These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Retorika website and your participation in the Galmun and Galcon conferences (together, the "Services"). Retorika ("Retorika," "we," "us," or "our") provides the Services subject to these Terms. By using our website or registering for a conference, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

1. Definitions

• "We," "us," "our," "Retorika" — the organization operating this website and the conferences.
• "You," "participant," "delegate," "user" — any person who accesses the website or registers for or takes part in our conferences.
• "Conference" or "event" — any Galmun, Galcon, or other event organized by Retorika.
• "Content" — all text, graphics, logos, images, documents, and materials made available through the Services.

2. Eligibility

To register for a conference or use certain features of the website, you must be able to form a binding agreement or, if you are under the age of 18, have the consent and supervision of a parent, guardian, or authorized school representative. By registering, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate and complete.

3. Registration and Accounts

When you register for a conference or submit a form, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for keeping your information up to date and for any activity carried out under your registration. We reserve the right to refuse, suspend, or cancel a registration that we believe is fraudulent, incomplete, or in breach of these Terms.

4. Conference Participation and Code of Conduct

By taking part in a Retorika conference, you agree to:

• act respectfully toward other participants, staff, chairs, and volunteers;
• follow the rules of procedure, schedules, and instructions given by organizers;
• refrain from any harassment, discrimination, violence, or disruptive behavior;
• comply with the rules of the venue and any applicable laws.

We reserve the right to remove any participant from an event, without refund, for behavior that breaches this code of conduct or endangers the safety or experience of others.

5. Fees and Payment

Where a conference or service requires payment, the applicable fees will be stated during registration. You agree to pay all fees due. Payments are processed by our third-party payment provider [e.g. Stripe/PayPal], and by paying you also agree to that provider's terms. Registration is not confirmed until payment (where required) has been received.

6. Cancellations, Refunds, and Changes

• By you: If you wish to cancel your registration, you must notify us at [contact email]. Refunds, if any, will be provided according to our refund policy: [state your refund terms — e.g., full refund up to X days before the event, no refund thereafter].
• By us: We may change the date, format, program, venue, or committees of a conference, or cancel it, due to circumstances within or beyond our control. If we cancel an event, we will offer [a refund / a credit / an alternative] as described at the time. We are not responsible for related costs you may incur, such as travel or accommodation.

7. Intellectual Property

All Content on the website and materials produced for our conferences — including the Retorika, Galmun, and Galcon names, logos, branding, study guides, and documents — is owned by or licensed to Retorika and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our Content without our prior written permission, except for your own personal, non-commercial use in connection with the event.

8. User Content and Submissions

When you submit content to us — such as applications, position papers, resolutions, or messages — you confirm that you have the right to share it and that it does not infringe the rights of others. You grant Retorika a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, and reproduce that content for the purpose of organizing and running the conference. You remain responsible for the content you submit.

9. Photography and Media Consent

Our conferences may be photographed or recorded. By attending, you acknowledge that your image or voice may be captured and used by Retorika to promote its events, including on our website and social media. If you do not wish to appear in promotional media, please contact us at [contact email]. For minors, such consent must be given by a parent, guardian, or supervising teacher. This section should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

10. Acceptable Use of the Website

You agree not to:

• use the website for any unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent purpose;
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems;
• interfere with or disrupt the website's operation or security;
• upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
• copy, scrape, or misuse Content in violation of these Terms.

We may suspend or restrict access to the website for anyone who breaches these rules.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

The website may contain links to third-party websites or rely on third-party services (such as our website host, payment processor, and analytics providers). We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third parties, and your use of them is at your own risk.

12. Disclaimers

The Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we work to keep our information accurate and our website available, we do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components, and we make no warranties, express or implied, except as required by law.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Retorika and its organizers, staff, and volunteers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, or for loss arising from your use of the Services or participation in a conference, including personal loss, travel or accommodation costs, or loss of data. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Retorika and its organizers, staff, and volunteers from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms, your violation of any law, or your conduct during a conference.

15. Privacy

Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use your personal information. By using the Services, you agree to the practices described in that policy.

16. Minors

Where a participant is under the age of 18, a parent, guardian, or authorized school representative is responsible for reviewing and accepting these Terms on their behalf and for supervising their participation. By registering a minor, you confirm you have the authority to do so.

17. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Services after changes take effect means you accept the updated Terms.

18. Termination

We may suspend or end your access to the Services, or your participation in a conference, at any time if you breach these Terms or if we consider it necessary to protect other participants, our organization, or the integrity of the event.

19. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Country / jurisdiction], and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Country / jurisdiction], without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

20. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Retorika
Email: [contact email]
Address: [Organization address, if applicable]

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