Registration Terms and Conditions

• Full payment for registration fees must be received prior to the Conference.
• All prices are in Australian dollars and include Goods and Services Tax of 10%.
• If you cancel your registration on or prior to 15 March 2024, you will receive a refund less a cancellation fee of AU$100.  Cancellations made after this date are non-refundable.
• The Privacy Act 1988 provides that, before your name and contact details can be published in a list of participants you must give your consent.  If you select ‘Yes, I do want my details to be included in the list of participants’ on the registration form or by email, your details may be distributed to:
  • Conference delegates, sponsors and exhibitors (note that if consent is given to have your details included in the List of Participants, it is likely that sponsors may add you to their mailing lists and send promotional emails to you)       
  • Organisers of future ICCG events
• If, for reasons beyond the control of the Organising Committee, the Conference is cancelled, registration fees will be refunded after the deduction of expenses already incurred.
• By registering for the Conference you are confirming consent for any video and photographs taken at the Conference, in which you may appear, to be used by the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand in promotion of the Conference.
• By registering for the Conference, you are consenting for your data to be used as per the "Data Consent Policy". If you decide against your data being used, your registration will be cancelled less the cancellation fee above.

Information Presented at the Conference 

The information presented at the Meeting is solely intended for Health Care Professionals. 
You understand and agree that you are being provided with the information for educational and informational purposes only and that information will be provided to educate you on the latest scientific, clinical, therapeutic and educational advancements.
You understand and agree that whilst the content is accessible worldwide, some content may be applicable to particular regions only, such as Australia and New Zealand. 

Although the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand strives to present only current and accurate information at its Conference, you agree not to solely rely on this information or consider it to be any form of professional advice without additional independent review of its accuracy, completeness, efficacy, and timeliness. 
Any decisions as to how you use this information is in your sole discretion and the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand will not be liable for any issues that may arise from such use.  

Participant Conduct

You will conduct yourself in a professional manner that is free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
You will treat all participants with respect and consideration to create a collegial, respectful, inclusive, and professional environment at the International Clinical Cardiovascular Genetics Conference 2024. 

Legal Claim

This agreement is subject to the law of Australia. In the event of any legal claims arising from either party, Australia shall be the sole court of jurisdiction. 

Program

The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand reserve the right to modify the program, which is published as an indication only. 

Recordings 

The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand plans to record the Conference, which recording will be made available on the meeting websites and for distribution to meeting registrants.
In addition, the Conference will be live-streamed. I acknowledge that photographs and/or videos may be taken of me and other attendees at any time during the Conference and may be used in media, including websites and print publications. 

Insurance

If you are travelling to the Conference, it is strongly recommended that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance to cover the duration of your visit.

Accommodation Terms and Conditions (if applicable)

• Prices are in Australian dollars and include Goods and Services tax of 10%.
• A credit card guarantee is taken at the time of booking. The credit card will be charged by the hotel as specified below.
• Rates provided for each of the hotels are specific to the Conference dates only. 

Rydges South Bank

• Individual Guest Bookings
  • A credit card guarantee is required to secure your booking. The credit card details submitted on the booking form will be securely transferred to the hotel.  One night's payment will be taken by the hotel on or after Friday 5th April 2024.  This will be used to secure the booking and authenticate the credit card.  
  • If you make your booking after Friday 5 April 2024, your credit card will be charged for one night's payment immediately.  
  • You will be responsible for settling the remaining balance of your accommodation directly with the hotel on check-in.  Any incidentals or additional fees incurred during your stay should be paid direct to the hotel on check-out.
  • If you cancel your booking on or after Friday 5 April 2024 or fail to check-in on the arrival date you have specified you will be charged a cancellation fee of all night's booked.
• Group Bookings (5 or more rooms)
  • A credit card guarantee is required to secure the group booking. The credit card details submitted on the booking form will be securely transferred to the hotel.  One night's payment per room booked will be taken by the hotel on or after Friday 5th April 2024.  This will be used to secure the booking and authenticate the credit card.  
  • If the group booking is made after Friday 5 April 2024, the credit card supplied will be charged immediately for one night's payment per room booked.  
  • Each individual guest will be responsible for settling the remaining balance of their accommodation directly with the hotel on check-in.  Any incidentals or additional fees incurred during their stay should be paid direct to the hotel on check-out.
  • If the whole group booking is cancelled between Wednesday 6 March 2024 and Wednesday 3 April 2024, the group will be charged a cancellation fee of one night per room booked.
  • If the group or an individual within the group cancels their booking on or after Wednesday 3 April 2024 or fail to check-in on the arrival date you have specified they will be charged a cancellation fee of all night's booked.
• Room configurations are subject to availability. The requested configuration will be sent to the hotel but cannot be guaranteed.
• You will be asked to provide credit card for pre-authorisation on check in.
• Please be advised the hotel may apply a surcharge on all credit card payments, payment by cash or EFTPOS will not incur a surcharge.
• Complimentary WIFI.
• Buffet breakfast is available at the Bacchus Restaurant, Podium Level from 6.30am - 10.30am.  Retail price is based on consumption and is not included in the room rate.
• Valet Car parking is available at a charge of $55.00 per night, per vehicle.
• Check-in time is 3pm. Check-out time is 11am. 

Mantra South Bank

• Individual Guest Bookings
  • A credit card guarantee is required to secure your booking. The credit card details submitted on the booking form will be securely transferred to the hotel.  All night's payment will be taken by the hotel on or after Friday 5th April 2024.  This will be used to secure the booking.
  • If you make your booking after Friday 5 April 2024, your credit card will be charged for all night's booked immediately.  
  • You will be responsible for settling any additional costs for your accommodation directly with the hotel on check-in.  Any incidentals or additional fees incurred during your stay should be paid direct to the hotel on check-out.
  • If you cancel your booking on or after Friday 5 April 2024 or fail to check-in on the arrival date you have specified you will be charged a cancellation fee of all night's booked.
• Group Bookings (5 or more rooms)
  • A credit card guarantee is required to secure the group booking. The credit card details submitted on the booking form will be securely transferred to the hotel.  All night's payment per room booked will be taken by the hotel on or after Friday 5th April 2024.  This will be used to secure the booking.
  • If the group booking is made after Friday 5 April 2024, the credit card supplied will be charged immediately for all night's payment per room booked.  
  • Each individual guest will be responsible for settling the remaining balance of their accommodation directly with the hotel on check-in.  Any incidentals or additional fees incurred during their stay should be paid direct to the hotel on check-out.
  • If the whole group booking is cancelled between Wednesday 6 March 2024 and Wednesday 3 April 2024, the group will be charged a cancellation fee of one night per room booked.
  • If the group or an individual within the group cancels their booking on or after Wednesday 3 April 2024 or fail to check-in on the arrival date you have specified they will be charged a cancellation fee of all night's booked.
• Room configurations are subject to availability. The requested configuration will be sent to the hotel but cannot be guaranteed.
• You will be asked to provide credit card for pre-authorisation on check in.
• Please be advised the hotel will apply a surcharge on all credit card payments, payment by cash or EFTPOS will not incur a surcharge.
• Complimentary WIFI.
• A la carte breakfast is available for an additional $22.00 per person per day.  This is is not included in the room rate and can be paid directly to the hotel on check-out.
• Valet car parking is available at an additional $40.00 per car per night (subject to availability)
• Offsite self-parking car parking at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre is available at an additional $25.00 per car per exit (subject to
  availability)
• Check-in time is 2pm. Check-out time is 10am.