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CORE PURPOSE

CORE VALUES

1. ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global members, staff, volunteers and other stakeholders are professional, courteous, respectful, ethical and accountable in their actions and behaviors.
2. There is a spirit of volunteerism, teamwork, cooperation, and camaraderie in all that we endeavor.
3. The staff-volunteer partnership is powerful and vital to the success of the organization.
4. The organization fosters a sense of community and collaboration that facilitates individual growth and helps advance the corporate real estate profession.
5. ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global values and cultivates diversity and inclusion in its membership, programs, and all endeavors.

CORE STRATEGIC PRINCIPLES

1. ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global focuses primarily on products and services that advance the practice of corporate real estate.
2. ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global will support companies and individuals in their desire to strengthen the practice and understanding of corporate real estate’s value to the enterprise.
3. ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global will be timely, innovative, creative, flexible and adaptable in meeting the needs of its stakeholders globally.
4. ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global will maintain a global brand while remaining respectful to local customs, culture, business and economic practices.
5. Market research, business case development and lifecycle management drive product and service decisions.
6. ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global will make a positive contribution towards a sustainable future.
7. ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global will partner and/or compete with other organizations to achieve its strategies.

ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global (ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú) is dedicated to advancing the practice of corporate real estate globally. All ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global members, by virtue of their responsibilities within the profession, shall espouse and practice the utmost standards of ethical practice, as embodied in ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global’s Mission and Core Values, both as individuals and members of ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global.

All ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global members, attendees and participants engaged in ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global activities shall comply with ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global’s Statement of Professional Conduct. In addition, ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global members shall represent their employer and profession to the public, by personal example and conduct. All ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global members therefore have a duty to faithfully adhere to the highest standards and conduct in:

• Their verbal and written words and actions, embodying respect for truth, honesty, fairness, integrity, and the opinions of others, treating all with equality and dignity;
• Their respect for all individuals without regard to race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or governing laws;
• Their encouragement and active participation in career development for themselves and others whose roles include corporate real estate or support for corporate real estate functions, and to share their knowledge and experience with others as appropriate;
• Their continuing effort to collaborate pursuing new ideas for the benefit of the profession;
• Their compliance with applicable federal, state or governing laws, and all ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú policies and procedures as a standard of personal conduct, in addition to full adherence to the policies and procedures of their institution, employer, or other entity; and
• Their pledge to adhere to this Statement of Professional Conduct, and to encourage others to join them in observance of its guidelines.

Violation of or failure to adhere to the Code of Conduct may result in retraction of membership and/or future engagement with the Association.

CORENET GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP LIST:

Members have expressed concern over the growing frequency of email and direct mail solicitation from other members and industry professionals. Because the ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global membership list is considered a members-only benefit to enabling access to members and in the operation of the association, its use for mass marketing or other solicitations is not allowed.

The list, whether through the ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global Web site or other sources, is a membership resource only for professional networking and knowledge sharing, and is not offered for sale.

Examples of accepted use include contacting members for advice on solving a problem, doing the job better, customizing an approach to a global region or local market, sharing best practices, and seeking opinions or recommendations on vendors or alliance partners.

Members are welcome to access membership lists for association business or knowledge sharing at the Chapter level through their Chapter leadership and the respective Chapter Web sites that serve each local group. In addition, members have 24/7 password-protected access to individual membership listings at www.corenetglobal.org.

Members are encouraged to actively promote their products and services at the Corporate Real Estate Marketplace Exposition (Innovation Pavilion) held at ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global Summits.

POLICY FOR THE SHARED USE AND PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global Policy for the Shared Use and Protection of Intellectual Property as approved by the ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global Board at the San Diego 2008 Board meeting. 

A. Foster an environment that supports maintaining open knowledge sharing and development with ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global members, the corporate real estate industry, non-Governmental Organizations, the government and the public.

1. Although it is understood by all that ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global's obligation to “policeâ€� such activity is limited to those parties directly involved in ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global and with whom ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú has some contractual relationship.
2. Any unique or original expression or work capable of protection under the Copyright Act of 1976 (and subsequent amendments).
3. With the party seeking such ownership recognition having the affirmative obligation to claim such as early as possible in the involvement of the intellectual property in ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global's use.
4. A “compilation� is a work formed by the collection and assembling of preexisting materials or of data that are selected, coordinated, or arranged in such a way that the resulting work as a whole constitutes an original work of authorship. The term “compilation� includes collective works.
5. Examples of such would be Committees, Task Forces, Communities or collaborative efforts between various parties brought together within and by ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global.

ON ENTERTAINING ATTENDEES AT CORENET GLOBAL SUMMITS

ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global requires that, without prior agreement, no private business, social or educational activities are arranged that would in any way compete with the Summit schedule of events for the duration of the conference. This policy is subject to revision.

DEFINITIONS (EVENTS THIS POLICY REFERS TO INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO):

Private events:

By invitation-only, for 12 or more total attendees including sponsors staff. These events may be held on or off-site at the discretion of the host. Private events will not be published in the onsite final program. Please note that ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global is not involved in the coordination of these events including logistics and venue selection. The hosting of a private event is reserved for Summit exhibitors, sponsors, and annual Silver and Gold Strategic Partners in good standing. All sponsors are allowed to host one (1) private event during the Summit. ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global will not allow sponsors to do a complete buy-out of the main hotel bar or any bar that is in the main lobby of the hotel.

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

We ask that you do not schedule activities during the unauthorized times detailed below:

CHAPTER EVENTS:

Those organized and hosted by ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global local chapters must be held in the designated venue and timeslot and cannot be held during the times authorized for private events. Chapters must complete a separate chapter event application form sent to chapter leaders and submit it by the required deadline. Limited space is available. Contact Erin Halten at [email protected] for more details.

DISTRIBUTION OF PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS:

Distribution of promotional materials at any ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global Summit venue, on or offsite, including but not limited to brochures, gift items, publications or flyers is strictly prohibited without prior written approval by ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global. For a list of venues & approval, please contact Henry Rosales at [email protected]

ENFORCEMENT/PENALTIES:

We appreciate your cooperation and adherence to these policies. We regret that any infringements of this policy will be brought to the attention of the ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global Board of Directors. The board will review the circumstances surrounding any violations and will determine whether penalties will be applied.

Suggested Penalties for violating ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global's Entertainment Policy are:

1. First Offense - a written warning.
2. Second Offense - loss of Summit attendance privileges for the following twelve (12) months for staff involved directly in the violation.
3. Third Offense - revocation of membership for staff involved directly in the violation.

REGISTRATION OF PRIVATE EVENTS:

All private events must be approved by & registered with ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global. To register your event, please complete the form below and email it to PrivateEvents@ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿ÚGlobal.org  Your event will be processed within 48 hours of receipt. If you have any questions, please contact Henry Rosales at [email protected]

IMAGE AND VIDEO USE POLICY

Image Policy & Consent

Permission to Use Image in Videos and Photograph

During Summit and other events, ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global and its vendors may, from time to time, take pictures or videos at the Summit. Event Attendees may appear in those pictures or videos. Those pictures or videos may be used as part of ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global’s marketing.

You grant ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global, its representatives, employees and others authorized by ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global, the right to lawfully make and use Video footage and or photographs of you and your property, without payment or consideration, for any purposes, including, but not limited to publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content.  You understand and agree that these materials will become the property of ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global and will not be returned to you. Further, you grant ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global the right to make audio and or video recording of your speaking engagement. Such recordings may be sold or provided free to ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global Members or their companies and distributed or posted electronically.

You authorize ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global or its designee, the right to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish or distribute this such recording for purposes of publicizing ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global’s programs or for any other lawful purpose. In addition, you waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product, including a written or electronic copy, wherein your likeness appears. Additionally, you waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photograph.

You authorize ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global, its assigns and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. You agree that ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global may use such video or photographs of you with or without your name.

You hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global from all claims, demands, and causes of action which you, your heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.

CANCELLATION POLICY

This policy applies to all in-person learning seminars and live virtual learning events.   

• Registrants may transfer their registration to a colleague, roll their registration over to another seminar/event, or retain a credit on their ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global account in the amount of the purchase price (valid for 1 year from the seminar/event start date). Member to non-member transfers require the difference in registration fee to be paid. Registration Fees are non-refundable.   
• 5 business days up to the day of the seminar/event: Registrations may ONLY be transferred to another individual. Contact your learning concierge for assistance.  
• Day of the seminar/event: If you are unable to attend a seminar/event and unable to provide adequate notice, registration fees are non-transferrable and will result in forfeiture of registration fees.

Questions and appeals to this policy may be directed to [email protected] 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

ATTENDANCE POLICY (Virtual)

If you miss a session, the faculty may, at their discretion, determine the segment missed is critical to achieving the learning objectives and recommend retaking the seminar. If you miss two or more sessions, you will not be eligible to receive credit for the seminar or take the assessment and must repeat the seminar at your own expense.

ATTENDANCE POLICY (In-Person)

Please take advantage of breaks and lunchtimes for any essential calls/emails. If you miss more than one hour at any time, the faculty may, at their discretion, determine the segment missed is critical to achieving the learning objectives and recommend retaking the seminar. If you miss two (2) or more hours in total of a seminar, you will not be eligible to receive credit for the seminar or take the assessment and must repeat the seminar at your own expense.

POLICY

This Harassment Policy is meant to guide the actions of members, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, vendors, and others that are representing ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global or participating in ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global events (collectively referred to as “Participantsâ€�).  It is meant to be applied during all ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global Summits, Chapter events, meetings, conferences, forums, and meeting-related events, including those sponsored by organizations other than ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global but held in conjunction with ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global events in which they participate (collectively referred to as “ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿� Global Eventsâ€�). 

The term “Harassment� as used in this Harassment Policy covers a wide range of behaviors of an offensive nature. It is commonly understood as behavior that disturbs, threatens or upsets the recipient, and it is characteristically repetitive. Sexual harassment refers to persistent and unwanted sexual advances (actions or spoken), directed at an individual. Harassment can include but is not limited to: comments that are lewd, lascivious, demeaning or derogatory, unwelcome discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following, inappropriate physical contact or unwelcome sexual attention, including any specific activity for which affirmative consent was not requested and given.

1. Expected Behavior
   1. Participants are expected to at all times uphold the reputation of ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global and the dignity of membership therein while representing ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global or attending ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global Events.  As such, all members, and participants, attendees, invitees, and vendors at events and meetings shall be treated with respect and consideration.
   2. Participants shall be considerate, respectful, and collaborative, communicating openly with respect for others, and critiquing ideas rather than individuals. 
   3. At all times during meetings and events, the specific rules and policies of the meeting, event, venue, hotel, or ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global contracted facilities shall be respected in their entirety.

2. Unacceptable Behavior
   1. ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global does not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination by its Participants on the basis of, but not limited to: sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, handicap, citizenship, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.  As such, ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global expects all Participants to not engage in any form of harassment of this aforementioned nature.      
   2. Harassment and discrimination are prohibited wherever and whenever representation of ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global is being performed or at any meeting a Participant is attending, whether at ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global offices, in another location during meeting or event or at a ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global-sponsored social event.
   3. Any unprofessional, or inappropriate, conduct whether or not it is unlawful harassment or discrimination is contrary to this Policy and is taken very seriously by ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global.

3. Consequences
   1. Any individual requested to stop any unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately.
   2. At any ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global event or meeting, ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global may take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including removal of a Participant, for any unacceptable behavior as described above. 
   3. Any unacceptable behavior may also be remedied by ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global in a manner reasonably believed to eliminate the possibility of the behavior happening again including, but not limited to, future curtailment of the violator’s rights to participate at events as well as suspension/termination of membership.

4. Reporting:
   If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, you are not required to, but you are encouraged to report potential incidents and event staff or event leadership, who will take seriously all concerns brought to them. Harassment reduces the value of our events for everyone.

SUBMISSION POLICY & USE DISCLAIMER

Introduction and Mission

ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global's mission is to advance the practice of corporate real estate. As part of that mission, ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global wants to engage with its members, chapters, and others in helping to develop and publish meaningful, relevant, and timely content for the benefit of members. The policy and disclaimer are intended to help content contributors understand the ground rules for such contributions. It is also intended to help content consumers understand ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global’s role in facilitating the distribution of that content.

Submission Guidelines

The following guidelines should be followed when submitting content.

General:

When submitting content, please ensure that:

• The content was not taken from a third party, or includes a third party's trademarks, content, or material, without permission, or otherwise infringes upon a third party's intellectual property rights of any kind.
• If submitting content on behalf of another party, you must have that party's explicit written permission to submit content to ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global and you must confirm that any and all content authors have reviewed this Content Submission Policy and Use Disclaimer and agree to be bound by same.
• It does not include product, service, or vendor promotions.
• It does not contain derogatory, defamatory, inflammatory, or offensive comments.
• The submitted content is respectful of differing views, competitors, etc.
• If the content includes the name, image, voice, or performance of any person, then you should provide evidence that the person provided her or his consent to the foregoing being used for the purposes hereunder.

Podcasts:

• Must be no longer than 15 minutes in length.
• Provided in MP3 format
• Must have good sound quality with limited background noise

Blog:

• Posts on The Pulse blog are well-written, clear, relevant, interesting/helpful to a corporate real estate audience
• Provide hyperlinked source attribution where needed.
• Length: 300 to 600 words
• If images are to be included (ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global has the right to accept/reject images), must be provided in .jpg format and should be less than 1 MB. Stock images will not be accepted due to copyright/usage concerns. All author provided images are assumed to be copyright free and used with the permission of the owner.
• If possible, please provide author photo and header image

Article:

• Articles are well-written, clear, relevant, interesting/helpful to a corporate real estate audience
• Provide hyperlinked source attribution where needed.
• Length: 1000 to 1500 words
• If images are to be included (ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global has the right to accept/reject images), must be provided in .jpg format and should be less than 1 MB. Stock images will not be accepted due to copyright/usage concerns. All author provided images are assumed to be copyright free and used with the permission of the owner.

CNGtv:

• Segments should be no longer than 10 minutes in length.
• Provided in MP4 format; please send us native file (vs. uploading to YouTube or other video server and sending a link).
• Must have good sound quality with limited background noise
• Well-lit video, need not be studio quality, but adequate lighting should be available; avoid overhead lights that cast shadows in the scene, and avoid light sources that are directly visible to the camera.
• Handheld video is ok provided steps are taken to steady the camera/phone: Tripods are a low-cost way to get the most out of your camera, especially if using a mobile devise. Hi-definition web-cameras are suitable for over-the-shoulder shoots.

Use by ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global

Any content that is submitted to ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global may be used by ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global for any purpose, may be used as submitted or edited to conform to any format and may be used in any ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global distribution channel which includes, but is not limited to: The Source (mobile app), website, blog (The Pulse), knowledge center, Summit session, podcast (What's Next) or CNGtv, (collectively referred to as the "Platform"). ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global has full editorial control of any submitted content and may choose, for any reason, to use, in whole or in part or not use any content.  At any time and for any reason, ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú can remove the submitted content from the Platform.

License

By submitting any content to ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global, and in consideration for the opportunity to have the content distributed on our Platform, you, or any content author who has authorized you to submit content to ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global on their behalf, automatically grant us, or warrants that the owner of such content has expressly granted us, the perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable and transferable, license to use, copy, reproduce, publish, distribute, license to others, perform, enforce, edit, modify, prepare derivative works of, and otherwise exploit the content, and any clips, images, or portions thereof, in any and all media, formats and channels, including on our Platform.

For the sake of clarity, the rights granted with respect to the content will include, without limitation, the exclusive right to (1) use the content on our Platform, (2) use the content (or clips thereof) in advertising/ promotional material,  and (3) pursue advertising, brand integration, endorsement and sponsorship opportunities with respect to the content.

To the extent any of the content you submit includes name, image, voice, or performance of you or anyone else, you acknowledge and agree that licenses herein shall apply to the same. Except where prohibited by applicable law, by submitting the, you are waiving and agreeing not to assert any of the following potential claims based upon our use of the content as described herein: (i) copyright infringement; (ii) violation of your rights of publicity; (iii) defamation, and/or (iv) claims resulting from our alteration of the content.

Subject to these grants, you retain all rights which may exist in the content.

Warranty & Representations

You represent and warrant that the submitted content will not violate any of the prohibitions described above. Without limiting the foregoing, you further represent and warrant that:

• You did not, without necessary permission, copy, rip, download, or otherwise take the submitted content from any third party.
• You own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to use and authorize us to include and use the submitted content as noted in this policy and that the content will not violate or infringe upon the intellectual property rights, the rights of privacy or publicity, or any other rights of any third party.
• You have the express consent of every party prominently featured in the submitted content, or the content author if you submitted content on behalf of said author, to license the content to us for the uses contemplated under this Content Submission Policy and Use Disclaimer.

Opinions

To the extent that ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global uses any content submitted by anyone or any entity, members and other consumers of the content should understand that all opinions expressed in that content are the opinions of the content submitter and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global, Inc. and its affiliates, board members, officers, employees, or contractors ("ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú"). ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global cannot warrant the completeness, reliability, accuracy, or if based on freely available content. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Face-to-Face Events

Up to 15 days prior to the event: with written notice, registrants may transfer their registration to a colleague (member to non-member transfer requires higher registration fee be paid) for a $100.00 transfer fee. Registrants may also retain a credit on their ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global account in the amount of the purchase price minus $100 good for use for two years towards a face-to-face Global Summit. No refunds will be given. There will be no exceptions to this policy.

15 days or less prior to the event: as food and beverage guarantees have been made on your behalf, registrations may ONLY be transferred registration to a colleague (member to non-member transfer requires higher registration fee be paid) for a $100.00 transfer fee. Requests to transfer a registration to a future Summit or to retain a credit will NOT be permitted and will result in the forfeiture of fees.

Virtual Events

Virtual event registrations canceled two weeks prior to the start of the event are refundable and subject to a $25 administrative fee. 

Virtual event registrations canceled on or after the start of the event are non-refundable.

Virtual event registrations are not transferable.

There will be no exceptions to this policy.

BADGE POLICY

Official conference name badges will be distributed to all ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global Summit/Conference participants. A full Summit/Conference name badge serves as a "ticket" to all events including sessions, summits, the exhibit hall and any other events or functions associated with ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global. An Expo only name badge only serves as a ticket to the exhibit hall and all things that occur in the exhibit hall. No one will be allowed entrance into sessions, the exhibit hall, and/or keynote sessions without an official ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global name badge.

A single badge will be issued to an individual registrant. Badge swapping or badge sharing is not permitted. Violations of this policy may result in cancellation of the registration without refund.

NAME BADGE REPLACEMENT

Registrants are advised to secure name badge in a safe place throughout the conference. The cost for a replacement name badge is $25.00. 

AUTO-RENEWAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you authorize ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global to process an automatic once-yearly recurring payment to ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global from the credit, debit, or bank card you have on file with ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global. Any automatic recurring payment method or renewal authorization will remain in effect until withdrawn by you or terminated by ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global. By selecting "Yes, enroll me in auto-renewals" when submitting a dues payment, enrolling in the program on the Automatic Renewal webpage, or checking the auto-renewal enrollment box on a paper dues invoice, you agree to participate in the Dues Auto Renewal program subject to the following terms and conditions which constitute an agreement between you and ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global and may be updated periodically by ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global in its sole discretion with or without notice:

By enrolling in the Dues Auto Renewal program, you are authorizing ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global to initiate automatic deductions for the full amount of your regularly scheduled dues bill from your selected financial institution or charges for the full amount to your credit or debit card. The automatic payment will be deducted on or about the due date of your bill as shown on your dues invoice. We will provide you a reminder email about 45 days prior to charging the card on file. If you change your mind you can unenroll from the program by going to the ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global website. Payment is due immediately upon issuance of the dues statements. If using a credit or debit card for Auto-Renewal, the card expiration date will be used as the Auto Renewal expiration date. Auto-Renewal will be terminated if a new expiration date is not provided. Auto-Renewal enrollment will be terminated if the bank, credit, or debit card account designated for payments is changed or closed. You may revoke your participation in Auto-Renewal enrollment online at any time, in writing, or by calling ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global Customer Service. Any withdrawals not honored by your financial institution, or charges refused by your credit card network, may be subject to returned payment charges. ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global shall have no liability for the quality of services provided by your financial institution or credit card network in connection to this Auto-Renewal service. ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global shall have no liability in the event your financial institution or credit card network refuses to accept the debit or charge. ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global reserves the right to refuse or cancel participation in the dues auto-renewal program for any reason and at any time. You understand that if you withdraw from Auto Renewal enrollment and fail to timely make your dues payment, ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global may take such actions as allowed under the By-Laws, regarding your membership, including but not limited to termination of your membership with ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global. Should you elect to withdraw your membership after you have already paid dues, in no event is ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global required to refund your dues.

When you supply your payment card information to ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global, the information will be used to process your membership and its renewal. ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global will share this information with third parties contracted by ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global; such contracts will contain data protection provisions. ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global will not share your payment card information with any other third parties other than those mentioned. To help protect the privacy of the data and personally identifiable information you transmit to us, ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global maintains physical, technical, and administrative safeguards. Please see our  privacy policy for more information.

Most questions and concerns regarding the Dues Auto Renewal program can be resolved by contacting ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global customer service. In the unlikely event that ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global is unable to resolve any concern to your satisfaction, we agree that if there is any dispute related to the Dues Auto Renewal program, the dispute shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its then current Commercial Arbitration Rules. The venue for any disputes under this Agreement shall be in the State of Georgia.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, without reference to conflicts of law rules. Except as otherwise provided herein, if any provision of this Agreement is found invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent possible, and the other provisions contained herein will remain in full force and effect. The failure by ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of the Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global with respect to the Dues Auto Renewal program. Material changes to these terms shall be emailed to you.

Corporate Partners Terms and Conditions

• In exchange for the Partnership Fee, ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global (“ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Úâ€�) agrees to provide the Partnership Benefits noted on invoice.
• The Partnership starts upon payment and continues up through December 31st of the same year and shall automatically renew for additional one-year terms, unless terminated by either party at least ninety (90) days prior to the end of a term.
• During the initial and any successive renewal terms, Partner grants ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú permission to use Partner’s name, logo, and trademarks but only as required to provide the Benefits and/or recognition of the Partnership.
• Partner and its employees who utilize the Benefits agree to abide by all ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú policies as noted on the ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú website policy page.
• The parties agree that this Partnership is not intended to create an agency relationship of any kind; and both agree not to contract any obligations in the name of the other.
• If events beyond the reasonable control of ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú, including but not limited to, acts of God, global health emergency, severe weather, (including but not limited to hurricanes, tropical storms, hailstorms and flooding), war in the United States, acts of any government, strikes, civil unrest, or terrorist attacks, which makes it impractical, illegal or impossible to provide any Benefits, ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú shall have the right to provide a substantially similar benefits. In such event, ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú shall have no further liability to the Partner.
• By virtue of Partner’s decision to participate as a Premier Corporate Partner, partner agrees they will not directly or indirectly, expressly, or implicitly solicit, recruit or otherwise promote to ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global participants any product, service or organization that is in any way competitive with ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global without the advanced, expressed written permission of ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global.
• This document represents a commitment to become a Corporate Partner and shall serve as a binding agreement between the parties, constituting their entire agreement regardless of prior negotiations and understandings and supersedes all prior writings or oral agreements.
• The terms and conditions of the Partnership Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia and the parties both consent to the jurisdiction in the State of Georgia.
• Each party warrants that the individual acknowledging this Agreement on its behalf is duly authorized to do so.
• The Renewal Agreement may be executed in counterparts, including by facsimile transmission or “PDFâ€�, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which, taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
• Payment: Orders over $10,000 may not be paid by credit card. This rule cannot be circumvented by processing payment in smaller denominations.

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Any person who becomes a member (“memberâ€�) of ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global (“ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Úâ€�) or creates an account on any ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Platform (“customerâ€�) understands and agrees that ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Global will need to communicate with them regarding any or all of the programs and services that ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú provides to members and customers. The above noted platforms include of its website, mobile applications (The Source) or any other current or future applications of ours that link to our website, blogs, webinars, our social media pages and other services (collectively “platformâ€�).

Need for Communication
Any contact data you provide may be used for communications from ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú regarding ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú products, services and educational offerings that relate to your areas of interest, unless you choose to opt-out. (See below.) As noted above by becoming a member or customer, you have opted-in to all such communication, unless prohibited by law.

Methods of Communication
You understand and agree that we may contact you via email, text, fax, call, automated voicemail, robocall, social media using ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú or other third-party platforms.

How do I change my communication preferences?
Although most ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú members and customers appreciate timely communication from us regarding our programs and services, you may elect to opt out of receiving some or all or our communications.  We have created a on our website allowing you to manage all forms of communication. If you continue to receive communications after you have unsubscribed using the , please contact ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú at [email protected] or call 404-589-3200 and tell us which communications you do not wish to receive.