THE MAGELLAN SUTERA RESORT KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIA
12 - 15 NOVEMBER 2018

RT16 CONFERENCE RATES + T&C


  1. TERMS OF REFERENCE
    For the purposes of the terms and conditions herein, the term “the Organiser” shall mean ROUNDTABLE ON SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL (“RSPO”).

    The “Conference” herein refers to The 16th Annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (“RT16").

    The “Event Venue” refers to the The Magellan Sutera Resort Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

    The “Conference Date” refers to 12 - 15 November 2018.
  2. APPLICATION FOR CONFERENCE
    The submission of the Online Conference Registration Form (“Form”) shall be deemed as an acceptance of the terms and conditions herein by the delegate. The application procedure is complete only when the registration form and payment are received by the Organiser.

    Participants attending the Event do so at your own risk. Please ensure you have adequate insurance coverage.
  3. CONFERENCE FEES & DEADLINES 
    Registration Category
    Member Rates
    Non-Member Rates
    Early Bird (NGO)
    Register & Pay by 21 September 2018, 24:00 hrs (GMT+8)
    USD 600 / MYR 2,520
    USD 680 / MYR 2,856
    Early Bird
    Register & Pay by 21 September 2018, 24:00 hrs (GMT+8)
    USD 650 / MYR 2,730
    USD 750 / MYR 3,150
    Normal Rate (NGO)
    Register & Pay by 22 October 2018, 24:00 hrs (GMT+8)
    USD 680 / MYR2,856
    USD 780 / MYR 3,276
    Normal Rate
    Register & Pay by 22 October 2018, 24:00 hrs (GMT+8)
    USD 750 / MYR 3,150
    USD 840 / MYR 3,528
    Walk-In
    Register & Pay after 22 October 2018, 24:00 hrs (GMT+8)
       USD 970 / MYR 4,074
              USD 1,090 / MYR 4,578
  4. PAYMENT
    1. Full payment is required upon submission of your registration form. Confirmation of registration is only upon receipt of full payment. Conference fees include admission to Conference sessions, lunches, coffee breaks, registration materials & Welcome Reception.
    2. All registration forms and payment MUST reach the RSPO by 22 October 2018, 24:00 hrs (GMT+8). Thereafter, delegates are subject to Walk-in Rates.
    3. Payment must be made in full upon submission of the registration form. The deadline for submission of the registration form is 22 October 2018, 24:00 hrs (GMT+8).
    4. Payment may be made via the following methods:

      Corporate/company cheque (in MYR) or bank draft made payable to Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil

      Telegraphic transfer (all finance charges are borne by the delegate). A copy of the transaction slip must be mailed to [email protected] as proof of remittance.

      Credit Card are billed by our service provider, iPay88 / Mobile88.com Sdn Bhd. IPay88*RSPO will be stated in the credit card statement.

      Details of bank account:

      Payable To: ROUNDTABLE ON SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL
      Bank Name: HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad
      USD Account No: 359-170750-727
      MYR Account No: 359-170750-101
      Bank Address: Level 1 Jalan Damanlela, Pusat Bandar Damansara,
      Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
      Tel: +603 2050 7676
      Branch: Damansara Heights
      SWIFT Code: HBMBMYKL
    5. The Organiser shall not be responsible for any airfare, ground transportation, lodging or incidental or any other costs incurred by delegates for attending or otherwise participating in the Conference.
  5. CANCELLATION/POSTPONEMENT OF THE CONFERENCE
    1. If, for any reason, the Conference, or any part thereof, is prevented from being held, or the Event Venue becomes unavailable, the Organiser may cancel or postpone the Conference. In such event, the Organiser shall not be responsible for delays, damage, loss, increased costs, or other unfavourable conditions arising by virtue thereof, and the delegate(s) waive(s) all or any claim(s) for loss, expense or damage against the Organiser arising there from.
    2. Refunds will be made for cancellations received in writing (by e-mail or fax) by 22 October 2018, 24:00 hrs (GMT+8). A cancellation fee of 20% of registration fee per delegate is applicable. There will be no refunds after this date.
    3. If the delegate is unable to attend the Conference, a substitute delegate is welcomed at NO extra charge provided written notification is given to the Organiser by 22 October 2018, 24:00 hrs (GMT+8).
  6. CHANGE OF CONFERENCE DATE, SPEAKERS, PROGRAMME CONTENT AND VENUE
    The Organiser reserves the right to change the Conference Date, speakers, programme content and Event Venue should circumstances so require.
  7. REFUSAL OF ADMISSION
    The Organiser reserves the right to refuse admission or remove any person from the Conference & Exhibition at its absolute discretion, without incurring any liability whatsoever. This will include anyone deemed drunk, disorderly, under the influence of drugs or other substance, other than that which is medically prescribed, or whose dress appearance or general behavior is liable to disturb any Exhibitor or persons attending the Event.
  8. VENUE REGULATIONS
    The delegate(s) shall abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Event Venue. Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations will constitute grounds for breach of the terms and conditions herein. A copy of the Rules and Regulations may be obtained from the Organiser.
  9. BREACH OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
    In cases where the delegate(s) fails to observe and perform any of the terms and conditions herein, the Organiser shall reserve the right to refuse performance of all its obligations herein towards the delegate(s) and all fees paid by the delegate(s) to the Organiser will be forfeited. The delegate(s) shall furthermore indemnify the Organiser for all losses and damages resulting from such failure in observing or performing the terms and conditions herein.
  10. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
    The Organiser, its sub-contractors, agent and/or employees have the right to immediately alter or cancel the Conference or any arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating directly or indirectly to the Conference. The delegates shall not be entitled to any compensation for damages that result from such alteration or cancellation. Furthermore, neither the Organiser, its sub-contractors, agent and/or employees shall at any time be liable for any loss, damage or injury whatsoever , howsoever suffered by any of the delegate(s) or any loss or damage to property of any delegate(s) arising form or in connection with his/her participation in the Conference.
  11. FORCE MAJEURE
    The Organiser shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations under the terms and conditions herein due to circumstances beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Organiser including war (declared or undeclared), natural disaster, acts of God, fire, blockades, earthquakes, acts of terrorism and matters beyond the Organiser’s reasonable control.
  12. PRIVACY POLICY
    The delegate(s) hereby confirm that they have read and understood the RSPO privacy policy and its terms therein and herein signify their unconditional acceptance of the terms of the privacy policy.

    Please refer to web link for a complete version of the RSPO privacy policy.
  13. INTERPRETATION, GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
    Interpretation of the terms and conditions herein lies solely with the Organiser. The terms and conditions herein shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of Malaysia. The parties hereto hereby agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Malaysia.
  14. SUCCESSORS IN TITLE AND LAWFUL ASSIGNS
    The terms and conditions herein shall be binding upon the parties, its successors in title and lawful assigns.