TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION

Contents

1. Registration Fee Schedule
2. Payment Information
3. Walk-in Registrants
4. Confirmation
5. Cancellation of Conference
6. Cancellation Policy
7. Substitution of Registration
8. Liability
9. Indemnity
10. Event Audio/Video Recording and Photography
11. Dietary requirements
12. List of Least Developed Countries
13. Contact Information

A. Registration Fees and Early Bird discount

Exchange rate as at 8 March 2019 AUD 1 = THB 22.33 and USD 1 = THB 31.80

Each APNIC / FIRST and APCERT Member is entitled to register up to four (4) delegates free of charge to the Conference only. The delegates must be staff of the APNIC/FIRST and APCERT Member organizations.

A group discount of 10% applies for registration of 10 workshop or conference tickets. Payment must be received two weeks prior to the start of the event.

** The list of LDCs is as listed on the United Nations Website within the Asia Pacific region. See item L for the list.

*** Student ID will need to be presented when checking in.

The fee charged includes entry to all official social events.

Early bird date finishes on Friday, 9 August 2019.

For registration inquiries, please contact conference-registration@apnic.net. Credit card and wire transfers will be charged in Australian Dollars (AUD).

Early Bird Promotion

Register by 9 August 2019 to receive the early bird discount of 25% off your registration fees.

B. Payment Information

Online payments for APNIC 46 will be processed through the Westpac Bank in AUD. You can also pay by wire transfer in AUD to the following bank account:

Registrants must include the invoice number generated by the registration system when sending the wire transfer in order for the payment to be credited properly. An email with details of the wire transfer should also be sent to conference-registration@apnic.net stating your payment reference number, remittance number, wire transfer amount, name, organization and contact details (postal and email address, telephone, and fax numbers).

Online Registration

It is highly recommended that you register online to secure your attendance well in advance of the conference start date. Early registration will facilitate in the planning of the conference. Delegates who have difficulties in making the online registration payment should contact the events team at conference-registration@apnic.net to arrange an alternative payment method.

On-site Payment

On-site payments can be made at the registration counter when you arrive at the conference. Payments are accepted in cash in THB or USD only, as outlined in the Registration Fees. On-site conference payment can be made from 10 September 2019. It is recommended that you prepare the exact amount for payment.

C. Walk-in Registrants

Walk-in registrants are NOT allowed for the workshops but are allowed for the conference. Only cash payments in THB or USD are accepted and the full amount must be paid at the registration counter.

D. Confirmation

A confirmation letter will be sent to you by email after completing the online registration form. Please keep it for your reference.

E. Cancellation of Conference

If, for any reason the conference is cancelled, the APNIC 48 Conference Secretariat will refund in full all registration fees received. APNIC and other entities, including but not limited to local organizers and supporting organizations of the event, will NOT be liable for any losses or damage suffered or incurred by the registrant or any other third party arising out of, or in any way connected with, the cancellation of the conference. Such losses or damage include, but are not limited to, loss of airfare, accommodation deposits or other associated costs or loss or damage to property.

F. Cancellation Policy

If you have registered but are unable to attend the workshop and/or conference, and wish to cancel your registration, the following cancellation fees apply:

* For refunds via wire transfer or credit card, an AUD 50 fee will be levied to cover bank administrative charges. The refund process may take up to 3 months to complete.

G. Substitution of Registration

If you are unable to attend the workshop and/or conference, you may substitute another person. Simply inform us at conference-registration@apnic.net and mention your order number and the new contact details of the substitute registration. We will liaise with the new registrant directly.

H. Liability

If you are unable to attend the conference for any reason other than cancellation of the conference, APNIC and other entities including but not limited to, local organizers, the host and supporting organizations of the event, will not be liable for any resulting losses, financial or otherwise. To the extent permitted by law, APNIC has or have no liability whatsoever for any loss (including consequential loss), damage, expense, claim or proceeding in respect of:

1. Damage to, loss, destruction or loss of use of any real or personal property;
2. Any injury to, disease or death of, persons; or
3. Pure economic loss suffered by third parties, in respect of any act or omission, negligent, wilful or otherwise, arising out of or in any way connected with the conference.

I. Indemnity

The registrant indemnifies APNIC against:

1. Any claim or proceeding that is made, threatened or commenced against APNIC; and
2. Any direct or indirect cost, liability, loss (including consequential loss), damage or expense (including legal and other professional costs on a full indemnity basis) incurred by or awarded against APNIC from a claim or proceeding commenced by the registrant, the registrant's estate or a third party on behalf of the registrant arising in any way or in connection with the conference.

J. Event audio/video recording, photography and live transcript

During the workshops, conferences and meetings, photographs may be taken by the host/organizer for use in their publications or other promotional material. In addition, many sessions are subject to video and audio recording for webcasting and archival purposes. By attending the sessions, you agree to allow APNIC and other entities including but not limited to, local organizers, hosts, co-hosts and supporting organizations, the unrestricted right and permission to copyright and use, reuse, publish, and republish video and/or audio recordings, photographs, presentations or pictures of you or those in which you may be included. Also, live transcript services will be provided in some sessions. Due to the inherent difficulties in capturing a live speaker's words, it is possible transcripts may contain errors and mistranslations. Lloyd Michaux and APNIC accept no liability for any event or action resulting from the content of the transcripts.

K. Dietary requirements

While APNIC works hard to cater to all dietary requirements and tastes, in some locations and venues it is not possible to meet all requests.

L. List of Least Developed Countries in the Asia Pacific Region

M. Contact Information

APNIC Pty Ltd (Secretariat for APNIC 48)

6 Cordelia Street
South Brisbane Qld
Australia
T: +61 7 3858 3100
F: +61 7 3858 3199
W: www.apnic.net
E: conference-registration@apnic.net