and its terms therein and herein signify their unconditional acceptance of the terms of the privacy policy. Please refer to web link for a complete version of the RSPO privacy policy. |
13. INTERPRETATION, GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION |
| | Interpretation of the terms and conditions herein lies solely with the Organiser. The terms and conditions herein shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of Malaysia. The parties hereto hereby agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Malaysia. |
14. SUCCESSORS IN TITLE AND LAWFUL ASSIGNS |
| | The terms and conditions herein shall be binding upon the parties, its successors in title and lawful assigns. |