WEDA event attendees assume all risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury, illness, damage, loss, claim, liability or expense, of any kind, that attendee may experience or incur in connection with attending this conference. By registering for the conference, attendee hereby releases, covenants not to sue, discharges, and holds harmless WEDA, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from any such claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs, or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. Attendees also consent to be recorded, photographed and videotaped related to the event, and hereby irrevocably and perpetually authorize WEDA to copyright, publish, reproduce, exhibit, transmit, broadcast, televise, digitize, display, otherwise use, attendee name, image, likeness and voice, and all photographs, recordings, videotapes, audiovisual materials, writings, statements and quotations of or by obtained during the event. Use of Publicly Posted Photos: WEDA may use publicly posted photos of speakers and sponsor graphics, sourced from online platforms and social media, for promotional materials, marketing campaigns, and conference-related content. These photos are used only after requesting approved photos and graphics from speakers and sponsors, in good faith, respecting the rights of individuals and the intent of public sharing. Intellectual Property Rights: WEDA respects the intellectual property rights of individuals. If any photo or graphic used by WEDA infringes upon your rights or is not intended for public use, please contact us at [email protected]. Upon notification, we will remove the item in question from all marketing and conference materials. Limitation of Liability: WEDA assumes no liability for any unauthorized use of publicly posted photos or graphics by third parties. By attending or promoting the conference, speakers, participants, and sponsors agree to hold WEDA harmless from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from the use of such photos or graphics. Compliance with Online Platform Policies: WEDA endeavors to comply with the terms of service and usage policies of the online platforms from which photos and graphics are sourced. Any inadvertent non-compliance will be addressed upon notification. Opt-Out Option: If speakers prefer not to have their publicly posted photos used by WEDA, they may opt out by notifying us in writing at [email protected] prior to the conference. Amendments: WEDA reserves the right to amend this disclaimer at any time. Conference Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend the conference, you may donate your registration fee to WEDA or receive a full refund one week out from the event and a 50% refund within one week of the event. We also accept replacement names, but we need to receive those as soon as possible, please, and no later than noon on July 31, 2026 For cancelations or replacements, please email [email protected].