| Conference Policy |
The 14th World Conference on Tobacco OR Health (WCTOH) supports gender equity and aims to have a gender balance in the conference speakers, attention to gender and diversity concerns integrated into all sessions, as well as dedicated tracks on gender, women and diversity issues. In particular, we support the development of women’s leadership across the WCTOH.
The 14th WCTOH is a tobacco-free event.
Individuals who are supported or employed by any entity directly involved in the production, manufacture, distribution or sale of tobacco products are requested not to register or participate in the conference. If nevertheless they do so, the registration may be canceled by the organizers without refund.
The scientific program of the conference is managed by an autonomous committee and private sector financial sponsors have absolutely no role in or influence over the scientific program. |
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Cancellation Policies
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| Registration |
From the date of payment receipt issued, upon cancellation the following amount will be charged:
| Date |
Amount to be charged |
| Till 9th January 2009 |
20% |
| 10th January 2009 – 9th February 2009 |
50% |
| After 9th February 2009 |
100% |
Refunds will be made 15 days post the completion of the 14th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health using the same mode of payment through which the payment was sent to the 14th WCTOH.
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| Ancillary Meetings |
From the date of receipt of advance, upon cancellation the following amount will be charged:
| Date |
Amount to be charged |
| Till 15 Dec 2008 |
20% of the total amount paid as advance |
| 15th Dec 2008 – 15 Jan 2009 |
50% of the total amount paid as advance |
| After 15th January 2009 |
100% of the total amount paid as advance |
Refunds will be made 15 days post the completion of the 14th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health using the same mode of payment through which the payment was sent to the 14th WCTOH.
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| Exhibitions |
From the date of receipt of advance, upon cancellation the following amount will be charged:
| Date |
Amount to be charged |
| Till 15th November 2008 |
30% of the total amount paid as advance |
| 16th November – 15th December 2008 |
50% of the total amount paid as advance |
| After 15th December 2008 |
100% of the total amount paid as advance |
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| Refunds |
Refunds will be made 15 days post the completion of the 14th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health using the same mode of payment through which the payment was sent to the 14th WCTOH. |
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