- Registration
1.1 Payment of Registration
1.1.1 The Attendee’s registration fee is paid for by credit card at the time of registration or via invoice.
1.1.2 A registration is considered complete when full payment of the registration fee is received by the Client or Bumper.
1.1.3 The Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) at 10% is applicable to all goods and services. All registration fees include GST unless expressed otherwise.
1.1.4 Bumper may issue an invoice for group registrations and payment will be accepted either by credit card or by direct deposit within seven (7) days.
1.1.5 Attendees will be denied entry to the Conference if its registration fee is not paid in full, as provided above.
1.2 Session availability
1.2.1 Bumper and the Client cannot guarantee the availability of associated functions or sessions of the Conference.
1.2.2 The availability of associated functions and sessions of the Conference will be advertised on the Registration Portal, and the Attendee acknowledges that Registration fees will not be discounted should any functions or sessions be unavailable, cancelled, or rescheduled for any reason.
1.3 Eligibility for discounted registrations
1.3.1 To qualify for early bird discount, Registration fees must be received as cleared funds by the date advertised on the Registration Portal. To clarify, the qualification date for early bird discount is not the date in which the Registration Portal is completed by the Attendee.
2. Cancellation of Registration
2.1 All cancellations by Attendees must be made in writing to Bumper at info@bccm.com.au.
2.2 Attendees who register for the Conference will be subject to the following cancellation terms and conditions:
2.2.1 Cancellation requests received on or before 60 days’ prior to the commencement of the Conference will be refunded the Registration fee in full less $100.00.
2.2.2 Cancellation requests received between 60 days’ and 45 days’ prior to the commencement of the Conference will be refunded the Registration fee in full less $250.00.
2.2.3 Attendees are not entitled to a refund of the Registration fee if the cancellation is received within 45 days of the commencement of the Conference.
2.3 Refunds (less applicable administrative fees) will be processed no later than 30 days of the conclusion of the Conference.
2.4 No refund (in part or full) will be provided to Attendees for non-attendance at the Conference.
3. Transfer of registration
3.1 All fully paid registrations are transferable to other persons until 30 days prior to the commencement of the Conference. No transfers of registrations are allowed after said period.
3.2 All transfer of registration requests by Attendees must be made in writing to Bumper at info@bccm.com.au. Requests to transfer your registration must include the full name, title, contact phone number and email address of the replacement Attendee. All other registration details will be carried over to the replacement Attendee unless otherwise specified. Transfer of registrations to another Attendee will include the registration, all associated function tickets (including additional purchases) and accommodation bookings.
4. Cancellation of the conference by Bumper or the Client
4.1 It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the Client or Bumper to alter the times, venue, dates, program or Speakers of the Conference.
4.2 In the event of cancellation or postponement of the Conference, the maximum liability of the Client or Bumper is limited to a refund of the Registration fee with no additional liability for accommodation costs, travel costs, including flight costs and travel insurance, or any other costs or expenses whatsoever.
4.3 In the event of cancellation or postponement of the Conference due to circumstances beyond the Client’s or Bumper’s reasonable control including but not limited to, acts of terrorism, war, acts of God, natural disaster or global health crises, the Client or Bumper cannot be held responsible by the Attendee for any cost, damage or expense which may be incurred by Attendees as a consequence of the Conference being postponed or cancelled.
4.4 In the event of postponement of the Conference, if the Attendee is willing to attend the rescheduled conference, Bumper will use its reasonable endeavours to transfer the Registration fee and guarantee the same conditions and registration entitlements at the rescheduled conference.
5. Insurance
5.1 The Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. Attendees are advised to take out appropriate insurance.
5.2 Neither the Client nor Bumper covers individuals against the cancellations of bookings for any reason including cancellation or postponement of the Conference.
6. Liability
6.1 Attendees attend the Conference at their own risk. Attendees agree not to hold the Client or Bumper liable for any losses, damages, expenses, costs, claims or liabilities suffered or incurred by Attendees including consequential or indirect losses or loss of profit through registering for the Conference, attending the Conference, cancellation of the Conference, failure of the Conference to achieve its expectations, or for any error or omission by the Client or Bumper.
6.2 Attendees agree not to hold the Client or Bumper liable or responsible for any personal injury or any loss or damage to personal property.
7. Photography and Video Footage
7.1 The Client and Bumper film and photograph the Conference. You consent to being filmed or photographed by Bumper (or its representatives or contractors) and to Bumper using your name, likeness, image and/or voice in such photographs or films for the purpose of marketing and promoting its brand, conferences, events, services and products. No remuneration is payable for such use.
8. Accommodation
8.1 Accommodation Booking
8.1.1.Bumper may secure an accommodation room block for the Conference, providing Attendees the opportunity to purchase accommodation at a discounted rate via the Registration Portal.
8.1.2. All accommodation bookings are subject to these terms and conditions as well as the terms and conditions of the accommodation provider.
8.1.3 Variations to accommodation bookings must be forwarded in writing to Bumper at info@bccm.com.au. Bumper will use its reasonable endeavours to facilitate accommodation booking variations, however, cannot guarantee variations will be facilitated without penalty and cancellation policies may apply.
8.2 Accommodation provider cancellation policy
8.2.1 All accommodation booking variation or cancellation requests made on or after the room release date as agreed between Bumper and the accommodation provider may incur a cancellation fee.
8.2.2 No accommodation booking refunds will be permitted for any no shows.
8.2.3 The Attendee acknowledges and accepts that the accommodation bookings are contracted at group rates by Bumper and/or the Client and cancellation policies listed on individual accommodation providers’ websites do not apply.
8.3 Accommodation booking payment
8.3.1 Payment will be made to the accommodation provider to confirm the Attendee’s accommodation booking. On arrival, the Attendee may be required to provide a credit card as a bond and/or to cover any incidental expense (e.g. room service and mini bar expenses).
8.3.2 The Attendee’s contact details, including email address, reservation details, any special requests, and credit card information will be securely transmitted to the accommodation provider for the purpose of processing the accommodation booking and fulfilling the accommodation arrangement.
8.4 Travel Costs
8.4.1 Expenses for any arrangements for travel and accommodation are at sole risk of the Attendee.
8.4.2. Bumper recommends that the Attendee:
8.4.2.1 makes accommodation and transport arrangements that permit variation or cancellation with appropriate refunds; and
8.4.2.2 obtains insurance that will reimburse your accommodation and transport expenses in the event of cancellation.
9. Privacy Policy and Code of Conduct
9.1 By registering for the Conference, the Attendee agrees to Bumper’s Privacy Policy and Code of Conduct located on its website.
