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Terms & Conditions

Visitors, Speakers, Delegates and Exhibitors · genaixworld.com

These Terms & Conditions for visitors, speakers, delegates, and attendees are applicable to every person registered as a visitor and/or attendee and/or delegate and/or speaker to attend the Global Generative & Agentic AI Summit, GENAIX 2027 (“GENAIX 2027”/“Event”), to be held in Singapore (“Venue”) from April 15–16, 2027.

GENAIX 2027 is organised by People Events LTD (“Organiser”/“Organisers”), a company registered in England and Wales with its registered office at 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom.

The visitors / delegates / attendees / speakers (“You”/“Your”/“Yourself”) have read and agreed to these Terms and Conditions and accept to be bound by them.

1. Event Registration

When registering for the Event, You agree to the following terms and conditions:

• All passes to the Event are subject to availability. All passes to the Event must be fully paid for prior to the date of the Event.
• Only fully completed registration forms will be accepted.
• Registration will only be confirmed upon receipt of payment in full and upon confirmation sent by the Organisers.
• If You commit to and confirm Your attendance at the Event and cancel after confirmation, You will be liable for any applicable cancellation fees.
• If full payment has not been received by the Organisers before the notified deadline, the registration shall automatically stand cancelled at the discretion of the Organisers.
• If the maximum visitor/delegate capacity is reached, the Organisers reserve the right to refuse additional registrations.
• The Organisers reserve the right to change these Terms & Conditions and any other information contained on the Event's website, the Platform, or any website or application developed specifically for the Event (the “Sites”) at any time.
• The Organisers encourage You to review these Terms & Conditions regularly for any changes. Your continued use of the Sites will be subject to the then-current Terms & Conditions.
• The Organisers reserve the right to alter the title, agenda, location, format, Venue, and date of the Event in their sole discretion. Your continued use of the Event website and Sites shall be deemed acceptance of any such changes.
• By registering for the Event, You explicitly agree and consent that the contact information provided by You may be used by the Organisers.
• You agree and consent that, while registering for the Event, details shared by You may be used by the Organisers and their third-party partners to share updates about the Event or other events, conferences, services, and product announcements.
• Passes issued for use at the Event are valid for the named registered visitor/delegate/speaker/attendee only and cannot be transferred, refunded, or cancelled. You may request an upgrade to Your Event pass; any such upgrade shall be at the sole discretion of the Organisers, subject to availability, and issued only upon payment of any additional amount due. The Organisers are not obliged to provide replacement passes for lost or stolen passes.
• You may be asked for valid government-issued photo identification at any time during the Event, and if You are unable to provide identification matching the details on Your pass, You may be asked to leave the Event.
• The Organisers may refuse You admission to the Event, or require You to leave, if the Organisers have reason to believe that You have: (i) breached any provision of these Terms & Conditions; (ii) committed a criminal offence; (iii) behaved in a disorderly manner or in a way that has an adverse effect on public safety; (iv) behaved in an anti-social manner or in a way that causes a public nuisance; (v) dressed inappropriately as determined by the Organisers; or (vi) behaved in a way that the Organisers believe may bring the Organisers, the Event, or any attendee into disrepute. The right of admission to the Event is specifically reserved by the Organisers, and You will not have any right to dispute this.
• You hereby consent to the use of data shared by You during registration by third parties (i.e., sponsors, partners, and exhibitors) when You engage with a physical or virtual exhibition booth, to allow them to follow up with You for marketing purposes.
• You agree that the Organisers shall under no circumstances be held liable for the sharing of any such information, or for any unauthorised disclosure or misuse of such information by a third party.
• You will be fully liable for Your own actions, and no liability will be attributed to the Organisers or their partners for Your acts, or the acts of any other attendee, delegate, or speaker.
• Overseas visitors, delegates, attendees, and speakers registering for the Event acknowledge that it is their sole responsibility to arrange any visa, travel, or accommodation requirements. No refund will be granted if You do not obtain any required visa in time.
• You may not organise, facilitate, or participate in any commercial, promotional, or trading activity at or near the Event or Venue without the Organisers' express prior written permission. The Organisers may charge a fee for any such commercial, promotional, or trading activity (including filming, photography, and recording).

2. Venue and Special Requirements

• Whilst attending the Event, You are required to comply with any policies or directions (including but not limited to security, health, and safety regulations) in force at the time of the Event, whether given by or for the Organisers, the Venue, or any competent authority. You must wear Your badge at all times. Your badge is strictly personal and may not be transferred or modified. The Organisers accept no responsibility for any belongings You bring to the Event; doing so is at Your own risk.
• The Organisers and their partners are not responsible for any loss and/or damage to Your personal property.
• You shall not steal or damage anything at the Event Venue. You shall be solely liable for any such act and shall fully indemnify the Organisers in that regard.
• You shall use any car parking facilities at the Venue entirely at Your own risk. The Organisers and their partners do not accept responsibility for any loss and/or damage resulting from Your use of car parking facilities at the Venue.
• The Organisers shall not be responsible for any food allergies, disabilities, or health issues, and You attend the Event at Your own risk.

3. You Shall

• Observe the rules, policies, and procedures of the Event Venue, including in relation to health and safety, and any reasonable instructions issued by the Organisers or the Venue management;
• Behave in a respectful, professional, and appropriate way that does not breach any applicable laws, rules, or regulations;
• Ensure You have adequate insurance for Your own requirements, including personal accident and travel insurance, prior to attending the Event; and
• Acknowledge that Your travel to and attendance at the Event is at Your own risk and is not the responsibility of the Organisers. The Organisers and their partners are not obliged to provide advice or assistance relating to obtaining visas.

4. Event Content

• The Organisers reserve the right to change the content, agenda, speakers, timing, and Venue of the Event at any time and without prior notice to You.
• All rights in all recordings, presentations, materials, and documentation, published or otherwise, made available as part of the Event (“Content”) are owned by the Organisers. No (i) photography, filming, or recording; and/or (ii) republication, broadcast, or other dissemination of the Content is permitted without prior written consent.
• You shall not distribute, reproduce, modify, store, transfer, or otherwise use any Content, including uploading any Content to any website, intranet, shared system, or database.
• You shall not transmit, re-circulate, or otherwise make available any Content to any third party.
• You shall not use the Content in any way that might infringe or violate the rights of the Organisers or any third party, or that may bring the Organisers or their affiliates into disrepute.
• You shall not make any commercial use of the Content.
• Where any Content is published online by the Organisers, the Organisers reserve the right to remove or suspend access to such Content at any time.
• The Organisers are not responsible for the content of any speaker's or delegate's presentation; such content reflects the opinion of the speaker or delegate and not of the Organisers, and no liability shall accrue to the Organisers in that regard.
• The Organisers are the sole and exclusive owners of all intellectual property rights in any recording of the Event throughout the world and in perpetuity.
• In addition to the Privacy Policy on the Sites, You agree and consent that, by using the Sites and submitting information on the Sites, You expressly agree and consent to the processing and use of Your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
• You shall not use the Sites or any associated social media in connection with, or to post, any content which is illegal, offensive, objectionable, obscene, defamatory, or which infringes the rights of another person, or which contains confidential information of another person, promotes or depicts human trafficking, child abuse, or animal abuse, or which encourages abuse of alcohol, drugs, or other substances, graphic or gratuitous violence, or content that is needlessly shocking, gratuitously gross, or that depicts or promotes accidents, death, or hate speech attacking or demeaning any group based on race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender, age, or similar characteristics.
• By registering, You irrevocably consent and agree to authorise and grant the Organisers the right to: (i) record You (picture and voice) on photographs, film, and/or videotape, for audio and visual production; (ii) edit such recordings into a photo gallery, short film, or webinar (which may include other recordings and material); and (iii) use Your name, voice, or other information concerning You, and screen or place such recordings online, including on social media.
• You agree and acknowledge that You have consented to be part of any such recordings, which shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Organisers. You further agree that the Organisers shall under no circumstances be held liable for any infringement or violation of personal and/or property rights arising from the use of such recordings by the Organisers or their partners.
• You acknowledge that, at the time of registration, the Organisers provided the most recent information available, and that the Event's content and/or delivery may change beyond the control of the Organisers.
• You agree that the Organisers shall not be liable for any errors, omissions, or changes to the programme or content of the Event.
• Should the Event be rescheduled, changed, moved, or cancelled due to any government regulation or restriction, public health measure, or any other Force Majeure Event, or for any other reason whatsoever, the Organisers shall not be held liable for any resulting costs You may incur for travel or other related goods, services, or compensation.
• The Organisers reserve the right to make changes to the Event as they deem fit, in their sole discretion, without penalty or refund.

5. Liability

• To the extent permitted by law, the Organisers' aggregate liability to You, whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, for any damages, loss, costs, claims, or expenses of any kind arising out of or in connection with any Event booking made by You, or otherwise in connection with the Event, shall be limited to Ten Pounds Sterling (£10).
• The Organisers will not be liable, under contract, tort, breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, for any indirect, consequential, incidental, or punitive loss, damage, or liability, or loss of profits, business, use, data, or reputation, arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection with any Event booking made by visitors, partners, exhibitors, delegates, attendees, or speakers.
• You agree to fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Organisers, and members of the Organisers' group, their affiliates, and their officers, directors, employees, and agents, from all damages, liabilities, losses, claims, charges, injuries, fines, penalties, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal costs) arising out of or in connection with: (i) any act, omission, or negligence on Your part, or any violation of law, regulation, or third-party rights; (ii) any damage to the Venue or any property at the Venue; (iii) infringement of any third-party intellectual property rights in materials shared by You; and (iv) any breach of these Terms & Conditions by You.
• You agree that the Organisers, and any of their partners, agents, officers, or employees, shall not be responsible for any injury, death, damage, theft, loss, or cost suffered at, or as a result of, the Event or any part of it.

6. Compliance with Laws

• You agree to comply with all applicable laws concerning bribery, corruption, and related matters in connection with these Terms & Conditions and the Event.
• You shall not offer or accept any financial or other advantage as an inducement or reward for any act or forbearance in connection with the Event or these Terms & Conditions.
• You are advised that a general risk of exposure to communicable illness exists at any event or public gathering, including the Event. Please do not attend the Event if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness, or if you are otherwise required to isolate under applicable public health guidance in force at the time of the Event.
• The Organisers reserve the right to introduce reasonable health and safety measures for the Event (which may include vaccination, testing, or mask requirements) in line with applicable Singapore public health guidance current at the time of the Event, and to require You to leave the Event Venue, at the Organisers' sole discretion, if You do not meet such requirements.

7. Force Majeure

• The Organisers shall not be liable for any cancellation or postponement of the Event, or any hindrance, failure, or delay in performing their obligations under these Terms & Conditions, as a result of any event or series of events beyond the Organisers' reasonable control (including, without limitation, acts of God, extreme weather, power failure, floods, lightning, storm, fire, explosion, war, riot, civil commotion, military operations, acts or threats of terrorism, malicious damage, strike action, lock-outs or other industrial action, failure or shortage of power supplies, technical, electrical, or internet failure, default of suppliers or sub-contractors, compliance with any law or governmental order, accident, failure or breakdown of plant, machinery, systems, or vehicles, or a pandemic, epidemic, civil emergency, or other widespread illness) (“Force Majeure Event”).
• In the event of a Force Majeure Event, the Organisers shall be entitled, without liability and at their sole discretion, to vary, perform, suspend performance of, postpone, or cancel the Event, and/or the contract between the parties, subject to giving You written notice.
• If the Event is rescheduled, changed, moved, or cancelled, the Organisers cannot be held responsible for any resulting costs You may incur, including but not limited to travel, accommodation, and other related goods, services, or compensation. Where the Event cannot be held, or is postponed, due to a Force Majeure Event, or due to events not attributable to the wrongful intent or gross negligence of the Organisers, the Organisers will not be liable to You for any damages, costs, or losses incurred. In such circumstances, the Organisers reserve the right to either retain the registration fee for use toward a future conference or event, or to refund the registration fee to You after deducting costs already incurred by the Organisers that could not be recovered from third parties.
• The Organisers reserve the right to: (a) change the format, date, timing, and/or content/agenda of the Event; or (b) cancel the Event, in each case at any time, and will provide notice as soon as reasonably practicable. Where the Organisers change the format, date, timing, agenda, or content of the Event, Your pass will remain valid for the Event as altered. You will not be entitled to a refund and/or compensation.
• No refunds will be given if visitors, delegates, attendees, or speakers cancel their booking or fail to attend the Event.

8. General

• The Privacy Policy on the Sites and the Cancellation Policy set out below shall form an integral part of these Terms & Conditions.
• These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, and You hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of London, United Kingdom.
• No partnership, agency, joint venture, or employer/employee relationship is intended or created between the parties as a result of these Terms & Conditions.
• These Terms & Conditions (together with any agreements or documents referred to herein) embody the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all previous agreements and arrangements.
• No warranty, statement, representation, undertaking, or provision made or given before the date hereof shall be binding on the parties unless expressly incorporated herein, save that this shall not affect the parties' rights in respect of any fraudulent misrepresentation.
• You are not permitted to transfer, assign, re-sell, or otherwise dispose of any of Your rights or obligations arising under these Terms & Conditions.

9. Data Protection and Privacy

By registering for the Event, You explicitly consent, under all relevant data protection legislation, to the Organisers communicating with You by telephone, e-mail, and post, and using Your personal or company information for the following purposes:

• The Organisers' internal purposes, including accounts processing and internal analysis of delegates/speakers;
• Publishing Your company name on the Event website, in the official Event directory, and/or in any other materials relating to the Event or relevant industry, whether in print, electronically, or in any other media;
• Inviting You to other events organised by the Organisers or their group;
• Disclosure of information to contractors who provide services in respect of the Event; and
• Disclosure or transfer to members of the Organisers' group worldwide, to allow the group to further develop its business and services to delegates.

Please contact us at contact@thepeopleevents.com if You do not wish for Your personal or company information to be used in any of the ways described above. We will cease to use Your Personal Information, Sensitive Personal Data, or company information only after receipt of Your instructions requesting us not to do so.

10. GENAIX 2027 — Cancellation, Return, and Refund Policy

• Passes once issued cannot be cancelled or refunded.
• If the Event cannot be held or is postponed due to a Force Majeure Event, or due to events not attributable to the wrongful intent or gross negligence of the Organisers, the Organisers will not be liable to You for any damages, costs, or losses incurred, such as transportation, accommodation, additional order costs, or financial losses.
• In such circumstances, the Organisers reserve the right to either retain the entire registration fee for use toward a future conference or event, or to refund the registration fee to You.
• No refunds will be given if You cancel Your booking or fail to attend the Event.
• The Organisers reserve the right to: (a) change the format, date, timing, and/or content/agenda of the Event; or (b) cancel the Event, in each case at any time, and will provide notice as soon as reasonably practicable. Where the format, date, timing, agenda, or content of the Event changes, Your pass will remain valid for the Event as altered, and You will not be entitled to a refund.
• Refunds will not be issued for any perceived inconvenience, including changes to the Event agenda, schedule, or the presence or absence of any particular speaker or VIP causing restrictions.

You acknowledge and agree that these Terms & Conditions, the General Terms and Conditions (“GTC”) for Exhibitors set out below, and the Privacy Policy on the Sites, and the restrictions contained therein, are fair and reasonable and are reasonably necessary to protect the interests of the Organisers and the value of their business and associated goodwill.

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GENAIX 2027 — GLOBAL GENERATIVE & AGENTIC AI SUMMIT

General Terms and Conditions (“GTC”) for Exhibitors

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1. Definitions

• “Agreement” means these terms and conditions, together with the Exhibition Sales Order for GENAIX 2027 and any annexures thereto, as may be amended in accordance with its terms.
• “Brand” shall mean the brand owned by the Exhibitor in respect of which the Exhibitor has been granted promotional benefits at the Event, as set out in the Exhibition Sales Order for GENAIX 2027.
• “Consequential Liability” shall mean any liability in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, for any loss of business, revenue, or profits, anticipated savings, wasted expenditure, or any indirect or consequential loss or damage whatsoever arising out of the performance or breach of this Agreement.
• “Contract Period” shall mean the fixed period of time commencing from 00:00 hours on April 13, 2027, and ending at 23:59 hours on April 16, 2027, unless terminated earlier in accordance with clause 14 of these General Terms and Conditions for Exhibitors (subject to change closer to the Event date; please stay connected with your point of contact from the GENAIX 2027 team for updated details).
• “Event” shall mean GENAIX 2027, to be hosted on April 15–16, 2027, in Singapore. The Event, Venue, and date of the Event are (subject to the other provisions of these General Terms and Conditions for Exhibitors) fixed, and the Exhibitor accepts that it has no right to seek or require a postponement of the Event, nor to reallocate the Fee or its booking to another event or activity. People Events LTD reserves the right to alter the title, Venue, and date of the Event in its sole discretion.
• “Financial Limitation” shall mean the total aggregate liability of People Events LTD to the Exhibitor, in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with the performance or breach of this Agreement, which shall not exceed a sum equivalent to the amount received by People Events LTD from the Exhibitor under the Exhibition Sales Order for GENAIX 2027/Agreement.
• “Marks” shall mean the official name and/or logo of the Event.

2. Approval

The manner of displaying and exhibiting Brand images during the Event shall be at the sole discretion of People Events LTD.

3. Use of Marks

• The Exhibitor shall have the right to promote the Event subject to the prior approval of People Events LTD, and in that regard the Exhibitor shall use the full and correct title and logo of the Event exactly as instructed by People Events LTD, including the name of the title partner/sponsor/organiser of the Event in all promotional materials, without deviation.
• Any use of the Marks, and any other advertising and promotional material used by the Exhibitor to promote the Event, shall be subject to People Events LTD's prior written approval, to be sought no less than three (3) days prior to its release. Any advertising or promotional material submitted for approval, or for display during the Event, is deemed disapproved if not specifically approved in writing within three (3) business days of receipt.
• People Events LTD shall supply the Exhibitor with artwork for the Marks free of charge; however, the Exhibitor agrees that it is not being granted any intellectual property or licensing rights to the Marks other than as expressly stated herein.
• The Exhibitor acknowledges that the right to use the Marks, and to advertise its association with the Event, shall not terminate at the end of the Contract Period, and the Exhibitor shall continue to have such rights as set out in sub-clause 3.5 below, subject to mutual agreement.
• Notwithstanding the above, the parties may continue to use the Marks/Brand in a manner suggested by the owner of the Marks/Brand, to reflect the association under this Agreement, for a period of one (1) month following the expiry of this Agreement.

4. Payments and Invoicing

• Timely payment is of the essence of this Agreement, as set out in the Exhibition Sales Order for GENAIX 2027.
• All payments shall be made by the Exhibitor in favour of People Events LTD, on or before the due date, upon receipt of an appropriate invoice.
• Any delay in payment of Fees beyond the date set out in the applicable Annexure will result in a proportionate reduction in benefits (including branding opportunities) on a daily basis. For example, if payment is delayed by five (5) days, no benefits under the Agreement will be available for those five (5) days, even though the Agreement may have been signed. Benefits will commence only once full payment of the Fees has been received by People Events LTD.
• Except as set out in this Agreement, the Fees are non-refundable. Where any pro-rata refund is due to the Exhibitor, it shall be made to the same account from which payment was originally made.

5. Taxation

• The Fee set out in Clause 4 of these General Terms and Conditions and the Exhibition Sales Order for GENAIX 2027 is exclusive of any applicable Value Added Tax (VAT), Goods and Services Tax (GST), or equivalent sales/consumption tax. Any such tax applicable to the Fee shall be borne by the Exhibitor and shall either be charged in the invoice raised by People Events LTD or paid/deposited directly by the Exhibitor with the relevant tax authority, as applicable under prevailing regulations.
• The Exhibitor may withhold or deduct tax at source from the Fee payable to People Events LTD only where required to do so under applicable law, and shall provide People Events LTD with appropriate documentation evidencing any such withholding.

6. Non-Exclusivity

The Exhibitor acknowledges and accepts that People Events LTD is engaged in promotional and advertising activities in relation to the Event, and accordingly, People Events LTD may deal with such rights entirely at its discretion, without reference to the Exhibitor.

7. Exhibitor's Warranty and Undertaking

The Exhibitor hereby warrants and undertakes to People Events LTD that:

• It has obtained all necessary corporate authorisations and permissions required to exercise its rights and perform its obligations under this Agreement, and shall exercise the benefits granted under the Exhibition Sales Order for GENAIX 2027 strictly in accordance with that Order and this Agreement;
• It shall abide by all relevant and applicable rules, regulations, tax obligations, and charges, whether imposed by national/state laws or any relevant or competent authority, in relation to the distribution, advertising, marketing, and/or display of its partnership material generally and during the Event;
• It has full rights over the intellectual property in its marks, logos, Brand images, and materials, and that the same are free and clear of any third-party claim of infringement or violation of any copyright, design, or other proprietary right; and
• It will strictly follow the branding guidelines prescribed by People Events LTD for any advertising or promotional activity carried out at the Event.

8. People Events LTD's Warranty and Performance Obligations

People Events LTD warrants and represents that it shall obtain all necessary permissions and approvals, and shall comply with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations required for conducting and organising the Event.

9. Indemnity

The Exhibitor hereby fully indemnifies and holds harmless People Events LTD, its employees, agents, and sub-contractors, on demand, from and against any and all damages, claims, suits, actions, judgments, losses, costs, and expenses whatsoever (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of, or in any way connected with: (i) any disruption of the Event by the Exhibitor; (ii) any advertising or promotional activity carried out by the Exhibitor to promote the Event; (iii) any Brand images or material provided by or on behalf of the Exhibitor that disrupt the Event in any way; (iv) any Brand images or materials of the Exhibitor displayed during the Event that infringe or violate the rights, including intellectual property rights, of any person; and/or (v) any breach by the Exhibitor of its obligations, representations, or warranties under this Agreement.

10. Limitation of Liability

Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement, People Events LTD shall not be liable for:

• Any Consequential Liability, or for any amount in the aggregate greater than the Financial Limitation, arising from the conduct of the Event; or
• Any breach or non-adherence by the Exhibitor of any applicable laws, rules, or regulations, including but not limited to tax laws, in connection with the exercise of its rights granted hereunder.

11. Intellectual Property

Each party's trademarks, designs, or logos shall at all times remain the exclusive property of that party, and the other party (or its agents and representatives) shall not claim any right in the same. It is agreed that People Events LTD shall exclusively own all intellectual property rights in any recording of the Event throughout the world and in perpetuity, and the Exhibitor shall not have any rights over or in such recordings.

12. Liability

The Exhibitor will be responsible and liable for its own personal property and fixtures, which People Events LTD does not supply but which the Exhibitor elects to use in connection with the exercise of its rights and benefits hereunder in association with the Event. The Exhibitor shall also be liable and responsible for its staff/personnel deployed at the Event Venue, including without limitation in respect of personal accident and death.

13. No Assignment/Transfer

Neither party shall be entitled to assign any of its rights and/or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party.

14. Termination

Without prejudice to any other rights or remedies available, each party will have the right to terminate this Agreement forthwith by written notice to the other in the event that:

• The other party commits a material breach of this Agreement and, in the case of a breach capable of remedy, fails to remedy such breach within the time specified by the non-breaching party in a written notice identifying the breach and requiring it to be rectified; or
• The other party becomes bankrupt or insolvent, enters into liquidation, or has a receiver or administrator appointed over its assets.

Termination of this Agreement for any reason will not affect the accrued rights and liabilities of the parties. However, upon expiry or termination of this Agreement for breach on the part of the Exhibitor, all of the Exhibitor's promotional/partnership rights under this Agreement shall terminate immediately, and the Exhibitor shall forthwith discontinue all partnership and promotional activities being carried out in connection with such rights, whether during the Event or elsewhere. Without prejudice to the foregoing, if the Exhibitor violates any term of this Agreement, People Events LTD shall, without exercising its right to terminate the Agreement, be fully entitled to protect its rights, without being liable to the Exhibitor in any manner, by immediately and without notice removing all Exhibitor branding from the Event.

Force Majeure (Exhibitors)

Neither party shall be held in breach of this Agreement for non-performance of any of its obligations for the following reasons: (i) any change in law, or new act, statute, ordinance, notification, or circular issued by any government or competent authority, or any judgment or order of any court, which makes it illegal or unlawful for either party to enjoy its rights or perform its obligations hereunder; or (ii) any calamity such as epidemics, pandemics, flood, storm, fire, tempest, riots, earthquake, war or war-like situations, strikes, lock-outs, failure or shortage of power supplies, or any technical, electrical, or internet failure, which affects either party's ability to effectively perform its obligations hereunder.

15. Effect of Cancellation/Force Majeure

If, for any reason during the Contract Period, the Event is cancelled or disrupted due to a Force Majeure Event, or for reasons beyond People Events LTD's reasonable control, such that People Events LTD is unable to provide the Exhibitor with the promotional and advertising rights, benefits, or opportunities referred to herein, the parties shall each be released from their obligations relating to the cancelled or disrupted Event under this Agreement, without further liability. In such an event, People Events LTD will refund to the Exhibitor any sums already paid under this Agreement, without interest, in respect of the cancelled or disrupted Event, within thirty (30) days of the cancellation or disruption, less the pro-rata value of promotional benefits already enjoyed by the Exhibitor and any costs or expenses incurred or committed by People Events LTD on behalf of, or because of, the Exhibitor up to the date of such cancellation.

16. Miscellaneous

Notices: All communications and notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered personally, by electronic mail, by internationally recognised courier, or by registered post, addressed to the relevant address set out above (or such other business address as a party may from time to time notify to the other for that purpose).

Confidentiality: Save as required by law, the parties agree not to disclose to any third party the terms of this Agreement, or any information, specification, document, business plan, data, concept, or particulars furnished by or on behalf of the other party, or which comes into their knowledge in connection with this Agreement, to any person other than a person employed or engaged by the receiving party for the purpose of discharging its obligations hereunder, or to advisers who are similarly bound by confidentiality.

Relationship Between the Parties: This Agreement shall not create any partnership or joint venture between People Events LTD and the Exhibitor. Neither party shall be entitled to represent or hold itself out as acting on the other's behalf.

Authorised Signatory: The parties undertake and warrant that this Agreement has been signed by their duly authorised representatives.

Entire Agreement: This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes any prior written or oral agreement between them with respect thereto. This Agreement may not be changed or modified except in writing signed by both parties.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute or difference whatsoever arising between the parties out of or relating to the construction, meaning, scope, operation, or effect of this Agreement, or the validity or breach thereof, shall be settled by mutual good-faith discussions in the first instance and, failing that, shall be referred to arbitration before a sole arbitrator jointly appointed by both parties, in accordance with the Arbitration Act 1996 (or its successor enactment then in force), and the award made pursuant thereto shall be binding on the parties. If the parties cannot agree on the identity of the sole arbitrator within seven (7) days of one party receiving written notice for the appointment of such arbitrator, either party shall be free to apply to the courts of England and Wales for the appointment of an arbitrator. Such arbitration shall be conducted in the English language, and the seat of arbitration shall be London, United Kingdom.

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