Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

PART B— TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Acceptance of Terms

By applying, registering, booking, paying a deposit, or participating in the Celebrating Women Expo (CWE) or Celebrating Women Awards (CWA), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

2. Applications and Acceptance

2.1 All applications are subject to approval by the organiser.

2.2 We reserve the right, in our absolute discretion, to accept or decline any application.

2.3 A booking is not confirmed until:

your application has been approved; and

the required deposit or initial payment has been received.

2.4 We may refuse participation, cancel a booking, or remove a participant where:

information provided is false, misleading or incomplete

payment obligations are not met

there is a breach of these Terms

the participant’s business or conduct is not aligned with the Event

3. Stall Allocation and Event Participation

3.1 Stall positions and layout are determined at the organiser’s discretion.

3.2 We may change layout, floorplans or positioning at any time if required.

3.3 No exclusivity is guaranteed unless agreed in writing.

3.4 Participants must comply with all event instructions and venue requirements.

4. Payment Terms

4.1 All prices are in Australian Dollars.

4.2 A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking.

4.3 Full payment must be received by 20 July 2026 unless otherwise agreed in writing.

4.4 If full payment is not received by 20 July 2026, we may:

cancel your booking

forfeit all payments made

remove your business from promotions

reallocate or resell your space

4.5 Time is of the essence in relation to all payments.

4.6 No participation, promotion or stall access will be granted unless full payment has been received.

4.7 We are not obliged to hold any stall or participation space without full payment.

4.8 We reserve the right to pursue recovery of any outstanding amounts through appropriate legal or collection processes.

5. Strict Cancellation, Default and No Refund Policy

5.1 All deposits are strictly non-refundable.

5.2 If you cancel your participation for any reason, all payments made will be forfeited.

5.3 Failure to complete payment by 20 July 2026 will be treated as cancellation.

5.4 No refunds, credits or transfers will be provided for:

change of mind

change of circumstances

inability to attend

dissatisfaction with results

5.5 Withdrawal after 20 July 2026 does not remove your obligation to pay the full booking amount.

5.6 Transfers must be approved in writing and may incur a fee.

5.7 Nothing in these Terms excludes rights under Australian Consumer Law.

6. Non-Attendance

If a participant fails to attend the Event for any reason, no refund, credit or transfer will be provided.

7. No Reliance / No Guarantees

Participants acknowledge that:

Participation in the Event is for promotional and networking purposes only

The organiser does not guarantee any level of attendance, sales, leads, exposure or business outcomes

No representations or promises have been made regarding commercial results

8. No Set-Off / No Withholding

Participants must not withhold or refuse payment based on dissatisfaction with outcomes, attendance, or expectations.

9. Marketing, Listings and Promotion

Participants grant permission for use of:

business name

logo

images

bio and submitted content

for marketing and promotional purposes.

Promotion may be withheld if payment is incomplete.

10. Participant Conduct

Participants must act professionally and respectfully.

We may remove participants without refund for misconduct or breach of Terms.

11. Insurance, Risk and Property

Participants are responsible for their own property and insurance.

We are not liable for loss, theft or damage.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law:

we are not liable for indirect or consequential loss

liability is limited to the amount paid

Australian Consumer Law rights are not excluded.

13. Event Changes and Force Majeure

We may change or cancel the Event due to circumstances beyond our control.

We are not liable for associated costs or losses.

14. Payment Disputes

Participants agree not to initiate a chargeback without first contacting us.

Unauthorised disputes may result in recovery action.

15. Intellectual Property

All event branding and materials remain our property.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior discussions, communications or representations, whether written or verbal.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

18. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.