Terms of Use
Last Updated: May 3, 2025
AGREEMENT TO TERMS
These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement made between you ("you") and Raising The Bar Conference, LLC ("Raising The Bar," "we," "us," or "our"), concerning your access to and use of the website https://raisingthebardc.com and any related event registration platforms, ticketing pages, online portals, mobile or digital properties, or in-person event experiences (collectively, the "Site" and "Event").
By accessing the Site and/or purchasing a ticket to attend Raising The Bar, you agree that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all of these Terms of Use. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE TERMS OF USE, THEN YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SITE AND YOU MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY. YOU ALSO MAY NOT ATTEND THE EVENT.
We reserve the right to make changes or modifications to these Terms of Use at any time and for any reason. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site or participation in the Event signifies acceptance of those changes.
We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last updated” date of these Terms of Use, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change. It is your responsibility to periodically review these Terms of Use to stay informed of updates. You will be subject to, and will be deemed to have been made aware of and to have accepted, the changes in any revised Terms of Use by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Terms of Use are posted.
The information provided on the Site is not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject us to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country. Accordingly, those persons who choose to access the Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.
The Site is not tailored to comply with industry-specific regulations (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), etc.), so if your interactions would be subjected to such laws, you may not use this Site. You may not use the Site in a way that would violate the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB
The Site is intended for users who are at least 21 years old. Persons under the age of 21 are not permitted to use or register for the Site.
Unless otherwise indicated, the Site, Event content, visuals, logos, designs, copywriting, and any intellectual property related to Raising The Bar are owned or licensed by us and protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content from the Event or Site without our express written permission.
Provided that you are eligible to use the Site, you are granted a limited license to access and use the Site and to download or print a copy of any portion of the Content to which you have properly gained access solely for your personal, non-commercial use. We reserve all rights not expressly granted to you in and to the Site, the Content and the Marks.
USER REPRESENTATIONS
By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:
(1) all registration information you submit will be true, accurate, current, and complete; (2) you will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update such registration information as necessary; (3) you have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Terms of Use; (4) you are not a minor in the jurisdiction in which you reside; (5) you will not access the Site through automated or non-human means, whether through a bot, script, or otherwise; (6) you will not use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose; and (7) your use of the Site will not violate any applicable law or regulation.
If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, we have the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Site (or any portion thereof).
USER REGISTRATION & ACCOUNTS
You may be required to register through the Site or a third-party platform to purchase tickets or access certain event materials. You agree to keep your password confidential and will be responsible for all use of your account.
PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
You may not access or use the Site for any purpose other than that for which we make the Site available. The Site may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us.
As a user of the Site, you agree not to:
1. Systematically retrieve data or other content from the Site to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without written permission from us.
2. Trick, defraud, or mislead us and other users, especially in any attempt to learn sensitive account information such as user passwords.
3. Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Site, including features that prevent or restrict the use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on the use of the Site and/or the Content contained therein.
4. Disparage, tarnish, or otherwise harm, in our opinion, us and/or the Site.
5. Use any information obtained from the Site in order to harass, abuse, or harm another person.
6. Make improper use of our support services or submit false reports of abuse or misconduct.
7. Use the Site in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations.
8. Use the Site to advertise or offer to sell goods and services.
9. Engage in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Site.
10. Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) viruses, Trojan horses, or other material, including excessive use of capital letters and spamming (continuous posting of repetitive text), that interferes with any party’s uninterrupted use and enjoyment of the Site or modifies, impairs, disrupts, alters, or interferes with the use, features, functions, operation, or maintenance of the Site.
11. Engage in any automated use of the system, such as using scripts to send comments or messages, or using any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.
12. Delete the copyright or other proprietary rights notice from any Content.
13. Attempt to impersonate another user or person or use the username of another user.
14. Sell or otherwise transfer your profile.
15. Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) any material that acts as a passive or active information collection or transmission mechanism, including without limitation, clear graphics interchange formats (“gifs”), 1×1 pixels, web bugs, cookies, or other similar devices (sometimes referred to as “spyware” or “passive collection mechanisms” or “pcms”).
16. Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Site or the networks or services connected to the Site.
17. Harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten any of our employees or agents engaged in providing any portion of the Site to you.
18. Attempt to bypass any measures of the Site designed to prevent or restrict access to the Site, orany portion of the Site.
19. Copy or adapt the Site’s software, including but not limited to Flash, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, orother code.
20. Decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any of the software comprising or in anyway making up a part of the Site.
21. Except as may be the result of standard search engine or Internet browser usage, use, launch, develop, or distribute any automated system, including without limitation, any spider, robot, cheat utility, scraper, or offline reader that accesses the Site, or using or launching any unauthorized script or other software.
22. Use a buying agent or purchasing agent to make purchases on the Site.
23. Make any unauthorized use of the Site, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses of users by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited email, or creating user accounts by automated means or under false pretenses.
24. Use the Site as part of any effort to compete with us or otherwise use the Site and/or the Content for any revenue-generating endeavor or commercial enterprise.
TICKET SALES, TRANSFERS & REFUNDS
All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable unless otherwise stated or approved in writing by Raising The Bar. We may offer Early Bird and VIP pricing tiers; availability is limited and subject to change without notice.
If the Event is postponed, rescheduled, or canceled due to circumstances beyond our control, we will communicate any available options. In such cases, refunds or credits will be offered at our sole discretion.
EVENT CODE OF CONDUCT
We are committed to creating a respectful, safe, and inclusive environment for all attendees, speakers, staff, and sponsors. By attending the Event, you agree to:
Treat all individuals with respect and dignity. Refrain from harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate conduct. Follow all instructions from Event staff and security.
The Site and Event may invite you to chat, contribute to, or participate in blogs, message boards, panels, live feedback, workshops, social media features, or other interactive functions, and may provide you with the opportunity to create, submit, post, display, transmit, perform, publish, distribute, or broadcast content and materials to us, on the Site, or during the Event. This includes, but is not limited to, text, writings, video, audio, photographs, graphics, comments, suggestions, testimonials, or other personal information (collectively, "Contributions"). Contributions may be viewable by other users of the Site, attendees of the Event, or through third-party websites and media platforms. As such, any Contributions you transmit may be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary.When you create or make available any Contributions, you represent and warrant that:
1. The creation, distribution, transmission, public display or performance, and the accessing, downloading, or copying of your Contributions do not and will not infringe the proprietary rights of any third party.
2. You are the creator and owner of, or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, releases, and permissions to use and to authorize us, the Site, and the Event to use your Contributions in any manner contemplated.
3. You have the consent, release, and/or permission of any identifiable individual in your Contributions to use their name or likeness.Your Contributions are not false, misleading, or deceptive.
4. Your Contributions are not unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, spam, or promotional content.
5. Your Contributions are not obscene, harassing, libelous, or otherwise objectionable.
6. Your Contributions do not violate any applicable law or third-party rights.
Any violation of the above terms may result in the removal of your Contributions, termination of your access to the Site and/or Event, and any other remedies available to us under the law.
Respect Event property, partners, and venue policies.
We reserve the right to remove or restrict access to any individual whose behavior disrupts the integrity or safety of the Event, without refund.
By posting your Contributions to any part of the Site or during the Event, you automatically grant, and you represent and warrant that you have the right to grant, to us an unrestricted, unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, fully-paid, worldwide right, and license to host, use, copy, reproduce, disclose, sell, resell, publish, broadcast, retitle, archive, store, cache, publicly perform, publicly display, reformat, translate, transmit, excerpt (in whole or in part), and distribute such Contributions (including, without limitation, your image and voice) for any purpose, commercial, advertising, or otherwise, and to prepare derivative works of, or incorporate into other works, such Contributions, and grant and authorize sublicenses of the foregoing. The use and distribution may occur in any media formats and through any media channels.
This license will apply to any form, media, or technology now known or hereafter developed, and includes our use of your name, company name, and franchise name, as applicable, and any of the trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and personal and commercial images you provide. You waive all moral rights in your Contributions, and you warrant that moral rights have not otherwise been asserted in your Contributions.
We do not assert any ownership over your Contributions. You retain full ownership of all of your Contributions and any intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights associated with your Contributions. We are not liable for any statements or representations in your Contributions provided by you in any area on the Site or at the Event. You are solely responsible for your Contributions and you expressly agree to exonerate us from any and all responsibility and to refrain from any legal action against us regarding your Contributions.
We have the right, in our sole and absolute discretion, (1) to edit, redact, or otherwise change any Contributions; (2) to re-categorize any Contributions to place them in more appropriate locations on the Site or during the Event; and (3) to pre-screen or delete any Contributions at any time and for any reason, without notice. We have no obligation to monitor your Contributions.
GUIDELINES FOR REVIEWS
We may provide you areas on the Site to leave reviews or ratings. When posting a review, you must comply with the following criteria: (1) you should have firsthand experience with the person/entity being reviewed; (2) your reviews should not contain offensive profanity, or abusive, racist, offensive, or hate language; (3) your reviews should not contain discriminatory references based on religion, race, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability; (4) your reviews should not contain references to illegal activity; (5) you should not be affiliated with competitors if posting negative reviews;(6) you should not make any conclusions as to the legality of conduct; (7) you may not post any false or misleading statements; and (8) you may not organize a campaign encouraging others to post reviews, whether positive or negative.
We may accept, reject, or remove reviews in our sole discretion. We have absolutely no obligation to screen reviews or to delete reviews, even if anyone considers reviews objectionable or inaccurate. Reviews are not endorsed by us, and do not necessarily represent our opinions or the views of any of our affiliates or partners. We do not assume liability for any review or for any claims, liabilities, or losses resulting from any review. By posting a review, you hereby grant to us a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, fully-paid, assignable, and sublicensable right and license to reproduce, modify, translate, transmit by any means, display, perform, and/or distribute all content relating to reviews.
SUBMISSIONS
You acknowledge and agree that any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, feedback, or other information regarding the Site or Event ("Submissions") provided by you to us are non-confidential and shall become our sole property. We shall own exclusive rights, including all intellectual property rights, and shall be entitled to the unrestricted use and dissemination of these Submissions for any lawful purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you. You hereby waive all moral rights to any such Submissions, and you hereby warrant that any such Submissions are original with you or that you have the right to submit such Submissions. You agree there shall be no recourse against us for any alleged or actual infringement or misappropriation of any proprietary right in your Submissions.
We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to:
1. Monitor the Site and the Event for violations of these Terms of Use;
2. Take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates the law or these Terms of Use, including without limitation reporting such user or attendee to law enforcement authorities;
3. In our sole discretion and without limitation, refuse, restrict access to, limit the availability of, or disable (to the extent technologically feasible) any of your Contributions, conduct, or access to the Site or Event;
4. In our sole discretion and without limitation, notice, or liability, to remove from the Site or Event platform, or otherwise disable, all files and content that are excessive in size or burdensome to our systems;
5. Take any action necessary to protect the safety, experience, or well-being of Event attendees, speakers, sponsors, or staff; and
6. Otherwise manage the Site and the Event in a manner designed to protect our rights and property and to facilitate the proper functioning, integrity, and purpose of the experience.
PRIVACY POLICY
We care about data privacy and security. Please review our Privacy Policy:
https://rtbstaff.com/privacy-policy
By using the Site, you agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use. Please be advised the Site is hosted in the United States. If you access the Site from any other region of the world with laws or other requirements governing personal data collection, use, or disclosure that differ from applicable laws in the United States , then through your continued use of the Site, you are transferring your data to the United States , and you agree to have your data transferred to and processed in the
United States.
DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT (DMCA) NOTICE AND POLICY
Notifications
We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any material available on or through the Site infringes upon any copyright you own or control, please immediately notify our Designated Copyright Agent using the contact information provided below (a “Notification”). A copy of your Notification will be sent to the person who posted or stored the material addressed in the Notification. Please be advised that pursuant to federal law you may be held liable for damages if you make material misrepresentations in a Notification. Thus, if you are not sure that material located on or linked to by the Site infringes your copyright, you should consider first contacting an attorney.
All Notifications should meet the requirements of DMCA 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3) and include the following information: (1) A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed; (2) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works on the Site are covered by the Notification, a representative list of such works on the Site; (3) identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material; (4) information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an email address at which the complaining party may be contacted; (5) a statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and (6) a statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed upon.
Counter Notification
If you believe your own copyrighted material has been removed from the Site as a result of a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a written counter notification to [us/our Designated Copyright Agent]using the contact information provided below (a “Counter Notification”). To be an effective Counter Notification under the DMCA, your Counter Notification must include substantially the following: (1)identification of the material that has been removed or disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or disabled; (2) a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court in which your address is located, or if your address is outside the United States, for any judicial district in which we are located; (3) a statement that you will accept service of process from the party that filed the Notification or the party's agent; (4) your name, address, and telephone number; (5) a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material in question was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled; and (6) your physical or electronic signature.
If you send us a valid, written Counter Notification meeting the requirements described above, we will restore your removed or disabled material, unless we first receive notice from the party filing the Notification informing us that such party has filed a court action to restrain you from engaging in infringing activity related to the material in question. Please note that if you materially misrepresent that the disabled or removed content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may be liable for damages, including costs and attorney's fees. Filing a false Counter Notification constitutes perjury.
Designated Copyright Agent
Jonas Mitchell
Attn: Copyright Agent
2000 Duke St
Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
[email protected]
These Terms of Use shall remain in full force and effect while you access or use the Site or participate in the Event.
WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THESE TERMS OF USE, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION AND WITHOUT NOTICE OR LIABILITY, DENY ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SITE OR EVENT (INCLUDING BLOCKING CERTAIN IP ADDRESSES OR REVOKING CREDENTIALS), TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FOR BREACH OF ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR COVENANT CONTAINED IN THESE TERMS OR OF ANY APPLICABLE LAW OR REGULATION.
We may terminate or suspend your use or participation in the Site or Event, or delete any content or account you have created, at any time and without warning.
If we terminate or suspend your account or Event access for any reason, you are prohibited from registering or attending under your name, a borrowed or fake name, or on behalf of a third party. We also reserve the right to take legal action, including but not limited to civil, criminal, and injunctive remedies, where appropriate.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Informal Negotiations
To expedite resolution and control the cost of any dispute, controversy, or claim related to these Terms of Use (each a "Dispute" and collectively, the “Disputes”) brought by either you or us (individually, a “Party" and collectively, the “Parties”), the Parties agree to first attempt to negotiate any Dispute (except those Disputes expressly provided below) informally for at least
thirty (30) days before initiating arbitration. Such informal negotiations commence upon written notice from one Party to the other Party.
If the Parties are unable to resolve a Dispute through informal negotiations, the Dispute (except those expressly excluded below) will be finally and exclusively resolved through binding arbitration.
YOU UNDERSTAND THAT WITHOUT THIS PROVISION, YOU WOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO SUE IN COURT AND HAVE A JURY TRIAL.
The arbitration shall be commenced and conducted under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) and, where applicable, the AAA’s Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes (“AAA Consumer Rules”), both available at www.adr.org.
Your arbitration fees and your share of arbitrator compensation shall be governed by the AAA Consumer Rules. The arbitration may be conducted in person, by phone, online, or through written submissions.
The arbitrator will issue a written decision and must apply applicable law. Any award may be challenged if the arbitrator fails to follow applicable law. Except where otherwise required by AAA rules or law, arbitration will take place in Washington, D.C.
Except as otherwise provided herein, either Party may litigate in court to compel arbitration, stay proceedings pending arbitration, or confirm, modify, vacate, or enter judgment on the arbitration award.
If for any reason a Dispute proceeds in court rather than arbitration, such Dispute shall be commenced or prosecuted exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Washington, D.C., and the Parties hereby consent to and waive all defenses of lack of personal jurisdiction and forum non conveniens with respect to venue and jurisdiction in such courts.
The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA) is expressly excluded from these Terms of Use.
No Dispute may be brought by either Party more than one (1) year after the cause of action arose.
If any part of this provision is found to be illegal or unenforceable, the unenforceable portion shall be severed, and the remainder of this provision shall remain in full force. If severance renders arbitration unavailable, any such Dispute shall be resolved in the courts of
Washington, D.C., and the Parties consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.
Restrictions
The Parties agree that any arbitration shall be limited to the Dispute between the Parties individually. To the full extent permitted by law, (a) no arbitration shall be joined with any other proceeding; (b) there is no right or authority for any Dispute to be arbitrated on a class-action basis or to utilize class action procedures; and (c) there is no right or authority for any Dispute to be brought in a purported representative capacity on behalf of the general public or any other persons.
Exceptions to Informal Negotiations and Arbitration
The Parties agree that the following Disputes are not subject to the above provisions concerning informal negotiations and binding arbitration: (a) any Disputes seeking to enforce or protect, or concerning the validity of, any of the intellectual property rights of a Party; (b) any Dispute related to, or arising from, allegations of theft, piracy, invasion of privacy, or unauthorized use; and (c) any claim for injunctive relief. If this provision is found to be illegal or unenforceable, then neither Party will elect to arbitrate any Dispute falling within that portion of this provision found to be illegal or unenforceable and such Dispute shall be decided by a court of competent jurisdiction within the courts listed for jurisdiction above, and the Parties agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of that court.
The Site and related Event materials may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions — including but not limited to descriptions, schedules, speaker listings, pricing, availability, and logistical details.
We reserve the right to correct any such errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to update or change any information related to the Site or Event at any time, without prior notice. This includes revisions to ticketing details, programming, featured guests, and available services.
Such corrections may be made even after a transaction has been submitted, and we reserve the right to cancel or modify registrations impacted by such updates at our sole discretion.
MEDIA CONSENT
By attending the Event, you acknowledge and agree that photography, videography, and audio recordings may occur. You grant Raising The Bar the right to use, reproduce, and distribute your image or likeness in promotional, commercial, and educational materials.
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or integrate third-party tools (e.g., ticketing platforms, CRM tools). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third parties.
DISCLAIMER
The Site and the Event are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. You agree that your use of the Site, participation in the Event, and engagement with any related services will be at your sole risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, in connection with the Site, the Event, and your participation, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We make no warranties or representations about:
The accuracy or completeness of any content or materials on the Site or presented at the Event; The reliability of any linked websites, speaker presentations, or third-party services; The quality or impact of any product, advice, service, or opportunity shared by an attendee, sponsor, or third party; Any errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content, logistics, or communications; Any injury, illness, or property damage of any nature resulting from your access to or participation in the Event; Any unauthorized access to or use of secure servers and/or stored personal or financial information; Any interruption, technical malfunction, or loss of access to the Site or Event systems; Any bugs, viruses, or harmful code transmitted via the Site or during digital components of the Event.
We do not endorse, warrant, or assume responsibility for any product, service, or offer made by a third party during or in connection with the Event, on the Site, via advertising, or through any affiliated promotion. We will not be a party to or responsible for monitoring any transaction between you and third-party service providers.
As with the purchase of any product or service in any environment, you are encouraged to use your judgment and exercise caution where appropriate.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
IN NO EVENT SHALL RAISING THE BAR CONFERENCE, LLC, OR OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS, AFFILIATES, OR PARTNERS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES — INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFIT, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE, PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT, OR INTERACTION WITH ANY RELATED SERVICES — EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY HEREIN, OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS, THE SITE, OR THE EVENT SHALL IN NO CASE EXCEED THE LESSER OF:
THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO US FOR EVENT ACCESS OR SERVICES DURING THE SIX (6) MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR$1,000.00 USD.
SOME U.S. STATE LAWS AND INTERNATIONAL LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Raising The Bar Conference, LLC — including our subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, partners, employees, contractors, and volunteers — from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, arising out of or related to:
Your Contributions (online or at the Event); Your use of the Site or participation in the Event; Your breach of these Terms of Use; Any misrepresentation or violation of warranties you made under these Terms; Your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights; or Any overt harmful act, misconduct, or disruption toward another user or attendee, whether online or in person.
We reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, and you agree to cooperate — at your expense — with our defense of such claims. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action, or proceeding upon becoming aware of it.
We may collect and maintain certain data that you transmit through the Site or provide during registration and participation in the Event. This includes data related to account creation, ticketing, communications, preferences, and activities connected to your use of the Site or attendance at the Event.
While we perform regular routine backups and take reasonable precautions to safeguard data, you acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for maintaining copies of any content or data you submit. We assume no liability for any loss, corruption, or unauthorized access of such data.
By using the Site or attending the Event, you waive any right of action against Raising The Bar Conference, LLC arising from such data loss or corruption.
Visiting the Site, registering for the Event, sending us emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications from us, and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications provided to you electronically — via email or through the Site — satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
YOU AGREE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, DIGITAL CONTRACTS, ONLINE ORDERS, AND OTHER RECORDS, AND TO THE ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES, AND TRANSACTIONAL RECORDS INITIATED OR COMPLETED BY RAISING THE BAR OR VIA THE SITE.
You hereby waive any rights or requirements under any jurisdiction that mandate an original (non-digital) signature, physical delivery, or retention of paper records, or that require non-electronic payment methods.
CALIFORNIA USERS AND RESIDENTS
If any complaint with us is not satisfactorily resolved, you can contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs in writing at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, California 95834 or by telephone at (800) 952-5210 or (916) 445-1254.
These Terms of Use, along with any additional policies or operating rules posted by us on the Site or related to the Event, constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and Raising The Bar Conference, LLC.
Our failure to enforce any provision or right under these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such provision or right. These Terms shall operate to the fullest extent permissible under applicable law.
We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to others at any time without notice. We are not responsible or liable for any delay, failure to perform, or loss resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, health emergencies, or actions of third parties.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.
No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship is created between you and Raising The Bar by your use of the Site or participation in the Event.
You agree that these Terms will not be interpreted against us simply because we drafted them. You also waive any defenses you may have based on the electronic form of these Terms or the absence of a physical signature by either party.
GOVERNING LAW
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
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