1.1 Registration Fee

A fee of MVR 1,500 is charged to confirm participation for a seat allocated to the public. A formal invitation and confirmed seat are guaranteed only upon successful receipt of this payment. The fee is non-refundable, except as expressly provided in Section 4.

1.2 Inclusions

The registration fee covers one seat at the Event, lunch and refreshments served at designated times, and return transfer to the event venue from Malé City on the day of the event.

1.3 Non-Transferability

Each paid registration is unique to the participant named in the registration form and is strictly non-transferable. The seat cannot be transferred or assigned to any other individual.

1.4 Seat Allocation

The registration fee does not guarantee a seat at a specific table. All seating arrangements are at the sole discretion of the Organizer.

2.1 Venue Transfer

Should the event be held outside of Malé City, return transfers will be arranged from designated departure points at specific times, which will be communicated to confirmed participants in advance. The Organizer is not responsible for participants who fail to arrive at the designated departure point by the allocated time. Alternative transfer arrangements will not be provided.

2.2 Departure Schedule

The return transfer will depart from the venue after the official closing of the Event. The Organizer's transport will not accommodate requests for early departure.

2.3 Personal Travel Arrangements

Participants may contact the event venue (Kurumba Maldives) directly to seek permission for and make their own private travel arrangements. The Organizer is not responsible for any costs or logistics associated with such arrangements.

2.4 Dress Code

The Organizer reserves the right to refuse entry at the departure point or the event venue to any participant whose attire is deemed inappropriate for the occasion.

2.5 Code of Conduct

Participants must comply with the rules of the event venue at all times. The Organizer reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any participant from the Event for reasons including, but not limited to, causing a disruption, engaging in unacceptable behavior, or posing a security risk.

3.1 Official Media

By attending the Event, you consent to be photographed, filmed, and recorded by official Event staff. You consent to the use of such media for promotional, archival, and other purposes without compensation.

3.2 Personal Recording

Participants may use smartphones to photograph or record short videos during the event for personal, non-commercial use, provided it does not interfere with the event or disrupt other attendees. Participants agree to stop recording if requested by the Organizer.

3.3 Prohibited Activities

The use of professional photography or videography equipment by participants is strictly prohibited. Livestreaming the event on any platform is not permitted.

3.4 Official Photographs

Designated photographers will be available at the Event. Participants may request digital copies of photos taken by the official team from the Pension Office at a later date. No prints will be provided.

4.1 Cancellation by Participant

Once payment is made, the registration fee is non-refundable. No refunds will be provided for cancellations requested by the participant for any reason.

4.2 No-Shows & Early Departures

No refund will be provided if a participant fails to show up for the Event or leaves the Event at any time after it has commenced.

4.3 Cancellation by Organizer

In the unlikely event that the Forum is cancelled by the Organizer, a full refund will be provided to all registered participants.

4.4 Postponement by Organizer

If the event is postponed, a full refund will be offered to participants who are unable to or do not wish to attend on the new date.

4.5 Revocation of Participation

The Organizer reserves the right to revoke a participation confirmation at any time before the event date and will issue a full refund to the affected participant.

4.6 Processing of Refunds

Approved refunds will be processed to the original method of payment. Please note that any transaction fees charged by the payment gateway or bank may be deducted from the refund amount.