By registering to attend CommerceNext 2024 (the “Event”), whether for in-person attendance or virtual attendance of any live-streamed portion of the Event, you agree to abide by all of the terms and conditions outlined below, including the Privacy Policy referenced in Section 5 below (collectively, the “Agreement”). If you are completing the registration on behalf of another person or entity, you warrant that: you have authority to accept and agree to this Agreement on behalf of such person or entity; you have made such person or entity aware of this Agreement; and that such person or entity accepted these terms and conditions.
As utilized herein, “you” and “your” (whether or not capitalized) shall refer to yourself and all persons or entities on whose behalf you have registered for the Event. “CommerceNext” shall refer to Ecommerce Conferences LLC, as well as its assignees, successors, parents, subsidiaries, employees, agents, members, representatives and any other person acting under its control or on its behalf.
- Attendee Requirements
- Registration. The registration details of each attendee must be registered (whether in their personal capacity, or as a representative of a company or other legal entity) with us prior to the start of the Event. We reserve the right to exclude from any Event any individual whose name does not appear on our register of attendees at the start of the Event.
When registering for an Event, you must provide us with accurate and complete Registration Details. It is your responsibility to inform us of any changes to that information (including, without limitation, your email address) by updating your details on the relevant section of the applicable website or contacting us using the contact information provided to you in any Event confirmation. It is your responsibility to inform us of any special access requirements at the time of registration, and in any event, no later than 2 working days in advance of the Event.
- Your registration entitles you only to admittance to the Event. All other costs associated with your attendance (e.g., travel and accommodation expenses) shall be borne solely by you.
- Use of Likeness. By attending the Event you grant CommerceNext the right at the Event to record, film, photograph, or capture your likeness (including your voice) in any media and to distribute, broadcast, use, or otherwise disseminate, in perpetuity, such media without any further approval from or any payment to you. You also grant CommerceNext the right to modify and make derivative works (e.g., a slideshow) with your likeness and/or your voice for general marketing and promotional purposes
- Event Content. CommerceNext, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to change any and all aspects of the Event, including but not limited to, the Event name, themes, content, program, speakers, moderators, venue and time.
- While attending the Event, you will treat our staff, visitors, sponsors, attendees, other customers, and service providers with fairness, integrity, dignity and respect. Further, you will comply with all reasonable instructions given by our employees and/or venue staff whilst participating in our events.
- Check-in and Badge Policy:
- You must provide a form of photo identification when you check into the Event.
- Badge Issuance. Once you have received your badge on-site, it cannot be changed, substituted or reissued to a different person. You further agree not to share, transfer, sell, or trade your badge.
- Badge Display. Attendee badges must be worn or otherwise visibly displayed to enable verification at all times in Event areas.
- Lost Badges. The lost badge replacement fee is equal to the highest onsite ticket price from any class of ticket.
- Attendee Fees are Nonrefundable. CommerceNext does not refund fees.
- No Carry Over Fees. There will be no carry-over of registrations or fees to subsequent events.
- No Conversion to Sponsor Pass. Registered attendees cannot convert their passes to complimentary sponsor passes.
- Prohibited Conduct
- Harassment: No form of harassment, victimization, bullying, discrimination or threatening, malicious, or abusive language or conduct will be tolerated towards our staff, visitors, sponsors, attendees, other customers, or service providers.
- Disruption. No attendee may create any disruption at the Event, threaten the safety (including online) of other attendees, or hinder the enjoyment of the Event by other attendees.
- Photography, Recording, and Videotaping. You may not record audio or video of sessions at the Event. CommerceNext allows cameras on the show floor. You may take reasonable numbers (i.e., not done to circumvent the foregoing restriction) of pictures within the show floor for purposes of company or annual reports, company media pieces, marketing materials, etc.
- Fees
- Applicable fees are due upon registration. If payment is insufficient or declined for any reason, CommerceNext may refuse to admit you and shall have no resulting liability.
- Fees may be subject to sales tax, value-added tax, or other taxes and duties, which, if applicable, will be charged to you in addition to the fees.
- All Fees are payable in United States Dollars.
- Personal Data & Privacy Policy
- Use of Personal Data. CommerceNext is committed to protecting the privacy of its attendees and participants and their personal data. CommerceNext’s privacy policy is available at https://commercenext.com/privacy-policy.
- Intellectual Property
- All intellectual property rights in and related to the Event, the Event content, and all materials distributed at or in connection with the Event are owned by CommerceNext or the Event sponsors or speakers at the Event. You may not use or reproduce or allow anyone else to use or reproduce any trademarks or service marks (including without limitation “CommerceNext”) or other trade names appearing at the Event, in any Event content, or in any materials distributed at or in connection with the Event for any reason without the prior written permission of CommerceNext (or such other owner thereof).
- You registration to attend the Event does not grant to you any right or license to any intellectual property rights of CommerceNext, all of which shall at all times remain the exclusive property of CommerceNext.
- Disclaimer of Warranties, Limitation of Liability
- CommerceNext gives no warranties in respect of any aspect of the Event or any materials related thereto or offered at the Event and, to the fullest extent possible under the laws governing this Agreement, disclaims all implied warranties, including but not limited to warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, timeliness, and merchantability. The Event is provided on an “as-is” basis. CommerceNext does not accept any responsibility, liability or damages arising out of or related to your or any other person’s or entity’s reliance on any aspect of the Event or any information provided at the Event.
- CommerceNext does not guaranty any particular result for any attendee, vendor, sponsor, visitor, or service provider from any Event. Unless and to the extent that its liability cannot be limited or excluded by law, CommerceNext shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential costs, damages or losses arising directly or indirectly from the Event or other aspect related thereto or in connection with this Agreement.
- The maximum aggregate liability of CommerceNext for any claim that is in any way connected with or arises from the Event or this Agreement, whether sounding in contract, tort, statute or otherwise (including any negligent act or omission), shall be limited to the fee paid by you to CommerceNext for your attendance at the Event.
- CommerceNext shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations where such failure results from any cause beyond CommerceNext’s reasonable control.
- Miscellaneous
- Non-Waiver. CommerceNext’s failure to exercise any right under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any such right.
- Enforceability. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be deemed to be automatically modified to the minimum extent necessary for such provision and this Agreement to otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.
- Assignment. This Agreement is not assignable, transferable or sub-licensable by you except with CommerceNext’s prior written consent. CommerceNext may assign this Agreement and the rights and obligations herein to any of its affiliates, assignees, successors and/or subsidiaries.
- Choice of Law/Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of the State of New York, and the parties shall submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and State courts located in the State of New York with respect to any claim relating to or arising out of this Agreement and/or the Event.
- Health/Safety Precautions. CommerceNext is committed to creating a safe environment for our Event participants. We will run all live in person Events in accordance with applicable health and safety guidelines. You agree to fully comply with all health and safety guidelines or requirements (e.g., wearing a face mask) applicable at any Event.
- Insurance. All attendees must ensure that they and their guests and other invitees have adequate insurance for their own requirements, including personal accident and travel insurance, prior to attending any Event.
- Violation Consequences. If you violate any of these policies, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies available to it, CommerceNext may cancel your attendance and retain any collected fees and payments.
- Admission Denial. CommerceNext reserves the right to deny admission to anyone for any reason.
