Terms & Conditions

General terms and conditions for visitors and delegates at The Specialist Media Show

These Terms and Conditions contain important information please read them carefully. By booking, registering and/or accepting an invitation to The Specialist Media Show you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

     
1. Application
1.1. These Terms and Conditions shall apply to all Visitors and Delegates attending The Specialist Media Show.
1.2. These Terms and Conditions shall also apply to all persons or organisations who the Company engages with in the context of The Specialist Media Show and who are present during the course of the show, including but not restricted to speakers, contractors and photographers.
1.3. All offers and invitations are made and Bookings and Registrations accepted subject to these Terms and Conditions and no addition to, or variation of, such Terms and Conditions shall be binding unless agreed to by the Company in writing.
1.4. Any Bookings or Registrations made with and confirmed by the Company shall constitute unqualified acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
1.5. In the event of conflict between these Terms and Conditions and any other terms and conditions (of the Visitor or Delegate or otherwise), the former shall prevail unless expressly otherwise agreed by the Company in writing.
1.6. The Company reserves the right to alter and update Terms and Conditions from time to time. Those in force for an individual or organisation will be the version applicable at the time of Booking or Registration.
     
2. Definitions and Interpretation
2.1. In these Terms and Conditions, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the following meanings
     
“Visitor” means any individual, firm or corporate body (which expression shall, where the context so admits, include its successors and assigns) which makes a Booking or Registration with the Company to attend The Specialist Media Show Exhibition and Workshops;
“Delegate” means any individual, firm or corporate body (which expression shall, where the context so admits, include its successors and assigns) which makes a Booking with the Company to attend The Specialist Media Show Conference;
“Company” means Beckbrook Ltd, owners of The Specialist Media Show, a company registered in the United Kingdom under number 6997471 whose registered office is 14 Barn Hill, Stamford PE9 2AE
“Booking” means the application and purchase of an offer of a conference place by a Delegate or a visitor ticket by a Supplier, including payment of the advertised price and acceptance of this by the Company;
“Registration” means the application by a person working for a Media Owner or Supplier for free admission to the exhibition and workshops and the Company’s acceptance of the application;
“Supplier” means any individual, firm or corporate body (which expression shall, where the context so admits, include its successors and assigns) which supplies products or services to Media Owners;
“Media Owner” means any individual, firm or corporate body (which expression shall, where the context so admits, include its successors and assigns) which main business is to create and supply edited content through publications, the internet, events or other media distribution channels;
“Conference” means that part of The Specialist Media Show which Delegates pay to hear from expert speakers and participate in group discussion in a private room;
“Exhibition and Workshops” means that part of The Specialist Media Show where Media Owners or Suppliers Register or Suppliers Book to meet and talk to exhibitors and hear from workshop speakers in the main exhibition hall;
     
3. Definitions and Interpretation
3.1. The Company will use reasonable care and skill in providing The Specialist Media Show, including the Conference, Exhibition and Workshops.
     
4.  Payment and Booking
4.1 The Delegate or Supplier Visitor shall pay to the Company the Conference Delegate place or Exhibition and Workshop Visitor ticket price payable, if applicable any credit card charges plus VAT thereon, at the time of making an advance booking or at the reception of The Specialist Media Show on the day of the show.
4.2 Conference places and Visitor tickets are limited and are offered subject to availability.
4.3 Prices for Suppliers and Media Owners may differ and the person or organisation booking should follow relevant instructions and pay the correct rate at the time of Booking.
4.4 Confirmation with respect to the Conference or Exhibition and Workshops will be forwarded to the Delegate or Supplier Visitor once payment has been received or to the Media Owner Visitor once registration is completed in full. This will usually, but not exclusively, be by automated confirmation from the online booking and registration system. The Delegate or Visitor will be required to present the confirmation at the reception of The Specialist Media Show on the day in order to gain admission. The Company reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without a valid confirmation of Booking or Registration.
4.5 People working for a Media Owner or Supplier can Visit the Exhibition and Workshops at no cost if they register in full, accurately and honestly completing the registration form in advance, no later than 48 hours before the show. There may be a charge for Media Owner or Supplier admission on the day, which can be paid at the reception of The Specialist Media Show.
4.6 From time to time the Company will make offers, including, but not limited to, advance or ‘early-bird’ price offers, promotions and special price or other offers to particular groups of people. These offers will be specific to the recipient only, non-transferrable and the Company reserves the right to withdraw and introduce these at their discretion. Details of the dates, validity, restrictions and other terms of these offers will be included in marketing material.
4.7 The Company reserves the right to decline applications by Visitors or Delegates to Book or Register and refuse admission or insist any Visitor or Delegate leaves the premises for any reason, without requirement to provide explanation.
4.8 Bookings or registrations may not be transferred except for by clause 7.1.3. It is not permitted to sell Bookings to others.
4.9 Delegate booking includes one place at the conference with refreshments. Visitor registration and booking includes one persons entry to the exhibition and workshops. Booking and registration does not include travel to or from the Event, any accommodation or other costs incurred in attending the show.
     
5. Definitions and Interpretation
5.1. During attendance at the Conference or Visit to the Exhibition and Workshops the Delegate or Visitor agrees to comply with the following:
    5.1.1 shall behave in accordance with safety regulations, public order regulations, and other rules applying.
    5.1.2 be obliged to immediately follow any directions and instructions given by officials of The Specialist Media Show or staff from the venue. Should any official consider that the Delegate or Visitor is behaving in any manner that contravenes regulations, standards, directions or instructions, he/she may be denied further attendance at the Conference or admission to the Exhibition and Workshops.
    5.1.3 shall not hinder other visitors, including, but not exclusively, by blocking for a long period their view of presentations or exhibition displays or by making noise or other nuisance.
    5.1.4 shall not eat food except in the caf�/restaurant and the outside areas; this being without prejudice to the obligation to consume some form of refreshment when using the caf�/restaurant; food and bottles of drinks may not be taken into the exhibition areas.
    5.1.5 shall only use a mobile phone or other electronic equipment with consideration of other people.
    5.1.6 shall not touch objects on display unless this is explicitly permitted.
    5.1.7 shall not take photographs or make video or film recordings without written consent of The Company.
    5.1.8 shall not carry out any commercial activity or promotion except on exhibition stands without the prior agreement of the Company.
    5.1.9 hand in lost property found to a member of the staff or to reception desk of the show.
    5.1.10 keep within the areas of the show and conference venue that they are permitted admission to.
    5.1.11 professional photography and filming may be carried out at the show and Visitors and Delegates agree that any images featuring them may be used for promotional purposes In perpetuity.
5.2. Children under 16 years of age are not permitted to enter under any circumstances.
5.3. Exhibition and Workshop visitors are not entitled to access the Conference sessions or area unless they have Booked as a Delegate
5.4. A Visitor or Delegate shall be liable for any damage caused by any object (or similar) which he/she has taken with him/her. All bags may be subject to searches.
5.5 Confirmations of Booking or Registration are valid for the day of the Show, during opening times only.
5.6 If a confirmation is lost or damaged prior to the show this should be reported to the Company at least 48 hours prior to the show and a replacement will be issued. Failure to do so may mean that entry is denied.
5.7. A Visitor or Delegate shall enter the show and venue at his/her own expense and risk.
5.8. The Company will endeavour to provide Delegates, Visitors and others interested in the Show with up to date information and other information relating to the Show but cannot be held liable for non-receipt of that information.
5.9. Delegates should advise of any special access requirements at the time of registration.
     
6. Variation and Amendments
6.1. The Company reserves the right to do the following:
    6.1.1 amend any accidental error or omission in Conference, Exhibition or Workshop description
    6.1.2 amend any offers in order to reflect a change in the circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the Company;
    6.1.3 vary its schedule of charges from time to time.
    6.1.4 Cancel or change the speakers, format, features, content, location, timing or any other aspect of The Specialist Media Show, at any time, without liability
    6.1.5 sub contract the performance of any of its obligations to a third party subject to the Terms and Conditions remaining the same. Where the Company sub-contracts the performance of any of its obligation under these Terms and Conditions to any person, the Company shall be responsible for the acts or omissions of the sub-contractor(s) as if it were an act or omission of the Company itself.
     
7. Cancellations, Termination and Transfer
7.1.  If the Delegate or Supplier Visitor wishes to cancel or transfer their booking to another person they may do so at any time by written notice to the Company provided that:
    7.1.1 if cancellation notice is received more than 30 days prior to The Specialist Media Show then 50% of the payment is refundable
    7.1.2 if cancellation notice is received on or less than 30 days prior to The Specialist Media Show then none of the payment is refundable
    7.1.3 notice of a wish to transfer booking to another person will be accepted up to 48 hours prior to The Specialist Media Show, thereafter the booking cannot be transferred.
7.2.  The Company reserves the right to cancel any booking or registration for any reason without liability.
7.3. The Company may cancel, postpone or change the date of The Specialist Media Show or any part of it including the Conference, Exhibition or Workshops at any time, for any reason whether within the companies reasonable control or not, without liability.,Any booking or registration will be valid for any new date for the show or the Delegate or Visitor can apply for a full refund.
     
8. Privacy and Data
8.1. By submitting registration details, Visitors and Delegates agree to allow personal information provided by them to be held on a database and used by the Company and companies associated with the show for direct marketing or promotion purposes including contact regarding their services. Visitors and Delegates who do not wish to receive such communications should email visit@thespecialistmediashow.com. A full privacy policy can be found on the show site.
8.2. The contact details of registered delegates and visitors may be placed on the attendee list, which will be passed to sponsoring companies, exhibitors and all attendees for them to see who is at the conference for the purpose of networking and meetings. Delegates who do not wish to be included on this list should advise at the time of booking
     
9. Websites & Links
9.1. The show website and other marketing and social networking websites may link to and from other websites for the benefit and convenience of the users. The content of these websites are maintained by their owners, for which the Company accepts no responsibility. visit@thespecialistmediashow.com. A full privacy policy can be found on the show site.
     
10. Speakers
10.1. Speakers, who may also be Visitors and attendees at the Conference are subject to the same Terms and Conditions at the show. In addition they, by accepting the invitation to speak, unless they inform the Company otherwise before the show, agree:
10.2. that the Company may use the speaker’s presentation materials and name for promoting Delegate and Visitor attendance.
10.3. that the Company may record, video or film the speaker’s session and the recording may be reproduced and sold as part of the overall conference materials
10.4. That the Company may reproduce the speaker’s presentation electronically and / or on paper and these may be distributed or sold as hand-out materials.
     
11. Liability and Indemnity
11.1. If the Company breaches the agreement by not using reasonable care and skill and this breach can be remedied the Company will remedy it at no extra cost to the Delegate or Visitor. If the breach cannot be remedied the Company will refund the Delegate or Visitor any money paid.
11.2. The Company shall only be liable for damage sustained by the Delegate or Visitor that is a direct consequence of gross negligence or of an intentional act or omission on the part of the Company. Liability is in any case limited to the lower of the following two sums: a) the sum paid out to the Company by its insurance company relating to that particular claim; or b)reimbursement made to the Company by a third party with respect to the damage relating to that particular claim.
11.3. If The Specialist Media Show is cancelled or terminated then the following provisions shall apply:
    11.3.1 where such cancellation or termination occurs due to reasons which are within the Company's reasonable control the Company shall refund to the Delegate or Visitor any payment received, within 8 weeks, but no further compensation or payment for any other reason
    11.3.2 if The Specialist Media Show is cancelled due to circumstances beyond the control of the Company payments by Delegates and Visitors will not be refunded in full.
11.4. The Company accepts no liability for loss, injury or damage to property or persons at The Specialist Media Show, whether direct, consequential or indirect including but not limited to injury, lost property, lost profits, salary, money or savings. Subject to the extent permitted by relevant law. It is the responsibility of the Delegate or Visitor to arrange appropriate insurance cover in connection with their attendance at the show
11.5. Speakers or exhibitors views and advice are their own and the Company disclaims all liability for advice and opinions given. Documents distributed at the show are intended for information only and should not be relied upon
     
12. Force Majeure
12.1. Neither Party to these Terms and Conditions shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing their obligations where such failure or delay results from any cause that is beyond the reasonable control of that Party. Such causes include, but are not limited to: power failure, Internet Service Provider failure, industrial action, civil unrest, fire, flood, storms, earthquakes, acts of terrorism, acts of war, governmental action or any other event that is beyond the control of the Party in question.
     
13. Waiver
13.1. No waiver by the Company of any breach of these Terms and Conditions by the Delegate or Visitor shall be considered as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision. A waiver of any term, provision or condition of these Terms and Conditions shall be effective only if given in writing and signed by the waiving party and then only in the instance and for the purpose for which it is given.
13.1. No failure or delay on the part of any Party in exercising any right, power or privilege under these Terms and Conditions shall operate as a waiver of it, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power or privilege preclude any other or further exercise of it or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege.
     
14. Severance
14.1. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held by any competent authority to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part the validity of the other provisions of these Terms and Conditions and the remainder of the provision in question shall not be affected thereby.
     
15. Copyright
15.1. The Company reserves all copyright and any other rights (if any) which may subsist in the products of, or in connection with, the provision of The Specialist Media Show, Conference, Exhibition and Workshops. The Company reserves the right to take such actions as may be appropriate to restrain or prevent infringement of such copyright.
     
16. Law and Jurisdiction
16.1. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales.
16.2. Any dispute between the Parties relating to these Terms and Conditions shall fall within the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales