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ACSDA shall process all personal information in compliance with applicable privacy and anti-spam laws; maintain safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity and volume of information, matching at least the standard of security it applies to its own information, and meeting a commercially reasonable standard at a minimum; and shall ensure that any third party with which it shares information subject to this event shall make the same written commitments.
The following terms govern the relationship between you (“you”, “your”, and “attendee”), The Canadian Depository for Securities (“CDS”),  and the Americas’ Central Securities Depositories Association (“ACSDA”) (jointly, “we”, “us”, and “our”).
Application and registration for, and attendance at the 2027 World Forum of Central Securities Depositories (the “Event”) is subject to the additional Terms and Conditions below (the “Additional Terms”).
The use of our website is subject to our website Terms and Conditions.
By using our website, or applying or registering for, or attending the Event, you agree to be bound by the website Terms and Conditions and Additional Terms.
Registration for the Event is subject to approval and verification by CDS and ACSDA.
Your application does not constitute confirmation of attendance. Attendees whose applications are approved will receive a separate communication with instructions to complete their registration and, where applicable, payment.
Registration is personal to the registered attendee and may not be transferred to another individual without prior authorization from the event organizers.
If you attend or register to attend the Event, you agree to these Additional Terms governing your attendance or participation at the Event.
If you are completing a registration on behalf of another individual, you warrant that you have made the attendee or participant aware of these Additional Terms and that he or she has accepted these Additional Terms.
All attendees will be subject to an identity verification process during event check-in. Attendees may be required to present valid identification corresponding with the information provided during registration, as well as their event QR code.
A registration confirmation does not guarantee admission to the Event.
CDS and ACSDA reserve the right to deny entry or revoke a registration if:
- An attendee's identity or registration information cannot be verified;
- Information provided during registration is inaccurate or incomplete;
- The attendee does not meet the event's eligibility or participation requirements; or
- The registration does not comply with the conditions established for the Event.
Where applicable, registration fees must be paid as part of the registration process.
Attendees who have been provided with a complimentary promotional code must enter the code in the designated promo code field during registration. Once a valid complimentary code has been successfully applied, the applicable registration fee will be waived.
Promotional codes are intended only for the individuals to whom they are provided and may not be transferred, shared, reproduced, or resold unless expressly authorized by CDS or ACSDA.
Attendees who are no longer able to participate in the Event are responsible for submitting their cancellation request by email to Viviana Beltran at vbeltran@acsda.org.
The following refund conditions apply to paid registrations:
- Cancellations received on or before February 28, 2027: The registration fee will be refunded to the original payment method, less a 20% service fee.
- Cancellations received on or after March 1, 2027: No refunds will be issued.
- Delegate substitutions: From March 1, 2027 onward, delegate substitutions will be permitted for paid registrations in lieu of a refund.
Any approved refund will be returned using the original payment method, where possible.Complimentary registrations have no monetary value and are not eligible for a cash refund.
You are solely responsible for arranging and managing your own transportation, flights, hotel accommodations, travel documents, insurance, and any other expenses associated with attending the Event.
In the event your registration or the Event is cancelled, you are responsible for cancelling or modifying your own flights, hotel reservations, and other travel arrangements.
In no circumstances will CDS and ACSDA be responsible for, or reimburse, any cancellation fees, change fees, penalties, fare differences, accommodation charges, or other costs associated with your travel arrangements.
We encourage you to review the applicable cancellation and modification policies before booking travel or accommodation.
We all know things can change at a moment’s notice. We reserve the right to change any and all aspects of the Event, including but not limited to, themes, content, program, speakers, moderators, venue and times. If the Event is cancelled, postponed, or materially modified, registered attendees will be informed of their options and any registration refund arrangements, where applicable. Cancellation, postponement and modification do not, by default, entitle you to a refund.
Force majeure means “act of God.” The “force majeure” clause means, if there is a natural disaster (fire, flood, hurricane, war, pandemic, etc.), and we have to cancel the event, we will refund your registration fee, but we are not liable for your other costs, including travel-related costs.
By registering for the Event, you acknowledge that you will receive communications from CDS and ACSDA that are necessary for the administration of your registration and participation in the Event.
These communications may include registration confirmations, payment information, logistical information, event updates, reminders, QR codes or check-in information, surveys, and other operational communications.
Where permitted by applicable law and based on your communication preferences or consent, CDS, ACSDA, and other sponsor organizations may send information regarding future events, programs, initiatives, or other relevant updates.
Personal information collected as part of the Event application process will be handled by CDS and ACSDA for purposes related to the administration, organization, operation, and communication of the Event.
Personal information collected as part of the Event registration and operation will be handled by CDS, ACSDA, and other organizations for purposes related to the Event and related initiatives.
For more information about CDS’s data practices see its Privacy Policy. For information about ACSDA’s data practices, see its Privacy Policy.
Certain of your contact information may also be made available to Event sponsors and attendees Event participation, networking, or related event functionality, subject to applicable consent and privacy requirements. Sponsor organizations may send information regarding future events, programs, initiatives, or other relevant updates.
Cameras are everywhere today. By attending the Event, you grant us the right to record, film, photograph and/or capture your likeness. We reserve the right to distribute, broadcast, use or otherwise share those images, without any approval from or any payment to you.
To the fullest extent permitted by the applicable law, we exclude: (a) all liability for loss, injury or damage to persons or property at the Event; (b) all indemnities, warranties, representations (whether express or implied); and (c) any actual or alleged indirect loss or consequential loss, any loss of profits, anticipated profits, savings, loss of business revenue, loss of business, loss of opportunity, loss of goodwill, or any other type of economic loss, suffered by you howsoever arising. If we are liable to you for any reason, our total liability to you in relation to the Event (whether under these Additional Terms or otherwise) is limited to the amount of your fees received by us. You shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless us, our affiliates, and our respective officers, directors, employees, contractors and agents from and against any losses, liability, costs, damages, expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable legal fees and court costs) arising out of or in connection with your attendance or participation in the Event relating to (y) any negligent act or omission or wilful misconduct, or (z) any death or personal injury or loss of or damage to any tangible property of any person.
The Event is an inclusive community designed to be a catalyst for future growth and innovation in the finance community. Built to be a platform and focal point for the exchanging of ideas, engaging conversations and shared learning experiences, it is vital that all feel safe and welcome.
We will not tolerate any behavior that is abusive of others, inappropriate, illegal or is disruptive to the larger goal.
We define “inappropriate behavior” as that which undermines the spirit and goals of exchange, including any form of written, verbal or physical abuse or threats, the use of derogatory or discriminatory language, gestures or actions, any form of harassment, racism, sexism or any other targeted comments that may violate any local, state or federal laws or cause personal offense to another attendee before, during or after exchange concludes. This policy extends through the use of any Event app and social media channels.
We may, in our discretion, take action to address any individual(s) or group(s) it believes fail to meet the standards set forth in this code of conduct, including, without limitation, revoking the violating parties’ credentials without refund.
We expect all attendees of our events to follow public health guidelines related to safety and hygiene, including, without limitation, social distancing, hand washing, staying home if you are sick and other disease prevention measures.
Please contact vbeltran@acsda.org if you believe you have observed or experienced a violation of this code of conduct. Notifying us does not constitute or replace a notification to local law enforcement where applicable.
All suspected violations of the law should be reported to local law enforcement.


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