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The German American Trade Association
- A Not For Profit Organization -


                                                                                                                                                                             

Sponsorship -
General Terms & Conditions

  1. These terms and conditions have been drafted with the objective to maintain satisfied sponsors. To the extent these terms and conditions set forth certain deadlines and other related requirements, they are based on the necessity to submit timely input to printers, organizers and website designers that support the sponsorships.

  2. GATA will select sponsors in its sole discretion, taking into consideration its general purpose as a U.S. Not-or-Profit Organization designed to support German corporations.

  3. The main objective regarding all sponsorships is continuity. It is in both GATA’s and the sponsor’s interest that in each area of business in which German corporations require support, a reliable, long-term partner corporation is available. The chosen sponsor will receive all referrals from GATA in its specific area of business.

  4. The scope and fee of each sponsorship will be agreed upon individually with each sponsor.

  5. If a sponsorship is conducted through printed materials, the sponsor must provide logos and images in the format requested by GATA and within the time frame specified by GATA. In cases where such deadlines are missed through no fault of GATA, and as a result the sponsorship fails, the sponsorship fee remains non-refundable.

  6. If GATA must cancel an event due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances, including, but not limited to, an act of god, such as strike, fire, natural catastrophes etc. the sponsorship fee will be refunded, unless the event is rescheduled within 6-months.

  7. If the scope of sponsoring comprises multiple opportunities, as is frequently the case (e.g.: mailing followed by a seminar event), and the event is being cancelled as set out in Section 7, 50% of the sponsorship fee will be reimbursed.

  8. GATA shall not be liable for damage or loss to a sponsor's properties through fire, theft, accident, or any other cause during an event.

  9. This sponsorship agreement shall be construed and governed by the laws of the State of New York. The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New York State courts and agree that the exclusive venue shall lie in New York County, New York.

Seminars -
General Terms & Conditions

  1. Organization

All seminars are planned and organized by the German-American Trade Association (GATA).  Fees cover seminar materials, a certificate of participation, coffee and refreshments. Participants’ expenses for travel and accommodation are not included.

  1. Registration

In the event that the seminar conference rooms are limited to a certain number of participants (as is the case most frequently), GATA will accommodate applications for which the participation fees has been paid in the order of receipt. Rejected applications will receive priority for the upcoming event.

  1. Cancellation by GATA

If GATA has to cancel an event due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circum-stances, including, but not limited to, an act of god, such as strike, fire, natural catastrophes etc. the seminar fee will be refunded, unless the event is being rescheduled within a 6-months term. GATA will, in this case, provide notice of cancellation as soon as possible. However, GATA shall under no circumstances be liable for any cancellation fees or other expenses incurred on behalf of the participants for flights, hotels, etc.

  1. Cancellation by Participants

All seminar fees are due upon receipt of the electronic invoice following registration. Once a registration has been confirmed, it may not be canceled and there will be no refund. If Participants find themselves unable to attend the event, they may either reschedule or assign their participation to another business executive within their company. However, either option may be used only once and not in combination with the other, and in the event of an assignment, the substitute manager must have the position and educational background the event is designed for. In order to assure the superior quality of the events, GATA reserves the right to reject assignees in its fair and reasonable discretion.

  1. Payment of Participation Fees

The seminar fee must be paid in full within 10 days after the application has been approved by GATA. If payment has not been made within that time period, the application may be put on a hold and priority granted to a participant whose fee has been paid, as described in more details in Section 2, above.

  1. Participants' Personal data

GATA will keep any personal and corporate data of participants’ strictly confidential and will utilize such data for its own marketing and advertising purposes only.  In no event will such data be sold, leased, or otherwise provided to third parties.

  1. Changes within Event

GATA reserves the right to make changes regarding speakers, topics, schedules and venues, however, limited to the extent that the prime objective of the seminar maintains its character.    

  1. Applicable Law & Dispute Settlement

This participation agreement shall be construed and governed by the laws of the State of New York. The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New York State courts and agree that exclusive venue shall lie in New York County, New York.