1. Tickets

• Tickets are ordinarily purchased through the official registration page. APBC may also issue tickets manually (including for sponsors, guests, or other invitees) outside the online registration system; manually issued tickets are subject to these terms in the same way as tickets purchased online.
• Tickets obtained through unofficial or unauthorised channels other than the above may be refused entry.
• A ticket is a licence to attend and may be withdrawn in the circumstances set out in these terms.
• Tickets are transferable to another named individual on request, and if so, you may notify APBC by emailing secretariat@apbc.org.au.

2. Pricing and Payment

• Ticket prices are listed in Australian dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of GST.
• Payment is processed securely through the event’s payment provider at the time of booking. A ticket is only confirmed once payment has been successfully received.
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3. Refunds and Cancellations

• If the event is postponed or rescheduled, tickets will remain valid for the new date where reasonably possible; where an attendee cannot attend the new date, a refund will be considered on request.
• Tickets are non-refundable except as required by law. If the attendee is unable to attend, the ticket may be transferred to another person by notifying secretariat@apbc.org.au at least 7 business days before the event. Nothing in this clause excludes any right the attendee may have under the Australian Consumer Law.

4. Event Changes

• APBC reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the event programme, speakers, venue layout, or timing where necessary, and will make reasonable efforts to notify registered attendees of any material change.
• Where an event is affected by circumstances beyond APBC’s reasonable control (including but not limited to venue unavailability, extreme weather, public health orders, or other force majeure events), APBC’s liability is limited to a refund of the ticket price paid, to the extent required by law.

5. Conduct and Entry

• Dress code for this event is Business Formal / Cocktail. Attendees should dress accordingly.
• APBC reserves the right to refuse entry or to remove any attendee whose conduct is considered disorderly, offensive, or unsafe to other guests or staff.
• Entry may also be refused where a ticket cannot be verified.

6. Photography and Media

• Photography and/or video may be taken at this event for use in APBC’s promotional, membership, and communications materials, including on its website and social media channels.
• By attending, guests consent to the possibility of appearing in such material. Any attendee who does not wish to be photographed should advise event staff on the night.

7. Privacy

• Personal information collected at registration (including name, contact details, job title, company, and dietary requirements) is collected and used by APBC for the purpose of managing this event, including catering, communication, and entry.
• This information is handled in accordance with APBC’s Privacy Policy: https://apbc.org.au/privacy-policy/

8. Liability

• To the maximum extent permitted by law, APBC, its officers, employees, and volunteers are not liable for any loss, damage, injury, or expense arising from attendance at the event, except where such liability cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law or other applicable legislation.
• Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any consumer guarantee, right, or remedy conferred on the attendee under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)) that cannot lawfully be excluded.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia, and the parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of its courts.

10. Contact

Questions regarding these terms or a booking should be directed to secretariat@apbc.org.au.