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Terms & Conditions

Overview

These Terms & Conditions (Terms) apply to membership, conference/meeting registration and other services provided by the Australasian Gene and Cell Therapy Society (AGCTS, we, us). By becoming a member, registering for our events, or otherwise using our services, you agree to these Terms.

Purpose

AGCTS supports research, education and collaboration in gene and cell therapy across Australasia. We do not provide medical, legal, tax or financial advice. Consider your circumstances and seek independent professional advice where appropriate.

Quotes

Quotes are illustrative only and subject to change until final approval and documentation by the relevant Third Parties.

Fees & Charges

Fees and charges may be payable to us and/or Third Parties.

Payments

Membership and conference/meeting registrations are non-transferable. Refunds are at the Society's discretion and may be subject to conditions published from time to time.

Vehicle Use

Vehicle images and specifications are for illustration. Availability, price, specifications and delivery timeframes are set by dealers/manufacturers and are subject to change.

Insurance

Comprehensive insurance is typically required for financed vehicles. Inclusion of running costs in a budget does not guarantee coverage of actual expenses.

Costs & Reimbursements

Changes in employment, remuneration, tax rates, usage, interest rates or supplier pricing may affect your arrangement.

Consumer Rights

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect or consequential loss.

Disputes

You must provide accurate and timely information and notify us of changes to your employment or contact details.

Regulatory Compliance

We handle personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Data Handling

We and/or our partners may be required to verify your identity and report certain transactions under Australian law.

Notices

If you have a concern, contact us. We'll aim to resolve it promptly and may refer you to external dispute resolution schemes.

Confidentiality

We may update these Terms from time to time.

Termination

These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.

Suspension

Australasian Gene and Cell Therapy Society (AGCTS) Email: secretary@agcts.org.au

Amendments

You agree to indemnify AGCTS and its officers, employees and agents against all claims, losses, damages, costs (including legal costs) arising out of your breach of these Terms or misuse of our services.

Force Majeure

You must not use robots, spiders, data-mining tools or other automated means to access, extract or copy content from our website or services without our prior written consent.

Assignment

We may change these Terms, Privacy Policy or Terms of Use at any time by publishing a revised version on our Site with an updated effective date. Continued use after the revision indicates your acceptance. We may also notify you via email or site banner.

Waiver

Clauses such as liability, indemnity, confidentiality, intellectual property, and governing law survive termination or expiry of these agreements.

Severability

All notices under these agreements must be in writing, and delivered via email (to your registered email), or by post to the address provided. Notices are effective on receipt (or 3 business days if by post).

Governing Law

If a provision is invalid or unenforceable, it must be read down or severed, and the rest of the Terms remain in force.

Interpretation

These Terms, together with any proposal or documentation expressly referring to them, constitute the entire agreement. In the event of conflict, these Terms prevail unless otherwise stated in the proposal.

Contact

If a data breach is likely to result in serious harm, we will notify affected individuals and the OAIC in accordance with the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme under the Privacy Act.