Terms & Conditions

1. About Us

The Belize Diaspora Summit (“Organization,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this Website to provide information, including but not limited to event registration services, networking opportunities, diaspora event resources, and related services.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use this Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.

3. Acceptance of Terms

Your access to and use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and our Privacy Policy herein. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of this Website.

4. User Accounts

If applicable, certain Website features may require registration. You agree to:

1. Provide accurate, current, and complete information.
2. Maintain and promptly update your information.
3. Keep your login credentials confidential.
4. Accept responsibility for all activities occurring under your account.

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate any account at our sole discretion.

5. Event Registration and Participation

Registration for Belize Diaspora Summit events may be subject to additional terms and requirements. By registering for an event, you agree that:

1. Registration information is accurate and complete.
2. You will comply with all event rules and codes of conduct.
3. We may refuse, cancel, or revoke registration at our discretion for violations of these Terms, safety concerns, or unlawful conduct.

6. Payments and Refunds

In the event that fees are charged for registrations, sponsorships, exhibits, advertising, memberships, or other services, the following terms shall apply:

1. All fees are stated in the applicable currency.
2. Payments must be made using approved payment methods.
3. Fees are non-refundable unless expressly stated otherwise.
4. There are no refunds once tickets are purchased.
5. Refunds shall only be given under extraordinary circumstances for which a request must be made in writing no later than seven (7) calendar days after the last event, and such refunds will be assessed by us on a case-by-case basis.
6. We reserve the right to cancel transactions suspected of fraud or unauthorized activity.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. By using the Website, you consent to our collection, processing, storage, and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy. Information collected may include, but is not limited to:

• Name
• Contact information
• Professional information
• Event registration details
• Payment information
• Device and browser information
• Website usage data

Even though we implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, you understand and agree that no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and that we cannot guarantee absolute security of the personal information collected.

8. Marketing Communications

By providing your contact information, you consent to receive communications relating to event updates, registration confirmations, Summit announcements, newsletters, networking opportunities, and promotional materials. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe instructions provided in our communications. Alternatively, you may email us at info@belizediasporasummit.com and request to opt out of future communications.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies in order to improve Website functionality, analyze Website traffic, enhance user experience, and support marketing activities. You acknowledge that you may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. User Content

You may submit content including comments, profiles, biographies, photographs, videos, testimonials, and other materials (“User Content”). You represent and warrant that you own or have permission to use the content, the content does not violate any law or third-party rights, and the content is not defamatory, fraudulent, obscene, offensive, or harmful. By submitting User Content, you grant the Organization a worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, display, and promote such content in connection with the Website, Summit activities, and related marketing.

11. Photography, Video, and Media Release

By attending any Belize Diaspora Summit event, whether virtual or in-person, you consent to being photographed, recorded, or filmed. You grant the Organization the right to use your image, likeness, voice, statements, and appearance for promotional, educational, archival, and marketing purposes without compensation unless otherwise prohibited by law.

12. Intellectual Property Rights

All Website content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, trademarks, images, videos, audio, designs, software, and databases, is owned by or licensed to the Organization and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or exploited without express prior written consent by the Organization.

13. Prohibited Conduct

Users of the Website may not under any circumstance:

1. Violate any applicable law or regulation.
2. Upload malicious software or harmful code.
3. Interfere with Website operations.
4. Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data.
5. Harvest user information.
6. Engage in fraud, impersonation, harassment, discrimination, or abusive conduct.
7. Submit false or misleading information.
8. Use automated tools to scrape Website content without authorization.

14. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, sponsors, exhibitors, partners, or service providers. We do not control or endorse third-party content and shall not be legally or financially responsible for their services, privacy practices, content, or security measures. Your interactions with third parties are solely at your own risk.
 

15. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all related services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Organization disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, reliability, and availability. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.

16. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Organization, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, contractors, sponsors, affiliates, and partners shall not be liable, in part or as a whole, for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive damages, lost profits, lost data, or business interruption arising from or related to your use of the Website, event participation, or reliance upon any content. If liability is imposed by law, our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you to the Organization for the price of one ALL ACCESS TICKET to the Summit.

17. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Organization and its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, volunteers, sponsors, and partners from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, your violation of any law, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

18. Event Changes and Force Majeure

We reserve the right to modify, postpone, relocate, convert to a virtual format, or cancel any event without liability due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government actions, public health emergencies, transportation disruptions, labor disputes, security concerns, or technology failures.

19. Accessibility

We strive to make the Website accessible to all users. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us for assistance by emailing the Organization at info@belizediasporasummit.com.

20. International Users

The Website may be accessed from multiple countries. Users are responsible for complying with applicable local laws, rules, regulations, and policies.

21. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under the age of thirteen (13). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental consent.

22. Data Retention

We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill legitimate business purposes, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.

23. Security

While we employ reasonable security measures, you acknowledge that no system can be guaranteed completely secure. You assume responsibility for maintaining the security of your devices and credentials.

24. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violations of these Terms. Termination does not affect any rights or obligations accrued prior to termination.

25. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. Venue shall be within the state and federal courts of Palm Beach County, Florida.

26. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiations. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Palm Beach County, Florida, USA.

27. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted on the Website with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

28. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

29. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional policies posted on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Organization regarding Website use.

30. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, you can contact the Organization in the following ways: