CPD/Events Terms and Conditions

These are the terms and conditions for the Law Institute of Victoria Limited (LIV) events and profes-sional development seminars, activities and resources

Australian Consumer Law

1. These terms and conditions do not affect any rights registrants may have under the Australian Consumer Law as set out in Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (as amended from time to time).

Privacy

2. The LIV is bound by the Australian Privacy Principles set out in Schedule 1 of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (as amended from time to time). At the LIV, the proper management of personal information is a priority.
3. All information collected and used in providing professional development activities, events and re-sources is done so in accordance with LIV Privacy Policy.

Fees and Refunds

4. All fees for activities are published on the LIV website. Fees may include alternative prices for LIV members, non-members and/or an LIV Young Lawyers or student price.
5. Payment of fees is required upon registration or purchase. Where payment of fees by a registrant or purchaser is in excess of the advertised price, a refund will be provided for the additional amount paid.
6. The LIV will not guarantee registration at an event or professional development activity until payment has been received.
7. Registrants who fail to attend an event or professional development activity will be liable for all advertised fees.
8. Subject to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and paragraph 15 of these Terms and Conditions, registrations cancelled or products purchased prior to the commencement of the activity will not be refunded.
9. A substitute attendee will be accepted provided written notification is given to the LIV at register@liv.asn.au prior to the commencement of an activity.
10. Registrations must be received no later than five (5) business days prior to an activity commencement.

Substitution and Confirmation

10. Participants may be substituted at any time prior to the activity's commencement. Notification of any change must be forwarded in writing to register@liv.asn.au prior to the commencement of the professional development program or event.
11. All registrants will be forwarded a confirmation email within 48 hours of receipt of the registration. If you do not receive an email confirmation please contact the LIV to ensure your registration has been received.
12. If the situation arises where more than the maximum number of participants register for an activity, the LIV will give preference in order of receipt of registration. Unsuccessful applicants will be contacted by an LIV representative.

Resource orders

13. A resource will not be distributed until full payment has been received.

GST Liability

14. All LIV CPD activities and products are GST inclusive unless otherwise indicated.
15. Tax invoices are generated upon registration or purchase and emailed to the registrant or purchaser.

Alteration/Cancellation of Activity

16. The LIV reserves the right to cancel or postpone a scheduled activity to an alternative date. All registered participants affected by such a change will be contacted and offered the opportunity to transfer to the next available activity or, where an equivalent activity is not available, to receive a full refund.
17. The LIV reserves the right to alter a program/event or presenter without further notice; however, the program is intended to run as advertised by the LIV.

Feedback

18. Participants who are not completely satisfied when attending an activity are requested to provide feedback to the LIV Business Services Department through the electronic evaluation or in writing to register@liv.asn.au.

Privacy

19. The LIV protects the privacy and security of information provided by you. By signing up to this activity or purchasing a product, you agree to the use of your personal information by the LIV: to process your registration form; to contact you about our products and services; to disclose to third parties providing services and benefits to LIV members; for internal purposes; and purposes otherwise generally in accordance with the extended LIV privacy policy.
20. By signing up to this activity you agree that the LIV may use any photographs/video footage taken at a program or event, in which you may be identified, for promotional purposes or other purposes associated with or related to the activities undertaken by the LIV.
21. For full terms regarding how the LIV will collect, use and disclose your personal information, please view the extended LIV privacy policy. If you do not wish to receive further information of this type, please notify the LIV at members@liv.asn.au or 03 9607 9470.

Acceptance

22. By registering for an LIV event or professional development seminar or activity, or purchasing a product, you acknowledge and accept the LIV Registration and Refund Terms and Conditions as set out herein.

Image Release Policy

By signing up to and attending the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) Event, Professional Development session or Function I agree to the following:

1. The LIV, its employees and contractors have the right to take, store, edit and utilise photographs or video recordings of me whilst I am at the current LIV event, professional development session or function.
2. The LIV will have the right to utilise my name, photographs of me, video recording of me and any other information concerning me for promotional and other purposes related to the purposes of and activities undertaken by the LIV.
3. I release the LIV from any liability to me for any infringement of any of my rights arising from the LIV’s use of the photographs and/or video recording.
4. I understand I can contact the LIV at any time to withdraw my consent so as to prevent any future use of photographs or video I am identifiable in.