TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Payments
All registrations must be paid by credit card in full at the time of registration. When payment has been received, an email confirmation and a receipt will be sent.
2. Substitutions & Cancellations
No substitution or transfer of registration is allowed. If you find that you cannot attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible. If you register for the ERWC Literacy Conference and do not attend without canceling your registration, the event fee will not be refunded.
3. Registration Confirmation
Registration confirmation will be sent by email at least seven days prior to the event. Registrants not receiving the registration confirmation should contact the event coordinator.
4. Alterations to Program
The ERWC Literacy Conference committee reserves the right to make alterations to the conference timings, speakers, and program. In the unlikely event of the program being cancelled, a full refund will be made. Liability will be limited to the amount of the fee paid by the registrant.
5. Photography & Filming
By registering for the event, you grant permission to the CSU, its employees and agents, to take and use visual/audio images of you. Visual/audio images are any type of recording, including but not limited to photographs, digital images, drawings, renderings, voices, sounds, video recordings, audio clips or accompanying written descriptions. The CSU will not materially alter the original images. You agree that the CSU owns the images and all rights related to them. The images may be used in any manner or media without notifying you, such as university-sponsored websites, publications, promotions, broadcasts, advertisements, posters, and theater slides, as well as for non-university uses. You waive any right to inspect or approve the finished images or any printed or electronic matter that may be used with them, or to be compensated for them.
You release the CSU, its employees and agents, including any firm authorized to publish, broadcast and/or distribute a finished product containing the images, from any claims, damages, or liability which you may ever have in connection with the taking or use of the images or printed material used with the images.
You also affirm that you are at least 18 years of age and competent to freely accept these terms.
6. Websites & Links
The conference websites may link to other websites and networking tools provided for the convenience of the users. The contents of these websites are maintained by their owners, for which the CSU takes no responsibility. Neither can responsibility be taken for contents of any website linking to this website.
7. Insurance
It is the responsibility of the registrant to arrange appropriate insurance coverage in connection with their attendance at the conference. The CSU cannot be held liable for any loss, liability, or damage to personal property.
8. Speakers Terms & Conditions
The ERWC Literacy Conference committee may use the speaker’s name and presentation materials for promoting attendance at the conference. The committee may reproduce copies of the speaker’s presentation (e.g., PowerPoint slides or supporting handouts) on paper and/or electronically as part of the overall hand-out materials during the conference and after the event. Any acknowledgement regarding copyright or support should be included at the end of the presentation, as these may be distributed to the conference attendees. Speakers who do not wish to give permission for the above terms and conditions, should notify the event coordinator before the commencement of the conference.
9. COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
Safety protocols will be in place for participants and speakers. We urge you to follow all safety precautions based on your level of risk.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Activity: 2024 ERWC Literacy Conference and Certification
Activity Date(s) and Time(s): June 17-18, 2024, 8:00am – 4:00pm & June 25-26, 2024, 8:00am – 4:00pm Activity Location(s): Hilton Sacramento Arden West, 2200 Harvard Street, Sacramento, CA 95815 and Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center, 601 West Mckinley Avenue, Pomona, CA 91788
In consideration for being allowed to participate in this Activity, on behalf of myself and my next of kin, heirs and representatives, I release from all liability and promise not to sue the State of California, the Trustees of The California State University, California State University, [campus name] and their employees, officers, directors, volunteers and agents (collectively “University”) from any and all claims, including claims of the University’s negligence, resulting in any physical or psychological injury (including paralysis and death), illness, damages, or economic or emotional loss I may suffer because of my participation in this Activity, including travel to, from and during the Activity.
I am voluntarily participating in this Activity. I am aware of the risks associated with traveling to/from and participating in this Activity, which include but are not limited to physical or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability (including paralysis), economic or emotional loss, and/or death. I understand that these injuries or outcomes may arise from my own or other’s actions, inaction, or negligence; conditions related to travel; or the condition of the Activity location(s). Nonetheless, I assume all related risks, both known or unknown to me, of my participation in this Activity, including travel to, from and during the Activity.
I agree to hold the University harmless from any and all claims, including attorney’s fees or damage to my personal property, that may occur as a result of my participation in this Activity, including travel to, from and during the Activity. If the University incurs any of these types of expenses, I agree to reimburse the University. If I need medical treatment, I agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. I am aware and understand that I should carry my own health insurance.
I am 18 years or older. I understand the legal consequences of signing this document, including (a) releasing the University from all liability, (b) promising not to sue the University, (c) and assuming all risks of participating in this Activity, including travel to, from and during the Activity.
I understand that this document is written to be as broad and inclusive as legally permitted by the State of California. I agree that if any portion is held invalid or unenforceable, I will continue to be bound by the remaining terms.
No other representations concerning the legal effect of this document have been made to me.