By using this website you implicitly agree to abide by the terms and policies outlined within this document.

This document summarises Expertise Events' responsibilities to the users of its websites, as well as the users' responsibilities while using any of the sites produced by Expertise Events.

Interpretation

Statutory Laws

Expertise Events is an Australian company and as such this document is governed by Australian Federal Law.



Expertise Events can be contacted through the following:


Expertise Events Pty Ltd (Australia)

Unit 4/1 Skyline Place Frenchs Forest


PO Box 6053, Frenchs Forest

NSW 2086 Australia

Ph: +61 2 9452 7575

Email: info@expertiseevents.com.au


Expertise Events Ltd (New Zealand)

37a Oranga Avenue Onehunga

Auckland 1061 New Zealand


PO Box 62-546, Greenlane

Auckland 1546 New Zealand

Ph: +64 9 973 0990

Email: info@expertiseevents.co.nz



Market Place & Club Shopping

Some of the Expertise Sites allow users to purchase products directly from show Exhibitors (as well as other retailers of products relevant to that site). This ecommerce platform allows you to perform a single checkout from multiple stores, and will automatically generate an invoice/receipt for each of the individual stores you have purchased from.


Please note that beyond providing the online platform to facilitate "Market Place" shopping Expertise Events is purely a payment and ecommerce service provider and does not have any control over, and are not responsible or liable for the products or services that are purchased through our system. We cannot ensure that a buyer or a seller you are dealing with will actually complete the transaction.


User Agreement

You acknowledge and agree that Expertise Events is not involved in the actual transaction between buyers and sellers. Expertise Events has no control over the legality or quality of items and content posted by members of the site and cannot ensure and do not guarantee that a member of our site will actually complete a transaction or act lawfully in using this site.


Dispute Resolution

If you have a dispute with one or more users, you release Expertise Events from any and all claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature arising out of or in any way connected with such disputes. Disputes should be handled directly with the seller (or buyer) with whom the purchase was placed. You can get in contact with Sellers by visiting their store and clicking "Contact Us" - and each sellers company and contact details are detailed on the invoices that are emailed to you immediately after placing a transaction.


Payments

All prices displayed on Market Place/Club Shopping pages and through this policy are in Australia Dollars.


Payment for items is made using our 256bit encrypted credit card checkout system hosted by PayPal Australia upon checkout. You can choose to pay either via credit card or your existing PayPal account. When paying by credit card or PayPal there is a $0.30 fee per store which will automatically be added to your order total to cover PayPal fees.


We are looking at introducing other payment methods including COD, cheque and direct deposit and these methods should become available soon.


Please note: stock for each item is not assigned to you until you have confirmed your order. If any item runs out of stock during the time you are browsing the site you will be automatically notified prior to paying for the item.


Shipping Fees and Delivery Times

(Please note - This is the default shipping policy however individual sellers may choose to modify this agreement on their own stores. Be sure to double check these policies for each store you are purchasing from.)


"Market Place" stores use Australia Post or Courier to deliver goods Australia wide. The delivery fee is calculated based on the number of items you purchase from each store, with some stores offering discounts for multiple items or orders over a certain value.


The delivery fee or shipping cost for your order is displayed at all times on your shopping cart page, per store you are purchasing from. Each store has its shipping charges (and discounts) clearly highlighted to help you choose the best option for your order.

After your order has been placed you will receive an automatically generated confirmation invoice via email. Each store you have purchased products from will then be notified of your order and will ship your products typically within 2 to 7 working days. If you have not received all of your items within 10 working days of placing your order, please use the 'Contact Us' section of the store to enquire directly with the store's operator.


Returns Policy

(Please note - This is the default returns policy however individual sellers may choose to modify this agreement on their own stores. Be sure to double check these policies for each store you are purchasing from.)


The "Market Place" has been carefully designed to provide you with detailed information about each of the sellers products to help you make an informed selection. As sellers do not offer refunds or exchanges for "change of mind", please ensure you select carefully.


Sellers will provide an exchange (or refund at their discretion) for products that are received faulty or significantly different to those shown or described. In this case sellers will pay for the shipping costs for returning and resending the product. Please note that this warranty is limited to 14 days from the time the product was shipped.


If you wish to make a return please contact the seller using the "Contact Us" button on our store page, or the sellers contact information provided on your order confirmation invoice.


International Orders

Unfortunately at this stage "Market Place" shopping is only available to customers within Australia and New Zealand. We anticipate being able to accept international orders towards the end of 2008.


Reporting Sellers

Expertise Events actively monitors transactions performed through the "Market Place" sites and to the best of our ability enforce our Seller Terms of Service to help protect our shoppers. However, if you have an unresolvable issue with one of our exhibitors please notify our webmaster (webmaster@expertiseevents.com.au) so that the issue can be looked into and where appropriate the sellers account will be disabled. Please note that this process and the result is the sole discretion of Expertise Events.


Marketing

Information you provide may be used to build up a profile about you to allow Expertise Events to tailor offers or marketing material which may be of interest to you. During the sign up process, and while using the online services you can elect whether or not you would like to receive specific promotional material - and you can unsubscribe from any of our promotional mailing lists through the Website. This includes competitions and direct marketing material by e-mail, post or SMS.


This User Agreement is between you, Expertise Events and its entities.

You may use this Website on the condition that you accept without modification the terms, conditions and notices contained herein. By accessing and using this Website, you agree to all of the terms within this document and to abide by all Australian Federal and State laws, as well as any laws applicable to your local region.


You also acknowledge that forums, chats, conferences, guest books and any other forms of communication hosted by this Website are public and not private communications. You acknowledge that the content of these communications forums is not endorsed by Expertise Events. You do not consider the content of these communications forums to be reviewed, screened or approved by Expertise Events.


All communications including comments, guest book entries, suggestions, ideas, notes, drawings, images, photography, concepts or information disclosed or offered to or in response to Expertise Events through this Website shall remain the property of Expertise Events. By using this Website as a forum for communication, you grant Expertise Events a royalty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive, unrestricted licence to use any communication for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, without compensation to you, to the author or to the provider of the comments.


Further, you agree not to take part in any defamatory or slanderous activity on any of the interactive mediums on the Website. This includes but is not limited to:



Modifications to Terms of Use

These Terms of Use may be modified by Expertise Events at any time and will be binding at the time of implementation. It is your responsibility to ensure you review and understand the Website's terms and conditions.


This document is issued with a Version Number and a “Last Updated” date to ensure you have read the most recent updates.


Copyright and Trademark Notice

The Website contains material which is derived in whole or in part from material supplied by Expertise Events and other sources.


The material on this Website is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not modify, copy, sell, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish or license any material from this site including text, pictures, sound, code or software without prior written permission from Expertise Events, unless otherwise specified on the containing page.


This clause excludes material provided by Expertise Events for promotional material including media releases and media-kits which you may copy, display or publish if you are the intended recipient. You may not however modify this material without prior written permission from Expertise Events.


All material on this Website is Copyright © 2008, 2009, 2010 Expertise Events. All rights reserved.


Applicable Laws

As a visitor to the Website you shall abide by all applicable Federal, State or Local laws including, but not limited to, laws on libel, slander, indecency, trade libel, product disparagement, harassment, invasion of privacy, obscenity, indecency, and copyright and trademark infringement.


Information on this Website includes intellectual property that is protected under copyright, trademark and other Intellectual Property Laws of Australia. These laws prohibit the unauthorised reproduction, distribution or exhibition of all text, photographic and graphic (art and electronic) images, music, sound and video samples and other protected materials.


Violation of applicable Intellectual Property Laws may give rise to civil and/or criminal prosecution.


Limitations of Liability

We endeavour to take all reasonable steps to keep secure any information which we hold about you, and to keep this information accurate and up-to-date. However, beyond statutory requirements we are not responsible for unauthorised access to your account and it's information contained within and it is your responsibility to keep your login information secure.


Use of the Website is at your discretion. Under no circumstances shall Expertise Events, its trustees, officers, employees, members, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages that may result from the use of, or the inability to use, Expertise Events' materials, including this Website. You specifically acknowledge and agree that Expertise Events is not liable for any defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of any user.


If you do not agree to these terms and conditions you must immediately cease using or visiting the Expertise Events portfolio of websites.


Pages within the Website may contain links and pointers to the websites of other parties that are not under the control of Expertise Events. Accordingly, Expertise Events makes no representation or endorsement concerning the content of any such website which you may use at your own discretion and which you shall review "as is". Linked websites are not under the control of Expertise Events and Expertise Events is not responsible for the conduct of companies linked to this Website.


Before disclosing information on any other website, Expertise Events advises you to examine the terms and conditions of use of the other website.


Refunds & Returns

Unless otherwise specified:



Shipping

All products purchased from www.expertiseevents.com.au and its associated websites will be shipped at the discretion of Expertise Events. Freight and postage charges are included within the cost of each item.


Delivery

Every attempt will be made by Expertise Events to deliver products purchased from the Website within an acceptable time-frame. However, as delivery is handled by logistics companies (such as Australia Post), Expertise Events can not be held accountable for any delays caused during transit.


In the event that you believe your order has experience extended delays please contact Expertise Events immediately.



Expertise Events Pty Limited

PO Box 6053, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086

Australia

Ph: +61 2 9452 7575

Email: info@expertiseevents.com.au