Refunds & Cancellation policies

1.General Policy

All registration fees and accommodation charges are non-refundable except as specifically stated below.

2. Force Majeure / Unforeseen Circumstances

In the event that the conference is postponed, rescheduled, converted to a virtual/webinar format, or canceled due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the organizers, including but not limited to:

  1. Natural disasters
  2. Acts of God
  3. Government restrictions
  4. Sabotage
  5. Accidents
  6. Trade or industrial disputes
  7. Terrorism
  8. Strikes
  9. Hostilities
  10. Any other force majeure event
Refunds will not be applicable.
3. Conversion to Webinar Format

If the conference is required to transition from an in-person event to a virtual/webinar format due to natural disasters or other force majeure circumstances:

  • All existing registrations will remain valid.
  • Participants will automatically receive access to the webinar edition.
  • No additional fee will be charged for the format transition.
4. Registration Transfer Option

In lieu of refunds under force majeure circumstances, registered participants will be offered:

The option to transfer their registration fee and accommodation charges to a future edition of the same conference, or
The option to transfer to a related conference organized by the same organizing committee.

Transfer requests must be submitted in writing within the communicated timeframe.

5. Organizer’s Discretion

The organizers reserve the right to modify the conference format, dates, venue, or program if necessary due to circumstances beyond their control. Any such changes will be communicated promptly via the official website and registered email addresses.

6. Participant Acknowledgment

By registering for the conference, participants acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Refund & Cancellation Policy.

Unable to Attend

If the registrant is unable to attend, and is not in a position to transfer his/her participation to another person or event, then the following refund arrangements apply:

Keeping in view of advance payments towards Venue, Printing, Shipping, Hotels and other overheads, we had to keep Refund Policy is as following slabs:

  1. Before 60 days Eligible for 75% of payment Refund
  2. Within 60-30 days Eligible for 30% of payment Refund
  3. Within 30 days Not eligible for Refund
  4. E-Poster and Video presentation Payments will not be refunded.
  • The Program Manager must be intimated duly regarding any changes (modification or transfer of registration) in the participant’s attendance if at all there is any change. In the event that the conference is postponed, rescheduled, converted to a virtual/webinar format, or canceled due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the organizers, including but not limited to:
Refund Process Steps
Request Acknowledgment

Once the refund request is submitted, it’s acknowledged by the team, and the customer receives a confirmation that their request is being processed. This can be an automated or personalized response, depending on your system.

Example: "Thank you for submitting your refund request. We’ve received it and will start processing shortly."

Review & Verification

The team will verify the details of the purchase. This could include checking the transaction against your records, confirming the payment method, verifying eligibility for a refund (based on return policy or purchase terms), and ensuring that the request meets any necessary criteria.

Example: "We are reviewing your order to ensure it meets our refund policy. This may take a few business days."

Approval or Rejection

Based on the review, the refund is either approved or rejected. If approved, the refund amount is determined, and if rejected, the customer is notified with an explanation of why the refund could not be processed.

Example: "Your refund request has been approved. The refund will be processed shortly. If there are any issues, we will contact you directly."

Processing the Refund

Once approved, the refund is processed through the original payment method (credit card, Payment Gateway, etc.). Depending on the payment processor, this can take anywhere from a few business days to a couple of weeks. In some cases, the team might need to initiate a manual transfer.

Example: "Your refund is being processed. Please allow 5-15 business days for the amount to be credited back to your account."

Notification of Completion

Once the refund is successfully processed, the customer is notified that the funds have been credited back to their account. This serves as confirmation that the refund is complete.

Example:"Your refund has been successfully processed. You should see the funds back in your account within the next few days. Thank you for your patience."

Final Follow-Up

In some cases, especially if the refund takes longer than expected, a follow-up is provided to update the customer on the status of the refund or any unexpected delays.

Example: "We are still processing your refund. We apologize for the delay and expect it to be completed within the next 2 business days. Thanks for your understanding."

Accommodation Cancellation Policy:

Hotel Accommodation Providers have their own cancellation policies, which they generally apply when cancellations are made less than 60 days prior to arrival. Please contact us as soon as possible, if you wish to cancel or amend your accommodation. It is advisable to enquire about the cancellation policy of your accommodation provider, prior to canceling or amending your booking, to ensure you are fully aware of any non-refundable deposits.