Empower & Elevate Women in Finance Event 'Leading Change': Terms and Conditions

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November 7, 2024

Empower & Elevate Women in Finance Event  Series 
Terms and Conditions 

Terms and Conditions

Consent: By registering for or participating in the Financial Services Council of New Zealand Incorporated (the FSC) and the Institute of Financial Professionals New Zealand (INFINZ) Empower & Elevate Women in Finance Event held at the Hilton Auckland, 147 Quay Street, Princes Wharf, on Thursday 20 March 2025 (the Event) all registrants, attendees, speakers, exhibitors, exhibitors, delegates, contractors and anyone present (the Attendees) agree to these Terms and Conditions which includes the FSC Privacy Policy. All information provided on the FSC website relating to the Event is subject to the FSC Disclaimer. 

Full Registration Fee includes: Admission to the Event, breakfast and refreshments. 

Liability Disclaimer: The Event organisers and their agents do not accept any liability for any errors or omissions which may appear on the FSC website in relation to the Event or any Event materials or brochures. To the best of our knowledge, comments were correct at the time of writing. The Event organisers and their agents reserve the right to amend any part of the Event without notice. Such amendments may include change of dates and times, substitutions or cancellations of speakers or social functions. The Event organisers and their agents accept no responsibility for the accuracy or content of any oral or written statement made by any speaker or exhibitors at or in connection with the Event. 

Force Majeure Event: The FSC, its suppliers and its agents shall not be liable for any failure or delay to the Event and any associated event arising from attributable to acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond its reasonable control or the reasonable control of our sub-contractors or suppliers as applicable, including, without limitation, strikes or other industrial disputes, failure of a utility service or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, terrorism, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood or storm or pandemic (Force Majeure Event). 

For the avoidance of doubt, a Force Majeure Event includes any COVID-19 Public Health Response Order or similar health order, including any Order Amendments (Health Order) inforce at the time of the Event, that prohibits the holding of the Event and any associated events up to and including the dates of the Event. 

COVID-19 and Health Pandemics:The FSC and Attendees of the Event are required to comply with any applicable Event Venue requirements and adhere to all requirements as per the New Zealand Government’s protocols in accordance with any applicable inforce Health Order at the time of the Event. 

Cancellation Policy: Tickets to the Event may be transferred to another delegate at any time and can be altered directly via the ticketing website where the ticket was purchased or by contacting the FSC. In the instance that the Event is postponed, or held by another medium, tickets will remain valid for the new dates. In the instance that the Event or any associated event is cancelled, tickets are fully refundable. 

Refunds: Refunds are available by the Attendees contacting the FSC if requested in writing and subject to the following conditions:

a)    If the cancellation request is received from the Attendees 90 days or more prior to the Event, a full refund will be issued minus a 10% administration charge calculated on the purchase price of the ticket. 

b)    If the cancellation request is received from the Attendees 60 to 89 days prior to the Event, a 50% refund will be issued minus a 10% administration charge calculated on the purchase price of the ticket. 

c)    If the cancellation request is received from the Attendees 30 to 59 days prior to the Event, a 25% refund will be issued minus a 10% administration charge calculated on the purchase price of the ticket.

Third Party: By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, you agree to the FSC and INFINZ adding your details to their contact database and sharing your details with third parties connected to the Event, including sponsors and exhibitors and such consent can be withdrawn at any time by contacting the FSC. Contact details and personal information can be amended at any time by contacting the FSC. 

Filming and Photography: The Event organisers will film different aspects of the Event and take photographs at the Event and associated events. These materials remain the property of the FSC and by registering for and attending the Event all Attendees speakers, exhibitors and anyone present give consent to the FSC to use the video footage and photography taken at the Event. 

Copyright Information: All information on the Event is the property of the FSC and may not be reproduced. To contact us with any questions, email us at fsc@fsc.org.nz. 

Privacy Policy and Disclaimer:The FSC Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms and Conditions, is available here and all information provided on the FSC website relating to the Event is subject to the FSC Disclaimer available here.   

The information provided at the Event is for general information purposes only. The views and opinions expressed at the Event are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the FSC. The Event is not intended to constitute financial advice and does not take your individual circumstances and financial situation into account. We encourage you to seek assistance from a trusted registered financial adviser, legal or other professional advice. 

The FSC and its employees make no express or implied representations or give any warranties regarding any information provided at the Event and we accept no responsibility for any loss, damage, cost, or expense (whether direct or indirect) incurred by you as a result of any error, omission, or misrepresentation in the information. 


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