Payment Terms and Conditions
Conditions of booking
A confirmation email will be sent to you on receipt of your booking. All participants are advised to bring a copy of their confirmation with them on the day, to ensure the fastest possible entry. Where requested a receipt will also be provided.
Event bookings (Conferences/Seminars/Workshops)
For all conferences, seminars, workshops and training events, payment must be received prior the event, should this not be the case payment will be required at registration before entry to the event will be permitted.
Payment for any training or events is to be made at the time of booking using PayPal and or Debit/Credit card.
Payment via invoice may granted in some exceptional cases. Payment by invoice may be requested by emailing membership@transitionengineering.org with the booking details. Please note bookings for all GATE events require agreement to payment terms and conditions. Please note all events and training bookings where payment is taken via invoice will incur a £25.00 administration fee.
Online learning bookings
In relation to GATE online training courses/study units, once the unit has been accessed no refunds will be made. Access to the unit will be ongoing for the duration of the course but is limited to the named individual only (unless a substitute has been previously agreed) and access is only permitted if payment has been received.
Cancellation, postponement and substitution policy
For a refund (minus £40 + VAT admin charge for a conference or £25 + VAT for a seminar), cancellations must be must be made in writing only and received at least 21 days (for a conference) 14 days (for a seminar) prior to the event.
Replacement/substitute delegates are welcome at any time. GATE reserves the right to cancel any event. In this case, the full fee will be refunded unless a mutually convenient transfer can be arranged. In the event that GATE postpones an event for any reason and the delegate is unable or unwilling to attend on the rescheduled date, you will receive a full refund of the fee paid.
Please note that while speakers and topics were confirmed at the time of publishing, circumstances beyond the control of the organisers may necessitate substitutions, alterations or cancellations of the speakers and/or topics. GATE reserves the right to alter or modify the advertised speakers and/or topics if necessary without any liability to you whatsoever. Any substitutions or alterations will be updated on our web page.
Online Units cancellations must be made in writing. No refunds can be made less than 14 days prior to the commencement of the unit, although substitutions can be made at any time prior to the start date. Any refunds more than 14 days prior to the commencement of the unit will be charged a £25 + VAT cancellation fee.
Force Majeure
GATE shall assume no liability whatsoever in the event this conference is cancelled, rescheduled or postponed due to a fortuitous event, Act of God, unforeseen occurrence or any other event that renders performance of this conference impracticable, illegal or impossible. For purposes of this clause, a fortuitous event shall include, but not be limited to: war, fire, labour strike, extreme weather or other emergency.
Data Protection Policy
When you book with us your details may be used for normal purposes including mailing of publications, notifications of conferences, events, GATE initiatives. If you do not wish to receive information please email membership@transitionengineering.org
Liability
The organisers do not accept liability for any injuries or losses of any nature incurred by delegates and /or accompanying persons, nor for loss or damage to their luggage and/or personal belongings.