NOVEM 2027

1.1 These General Terms and Conditions ("GTCs") apply to the business relationship between the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (hereinafter "the Organizer") and the conference attendee (hereinafter "the Participant") in relation to the ticket sales for participation. Any general terms and conditions of participation conflicting with these GTCs shall not apply.

1.2 The Organizer reserves the right to change and supplement the GTCs. Changes and supplements shall be deemed valid upon publication on the event website. The GTCs governing the relationship with each Participant are those in effect at the time of contract conclusion.

2.1 Registration for participation in the event is only possible via the event website or in person at the event venue.

2.2 Accepted payment methods: Credit card (MasterCard/Visa only) or bank transfer. Detailed operation guidelines are provided during online registration. On-site registration accepts Credit Cards/Debit Cards/Wechat/Alipay/Cash.

2.3 All prices are quoted inclusive of the required sales tax, where applicable.

2.4 Students are offered a discounted registration fee. Such discounted fee shall be granted subject to appropriate proof (student ID card, confirmation from university), to be given prior to the beginning of the event. Failure to provide proof of student status will result in the Participant having to pay the difference between the full price and the discounted price, in order to be admitted to the event.

3.1 If the participants request cancellation and refund due to personal reasons, the following refund policy applies.

3.2 Cancellation and refund request must be made formally by email.

4.1 For urgent reasons, the Organizer may cancel the event with a reasonable period of notice. This shall also apply to any fringe and evening events.

4.2 If the event is canceled, the Organizer shall refund the full amount of any payment made within 14 days. Any other costs incurred by the Participant shall not be reimbursed. In case of cancellation due to force majeure (war, terrorist attacks, etc.), no reimbursement will be due.

5.1 The presentations and event documents distributed are protected under copyright and are for personal use only. Usage rights may only be transferred expressly in writing. Reproduction, distribution, processing or public communication of any type is generally not allowed and requires the Organizer's written consent.

5.2 Participants are not allowed to make audio or video recordings, or to prepare descriptions of the event or of the event results, in whole or in part.

6.1 Participants to the event shall give their consent free of charge to the Organizer for creating, reproducing, broadcasting, arranging to have broadcast, as well as using in audiovisual media, photographs of their person taken during the event. The usage rights of those photographs shall also be granted after the conclusion of the event.

7.1 In the event of a breach of material contractual obligations (i.e., obligations the non-performance of which would make it impossible to duly perform the Agreement, and the compliance with which can, as a rule, be relied upon by the other party), the Organizer, its statutory agents and persons employed to perform obligations on behalf of the Organizer, shall be liable for damage caused by intent or negligence. However, in the event of slight negligence, liability shall be limited to the contract-typical, foreseeable damage. Any liability for consequential damage and damage to property (such as lost profit) shall be excluded.

7.2 In all other cases, the Organizer, its statutory agents and persons employed to perform obligations on behalf of the Organizer, shall be liable only for damage caused by intent or gross negligence. In the event of gross negligence, liability shall be limited to the amount of the participation fee. Any liability for consequential damage and damage to property (such as lost profit) shall be excluded.

7.3 This shall not apply in the event of claims under the Product Quality Law of the People's Republic of China, nor in the event of damage to life, body or health.

7.4 Furthermore, the Organizer and its agents in performance shall not accept any liability for disturbances of whatever kind which are caused by circumstances beyond their reasonable control.

7.5 Any liability for damages arising from travel to and from the event venue, as well as from loss and accidents, shall be excluded to the legally permitted extent.