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The Tasmanian Seed Industry Group Inc. (TSIG) is hosting the 12th International Herbage Seed Group Conference and Post-Conference Tour on behalf of the International Herbage Seed Group (IHSG). Comments or opinions shared at the event do not necessarily represent TSIG’ views or beliefs. TSIG does not endorse nor confirm recommendations or promotions of the event or any of the event’s presenters. Additionally, TSIG do not take responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided at the event, including by any event sponsors.

1. Definitions
1.1. Event means the 12th International Herbage Seed Group Conference and Post-Conference Tour, as organised by the Tasmanian Seed Industry Group Inc. (TSIG) on behalf of the International Herbage Seed Group.
1.2 Event Email Address means tasseedindustrygroup@gmail.com.
1.3 Event Website means www.tsig.org.au/ihsg-2025, the website through which TSIG sells tickets to the Event.
‘our’, ‘us’, ‘we’ and ‘TSIG’ means Tasmanian Seed Industry Group Inc. (ABN 30 293 043 849).
1.4 Terms and Conditions means these Ticket Terms and Conditions and Conditions of Entry and Participation.
1.5 Conference venue means The Tramsheds Function Centre, 4 Invermay Rd, Launceston TAS 7248.
1.6 ’you’, ‘your,’ and ‘holder’ means the person or organisation that purchases ticket(s) to the Event or the person to whom ticket(s) has been issued.

2. General Terms and Conditions
2.1 The rights and remedies of a party under these Terms and Conditions exclude the party’s rights and remedies at law (including the Australian Consumer Law), except to the extent that they cannot be excluded.
2.2 By purchasing tickets to the Event, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. Registration is required to attend all the conference sessions, lunches and coffee-breaks, dinners, technical visits and official reception.
2.3 We reserve the right to make changes, revisions, and amendments, or add or remove provisions from these Terms and Conditions (Changes) without prior notification to you. Any Changes will be duly reflected on the Event Website. Changes will only apply to tickets purchased after these Terms and Conditions have been updated on the Event Website.
2.4 We have the right to investigate whether there has been any breach of these Terms and Conditions. A dispute will be resolved as set out in these Terms and Conditions.

3. Ticket Purchases
3.1 The price of Event tickets is not negotiable. These rates do not include hotels in Launceston and transportation to/from Launceston.
3.2 Tickets must be paid for in full at the time of purchase. Tickets not paid in full are considered invalid and attendance at the Event by such a holder will not be permitted.
3.3 All ticket purchases are invoiced in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include the Australian Goods and Service Tax (GST). All payments are to be made by credit card in AUD, any bank fees are incurred by the payee in addition to the ticket fee. A payment processing fee applies to all credit card payments (where applicable).
3.4 We reserve the right in our sole and absolute discretion to revoke your ticket(s) purchase and we don’t have to give you a reason. If we revoke your ticket(s) purchase under this sub clause we will refund the ticket(s) price and any credit card fees you incurred if you provide evidence to us of those fees.
3.5 The bearer assumes full responsibility of the ticket, once received. We have no liability including financial, legal, or otherwise if the delivered ticket is stolen, lost, damaged, destroyed or rendered unusable in any other way.
3.6 The Event Website is the sole authorised source for Event tickets. If you obtain your ticket(s) from an unauthorised source, you risk that those ticket(s) are counterfeit or stolen. We have the right to dishonour such counterfeit or stolen tickets and declare them void.
3.7 You may not resell, copy, reproduce tickets to the Event in any form. You cannot use the ticket(s) for any promotional and/or advertising purposes without our prior written approval. If you undertake any such activities without our prior written consent, we will cancel of your ticket(s).
3.8 Event tickets cannot be redeemed against cash, credits, or any other benefits.
3.9 Tickets for the Post-Conference Tour must be bought in conjunction with a Conference Delegate ticket.
3.10 Tickets for the Accompanying Persons Tour must be bought in conjunction with a Conference Delegate ticket. The name of the Delegate must be provided at Check Out.

4. Conditions of Entry and Participation
4.1 Tickets are only valid to grant entry to the Event to the person or organisation’s representative that registered when purchasing the ticket. We take no responsibility for the accuracy of ticket holders’ data regardless of the method of purchase of the ticket. It is the responsibility of the ticket holder to ensure the details on an issued ticket including the name of the participant are correct.
4.2 A request to modify the name on a ticket must be made in writing to us at the Event Email Address. We reserve the right in our sole and absolute discretion to agree to modify the name on a ticket.
4.3 The ticket you purchase represents a revocable license for you to access and attend the Conference Venue on 16-19 November 2025 when the Event is scheduled to be hosted. This license can be revoked at any time by us in our sole discretion, without any prior notifications or compensation options subject to these Terms and Conditions. If the license is revoked, you will not be granted entry to or you may be removed from the Conference Venue.
4.4 We follow a common zero-tolerance policy towards illegal drug use or possession at the Venue, and towards any type of aggressive, abusive, discriminatory, lewd or obscene behaviour or action at the Event. If you are found in possession of prohibited substance and/or if you indulge in any objectionable behaviour, we may immediately terminate your participation in the Event and cancel your ticket.
4.5 You must hold a valid ticket for the Event to be allowed entry to the Conference Venue and to participate in the Event.

5. Sponsor participants
5.1 We reserve the right to invite you to become a sponsor of the Event (Event Sponsor).
5.2 Event Sponsors will be entitled to the benefits at the Event as outlined in our prospectus.
5.3 If you are not an Event Sponsor, we may ask you to limit your self promotion activities including hawking and soliciting so that they do not encroach on the benefits that we offer to Event Sponsors.

6. Cancellations, Payment Terms and Force Majeure
6.1 If the Event is cancelled wholly or partly, to any unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to natural disasters, Federal and/or State announcements, strikes and delays in production, we may in our sole and absolute discretion:
a. reschedule the Event, and/or
b. issue a partial/full refund, and/or
c. issue a credit note to a future event.
Our decision in such cases will be final and binding.
6.2 If the Event has to be rescheduled to another date, you will not be eligible to a refund. If the Event is fully cancelled, any refund to you, if issued, will include ONLY the face value of the ticket(s). You cannot, under any circumstances, claim processing fees, handling fees, or any other charges incurred by you.
6.3 Due to the cap on attendees and the cost of running the Event, there will be no ticket return, exchange, cancellation or refund, nor can you initiate a chargeback claim or dispute on the provider of the credit card/debit card that was used to purchase the ticket(s) if for whatever reason your personal or professional circumstances change and you cannot attend the Event or part of it or if you change your mind about attending the Event or part of it.
6.4 At the time of entering the Conference Venue, you are required to produce your ticket in either print or electronic format. Entry may be refused if you cannot produce proof of purchase of your ticket.

7. Limitation of liability
7.1 If you are not able to access any part of the Conference Venue including but not limited to reasons of any delay by us, any Federal or State regulations, our policies, weather-related problems, emergencies, venue shutdown and/or evacuation or for any other reason, you will not be eligible for any refunds or future credits.
7.2 You attend the Conference Event at your own risk including by assuming all risks associated with communicable diseases including COVID-19.
7.3 We take no responsibility for any personal or property damage caused to you at the Conference Venue, or for any of your items that may be lost, stolen or misplaced at the Conference Venue. We will not consider any claim from you for such damage. You agree to release and forever discharge TSIG and its representatives, jointly and severally, from any and all actions, causes of actions, claims and demands for, upon or by reason of damage, loss, death or injury, which may be sustained as a result of your attendance at the Venue and participation in the Event.
7.4 To the maximum extent permitted by law, TSIG and its representatives will not be liable for personal injury or death, property damage, or any other loss (including, but not limited to, liability for negligence, breach of these Terms and Conditions, or any other agreement), damage, cost or expense (including, without limitation, loss of profits, business reputation, loss of information, indirect, special, punitive or consequential loss or damage) that you may incur or suffer arising out of or in connection with the Event.

8. Photography and videography
8.1 We reserve the right to use any photograph, video and/or audio taken at the Event without your express written permission if your image, likeness and voice is included in the photograph, video or audio.
8.2 We may use the photograph, video and audio in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by us including but not limited to brochures, books, magazines, websites and social media throughout the world, for any purpose and without compensation to you.
8.3 By participating in the Event, you are agree to release, defend, hold harmless and indemnify us from any and all claims involving the use of your picture, likeness or voice.
8.4 For privacy reasons, images and audio will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without your written approval.
8.5 If you do not want your image, likeness or audio to be recorded and/or used by us as provided for in this clause, you must notify us by the Event Email Address before the Event commences and advise the photographer/videographer at the time of recording.
8.6 You may not use, copy, alter or modify TSIG photographs, graphics, videography or other, similar reproductions or recordings without our prior written permission.
8.7 We reserve the right to prohibit or restrict and limit your use of cameras and other recording equipment including mobile phones at the Event.

9. Privacy
9.1 By purchasing tickets to the Event, you give us the right to use your personal data in accordance with our advertised Privacy Policy, which can be found on the TSIG Website. For further information on how your data will be used, please see our Privacy Policy at tsig.org.au/terms

10. Cancellations, Payment Terms and Force Majeure
10.1 If any dispute (Dispute) arises:
a. out of or in relation to these Terms and Conditions; or
b. out of or in relation to the operation or construction of these Terms and Conditions,
subject to the last sub clause of this clause, the parties must comply with this clause.
10.2 A party claiming that a Dispute has arisen must give written notice (Dispute Notice) to the other party setting out the nature of the Dispute.
10.3 The parties must endeavour in good faith to settle the Dispute between themselves within 14 days of receipt of the Dispute Notice.
10.4 If the Dispute is not settled as set out in sub clause 3 of this clause, the parties agree, at the request of either of them, to refer the Dispute for determination by arbitration administered by the Australian Disputes Centre (ADC) in accordance with the arbitration rules of ADC.
10.5 The arbitration will be held in Tasmania or such other place as the parties may agree.
10.6 The arbitrator must provide an explanation for the decision given.
10.7 The arbitrator’s decision will be final and binding on the parties.
10.8 The costs of the arbitration will be paid in accordance with the decision of the arbitrator.
10.9 The arbitration must be held in accordance with and subject to the laws applicable in the State of Tasmania.
10.10 Where not inconsistent with the provisions of this clause, the Commercial Arbitration Act 2011 (TAS) will apply to the operation of this clause.
10.11 Nothing in this clause prevents a party from seeking urgent interlocutory injunctive relief before an appropriate court.

11. Jurisdiction
11.1 These Terms and Conditions are governed by and are to be construed in accordance with the laws of Tasmania.