General Terms and Conditions for the International Conference on Environment and Society
These Terms and Conditions apply to registration for and participation in the International Conference on Environment and Society.
Registration and payment are processed through the Converia conference management platform.
1. Registration
Registration for the conference is completed through the online registration system.
A registration becomes binding once the participant has completed the booking process and received a confirmation email.
2. Fees and Payment
The applicable participation fees are displayed during the registration process.
Payment must be made using one of the payment methods offered in the registration system.
Participation is only guaranteed once full payment has been received.
3. Cancellation by Participants
Cancellations must be made in writing by email to environment26@uni-konstanz.de.
The following cancellation conditions apply:
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cancellation until 1st of May 2026: full refund
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cancellation between 1st of May and 1st of June 2026: 50% refund
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cancellation after 1st of June 2026: no refund
If a participant is unable to attend, a substitute participant may be nominated.
4. Changes to the Programme
The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the conference programme, schedule, speakers, venue, or format if necessary.
Such changes do not entitle participants to withdraw from the registration free of charge.
5. Cancellation of the Conference
If the conference has to be cancelled by the organisers, participation fees already paid will be refunded.
Further claims, including travel or accommodation costs, cannot be reimbursed.
6. Liability
The organisers are only liable for damages caused intentionally or through gross negligence.
The organisers are not liable for loss of personal belongings, travel disruptions, or accommodation costs.
7. Photography and Recording
Photographs and recordings may be taken during the conference for documentation and communication purposes.
By participating in the conference, participants acknowledge that they may appear in such material.
Participants who do not wish to appear in photographs should inform the organisers.
8. Data Protection
Personal data will be processed exclusively for the organisation and administration of the conference.
Further information can be found in the Privacy Policy.
9. Accessibility
Information on accessibility is available in the Accessibility Statement.
10. Converia Platform
Registration and payment are processed through Converia GmbH.
Additional terms for the use of the Converia Conference Management and Ticketing Platform apply and can be accessed at: Terms & Conditions Converia
11. Applicable Law
German law applies.
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is or becomes invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions remains unaffected.