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Introduction
The following terms and conditions (“Terms”) apply to all attendees and/or speakers of Extraordinary Women in Tech events (“EWIT”) hosted by Avenue Code* and affiliates (“Avenue Code”) .
*Avenue Code, LLC; Avenue Code S.A.; Avenue Code Desenvolvimento De Software S.A.; and Avenue Code Portugal, LDA.
By registering for EWIT, and as consideration for your ability to register, attend, and participate in EWIT, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and agree to the following:
Changes to This Policy
Contact Us
We are happy to answer any questions you may have related to these Terms. Please contact us by email at marketing@avenuecode.com or by mail (attn: EWIT Conference Organizer) at:
- For EWIT events hosted by Avenue Code, LLC (United States): 26 O’Farrell Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA 94108
- For EWIT events hosted by Avenue Code S.A. (Canada): 5455 De Gaspe Ave., Suite 710, Montreal, Quebec H2T 3B3, Canada
- For EWIT events hosted by Avenue Code Desenvolvimento De Software S.A. (Brazil): R. Antônio de Albuquerque, nº. 330, 4º andar, Savassi, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 30112-010, Brazil
- For EWIT events hosted by Avenue Code Portugal, LDA (Portugal): Avenida Eng. Duarte Pacheco, Amoreiras, Torre 2, 15º-A, Lisbon, Portugal 1070 102
Additional Terms
These Terms (including our privacy policy) contain the entire agreement and understanding between us in respect to EWITand supersede any other prior, written or oral agreements. You confirm that in agreeing to accept these Terms you have not relied on any representation that is not expressly included herein. However, nothing in these Terms purports to exclude liability for any fraudulent statement or act.
If we fail to assert any of our rights or require your performance under these Terms, this does not mean we have waived our rights or remedies against you and will not mean that you do not have to comply with your obligations.
If a court with jurisdiction over these Terms finds that any part of these Terms is wholly or partly unenforceable, you and us agree that where possible, the court should modify the terms to make that part enforceable while still achieving its intent. If any part of these Terms is determined to be invalid or illegal, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall remain in effect and full force.
These Terms are personal to you. You agree not to assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms to anyone else without receiving our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms without your consent by providing you with notice.
You and us agree that no agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment is created as a result of these Terms and you do not have any authority of any kind to bind us in any respect.
You agree that the only way you can provide us with a legal notice is at the address(s) set out in the “Contact Us” section above. We will send all information related to EWITthe Conference in electronic form to as the email address you have provided at the time of registration.
You and us agree to attempt to resolve any disputes arising out of these Terms before resorting to litigation. In the event of disputes, the following jurisdiction conditions must apply:
- For EWIT events hosted by Avenue Code, LLC (United States):
These Terms will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any proceeding relating to these Terms or the subject matter hereof or the relationship of the parties will be brought only in federal or state court in the County of San Francisco, California, and each party hereby generally and unconditionally submits to and accepts the jurisdiction of such courts.
- For EWIT events hosted by Avenue Code S.A. (Canada):
These Terms will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the province of Quebec, Canada, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any proceeding relating to these Terms or the subject matter hereof or the relationship of the parties will be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the province of Quebec, Canada (district of Montreal), and each party hereby generally and unconditionally submits to and accepts the jurisdiction of such courts.
- For EWIT events hosted by Avenue Code Desenvolvimento De Software S.A. (Brazil):
These Terms will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of Brazil, with the jurisdiction of the city of Belo Horizonte/MG being elected to resolve any doubts and/or omissions that may exist in this Terms, expressly waiving any other jurisdiction.
- For EWIT events hosted by Avenue Code Portugal, LDA (Portugal):
These Terms will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of Portugal, with the jurisdiction of the city of Lisbon, Portugal being elected to resolve any doubts and/or omissions that may exist in this Terms, expressly waiving any other jurisdiction.
Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your personal information. Avenue Code will act as the data controller for the personal data collected in connection with the Conference. We may share your data with partners as necessary for the execution and enhancement of EWIT, always in compliance with applicable data privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD) and others that might apply.
These Terms include and incorporate by reference our Privacy Policy, which explains the types of information collected, stored, shared and processed in connection with EWIT, how and why we use such information, who we share it with, and your legal rights.
Participation
Avenue Code is dedicated to providing an enjoyable, respectful and safe EWIT experience for all attendees. With this in mind, we expect all participants, whether attendees or speakers, to conduct themselves in a professional and appropriate manner.
We do not tolerate bullying or harassment of event participants in any form. The Avenue Code Code of Conduct, as well as all its conduct policies, including the Zero Means Zero policy, apply to all EWIT events and all participants are subject to them. If you have any question or doubt about these documents, please contact Avenue Code in order to receive the material, which will be available at the Event.
We reserve the right to take any and all appropriate actions, including expelling such participants from the EWIT event with no refund, if we determine within our own discretion that a participant is harassing, bullying, threatening, or otherwise causing harm to other participants or to the hotel venue.
Photography, audio and video recording
You consent to Avenue Code using any photos, video or sound recordings, or other media recorded during EWITof which you may be a part (“Personal Media”) for media outreach efforts, promotional campaigns, various publications/communications, or other business purposes as determined by Avenue Code. You irrevocably grant to Avenue Code all right, title, and interest in the Personal Media without additional payment or consideration and promise not to assert any claims or bring any legal or similar action against Avenue Code or its successors, assigns, or licensees in connection with its exercise of the rights granted by this term.
Health and Safety Acknowledgment
We will implement preventative health and safety measures to help ensure the well-being of all participants during EWIT. All participants are required to comply with the health and safety measures implemented by Avenue Code, including the ones related to COVID-19. Intentional failure to adhere to these measures may result in removal from the EWIT event.
However, we cannot guarantee that participants will not be exposed to or affected by any infectious diseases or health risks. By attending any EWIT event, you voluntarily assume the risk and responsibility for any potential exposure or health-related issues.
EWIT Materials
Materials shared or distributed at or in connection with EWIT (“EWIT Materials”) are intended for information purposes only. do not provide any guarantees, conditions or warranties that the EWITMaterials are complete or accurate and do not accept any responsibility or liability for reliance by you or any person on any aspect of EWITand/or EWITMaterials.
All intellectual property rights (“IP”) in and to EWIT and the EWITMaterials are owned by us, our related companies, and/or the EWITsponsors or speakers participating in EWIT. You agree not to record, reproduce, modify, distribute, license, perform, publish, create derivative works from or use the EWITMaterials for any reason not specified in such material.
Force Majeure
It is possible that EWIT event may be canceled or postponed at any given time due to a “Force Majeure Event”, including (a) power or server outages or issues (b) update or maintenance periods (c) acts of God, flood, drought, earthquake or other natural disasters; (d) epidemic or pandemic; (e) terrorist attacks, civil wars, civil commotions or riots, war, threat of or preparation for war, armed conflict, imposition of sanctions, embargo, or breaking off of diplomatic relations; (f) nuclear, chemical or biological contamination or sonic boom; (g) any law or any action taken by a government or public authority; (h) collapse of buildings, fire, explosion or accident; (i) any labor or trade dispute, strikes, industrial action or lockouts; (j) non-performance by suppliers or subcontractors; (k) interruption or failure of utility service and/or (l) electronic or communications failure. We will try to notify you of any cancellations or postponements as soon as reasonably practicable.
We will not be liable to you for any costs, damages, or loss caused by any Force Majeure Event apart from refund of the registration fees.
Limitation of Liability
You acknowledge and agree that views expressed by speakers at or in connection with EWITare their own and we do not accept any responsibility or liability for any advice given or views expressed during or in connection with EWIT. The EWIT event does not constitute legal, financial, professional, medical or tax advice and cannot be used for such purposes. We expressly disclaim any liability or responsibility for usage of, implementation of, impact from, or communications of the ideas or discussions presented by any attendee, speaker or other participant at EWIT.
To the fullest extent allowed by applicable law, our total aggregate liability arising under or in connection with the performance or contemplated performance of the Terms is limited to the total registration fees paid by you to us. Nothing in these Terms purports to exclude or limit liability for any fraudulent statement or act or in respect of any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
Indemnity
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us, our related companies, affiliates, third-party service providers, and our respective employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors harmless from all claims, liability, damages, losses, costs and expenses, including legal fees, that arise out of or are related to any breach of the Terms by you or any other liabilities we incur that arise out of your attendance or participation at EWIT.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Special Needs Requests
Registering on behalf of another person
Ticket Conditions
The EWIT event is free of charge, but the attendees will be subject to a selective application process. Each attendee inscription will undergo a selective process, and tickets will be allocated based on various criteria determined by the organizers. Please note that mere act of inscription does not imply the guarantee of the ticket.
We reserve the right to change the registration conditions at any time, including but not limited to the selection criteria, registration process, and any associated requirements. Any changes made to the registration conditions will be communicated to registrants in a timely manner.
The tickets you receive are for your own personal use and may not be transferred, sold or used as part of any promotion or competition. Selling or otherwise transferring your ticket in a manner that is not in accordance with these Terms will void the ticket. If there is any sale or attempted sale of any tickets (or any other breach of this term), we reserve the right to cancel the relevant tickets with immediate effect.
Changes or Cancellation of the Event
Use of Image
Speakers, Sponsors And Exhibitors
Views expressed by any speaker, exhibitor, sponsor, or partner at the Event are their own. Avenue Code shall have no liability for advice given, views expressed, or advertising by any speaker, exhibitor, sponsor, or partner at the Event or in any material provided to attendees. Attendees should be aware that they will have access to and may be exposed to advertising and promotional materials from various sponsors and partners during the EWIT events. Avenue Code does not take responsibility for the content of these advertisements or promotional materials.
IF YOU ARE A SPEAKER
Use of Image
By attending EWIT as a speaker or interviewee, you consent to Avenue Code conducting, recording, and producing content featuring your speech or interview. This content may be distributed on the social media profiles of Avenue Code or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or companies within its economic group, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Glassdoor.
As speaker or interviewee understand that Avenue Code may ask you questions about your name, job title, place of origin, current responsibilities, prior experiences, and other relevant information related to your job position and industry and consent to Avenue Code using this information as part of the interviews and speeches. You irrevocably grant Avenue Code and its successors, assigns, and licensees the worldwide right to use your name, physical likeness, statements, and voice in all media derived from and in any form related to the interviews and speeches. This includes production, exhibition, advertising, and promotion of the interviews and speeches and the Company. You irrevocably agree not to assert any claims or bring any legal action against Avenue Code or its successors, assigns, or licensees in connection with the exercise of these rights.
Speaker Obligations
As a speaker or interviewee, you agree to be present at the specified EWIT event. The exact date and time of your presentation or interview will be communicated to you electronically within a reasonable timeframe prior to the event.
The speaker or interviewee undertakes to prepare and deliver their presentation at EWIT in accordance with the provided brief and these Terms and Conditions. The speaker or or interviewee must warrants that the content of their presentation meets high standards and is reasonably suitable for the EWIT event and does not contain any material that is illegal, defamatory, or infringes upon the statutory or common law rights of any third parties, as Intellectual Property Rights.
Avenue Code assumes no responsibility for the content of the presentation, relying on the Speaker to ensure its appropriateness and compliance.
