Terms and conditions of participation and payment

Registration

Registration for a seminar is effected either via the Internet, or in writing, using a registration form issued by the International Wine Institute (IWI). The participant will receive a confirmation from the International Wine Institute. The registration for a seminar brings into force a contract between the person registering and the International Wine Institute (IWI).

Cancellation of contract. The person registering for a seminar may cancel the contract at any time up to 12 working days after the registration has been received, without incurring any costs. If the contract is cancelled at a later date, or if the registered person is a no-show at the event, the full seminar fee is due for payment. Where a contract is cancelled for important personal reasons (death, unexpected severe illness, severe accident of the participant or of a close living-in relative), there is no charge for the cancellation. In this case, the registering person must provide, of their own accord, evidence of the important reason cited for the cancellation of the contract.

Payment terms

The full seminar fee is payable on presentation of the invoice, and no later than prior to the beginning of the event in question. Invoices are not discountable.

Representation/ booking changes

The person registering for a seminar may at any time specify an alternative person as a participant. No additional charges are incurred for this. Cancellation and changes of seminars and educational programmes: the International Wine Institute reserves the right to develop course contents, and to minimally adjust the duration of events. In this case the International Wine Institute will endeavour to inform participants timeously of any changes. A change in the venue for an event or of a lecturer will not entitle the participant to cancel the contract.

In the case of force majeure, the International Wine Institute reserves the right to cancel seminars and educational programmes at short notice, up to 12 noon on the day prior to the seminar or programme. Any fees already paid will be reimbursed fully. The same rule applies where a seminar or educational rpogramme is cancelled because of an insufficient number of registrations, in which case the cancellation may be expressed up to 5 working days prior to the beginning of the event.

Liability

With regard to seminars, programmes and hikes/walks organised by the International Wine Institute, the Institute is not responsible or liable for accidents and damages, loss or theft of items taken along, nor for motor vehicles. The only exception is if the International Wine Institute, its employees or agents have acted with gross negligence or with intent. The International Wine Institute is also not responsible for other damages and resulting dmages, agasin with the exception if these came about through intent or through gross negligence.

Copyright

Seminar and lecture notes are the intellectual property of the International Wine Institute. They may not be copied, reproduced, translated, reprinted nor be passed on to third parties, whether in whole or in part.

Data protection

The participant agrees to automatic processing of his/her personal data for the purposes of conducting the seminar. In addition, the International Wine Institute may utilise personal data for information puposes at a later stage, unless the participant has indicated in writing that he/she does not agree to such use of data. Data will in no case be passed on to third parties.

Final points

The court responsible for cases brought against the company is at Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler in Germany. In case individual points of this document are invalid, the agreement as a whole will remain in force. Any invalid point will be replaced by a legally acceptable equivalent that as closely as possible represents the original intention.

 

International Wine Institute
Alexander A. Kohnen
Correct as at August 2009