Attendee Terms & Conditions

  1. The Attendee, when making application to participate, accepts and agrees to comply with the conditions of this contract governing the conduct of and participation in this event. Attendee further agrees that this contract is binding on all parties and can be amended only in writing by both parties hereto.
  2. Neither FBC nor the Federal Government assumes responsibility or liability for any theft, damage or loss by any cause of property to the Attendee, his/her agents, or employees, nor for any injury that may occur to Attendee, his her agents or employees.
  3. Attendee agrees to hold FBC harmless, and to reimburse the same for any judgments, settlements, costs or other expenses (including legal fees) to which it may be subject, for any injury, damage, loss, or harm resulting or occurring to anyone (including, but not limited to, visitors) which may result directly or indirectly from or in connection with the activities and conduct of the Attendee and the Attendee's employees or representatives.
  4. FBC will not be liable for fulfillment of this contract due to any of the following causes: by reason of the building being destroyed by fire, acts of God, strikes, the authority of the law, or for any other causes beyond the FBC control.
  5. Pre-show advertising and promotions are at the discretion of FBC and/or sponsoring agency.
  6. Demonstrations and Interviews:  All activities within the exhibit space must be conducted in such a way as not to infringe on the rights of other Attendees, Exhibitors, or other participants.
  7. The Attendee agrees to comply with local fire and safety regulations.
  8. If a specific cancellation policy is not provided for a particular event the following cancellation policy shall apply: In the event the Attendee cancels his or her registration, the Attendee must do so in writing. Written notice must be received no later than 30 days prior to the event to be liable for 0% of the attendee fee. Written cancellation notice received less than 30 days but more than 15 days from the event obligates the Attendee to pay FBC 25% of the attendee fee. Written cancellation received less than 15 days from the event obligates the Attendee to pay FBC 100% of the attendee fee. If an Attendee registers within the 15 day cancellation period, then the Attendee shall be 100% liable for the attendee fee.
  9. Payment Reprocessing Fee: There is a 25% reprocessing fee to change a payment once payment has been received.
  10. Meals:  Fees for any meal functions are non-refundable after the cancellation deadline, regardless if you participate or not.  
  11. Inclement Weather:  FBC will hold conference activities as scheduled during times of inclement weather, unless notified otherwise. FBC will not honor requests for refunds, credits, etc. for attendees who do not to participate.
  12. FBC reserves the right to dismiss from the event at any time any attendee whose activities, behavior, or conduct is found, in FBC's opinion, to be objectionable to or infringe upon the rights of other attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, hosts, or other participants. FBC reserves the right to dismiss from the event at any time any attendee whose activities, behavior, or conduct is found, in FBC's opinion, to be inconsistent with the purpose of, or successful operation of the event. No liabilities or damages whatsoever against the FBC or any of its representatives, agents, or members shall be incurred because of such dismissals.
  13. All applicable attendee fees are due in advance. Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis according to receipt of payment.  Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis according to the registration date and time for no cost events. Reservations are not transferable to another event.
  14. Attendee will be liable for any collection expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees and credit card fees associated with charge backs.
  15. FBC reserves the right to cancel or change the date of a show at any time.
  16. Prices listed are subject to change without notification. Any prices from prior publications of this contract are invalid.  If you cancel and re-register, your new registration will be charged current pricing as of the date of the new registration.  We will not be able to honor earlier registration pricing.
  17. Attendee has read the FBC Privacy Policy. Additionaly, the Attendee consents that their basic contact information may be used by FBC to notify the Attendee of future events and may be provided to exhibitors or event sponsors for networking purposes. The Attendee may withdraw consent from FBC at any time in the future.