Terms and conditions of New Horizons 2025
This agreement (which incorporates these Terms and Conditions and the New Horizons 2025 Registration Form) is made between:
Duchenne UK is a registered charity (charity number 1147094), whose Registered Office is located at Duchenne UK, Unit G24, Shepherd’s Building, Charecroft Way, Hammersmith, London W14 0EE
And
You as an individual because you wish to participate in the Duchenne UK New Horizons conference (the “Event”).
By accepting these terms and conditions in the New Horizons Registration Form, you undertake and confirm as follows:
- That you wish to attend the Duchenne UK New Horizons Conference taking place on 28-29 March 2025 in London.
- Attendance to the event is free of charge.
- You understand that should you be obliged to withdraw through illness or through another unforeseen circumstance you let Duchenne UK know at the earliest convenience so your place can be offered to someone else. Duchenne UK wants to be certain that as many people can attend as possible.
- Places are limited to two per household/organisation.
- Event cancellation due to Covid-19: We reserve the right to cancel: (a) the Event (in whole or in part); or (b) your participation in the Event due to, or as a result of, any restrictions and/or guidance imposed by relevant authorities (such as the UK Government, devolved governments, and/or local government authorities) or applicable laws relating to the Covid-19 pandemic (the “Restrictions”). We may, for example and without limitation, cancel the Event and/or your participation in the Event if, in our sole opinion, the Event and/or your participation in the Event is unlawful, unsafe, or undesirable in view of the Restrictions. If the Event is cancelled for any of the reasons described in this paragraph then Duchenne UK will reimburse the registration fee to you as soon as is reasonably possible. For the avoidance of doubt, should you contract Covid-19 or need to self-isolate due to Covid-19 and, as a result, cannot participate in the Event, Duchenne UK shall not be obliged to refund the registration fee to you.
- Covid-19 testing for entry into events: Should testing for Covid-19 be re-introduced in time for New Horizons 2025. Should the relevant authorities (such as the UK Government, devolved governments, and/or local government authorities) confirm such guidelines participants will be notified. Participants agree to comply with guidelines and requirements as specified.
- Places to the Event can only be offered as available and are only confirmed when the registration form has been completed and submitted. No places can be held.
- You understand that Duchenne UK reserves the right to alter the agenda and/or cancel the Event for any unforeseen circumstances that render this necessary.
- You understand that Duchenne UK holds public liability and event insurance for this Event, details of these insurance policies are available on request.
- You understand that personal equipment (phones, laptops, tablets) are not covered by the insurance procured by Duchenne UK and is the responsibility of the individual delegate.
- You understand that at this Event or related activities, you may be photographed and/or filmed. You agree to grant Duchenne UK, the event holders, producers, sponsors and organisers permission to store and use any photo, video or film featuring yourself throughout the world in all and any media including in printed publications, presentations, promotional materials, photography exhibitions, or on the relevant party’s website.
- You are fully responsible for your actions whilst participating in the Event and acknowledge and agree that Duchenne UK does not accept responsibility for your actions nor the consequences of such actions.
- You understand that your email address will be added to the New Horizons 2025 Delegate database and you will be sent information relating to New Horizons 2025.
- You understand that if you select one of the contact options in respect of Duchenne UK contacting you with details of its fundraising methods, your details will become part of Duchenne UK supporter’s database and that you may be sent materials by the method indicated relating to information and other fundraising activities in the future.
- You understand that you can contact Duchenne UK on the email address: [email protected] at any time should you wish to be removed from such database and Duchenne UK will remove you accordingly.
- You have given Duchenne UK certain information, about yourself and consented to Duchenne UK using such information in relation to the Event. You understand and agree that all personal information, including medical information provided on this form, shall be treated in accordance with the Duchenne UK Privacy Policy, which is available here.
- This agreement shall be governed by English law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
Limitation of liability
Duchenne UK does not limit or exclude its liability to a greater extent than is permitted by applicable laws for (i) death or personal injury caused by its negligence; (ii) any fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation by Duchenne UK; or (iii) anything else which cannot be excluded or limited by applicable law. Subject to the preceding sentence, Duchenne UK is a charity and is conducting this Event in its capacity as a charity and as part of its fundraising efforts and therefore shall not be liable to you for any claims for any of the following: (i) loss or damage to property; (ii) personal injury or death (except where caused by Duchenne UK’s negligence); (iii) loss of profit or revenue (such as earnings); or (iii) indirect or consequential losses arising under or in connection with this agreement or the Event.