Terms and Conditions

  • These terms may be updated; participants will be notified of changes
  • Continued participation constitutes acceptance of updated terms
  • Payment methods: Credit card, American Express not accepted.
  • All payments must be made in Swiss Francs (CHF).
  • Bank charges are the responsibility of the participant.

Conference Registration

  • Refunds will only be permitted if we are able to replace the participant.
  • Emergency circumstances: Refunds may be considered for documented medical emergencies, visa denials, or other force majeure events.
  • Refund requests must be submitted in writing.

Excursion Cancellation

  • Excursion refunds permitted until: 15 December, 2025
  • No refunds will be granted after this deadline
  • Cancellations must be submitted in writing

Personal Information

  • Personal data collected will be used solely for conference organisation and communication
  • Data will not be shared with third parties without explicit consent
  • Participants may request data deletion after the conference

Photography and Recording

  • The conference may be photographed and recorded for promotional and documentation purposes
  • Participants will be notified and may opt-out during registration
  • Images may be used on conference website and social media

Limitation of Liability

  • Conference organisers are not liable for personal injury, theft, or damage to personal property
  • Participants are responsible for their own travel and health insurance
  • Excursion participants engage at their own risk

Forced Event Cancellation

  • Conference may be cancelled or postponed due to circumstances beyond organizers' control
  • In case of cancellation, registration fees will be refunded minus processing costs
  • Organisers are not liable for travel or accommodation costs
  • Authors retain copyright of their work
  • Conference organizers may record presentations for archival purposes
  • By submitting, authors grant permission for abstracts to be published in conference proceedings
  • Medical Information
  • Participants must disclose relevant medical conditions that may affect participation
  • Emergency contact information is mandatory
  • Conference organizers are not liable for medical emergencies
  • Participants must comply with current health regulations
  • Conference format may change due to health restrictions
  • No refunds will be given for changes due to health measures
  • Code of Conduct
  • All participants must maintain professional behavior
  • Harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated
  • Violators may be removed without refund
  • Participants are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and travel documents
  • Passport numbers required for international participants
  • EU residents may use national ID numbers

Accommodation

  • Participants are responsible for their own accommodation arrangements
  • Conference organisers may provide recommendations but are not liable for bookings

Transportation

  • Public transport discounts available for GA/Halbtax cardholders on excursions
  • Participants must arrange their own transportation to conference venues

Conference Program

  • Organisers reserve the right to modify the program, speakers, or venue
  • Participants will be notified of significant changes
  • No refunds will be given for minor program modifications