Terms and Conditions
These General Terms and Conditions form the basis of the contract between the participant/registrant and 3c Creative Communication Concepts GmbH acting on behalf of the organizer DGUV Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung.
The contract for the paid registration for participation in the WOS 2024 Net conference on September 22-25, 2024, in Dresden is concluded with 3c Creative Communication Concepts GmbH. 3c Creative Communication Concepts GmbH acts on behalf of the organizer Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V. (DGUV), Glinkastraße 40, 10117 Berlin.
General
1.1. These General Terms and Conditions ("Terms") apply to participation and the related ticket sales for the above event organized by the above-mentioned organizer. Deviating terms of the participant have no validity.
Registration and Contract Conclusion
2.1 Registration for participation in the event is only possible through the conference website https://wos2024.org or in person at the event venue.
2.2 The organizer makes an offer to conclude a purchase contract with the information provided on the website. The participant accepts the offer to conclude a purchase contract by completing the ordering process and clicking the "Complete Registration" button in the final order form. The effective acceptance of the offer by the participant requires that the participant has filled in all required fields in the order form (indicated by "*") and has accepted these Terms.
2.3 The contract for participation in the event is only concluded after the organizer has confirmed the registration to the participants in writing via email. Changes and/or additions to the contract require written form. This also applies to the revocation of the written form clause.
Prices
3.1. The prices for participation listed on the conference website https://wos2024.org are final and binding on the participant.
3.2. All prices include, where necessary, the applicable value-added tax.
3.3. If special discounts (for students, members of certain organizations, etc.) are granted, these are also indicated separately. If no discounts are indicated, they cannot be granted. Discounts must be granted upon presentation of proper documentation. The proof must be provided before the start of the event. If the proof cannot be provided, the participant must pay the difference between the full price and the discounted price at the beginning of the event to be eligible for admission.
Payment
4.1. Payment is made through the methods indicated on the website. All prices are due immediately upon contract conclusion.
4.2. Payment by invoice:
If the participant does not pay within 14 days after receiving the invoice, the organizer may withdraw from the contract. If the organizer withdraws from the contract, the participant loses the right to participate in the event. The participant is responsible for any fees incurred through the transfer.
4.3. Payment by credit card:
When paying by credit card (MasterCard, Visa), the participant will be prompted to enter credit card information during the payment process. The associated credit card account will be charged for the ticket amount.
4.4. If a payment is charged back (e.g., due to insufficient funds in the account provided during the order), the participant must compensate for any damage or expenses resulting from the chargeback. This includes bank fees and a processing fee of 10.00 EUR per chargeback for processing by the organizer. In the case of an unjustified chargeback, a processing fee of 40.00 EUR will be charged. In the event of a chargeback, the organizer is entitled to immediately withdraw from the contract. The participant loses the right to participate in the booked event. This does not affect any further claims the organizer may have against the participants.
Right of Withdrawal
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5.1. Right of Withdrawal:
Right of Withdrawal:
If the participant is a consumer within the meaning of § 13 of the German Civil Code (BGB), they may withdraw their contract declaration within 14 days without providing any reasons in written form (e.g., letter or email). To exercise this right, the participant may send an email with their name to the following contact details:
3c Creative Communication Concepts GmbH
Destouchesstraße 68 80796 Munich
kontakt(at)3c3c.de
The withdrawal period begins after receiving this notice in written form but not before the conclusion of the contract and also not before fulfilling the information obligations of the organizer according to Art. 246 § 2 in conjunction with § 1 (1) and (2) of the German Introductory Act to the Civil Code (EGBGB) and the obligations according to § 312g (1) sentence 1 of the BGB in conjunction with Art. 246 § 3 EGBGB. To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for the participant to send their withdrawal before the withdrawal period expires.
5.2 Consequences of Withdrawal:
In the event of an effective withdrawal, the mutually received benefits must be returned, and any benefits obtained (e.g., interest) must be surrendered. If the participant cannot return the received benefit and uses it (e.g., benefits of use) in whole or in part or can only return it in deteriorated condition, they must provide compensation to the organizer to that extent. The obligation to provide compensation must be fulfilled within 30 days. The period begins for the participant with the dispatch of the withdrawal declaration and for the organizer with its receipt.
End of the Right of Withdrawal
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5.3 The right of withdrawal expires prematurely if the organizer, with the express consent of the participant, begins the performance of services before the end of the withdrawal period or if the participant initiates the performance of services themselves.
Cancellation
6.1. If the participant does not wish to attend the event, they must declare their cancellation from the contract in writing or by email to the organizer.
- In case of cancellation before the 21.8.2024, 24:00, the participation fee will be 100% refunded.
- In case of cancellation from the 22.8.2024, 00:00 onwards, no refund will be provided.
6.2. If the registered participant cannot attend the event, they have the option to provide a replacement person for participation in writing or by email.
Services
7.1. The scope of the contractual services within the event is determined by the information materials, the information on the event website, any available registration forms, and the confirmation of participation provided by the organizer. In case of discrepancies, the service description in the booking confirmation is decisive.
7.2. If services are not provided in accordance with the contract, the participant is entitled to remedy. Deficiencies must be reported promptly. Claims for a refund of the participation fee due to services not provided in accordance with the contract must be made within 14 days after the event.
7.3. The organizer reserves the right to appoint a substitute speaker in exceptional cases. Participants will be informed of any changes in a timely manner.
7.4. Travel, accommodation, and meals are not included in the event offer unless such services are expressly listed in the event description. If a party to the contract does not properly avail themselves of services offered, no entitlement to a refund of the participation fee arises.
Cancellation of the Event
8.1. For urgent reasons, the organizer can cancel the event with reasonable notice. This also applies to supporting and evening programs.
8.2. In the event of the cancellation of the event, 3c Creative Communication Concepts GmbH will refund the full payment made within 14 days. Costs incurred by the participant will not be reimbursed.
Copyright and Other Rights
9.1. The presentations and event materials are protected by copyright and may only be used for personal use. Usage rights are only transferred through explicit written granting of usage rights. Reproduction, distribution, processing, or public reproduction of any kind is generally not permitted and requires written approval from the organizer.
9.2. Audio and video recordings and descriptions of the event, event results in whole or in part, are not permitted.
Visual Material/Photographs
10.1. Participants in the event irrevocably and free of charge consent to the organizer's right to create, reproduce, transmit, or have created, reproduced, and transmitted images and/or sound recordings of their person beyond mere reporting of a current event and to use them in audiovisual media.
Liability
11.1. The organizer is liable for
- Intentional and negligent breaches of essential contract obligations. Liability is limited to the amount of the participant's fee, and liability for consequential and pecuniary losses (e.g., lost profits) is excluded.
- Otherwise, only for damages caused by intentional or gross negligence. Liability is limited to the amount of the contract sum, and liability for consequential and pecuniary losses (e.g., lost profits) is excluded.
11.2. These limitations of liability and exclusions do not apply to
- Claims under the Product Liability Act;
- Claims for damages resulting from the deliberate actions of a contracting party;
- Claims arising from the liability for guaranteed characteristics;
- Damages arising from injury to life, body, or health.
11.3. Furthermore, 3c Creative Communication Concepts GmbH, the organizer, and its agents are not liable for any disturbances of any kind caused by circumstances beyond their control.
11.4. Liability for damages arising during travel to and from the event locations, as well as for losses and accidents, is excluded to the extent permitted by law.
Final Provisions
12.1. The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies exclusively, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. The place of jurisdiction is Munich.
12.2. If individual provisions of this contract are ineffective or lose their effectiveness due to a later event, the effectiveness of the contract as a whole is not affected. In place of the ineffective contract provisions, a regulation that comes as close as possible to what the parties would have intended if they had considered the point in question is applied. The same applies to gaps in this contract.
12.3. The place of performance is the registered office of Creative Communication Concepts GmbH in Munich.