These Terms and Conditions govern the purchase of tickets for the V International Symposium on Orcas, organized by CIRCE (Conservation, Information, and Research on Cetaceans). By purchasing a ticket through our website, you agree to the following terms and conditions.
The V International Symposium on Orcas will be held from February 16th to 22nd, 2025, in Tarifa, Spain. The event includes 2.5 days of oral presentations, 2 days of workshops, and parallel activities organized by CIRCE. For more information about the event program, please visit our official website.
Tickets for the symposium can be purchased exclusively through the official website https://orcasymposium.org. The purchase process requires you to select the type of ticket, provide personal and payment information, and confirm the purchase. By completing the purchase, you agree to the terms specified herein.
There are different types of tickets available depending on the participant’s category (e.g., researcher, student, general public). Prices and inclusions for each ticket type are detailed on the ticket purchase page. Tickets include access to oral presentations, workshops, and social events, as described in the symposium program.
Accepted payment methods include major credit cards and other online payment systems available through our website. The transaction will be processed securely through our payment provider. All payment details will be encrypted to ensure data protection.
Ticket prices are stated in Euros (€) and include applicable taxes. CIRCE reserves the right to modify prices at any time. However, any changes will not affect purchases that have already been completed and confirmed.
Once the purchase has been successfully completed, you will receive an email confirmation of your order, along with an electronic invoice. This confirmation serves as proof of your ticket purchase and should be presented upon event check-in.
Participants may cancel their registration and request a refund within a specified time frame.
Refund requests must be submitted via email to orcasymposium@circe.info. Refunds will be processed within 14 business days of receiving the request.
CIRCE reserves the right to modify or cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., force majeure). In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified promptly, and a full refund will be issued. CIRCE is not responsible for any other costs incurred by participants, such as travel or accommodation.
Tickets are non-transferable unless authorized by CIRCE. If you wish to transfer your ticket to another participant, you must request approval by emailing inma@circe.info with the relevant details.
By attending the symposium, participants agree to abide by the event’s code of conduct, which promotes a respectful and collaborative environment. CIRCE reserves the right to remove any participant who engages in disruptive, offensive, or inappropriate behavior without refund.
CIRCE endeavors to ensure the event schedule and speakers are accurate at the time of publication. However, circumstances may arise that necessitate changes. CIRCE reserves the right to modify the event program without prior notice, including changes to speakers, topics, and schedule.
CIRCE is not responsible for personal injury, damage, or loss of property incurred during the event, unless caused by negligence on the part of CIRCE or its staff.
CIRCE is not responsible for services provided by external suppliers, such as accommodation or travel agencies. Participants are responsible for organizing their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
These Terms and Conditions are governed by Spanish law. Any disputes arising from the interpretation or execution of these Terms and Conditions will be submitted to the courts of Cádiz, Spain, expressly waiving any other jurisdiction that may correspond.
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