Terms and Conditions for BeaCon Annual Conference Website

Effective Date: February 17, 2025

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the website www.beaconference.ca
(the "Site") and participation in the BeaCon Annual Conference (the "Conference"), organized by Help One Another Canada Foundation (“Organizer,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using the Site and registering for the Conference, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site or participate in the Conference.

1. General Information
The Conference is an international event focused on business inclusion across various industries and sectors. The Site provides access to information regarding the Conference, registration, speaker details, event schedules, and other related content.

2. Registration and Conference Participation

• Eligibility: To participate in the Conference, you must be at least 18 years old. If you are
  under 18, you must obtain the consent of a parent or legal guardian to register and
  participate.
• Registration Process: You must complete the registration form on the Site with accurate,
  up-to-date information. You are responsible for ensuring the correctness of your
  registration details.
• Conference Fees: All fees for attending the Conference are outlined on the Site. Payment
  must be made in full before your registration is confirmed. Fees are non-refundable,
  except as required by applicable law.
• Access to Event Materials: After registration, you may receive access to event materials,
  such as presentation slides or video recordings. These materials are provided solely for personal, non-commercial use.

3. Use of the Website

• License to Use the Site: You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for lawful purposes related to your participation in the Conference.
• Prohibited Activities: You agree not to:
  o Use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
  • Post or share harmful, defamatory, or offensive content.
  • Engage in activities that may damage, disable, or impair the Site.
  • Use automated tools to access the Site in a manner that violates these Terms.

4. Intellectual Property

• Ownership: All content, materials, and intellectual property on the Site, including but not
  limited to text, graphics, logos, trademarks, and multimedia, are owned by the Organizer
  or third-party licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.
• Conference Materials: You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any Conference materials provided through the Site without prior written consent from the Organizer.

5. Privacy and Data Collection

• Privacy Policy: Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which
  explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review our
  Privacy Policy for more details.
• Data Usage: By registering for the Conference, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information for administrative, promotional, and event-related purposes.

6. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the
content or availability of these third-party websites, and the inclusion of such links does not
imply endorsement or affiliation with them.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

• The Site and Conference materials are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no representations or warranties regarding the Site’s functionality, accuracy, or availability.
• We do not guarantee that your participation in the Conference will meet your
  expectations or that the Site will be free from errors, interruptions, or viruses.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Organizer will not be liable for any direct, indirect,
incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site, participation in the Conference, or inability to access any content or materials.

9. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Organizer and its affiliates, employees, agents,
and partners from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of the Site, participation in the Conference, or violation of these Terms.

10. Amendments to Terms

We reserve the right to modify, update, or change these Terms at any time. Any changes will be
posted on the Site, and the revised Terms will become effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Alberta and
Canada. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site or participation in the
Conference shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, unless otherwise required by law.

12. Severability

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

Acknowledgement of Terms & Conditions

As a condition of your attendance at the BeaCon Conference, you, you “the Registrant”, acknowledge that you have read and fully understand the Terms and Conditions outlined above.
By checking off the box below, you accept these Terms and Conditions, and agree, knowingly and voluntarily, to be bound by them for the duration of the Conference.

☐ I accept the Terms and Conditions

The organizers reserve the right to amend or revise the Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. By participating, attendees agree to comply with any changes. The organizers shall not be held liable for any consequences arising from such amendments. Participants are encouraged to periodically review the Terms for updates.

13. Contact Information

For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

The BeaCon Conference Team
[email protected]