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MEDCON ’26

Terms and Conditions

Please read these terms carefully before registering for the conference.

1. Introduction

Welcome to MEDCON'26 – The Oncology Summit, organized by the Georgian International Medical Student Society (GIMSOC). By registering for, purchasing a ticket to, or participating in MEDCON'26, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before completing your registration.

2. Registration and Ticket Purchase

  • Registration is completed only after full payment has been successfully processed.
  • Each registration is valid for one participant only and may not be transferred, resold, or shared without prior written approval from the MEDCON Team.
  • Participants are responsible for providing accurate and complete registration information.
  • MEDCON'26 reserves the right to refuse or cancel registrations that contain false, incomplete, or misleading information.

3. Conference Access

  • Registered participants will receive a confirmation email and, where applicable, a digital ticket or QR code for entry.
  • Participants must present a valid identification document and/or conference ticket upon request during check-in.
  • Admission may be denied to individuals who fail to comply with conference policies or whose registration cannot be verified.

4. Conference Program 

  • The conference program, speakers, workshops, schedules, and venue arrangements are subject to change without prior notice.
  • While every effort will be made to deliver the published program, MEDCON'26 reserves the right to substitute speakers, modify session schedules, or make necessary adjustments due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Such changes shall not constitute grounds for a refund.

5. Workshops

  • Workshop participation is subject to availability and may require separate registration.
  • Workshop registrations are valid only for the individual participant.
  • Participants are expected to arrive on time. Late arrival may result in forfeiture of participation without refund.

6. Educational Materials

  • Registered participants may receive access to conference materials, including presentations, handouts, certificates, or other educational resources where applicable.
  • Any online educational content provided after the conference will be accessible only for the period specified by the MEDCON Team.
  • Access credentials are personal and must not be shared.

7. Certificates

  • Certificates of Attendance or Participation will be issued only to participants who meet the conference attendance requirements.
  • Certificates are intended solely for the registered participant and may not be transferred or reproduced.

8. Participant Conduct

Participants are expected to:

  • Treat speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers, organizers, and fellow attendees with professionalism and respect.
  • Follow all venue rules, health and safety regulations, and instructions provided by conference staff.
  • Refrain from disruptive, discriminatory, abusive, or inappropriate behavior.
  • Respect the privacy and intellectual property rights of speakers and presenters.
  • MEDCON'26 reserves the right to remove any participant whose conduct is deemed inappropriate without refund.

9. Photography, Video Recording, and Media

  • Photography, videography, and audio recording may take place throughout the conference.
  • By attending MEDCON'26, participants grant permission for their image, voice, or likeness to be captured and used by GIMSOC for promotional, educational, and archival purposes without additional compensation.
  • Participants wishing to opt out should notify the organizing committee before the event

10. Intellectual Property

  • All conference presentations, lectures, slides, educational materials, branding, logos, recordings, and other content remain the intellectual property of their respective owners and/or GIMSOC.
  • Participants may not record, reproduce, distribute, publish, or commercially exploit conference content without prior written permission.

11. Sponsorship and Exhibition

  • Sponsors and exhibitors are responsible for ensuring that all promotional materials comply with applicable laws and ethical standards.
  • MEDCON'26 reserves the right to reject or remove any promotional material or exhibition that conflicts with the conference's values or policies

12. Cancellation and Refund Policy

  • Registration fees are generally non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
  • If MEDCON'26 is cancelled by the organizing committee, registered participants will be offered either:
  • a full refund,
  • or transfer of their registration to a future conference, where applicable.
  • Refund requests resulting from participant inability to attend due to personal circumstances will be considered only in accordance with the official Refund Policy.

13. Force Majeure

The organizing committee shall not be liable for cancellation, postponement, or modification of the conference resulting from events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, public health emergencies, governmental restrictions, acts of terrorism, labor disputes, technical failures, or other force majeure events.

14. Participation and Liability

  • Participation in MEDCON'26 is voluntary.
  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, GIMSOC, its organizing committee, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any personal injury, illness, loss, theft, damage to personal property, travel expenses, accommodation costs, or any indirect or consequential damages arising from participation in the conference.

15. Privacy and Data Protection

Participant information will be collected and processed solely for conference administration, communication, certification, and related operational purposes in accordance with the applicable Privacy Policy.

16. Amendments

MEDCON'26 reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updated versions will be published on the official conference website. Continued participation following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions.

17. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Georgia.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

MEDCON'26 – The Oncology Summit Organized by the Georgian International Medical Student Society (GIMSOC)  Email: medconconferencegimsoc@gmail.com

Thank you for your interest in MEDCON'26 – The Oncology Summit. We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring conference dedicated to advancing oncology education, research, and collaboration.