Terms and Conditions

Sciverse Global LLC

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern all registrations, participation, sponsorships, and engagements with events organised by Sciverse Global LLC (“Sciverse”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By registering for or participating in any Sciverse event, you (“Registrant”, “Attendee”, “Sponsor”, or “you”) agree to be bound by these Terms.

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1. Registration and Binding Agreement

Submission of a registration (via website, email, invoice, or authorised representative) constitutes a legally binding agreement. The registrant agrees to pay all applicable fees in full, in accordance with these Terms.

A contract is deemed formed upon issuance of a confirmation email or invoice by Sciverse Global LLC.

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2. Cancellation and No-Refund Policy

All registrations are final. No refunds shall be issued for cancellations, non-attendance, visa rejections, travel disruptions, or any other personal or external circumstances.

For registrations where payment has not yet been completed, the full invoiced amount remains due and payable, irrespective of attendance.

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3. Substitution Policy

If an attendee is unable to attend, a substitute delegate may be nominated at no additional cost. Written notice must be provided prior to the event start date. Substitutions after the event commencement may not be accepted.

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4. Event Content and Materials

Access to event materials (including recordings, presentations, or proceedings) will be provided only to fully paid attendees, subject to speaker permissions and intellectual property restrictions.

Some speakers may elect not to share their materials. Sciverse Global LLC does not guarantee availability of all presentations.

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5. Amendments to Registration

  • Downgrades of registration categories are not permitted.
  • Upgrades are permitted subject to payment of the applicable fee difference.
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6. Non-Transferability of Passes

Each registration is valid for one individual only. Sharing of passes or unauthorised access is strictly prohibited and may result in denial of entry without refund.

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7. Programme Changes and Force Majeure

Sciverse Global LLC reserves the right to modify event details, including but not limited to:

  • Programme content
  • Speakers
  • Venue
  • Schedule
  • Event format (physical, virtual, or hybrid)

We may postpone or cancel an event due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, government restrictions, labour disputes, or technical failures (“Force Majeure Event”).

In such cases:

  • If the event is cancelled, a full refund will be issued.
  • If the event is postponed or converted in format, registrations will remain valid and no refunds will be issued.

Sciverse shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential losses, including travel, accommodation, or opportunity costs.

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8. Disclaimer of Attendee Outcomes

Any statements regarding expected attendance, participant profiles, or networking outcomes are estimates only and do not constitute warranties or guarantees.

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9. Group Bookings

  • All participants belong to the same organisation or are invoiced together,
  • Registrations are submitted simultaneously, and
  • Payment is made in a single transaction.
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10. Payment Terms

  • Payment must be made at the time of registration or within 7 days of invoice issuance.
  • Registrations made within 7 days of the event require immediate full payment.
  • Access to the event may be denied where payment has not been received in full.

For sponsorships and partnerships, payment terms shall be governed by separate contractual agreements.

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11. Late Payments and Recovery Costs

Failure to pay fees in accordance with these Terms may result in:

  • Suspension or cancellation of participation, and/or
  • Legal recovery action

You agree to reimburse Sciverse Global LLC for any reasonable costs incurred in recovering unpaid fees, including legal fees, administrative charges, and applicable interest, as permitted by law.

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12. Administrative Fees

Sciverse Global LLC reserves the right to charge reasonable administrative fees for significant changes to confirmed registrations.

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13. Intellectual Property

All event content, branding, materials, and recordings are the intellectual property of Sciverse Global LLC or respective content owners.

No part of the event may be recorded, reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written consent.

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14. Privacy and Data Protection

Sciverse Global LLC processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including:

  • Applicable U.S. privacy laws (including CCPA where relevant)
  • EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679)
  • UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (PDPL)
  • India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

By registering, you consent to the collection and use of your data for event administration, communication, and related promotional activities.

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15. Third-Party Communications

Sciverse Global LLC may share attendee contact details with event sponsors and partners for relevant business and networking purposes.

You may opt out at any time by contacting: writeus@sciverseglobal.com

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16. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Sciverse Global LLC shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, business opportunities, or data

Total liability, if any, shall not exceed the amount paid by the registrant for the event.

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17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

“These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America, except where mandatory local laws apply (including data protection laws such as GDPR).”

  • United States (for Sciverse Global LLC operations)
  • United Arab Emirates (for events conducted or contracted therein)
  • India (for events or transactions involving Indian participants/entities)

For matters relating specifically to data protection and privacy, where GDPR applies, supervisory authority jurisdiction may apply based on the data subject’s location within the European Economic Area (EEA).

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in the applicable jurisdiction, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

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18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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19. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior communications or agreements.

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20. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

20.1 Good Faith Negotiation
The parties shall first attempt to resolve any dispute through good faith negotiations. If the dispute is not resolved within 30 days, it shall be referred to arbitration.

20.2 Arbitration Rules and Institution
Any unresolved dispute shall be finally settled under the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

20.3 Seat and Governing Procedural Law
The seat (legal place) of arbitration shall be New York, United States of America. The arbitration shall be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA).

20.4 Number and Appointment of Arbitrators
The arbitration shall be conducted by one (1) arbitrator, unless the ICC Court determines that three (3) arbitrators are appropriate based on the complexity or value of the dispute.

20.5 Language
The language of the arbitration shall be English.

20.6 Final and Binding Award
The arbitral award shall be final and binding on all parties and may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction worldwide, in accordance with applicable laws.

20.7 Interim and Injunctive Relief
Nothing in this clause shall prevent either party from seeking interim, provisional, or injunctive relief from any court of competent jurisdiction.

20.8 Confidentiality
All arbitration proceedings, including submissions, evidence, and awards, shall be kept strictly confidential.