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Effective Date: August 2017
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ATD is committed to providing a professional, friendly, and welcoming learning environment for all participants at its Education courses, ATD Conferences, and other programming (Event(s)), regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, or other protected classes.
We expect all Event participants and partners (virtual or in person) help ensure a positive learning experience for everyone. Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated during any portion of an ATD Event.
All participants in ATD Events must abide by the following policy.
Expected behavior:
Unacceptable behavior includes, but is not limited to:
Report harassment or disruptive behaviors to ATD at [email protected].
Consequences of misconduct or not following ATD’s expectations of behavior may include immediate removal from the ATD Event (virtual or in person) without warning and/or restrictions from attending future ATD Events.
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More than 10 business days prior to the start of the CPLP preparation program |
Refunds: Please send your cancellation request in writing to [email protected]. Your refund or credit will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee plus the cost of the CPLP Learning System which is non-refundable. CPLP Learning System cost for members is $300 and for non-members is $400 for a total cancellation fee of $400/members or $500/non-members. Credits: In lieu of a refund, you may elect to keep the credit from the cancellation on your account to use for another program or ATD product, however all credits must be used within one (1) year of the date of issuance. Credits are minus the cost of the CPLP Learning System as stated above. Transfer to another CPLP preparation program: Participants, or a representative of the organization that paid for the registration, may transfer their registration to another CPLP preparation program of equal or lesser value free of charge. The transfer request must be received in writing to [email protected]. If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer. |
10 business days or less prior to the start of the CPLP preparation program |
Refunds or Credits: No refund or credit will be issued. Participant substitutions: If you find that you cannot attend or transfer to another preparation course, and it is less than ten (10) business days before the start of the CPLP preparation program, you may send a replacement, with written notice to ATD at [email protected]. If you are unable to send a replacement, you forfeit your registration fee. Participant substitutions may be made at any time by the registrant or a representative of the organization that paid for the registration with written notification to ATD at [email protected]. If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer. Transfer to another CPLP preparation program: A $50 transfer charge will be applied. |
| ATD-Initiated Cancellations | ATD reserves the right to cancel any training course or event due to insufficient enrollment at least 7 calendar days in advance of the scheduled start date. Notice will be provided with the option to reschedule for a future date or to receive a full refund of registration fees. If a training course or event is canceled, ATD will reimburse the costs of flight change fees solely for the paying customer upon receiving the customer’s change fee receipt. ATD is not responsible for any other expenses incurred by the customer such as non-refundable airfare or hotel. In the unlikely event that a training course or event is canceled due to any unforeseen circumstances such as weather, natural disaster, or other emergency, the customer is entitled to reschedule for a future training course or event; however, ATD will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by the customer. |
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More than 10 business days prior to the start of the APTD preparation program |
Refunds: Please send your cancellation request in writing to [email protected]. Your refund or credit will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee plus the cost of the APTD Learning System which is non-refundable. APTD Learning System cost for members is $200 and for non-members is $300 for a total cancellation fee of $300/members or $400/non-members. Credits: In lieu of a refund, you may elect to keep the credit from the cancellation on your account to use for another program or ATD product, however all credits must be used within one (1) year of the date of issuance. Credits are minus the cost of the APTD Learning System as stated above. Transfer to another APTD preparation program: Participants, or a representative of the organization that paid for the registration, may transfer their registration to another APTD preparation program of equal or lesser value free of charge. The transfer request must be received in writing to [email protected]. If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer. |
10 business days or less prior to the start of the APTD preparation program |
Refunds or Credits: No refund or credit will be issued if you cancel less than 10 days prior to the start of the program. Participant substitutions: If you find that you cannot attend or transfer to another preparation course, and it is less than ten (10) business days before the start of the APTD preparation program, you may send a replacement, with written notice to ATD at [email protected]. If you are unable to send a replacement, you forfeit your registration fee. Participant substitutions may be made at any time by the registrant or a representative of the organization that paid for the registration with written notification to ATD at [email protected]. If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer. Transfer to another APTD preparation program: You may elect to transfer to another APTD preparation program, but a $50 transfer charge will be applied if you notify ATD less than 10 days prior to the start of the program. |
| ATD-Initiated Cancellations | ATD reserves the right to cancel any training course or event due to insufficient enrollment at least 7 calendar days in advance of the scheduled start date. Notice will be provided with the option to reschedule for a future date or to receive a full refund of registration fees. If a training course or event is canceled, ATD will reimburse the costs of flight change fees solely for the paying customer upon receiving the customer’s change fee receipt. ATD is not responsible for any other expenses incurred by the customer such as non-refundable airfare or hotel. In the unlikely event that a training course or event is canceled due to any unforeseen circumstances such as weather, natural disaster, or other emergency, the customer is entitled to reschedule for a future training course or event; however, ATD will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by the customer. |
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More than 5 business days prior to the start of the program/small conference |
Refunds: Please send your cancellation request in writing to [email protected]. Your refund or credit will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee. Credits: In lieu of a refund, you may elect to keep the credit from the cancellation on your account to use for another program or ATD product, however all credits must be used within one (1) year of the date of issuance. Transfer to another education program: Participants or a representative of the organization that paid for the registration may transfer their registration to another education program of equal or lesser value free of charge. The transfer request must be received in writing to [email protected]. If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer. |
5 business days or less prior to the start of the program/small conference |
Refunds or Credits: No refund or credit will be issued. Participant substitutions: If you find that you cannot attend, and it is less than five (5) business days before the start of the education program, you may send a replacement, with written notice to ATD at [email protected]. If you are unable to send a replacement, you forfeit your registration fee. Participant substitutions may be made at any time by the registrant or a representative of the organization that paid for the registration with written notification to ATD at [email protected]. If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer. Transfer to another education program: A $50 transfer charge will be applied. |
| ATD-Initiated Cancellations | ATD reserves the right to cancel any training course due to insufficient enrollment at least 7 calendar days in advance of the scheduled start date. Notice will be provided with the option to reschedule for a future date or to receive a full refund of registration fees. If a training course or event is canceled, ATD will reimburse the costs of flight change fees solely for the paying customer upon receiving the customer’s change fee receipt. ATD is not responsible for any other expenses incurred by the customer such as non-refundable airfare or hotel. In the event that a training course is canceled due to any unforeseen circumstances such as weather, natural disaster, or other emergency, the customer is entitled to reschedule for a future training course; however, ATD will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by the customer. |
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| Rate Change Dates | Super Early Bird: Launch – August 26, 2022 Early Bird: August 27, 2022 – January 6, 2023 Advanced Rate: January 7 - April 7, 2023 Regular Rate: April 8 - May 16, 2023 Onsite Rate: After May 16, 2023 |
| Through March 17, 2023 | Refunds: Please send your cancellation request in writing to [email protected]. ATD will refund 100% of your paid conference registration through March 17, 2023. Credits: In lieu of a refund, you may elect to keep the credit from the cancellation on your account to use for another program or ATD product, however all credits must be used within one (1) year of the date of issuance. Participant substitutions: Participant substitutions may be made prior to the conference by a person or representative of the organization who paid for the registration by submitting the written request to ATD at [email protected] If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer. Transferring from in-person to virtual: If you are unable to join us in person and prefer to join the virtual program, you may transfer to the virtual program. Transfers made by March 17, 2023 will receive a full refund or credit of the difference in fees. Transferring from virtual to in-person: If you would prefer to join in-person in San Diego, you may transfer to the in-person program. Your virtual conference registration fee will be applied to the in-person price, and you will be responsible for the difference in price at the time of the transfer. |
| March 18, 2023 through April 7, 2023 | Refunds: Please send your cancellation request in writing to [email protected]. o In-person (San Diego) Registrations: Your refund or credit will be subject to a $250 cancellation fee. o Virtual Registrations: Your refund or credit will be subject to a $75 cancellation fee. Credits: In lieu of a refund, you may elect to keep the credit from the cancellation, less the applicable cancellation fee, on your account to use for another program or ATD product, however all credits must be used within one (1) year of the date of issuance. Participant substitutions: Participant substitutions may be made prior to the conference by a person or representative of the organization who paid for the registration by submitting the written request to ATD at [email protected] If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer. Transferring from in-person to virtual: If you are unable to join us in person and prefer to join the virtual program, you may transfer to the virtual program. Transfers made by April 7, 2023 will receive a refund or credit of the difference in fees. Transferring from virtual to in-person: If you would prefer to join in-person in San Diego, you may transfer to the in-person program. Your virtual conference registration fee will be applied to the in-person price, and you will be responsible for the difference in price at the time of the transfer. |
| After April 7, 2023 | Refunds: All registrations are non-refundable after April 7, 2023. Credits: In lieu of a refund, you may elect to keep the credit from the cancellation on your account to use for another program or ATD product, however all credits must be used within one (1) year of the date of issuance. Participant substitutions: Participant substitutions may be made prior to the conference by a person or representative of the organization who paid for the registration by submitting the written request to ATD at [email protected] On-site substitutions must be accompanied with proof of the original registration payment. If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer. Due to the nature of the ATD Conference digital (virtual) program, substitution is not permitted for the digital program of the Conference once the platform is live and credentials have been issued. For ATD23, we anticipate opening the platform approximately two weeks in advance (around May 8, 2023). Transferring from in-person to virtual: If you are unable to join us in person and prefer to join the virtual program, you may transfer to the virtual program. Transfers made after April 7, 2023 will not receive a refund or credit of the difference in fees. Transferring from virtual to in-person: If you would prefer to join in-person in San Diego, you may transfer to the in-person program. Your virtual conference registration fee will be applied to the in-person price, and you will be responsible for the difference in price at the time of the transfer. |
Networking Night |
We are pleased to offer the annual Networking Night Event for the ATD 2023 International Conference & EXPO on Tuesday evening, May 23, 2023, in San Diego, California. Tickets for Networking Night can be pre-purchased or purchased on-site at the conference for $100/each while supplies last. Attendees are encouraged to purchase event tickets or VIP access well in advance as we cannot guarantee availability on-site at the conference. A Networking Night ticket is included in the VIP add-on for in-person registrations. Virtual VIP add-ons do NOT include access to Networking Night. Guest Policy: The ATD Networking Night Event is for conference attendees and adult guests (18 years of age and over). Guests must have a guest registration and conference badge to enter the event. Please check in at on-site registration to receive a guest badge. Through April 7, 2023, Networking Night tickets and VIP add-ons are subject to the general cancellation policy. April 8, 2023 – May 15, 2023, there are no refunds or credits on Networking Night tickets or VIP add-ons. Substitutions are allowed through May 15, 2023. After May 15, 2023, there are no refunds, credits, transfers, or substitutions on Networking Night tickets or VIP add-ons. |
| Exceptions to Cancellation Policy | ATD recognizes that serious issues may arise that could prevent an attendee from cancelling within the established cancellation periods, including a medical situation or weather emergency. If you or an immediate family member (spouse, child, parent, or grandchild) contract a serious illness, sustain a disabling injury, or are in a location experiencing a weather emergency that prevents travel to an ATD event, please submit a request for an exception with appropriate documentation to [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm ET on Friday, May 19, 2023. ATD will review special requests for refunds within fifteen business days after the conclusion of the event (by June 15, 2023). ATD retains the right to request additional supporting documentation and will also determine if a refund will be given. Please note that ATD’s decision will be final. ATD will not issue refunds due to changes in corporate travel policies, travel carrier cancellations, or other unforeseen incidents or situations. Attendees are encouraged to consider purchasing personal travel insurance. |
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| Prior to August 27, 2022 | Refunds: Please send your cancellation request in writing to [email protected]. Your refund or credit will be subject to a $75 cancellation fee. Credits: In lieu of a refund, you may elect to keep the credit from the cancellation on your account to use for another program or ATD product, however all credits must be used within one (1) year of the date of issuance. Participant substitutions: Participant substitutions may be made up to 5 business days prior to the conference by a person or representative of the organization who paid for the registration by submitting the written request to ATD at [email protected]. If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer |
| On or after August 27, 2022 | Refunds or Credits: No refund or credit will be issued. Participant substitutions: Participant substitutions may be made up to 5 business days prior to the conference by a person or representative of the organization who paid for the registration by submitting the written request to ATD at [email protected] If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer. |
| Exceptions | Exceptions to Cancellation Policy: ATD recognizes that serious issues may arise that could prevent an attendee from cancelling within the established cancellation periods, including a medical situation or weather emergency. If you or an immediate family member (spouse, child, parent, or grandchild) contract a serious illness, sustain a disabling injury, or are in a location experiencing a weather emergency that prevents travel to an ATD event, please submit a request for an exception with appropriate documentation to [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm ET the day before the event begins. ATD will review special requests for refunds within fifteen business days after the conclusion of the event. ATD retains the right to request additional supporting documentation and will also determine if a refund will be given. Please note that ATD’s decision will be final. ATD will not issue refunds due to changes in corporate travel policies, travel carrier cancellations, or other unforeseen incidents or situations. Attendees are encouraged to consider purchasing personal travel insurance. |
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| Prior to August 15, 2020 | Refunds: Please send your cancellation request in writing to [email protected]. Your refund or credit will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee. Credits: In lieu of a refund, you may elect to keep the credit from the cancellation on your account to use for another program or ATD product, however all credits must be used within one (1) year of the date of issuance. Participant substitutions: Participant substitutions may be made up to 5 business days prior to the conference by a person or representative of the organization who paid for the registration by submitting the written request to ATD at [email protected]. If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer. |
| After August 15, 2020 | Refunds or Credits: No refund or credit will be issued. Participant substitutions: Participant substitutions may be made up to 5 business days prior to the conference by a person or representative of the organization who paid for the registration by submitting the written request to ATD at [email protected] If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer. |
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| Prior to June 11, 2022 | Refunds: Please send your cancellation request in writing to [email protected]. Your refund or credit will be subject to a $75 cancellation fee. Credits: In lieu of a refund, you may elect to keep the credit from the cancellation on your account to use for another program or ATD product, however all credits must be used within one (1) year of the date of issuance. Participant substitutions: Participant substitutions may be made up to 5 business days prior to the conference by a person or representative of the organization who paid for the registration by submitting the written request to ATD at [email protected]. If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer. |
| On or after June 11, 2022 | Refunds or Credits: No refund or credit will be issued. Participant substitutions: Participant substitutions may be made up to 5 business days prior to the conference by a person or representative of the organization who paid for the registration by submitting the written request to ATD at [email protected]. If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer. |
| Exceptions | Exceptions to Cancellation Policy: ATD recognizes that serious issues may arise that could prevent an attendee from cancelling within the established cancellation periods, including a medical situation or weather emergency. If you or an immediate family member (spouse, child, parent, or grandchild) contract a serious illness, sustain a disabling injury, or are in a location experiencing a weather emergency that prevents travel to an ATD event, please submit a request for an exception with appropriate documentation to [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm ET the day before the event begins. ATD will review special requests for refunds within fifteen business days after the conclusion of the event. ATD retains the right to request additional supporting documentation and will also determine if a refund will be given. Please note that ATD’s decision will be final. ATD will not issue refunds due to changes in corporate travel policies, travel carrier cancellations, or other unforeseen incidents or situations. Attendees are encouraged to consider purchasing personal travel insurance. |
| Date | Policy |
| Prior to September 17, 2022 | Refunds: Please send your cancellation request in writing to [email protected]. Your refund or credit will be subject to a $75 cancellation fee. Credits: In lieu of a refund, you may elect to keep the credit from the cancellation on your account to use for another program or ATD product, however all credits must be used within one (1) year of the date of issuance. Participant substitutions: Participant substitutions may be made up to 5 business days prior to the conference by a person or representative of the organization who paid for the registration by submitting the written request to ATD at [email protected]. If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer. |
| On or after September 17, 2022 | Refunds or Credits: No refund or credit will be issued. Participant substitutions: Participant substitutions may be made up to 5 business days prior to the conference by a person or representative of the organization who paid for the registration by submitting the written request to ATD at [email protected]. If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer. |
| Exceptions | Exceptions to Cancellation Policy: ATD recognizes that serious issues may arise that could prevent an attendee from cancelling within the established cancellation periods, including a medical situation or weather emergency. If you or an immediate family member (spouse, child, parent, or grandchild) contract a serious illness, sustain a disabling injury, or are in a location experiencing a weather emergency that prevents travel to an ATD event, please submit a request for an exception with appropriate documentation to [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm ET the day before the event begins. ATD will review special requests for refunds within fifteen business days after the conclusion of the event. ATD retains the right to request additional supporting documentation and will also determine if a refund will be given. Please note that ATD’s decision will be final. ATD will not issue refunds due to changes in corporate travel policies, travel carrier cancellations, or other unforeseen incidents or situations. Attendees are encouraged to consider purchasing personal travel insurance. |
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| Prior to September 1, 2022 | Refunds: Please send your cancellation request in writing to [email protected]. Your refund or credit will be subject to a $75 cancellation fee. Credits: In lieu of a refund, you may elect to keep the credit from the cancellation on your account to use for another program or ATD product, however all credits must be used within one (1) year of the date of issuance. Participant substitutions: Participant substitutions may be made up to 5 business days prior to the conference by a person or representative of the organization who paid for the registration by submitting the written request to ATD at [email protected]. If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer |
| On or after September 1, 2022 | Refunds or Credits: No refund or credit will be issued. Participant substitutions: Participant substitutions may be made up to 5 business days prior to the conference by a person or representative of the organization who paid for the registration by submitting the written request to ATD at [email protected] If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer. |
| Exceptions | Exceptions to Cancellation Policy: ATD recognizes that serious issues may arise that could prevent an attendee from cancelling within the established cancellation periods, including a medical situation or weather emergency. If you or an immediate family member (spouse, child, parent, or grandchild) contract a serious illness, sustain a disabling injury, or are in a location experiencing a weather emergency that prevents travel to an ATD event, please submit a request for an exception with appropriate documentation to [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm ET the day before the event begins. ATD will review special requests for refunds within fifteen business days after the conclusion of the event. ATD retains the right to request additional supporting documentation and will also determine if a refund will be given. Please note that ATD’s decision will be final. ATD will not issue refunds due to changes in corporate travel policies, travel carrier cancellations, or other unforeseen incidents or situations. Attendees are encouraged to consider purchasing personal travel insurance. |
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| Prior to December 9, 2022 | Refunds: Please send your cancelation request in writing to [email protected]. Your refund or credit will be subject to a $75 cancelation fee. Credit: In lieu of a refund, you may elect to keep the credit from the cancellation on your account to use for another program or ATD product, however all credits must be used within one (1) year of the date of issuance. Transferring from in-person to virtual: If you are unable to join us in person and prefer to join the virtual program, you may transfer to the virtual program. Transfers made by December 9, 2022 will receive a credit or a refund of the difference in fees between the in-person and virtual registration fee. Transferring from virtual to in-person: If you would prefer to join in-person in New Orleans, LA, USA, you may transfer to the in-person program. Your virtual conference registration fee will be applied to the in-person price, and you will be responsible for the difference in price at the time of the transfer. Participant substitutions: Participant substitutions may be made up to 5 business days prior to the conference by a person or representative of the organization who paid for the registration by submitting the written request to ATD at [email protected]. If an ATD member transfers their registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer. |
| On or after December 9, 2022 | Refunds or Credits: No refund or credit will be issued. Transferring from in-person to virtual: If you are unable to join us in person and prefer to join the virtual program, you may transfer to the virtual program. All transfers must be made by February 6, 2023 (one day prior to the beginning of the conference). There will be no credit nor refund given for the difference in fees between the in-person conference registration and the virtual conference registration. Transferring from virtual to in-person: If you would prefer to join in-person in New Orleans, LA, USA, you may transfer to the in-person program. Your virtual conference registration fee will be applied to the in-person price, and you will be responsible for the difference in price at the time of the transfer. Participant substitutions: Participant substitutions may be made up to 5 business days prior to the conference by a person or representative of the organization who paid for the registration by submitting the written request to ATD at [email protected] If an ATD member transfers his or her registration to a nonmember, the nonmember must pay the difference between the ATD member and nonmember rate at the time of the transfer. |
| Exceptions | Exceptions to Cancellation Policy: ATD recognizes that serious issues may arise that could prevent an attendee from cancelling within the established cancellation periods, including a medical situation or weather emergency. If you or an immediate family member (spouse, child, parent, or grandchild) contract a serious illness, sustain a disabling injury, or are in a location experiencing a weather emergency that prevents travel to an ATD event, please submit a request for an exception with appropriate documentation to [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm ET the day before the event begins. ATD will review special requests for refunds within fifteen business days after the conclusion of the event. ATD retains the right to request additional supporting documentation and will also determine if a refund will be given. Please note that ATD’s decision will be final. ATD will not issue refunds due to changes in corporate travel policies, travel carrier cancellations, or other unforeseen incidents or situations. Attendees are encouraged to consider purchasing personal travel insurance. |
ATD is committed to responding appropriately to concerns regarding communicable diseases and health risks as they relate to any in-person ATD Education course, ATD conference, seminar, or other programming presented in a group setting (“Event”). Accordingly, ATD will implement health and safety protocols aligned and in compliance with venue and governmental regulations appropriate to the public health circumstances at the time of the Event. ATD will exercise reasonable efforts to utilize protocols that will comply with applicable public health requirements and be consistent with the then-prevailing public health standards as issued by relevant public health entities. This is also applicable to Events held at the ATD Learning Center in Alexandria, VA – a Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) Star Accredited Facility.
Compliance with protocols adopted by ATD will be mandatory for in person attendance and participation at Events. Additional information regarding specific health and safety protocols, and any necessary consents by you (the Customer), will be communicated prior to the first day of the Event.
Our Health & Safety Protocols
o Call 800-628.2783 (U.S.) or +1.703-683.8100 (international) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. ET.o Speak with a representative via chat at www.td.org , Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. ET.
o Email [email protected] anytime.
Commitment to Clean
The ATD Learning Center in Alexandria, VA holds the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) Star Accreditation for cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention to minimize risk associated with infectious agents in facilities. ATD conducts events at facilities outside of the ATD Learning Center and we take every step to ensure our facility partners adhere to ATD’s cleaning and infectious disease prevention measures.
Reporting Dangerous Situations or Emergencies
If there is a situation that looks concerning or could be dangerous, notify Event organizers onsite in a prompt manner. In the event of an emergency situation, please contact building security and/or local authorities immediately. Please refer to the Event onsite program or mobile app for additional details.
Client-Hosted Events
In certain cases, an Event will be hosted at an ATD corporate customer’s (Client) facility. In these cases, the Client is required to follow the ATD Health & Safety Protocols, at minimum. Should the Client or ATD wish to implement more stringent protocols for the Event, those requirements will be communicated through the Client’s point of contact at ATD and documented in the Client’s commercial agreement with ATD.
Assumption of Risk
In choosing to attend an Event in person you, the Customer, acknowledge that you are voluntarily engaging with ATD for the in-person programming. You agree that in-person gatherings carry certain risks related to transmission of any infectious disease, that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid such risks. You voluntarily accept and assume all known and unknown risks related to exposure to any infectious disease in connection with ATD’s provision of the Event.
Release and Waiver of Liability
In consideration of the opportunity to participate in an Event provided by ATD and its officers, directors, employees, members, volunteers, representatives, and agents (together, “ATD”), you, the Customer, hereby FOREVER RELEASE, WAIVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS ATD from any and all liability, injury, damage, loss, or expense that may arise, directly or indirectly, now or in the future, regardless of whether caused by fault on the part of ATD, in connection with your participation in an ATD Event.
By participating in an ATD Event, YOU VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN RISKS RELATED TO EXPOSURE TO COMMUNICABLE DISEASES. YOU PROMISE NOT TO SUE ATD for any of the claims that you have released, waived, and discharged. You hereby assume all risk of personal injury, damage and expense related to your participation in, and travel to and from, the Event.
You understand this release and waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law, and that if any portion of this release and waiver is held invalid, the remainder will continue in full legal force and effect. This release and waiver shall extend to and be binding upon me and my estate, heirs, executors, administrators, and personal representatives.
You understand that your participation in an ATD Event is completely voluntary on your part and permitted at ATD’s discretion, and you agree to abide by all policies and procedures as established by ATD. If your conduct does not meet reasonable standards of behavior, including without limitation following the ATD Health & Safety Policy, ATD’s Code of Conduct, and any supplemental instructions provided by ATD your participation in an Event may be revoked.
You further agree that the maximum liability of ATD to you in connection with your participation in an ATD Event shall be the fees paid by you to ATD for the Event.
By registering and attending the Event, you signify that you have read the ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, understand it and its terms and conditions, and agree to be bound legally by it and its terms and conditions.
Consequences of Violation
Compliance with ATD’s Health & Safety policy, associated protocols in place at the time of the Event, and ATD’s Code of Conduct is mandatory for all in person Event attendees. Additional information regarding specific health and safety protocols will be communicated to participants prior to the first day of the event. Consequences of failure to follow the policy and protocols may include immediate removal from the event without warning and/or restrictions from attending in future in person ATD Events.
BY REGISTERING FOR AN ATD EVENT, YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS LISTED ABOVE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE MAY RESULT IN REGISTRATION CANCELLATION WITHOUT REFUND. ATD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EXPEL ANYONE FROM AN EVENT WHO DOES NOT COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE TERMS.
Use of Multimedia
By attending an Event, you acknowledge and agree that ATD, or others acting on its behalf or through third-party contracts, may take photographs and video (by any means) and/or make sound recordings during the Event (including through the digital event platform and via social media) and that you may appear in such photographs and videos and be heard in such sound recordings, and that ATD may edit and use the footage it captures at the in-person and digital Event for marketing and promotional activities (including through social media) now and in the future, and for any other lawful purpose in the ordinary course of its business.
During ATD Events, photography, and videography by individuals for personal use is permitted with the understanding that it may not be disruptive to other attendees, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, or the overall event. Exceptions may apply for certain programs.
You are prohibited from photographing, video recording, and sound recording of any part of any in-person or digital Event sessions or content (including through recording on social media feeds) unless you have obtained written permission in advance from ATD.
At all times, you (the Customer) must respect the intellectual property, copyrights, or trademarks of exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, and ATD. For digital programming, ATD prohibits the use of screen shots and/ or any other technology that can be used to capture proprietary content and images from the program. ATD reserves the right to stop any activity taking place that violates of these guidelines.
Due to the prevalence of mobile devices today, ATD disclaims all liability for the capture of your image, voice, or likeness by Attendees (who are not under sponsorship contracts with ATD) in any multimedia format at an ATD Event.
ATD makes every effort to design and deliver accessible products. Event, venue, and platform specifications are established and determined on a case-by-case basis.
ATD Conference Events
ATD Conference Events are accessible to all participants. If you have questions or require special accommodations or auxiliary aid related to a disability for you to participate in the ATD Conference Event, please notify us at least three weeks in advance of the program by message to [email protected] outlining your needs and request for accommodation. We will make every effort to work with you to accommodate your need.
If you require additional accommodations at an in person ATD Conference Event, please go to the registration area onsite. We may be limited in our ability to accommodate your request based on available resources.
ATD Education Events
If you have questions or require special accommodations in order to participate in an ATD Education Event please notify us at least three weeks in advance of the program by message to [email protected] outlined your needs and request for accommodation.
ATD CI Certification Examinations
ATD Certification Institute (ATD CI) and its testing vendor comply with the provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act in accommodating candidates with disabilities who need special accommodations to take the exam. Candidates that require special accommodations must notify ATD CI of their request as part of their application. Only ATD CI has the authority to approve these requests. If the request is not made at the time of application, the accommodations may not be granted.
There are no additional fees charged by ATD CI for this accommodation if the procedures outlined in this section are followed. For additional information, please contact ATD CI at [email protected].
This is an Agreement (“Agreement”) between you (“You,” “the Company,” or the “Authorized User”) and the Association for Talent Development (“ATD”). The terms of service (“TOS”) govern your access to the ATD Resource Center (“ATD Resource Center”).
License Grant. The ATD Resource Center is provided by ATD, and this TOS provides to the Company a corporate, revocable, limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free, non-transferable license to use the ATD Resource Center. You may also load information from the ATD Resource Center into your laptop's, workstation's, or computer's temporary memory (RAM) and print and download materials and information from the ATD Resource Center solely for your business use, provided that all hard copies contain all copyright and other applicable notices contained in such materials and information. You may not modify, translate, decompile, create derivative work(s) of, copy, distribute, disassemble, broadcast, transmit, publish, remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels, license, sublicense, transfer, sell, mirror, frame, exploit, rent, lease, private label, grant a security interest in, or otherwise use in any manner not expressly permitted herein the ATD Resource Center. You expressly acknowledge and agree that ATD transfers no ownership or intellectual property interest or title in and to the ATD Resource Center to you or anyone else. All content contained on or available through the ATD Resource Center, unless otherwise indicated, is owned, controlled, and / or licensed by ATD and is protected by law including, but not limited to, United States copyright, trade secret, patent, and trademark law, as well as other state, national, and international laws and regulations. Any downloadable or printable programs, directories, databases, information, or materials available through the ATD Resource Center and all copyrights, trade secrets, and know-how related thereto, unless otherwise indicated, are owned by ATD. The Association for Talent Development, ATD, the ATD logo, and all other names, logos, and icons identifying ATD and its programs, products, and services are proprietary trademarks of ATD, and any use of such marks, including, without limitation, as domain names, without the express written permission of ATD is strictly prohibited. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks and/or service marks of their respective owners.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL ATD BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF THE ATD RESOURCE CENTER, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE ATD RESOURCE CENTER, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SERVICES, PROGRAMS, PRODUCTS, AND MATERIALS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ATD RESOURCE CENTER, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ATD HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, TOTAL LIABILITY OF ATD FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER RELATED TO USE OF THE ATD RESOURCE CENTER SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO ATD IN CONNECTION WITH THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE PARTICULAR DISPUTE DURING THE PRIOR THREE MONTHS.
INDEMNITY. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ATD and affiliates and all of their respective employees, agents, directors, officers, shareholders, attorneys, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, proceedings, damages, injuries, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses) relating to or arising from any breach by you of this TOS.
GOVERNING LAW. The Company acknowledges shall be governed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Company acknowledges that the state and federal courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia shall be the exclusive fora for the resolution of any disputes concerning this TOS, and the Company agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of such courts.
TERM AND TERMINATION. The Company’s access to and billing for the ATD Resource Center will be made available upon payment of invoice or receipt of Company Purchase Order. The access will remain enforce for the term of one (1) year. Access will automatically terminate at the end of the Term unless the Company signs a new ATD Resource Center Activation Order for the next Term. In addition, ATD reserves the right at any time and on reasonable grounds, which shall include, without limitation, any reasonable belief of fraudulent or unlawful activity or actions or omissions that violate any term or condition of this TOS, to deny your access to the ATD Resource Center or to any portion thereof in order to protect its name and goodwill, its business, and/or other Authorized Users, and this TOS will also terminate automatically if you fail to comply with this TOS, subject to the survival rights of certain provisions identified below. Termination will be effective without notice. Upon termination, you must destroy all copies of any aspect of the ATD Resource Center in your possession. The provisions concerning ATD's proprietary rights, feedback, indemnity, disclaimers of warranty, limitation of liability, admissibility of this TOS, waiver and severability, integration, and governing law will survive the termination of this TOS for any reason.
MISCELLANEOUS. You acknowledge that any breach, threatened or actual, of this TOS will cause irreparable injury to ATD, such injury would not be quantifiable in monetary damages, and ATD would not have an adequate remedy at law. You therefore agree that ATD shall be entitled, in addition to other available remedies, to seek and be awarded an injunction or other appropriate equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction restraining any breach, threatened or actual, of your obligations under any provision of this TOS. Accordingly, you hereby waive any requirement that ATD post any bond or other security in the event any injunctive or equitable relief is sought by or awarded to ATD to enforce any provision of this TOS. The parties agree that this TOS is for the benefit of the parties hereto as well as ATD's licensors. Accordingly, you may not assign your rights or obligations to any other person or entity, not identified in the ATD Resource Center Activation Order, without ATD's prior written consent. If any provision (or part thereof) contained in this TOS is determined to be void, invalid, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction or on account of a conflict with an applicable government regulation, such determination shall not affect the remaining provisions (or parts thereof) contained herein and the illegal, invalid, or unenforceable clause shall be modified in compliance with applicable law in a manner that most closely matches the intent of the original language. No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and ATD as result of this TOS or your utilization of the ATD Resource Center. Headings herein are for convenience only. This TOS, along with the ATD's Privacy Policy and associated ATD Resource Center Activation Order (and its Terms and Conditions) with ATD for the ATD Resource Center, represents the entire agreement between you and ATD with respect to use of the ATD Resource Center, and it supersedes all prior communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written between you and ATD. In the event of any conflict between this TOS and the ATD Resource Center Activation Order Form, the ATD Resource Center Activation Order shall control. Unless otherwise agreed to by ATD, please note that ATD reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of this TOS and the manner under which the ATD Resource Center (and its functionality) is extended to you by providing you notice or a copy of such revised terms. ATD may also change or modify any aspect of the ATD Resource Center.
The Association for Talent Development (“ATD,” also identified herein as “we” or “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects others to do the same. Accordingly, it is ATD's policy to respond to a notice of alleged infringement that complies with U.S. Copyright Law, and in particular, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. 512 (the “DMCA”). If you (with end users, claimants, or visitors identified herein as “You”) believe that any materials made accessible by ATD have been used or copied in a way that infringes Your copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights, You may request removal of those materials from the ATD website or any other digital properties owned and operated by ATD (referred to collectively as the “Website”) by providing written notice to ATD’s designated agent as specified below along with the following information:
FAILURE TO INCLUDE ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION, ESPECIALLY SPECIFIC URLS WHERE CONTENT MAY BE FOUND, WILL RESULT IN A DELAY IN THE PROCESSING OF YOUR DMCA NOTIFICATION AND MAY RESULT IN YOU HAVING TO REPEAT SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE PROCESS. ATD WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIVE ACTION TO REMOVE CONTENT UNTIL ALL OF THE NECESSARY INFORMATION IS PROVIDED.
Notice And Takedown. If ATD receives proper notification of claimed copyright infringement, it will respond expeditiously by removing, or disabling access to, the material that is claimed to be infringing, as described below, or to be the subject of infringing activity. ATD will also comply with the appropriate provisions of the DMCA in the event a counter-notification is received, as further described below. In addition, ATD may, at its discretion, deny access to its Website by disablement and/or termination of accounts.
Designated Agent. ATD’s designated copyright agent to receive DMCA notices is Association for Talent Development
Director of Production
American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) DBA Association for Talent Development (ATD)
1640 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-683-8100
Email: [email protected]
Upon receipt of proper notification of claimed infringement, ATD will follow the procedures outlined herein.
Copyright Counter-Notices. If ATD terminates or suspends Your access to or use of the Website, ATD will make a good-faith attempt (as warranted) to contact You so that You may make a counter notification pursuant to applicable laws. It is ATD's policy to document all notices of alleged infringement upon which ATD decides to take action. If content You posted on the Website was removed due to a claim(s) of copyright or intellectual property infringement and You would like to dispute that removal, the process for counter-notifications is governed by Section 512(g) of the DMCA:
Elements of Counter-Notification. To expedite our ability to process Your counter-notification, please use the following format (including section numbers):
After we receive Your counter-notification, we will forward it to the party who submitted the original claim of copyright infringement. Please note that when we forward the counter-notification, it may include any of Your identifying information set forth in the counter-notification. By submitting a counter-notification, You therefore consent to having such identifying information revealed in this way.
After we send out the counter-notification, the claimant must then notify us within ten (10) days that he or she has filed an action seeking a court order to restrain You from engaging in infringing activity relating to the material on the Website. If we receive such notification, we will be unable to restore the items. If we do not receive such notification, we may, but are not obligated to, reinstate the disputed item(s).
Foreign Counter-Notification. If You reside outside of the United States, please understand that filing a counter-notice may lead to legal proceedings between You and the complaining party to determine ownership. Therefore, please be aware that there may be adverse legal consequences in Your country and/or the United States of America if You make a false or bad faith allegation by using this process. Please also be advised that we enforce a policy that provides for the termination in appropriate circumstances of users who are infringers. So, if You are not sure whether content You posted on the Website is being infringed, or are otherwise unsure of whether to file a counter-notification using these procedures, we recommend You first contact a lawyer knowledgeable in the laws of the United States. If You do wish to file a counter-notice, You should follow the process set forth above under the heading “Elements of Counter-Notification.”
ATD TK23 Game Rules
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Void where prohibited or restricted by law and outside the fifty (50) United States (and D.C.). Subject to all federal, state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
TK23 Leaderboard begins January 23, 2023 at 12:00 pm Eastern time/US and ends on February 9, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. Central time/US (the “Game Period”).
TK “Taste of Tech” (presented virtually) takes place on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 starting with the 9:45 a.m. Central time/US session, continuing through each 30-minute Taste of Tech session, ending with the final session that concludes at 5:45 p.m. Central time/US (the “Game Period”).
Sponsor’s computer is the official time keeping device for these Games.
1. Eligibility: The Games are open to legal U.S. residents currently residing in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years of age [nineteen (19) years of age in Alabama and Nebraska, twenty-one (21) years of age in Mississippi, and non-resident aliens who are at least the age of majority in your residence, and excluding residents of those countries affected by the OFAC active sanctions programs (the list of affected countries may be found here), at the time of entry. Employees, officers, and directors of ATD (“Sponsor”) or any of its parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, representatives, consultants, contractors, legal counsel, advertising, public relations, promotional, fulfillment, and marketing agencies, web site providers, web masters, and members of their immediate families (spouses, parents, siblings and children, regardless of where they live) and those living in the same household are not eligible to enter or win. Participation constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and to Sponsor’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Game(s). Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein. Sponsor reserves the right to verify the eligibility of winners.
2. Sponsor: ASTD DBA Association for Talent Development (ATD) at 1640 King Street; Alexandria, VA 22314.
3. How to Enter: During the Game Period:
Attendees of the ATD TK23 Conference (both in-person and virtual) can participate in the Leaderboard Game available on the conference virtual platform/app. Those participating will earn points for actions taken in the virtual platform. These actions may include but are not limited to examples such as participation in session chats, watching a live session, commenting on the discussion board, and other activities. Participants earn points on the Leaderboard for activities.
Attendees of the virtual “Taste of Tech” (which take place takes place on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 starting with the 9:45 a.m. Central time/US session, continuing through each 30-minute Taste of Tech session, ending with the final session that concludes at 5:45 p.m. Central time/US) earn points for session attendance. The top three point-earners (based on the highest session attendance the Taste of Tech) will win a prize. All potential winners are subject to verification before any prize will be awarded. Normal Internet access, phone, and usage charges imposed by your online or phone service may apply. Limit: LIMIT ONE (1) ENTRY PER PERSON. ADDITIONAL ENTRIES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
Automated or bulk entries or entries submitted by third parties will be disqualified. Entries must be submitted by the contestant. No copies, facsimiles, or mechanical reproductions of the entry form or Survey will be accepted. Any attempt by any participant to obtain more than the stated number of plays and/or entries by using multiple and/or different identities, forms, registrations, email addresses, logins, or any other methods will void that participant’s plays and/or entries, and that participant may be disqualified at Sponsor’s discretion. Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same email address. In the event of a dispute as to any registration or play, the authorized account holder of the email address used to register will be deemed to be the registrant or player. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. Potential winners may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder to the Sponsor or forfeit the prize. Entries specifying an invalid, non-working, or inactive email address will be disqualified and ineligible to win. Incomplete, illegible, corrupted, or untimely entries are void and will be disqualified.
4. Selection of Winners: On or after February 13, 2023, Sponsor will notify the name(s) of the potential winner of the prize in based on the Leaderboard point totals for the TK Leaderboard or the highest session attendance for the Taste of TK virtual event. The potential winner will be notified by email and/or phone number, using the information provided at the time of entry, on or after February 13, 2023. If a potential winner cannot be contacted in person via email or telephone after the first attempt to contact him/her, or if he/she fails to sign and return the Declaration of Eligibility, Liability & Publicity Release within the required time period (if applicable), or in the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, Sponsor will award the applicable prize to an alternate winner selected from among all remaining eligible entries. Only two (2) alternate Leaderboard point reviews or Taste of TK session attendance reviews will be held, after which any remaining prizes will remain un-awarded.
Verification of Potential Winners: All potential WINNERS are subject to verification by Sponsor, whose decisions are final AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE SWEEPSTAKES. An entrant is not a winner of any prize unless and until entrant’s eligibility HAS been verified and entrant has been notified that verification is complete.
5. Prizes: For the TK23 Leaderboard, three prizes will be awarded based on the top three point-earners on the Leaderboard and have an Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of (1) Grand Prize: ATD23 International Conference & EXPO Virtual Registration ($1,195 Value), 2nd: (1) Prize: Theragun Elite Massager ($399 Value), 3rd: (1) Prize: Electronic Folding Bike ($380 Value). Shipping is provided in the continental US only.
For the TK “Taste of Tech” sessions that take place on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, these prizes will be calculated based on Taste of Tech session attendance and awarded after the conference concludes. The top three point earners will be based on the most Taste of Tech sessions attended and will win the following prizes, which have an Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of: 1st: Amazon.com gift card (US$150 Value), 2nd: Amazon.com gift card (US$100 Value), and 3rd: Amazon.com gift card (US$50 Value).
All winners will have the option to select the prize awarded or one set of ATD electronic publications, selected from among ATD Press-published e-books, TDs at Work Guides, or ATD published Research Reports, selected at the discretion of the Sponsor, and delivered via email to the winner.
PRIZE RESTRICTIONS: Terms and conditions apply to gift cards; see front and back of gift card for more information. Any and all applicable federal, state, and local taxes and all fees and expenses related to acceptance and use of prize not specifically stated herein are the responsibility solely of winner. Prize cannot be substituted, assigned, transferred, or redeemed for cash; however, Sponsor reserves the right to make equivalent prize substitutions at its sole discretion. Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen prizes or components of a prize(s). Only the number of prizes stated in these Official Rules is available to be won in the Game(s). If, by reason of a print or other error, more prizes are claimed than the number set forth in these Official Rules, an alternate winner will be selected in accordance with the winner selection method described above from among all eligible claimants making purportedly valid claims to award the advertised number of prizes available.
6. GENERAL CONDITIONS: Participation in the Game(s) constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and to Sponsor’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Sweepstakes. Sponsor and its agencies are not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, damaged, stolen, misdirected, or illegible entries; lost, interrupted, or unavailable network, server, or other connections, garbled transmissions or miscommunications, telephone transmission problems; computer or software malfunctions or damage to a user’s computer equipment (software or hardware); technical failures; or other errors or malfunctions of any kind whether human, mechanical, electronic, or otherwise. Proof of sending or submission of entry will not be deemed proof of receipt by Sponsor. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
WARNING: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAW, AND, SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PROSECUTE AND SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be attempting to tamper with or undermine the entry process, the Survey website, and/or the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes; to violate the Official Rules; or to act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or with the intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other person. If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, void any suspect entries and (a) cancel or terminate the Sweepstakes (or any portion thereof); (b) modify the Sweepstakes or suspend the Sweepstakes to address the impairment and then resume the Sweepstakes in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules; and/or (c) award the prize at random from among the eligible, non-suspect entries received up to the time of the impairment.
7. PUBLICITY; LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND RELEASES: BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES, ENTRANT AGREES THAT SPONSOR AND ITS PARENT COMPANIES, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, REPRESENTATIVES, CONSULTANTS, CONTRACTORS, LEGAL COUNSEL, ADVERTISING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, PROMOTIONAL, FULFILLMENT AND MARKETING, WEBSITE PROVIDERS, WEB MASTERS, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, AND AGENTS (THE “RELEASED PARTIES”) WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR, AND SHALL BE HELD HARMLESS BY ENTRANT AGAINST, ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURIES, LOSSES OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND TO PERSONS, INCLUDING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, OR PROPERTY RESULTING IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, MISUSE, OR USE OF THE PRIZE, ENTRY, OR PARTICIPATION IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES OR IN ANY SWEEPSTAKES-RELATED ACTIVITY, OR ANY CLAIMS BASED ON PUBLICITY RIGHTS, DEFAMATION OR INVASION OF PRIVACY, OR MERCHANDISE DELIVERY. THE RELEASED PARTIES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE IF ANY PRIZE CANNOT BE AWARDED DUE TO CANCELLATIONS, DELAYS, OR INTERRUPTIONS DUE TO ACTS OF GOD, ACTS OF WAR, NATURAL DISASTERS, WEATHER, WIDESPREAD ILLNESS, OR TERRORISM. BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES, ENTRANT AGREES THAT THE RELEASED PARTIES WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES, DAMAGES, OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES TO PERSONS, INCLUDING DEATH, OR TO PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF ACCESS TO AND USE OF ANY WEBSITE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES OR THE DOWNLOADING FROM AND/OR PRINTING MATERIAL DOWNLOADED FROM SUCH SITE.
EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES CONSTITUTES WINNER’S GRANT TO SPONSOR (WHICH GRANT WILL BE CONFIRMED IN WRITING ON REQUEST OF SPONSOR), AND THE RELEASED PARTIES THE RIGHT AND PERMISSION TO PRINT, PUBLISH, BROADCAST, AND USE, WORLD WIDE IN ANY MEDIA NOW KNOWN OR HEREAFTER DEVELOPED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WORLD WIDE WEB, AT ANY TIME OR TIMES, THE WINNER’S ENTRY, NAME, PORTRAIT, PICTURE, VOICE, LIKENESS, OPINIONS AND BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO HOMETOWN AND STATE) FOR ADVERTISING, TRADE, AND PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES (INCLUDING THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIS OR HER NAME ON TELEVISION OR RADIO BROADCAST) WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION, COMPENSATION, PERMISSION, OR NOTIFICATION.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, EVERYTHING REGARDING THIS SWEEPSTAKES, INCLUDING ANY WEBSITES AND ALL PRIZES, ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY. CHECK LOCAL LAWS FOR ANY RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS REGARDING THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS.
9. DISPUTES. Except where prohibited, entrant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with these Game(s) or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the United States District Court for the District of Alexandria, Virginia or the appropriate State Court located in Alexandria, Virginia (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering these Game(s), but in no event attorneys’ fees; and (3) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, indirect, punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Game(s), shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the Commonwealth of Virginia or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the Commonwealth of Virginia.
10. PRIVACY: Information collected from entrants is subject to the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy, which can be found at: https://www.td.org/privacy-notice.
11. OFFICIAL RULES AND WINNERS LIST: For a copy of the Official Rules, visit https://www.td.org/terms-and-privacy or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for receipt by February 10, 2023 to: ATD Communications, 1640 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. To enter the Game(s), you may alternatively send a 3x5 card with your name and contact information included on it with a note about which Game you are entering, for receipt by February 10, 2023 to: ATD Communications, 1640 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. For the name of the winners available after February 21, 2023, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for receipt by August 23, 2023 to: ATD Communications, 1640 King Street, Alexandria, VA, USA 22314. Vermont residents may exclude return postage on requests for Official Rules.
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