Hands-on-History: Turning Local History into Visitor Experiences

Hands On History Online Event Terms & Conditions

By registering for this free online event, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions.

1. Event Registration

• Registration for the event is free and subject to availability.

• Registrations are valid only for the event, date and session specified.

• Attendees are required to provide a valid email address when registering.

• Following completion of the free ticket order, a ticket will be allocated and sent to the email address provided during registration.

• Registration does not provide access to any other Hands On History or Family History Holidays event unless specifically stated.

2. Online Event Access

• Details on how to access the online event, including the event link, will be provided in the Email Note accompanying the free ticket sent to the attendee's nominated email address after the order has been processed.

• Attendees should retain this email as it contains the information required to access the online event.

• Attendees are responsible for providing a correct and accessible email address when registering and for checking their inbox, including Spam or Junk folders, for their ticket and event information.

• The event access link is intended for registered attendees only and must not be shared, distributed or published without permission.

• Attendees are responsible for ensuring they have a suitable device, internet connection and any software required to access the online event.

• Family History Holidays cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of an attendee's internet connection, device or other technology used to access the event.

3. Event Changes

• The Organiser reserves the right to alter the event program, presenters, schedule, online platform or session content where reasonably necessary.

• Where possible, registered attendees will be notified of significant changes using the contact details provided during registration.

4. Cancellation or Rescheduling

• The Organiser reserves the right to cancel, postpone or reschedule the event where necessary.

• As the event is provided free of charge, no refund or financial compensation will be payable in the event of cancellation, postponement, technical interruption or a change to the program.

• If the event is rescheduled, registered attendees will be advised of the new date and/or time where possible.

5. Online Conduct

• Attendees are expected to behave respectfully towards presenters, organisers and other participants.

• The Organiser reserves the right to remove or restrict access for any attendee whose behaviour or online communications are considered disruptive, inappropriate, offensive or harmful to other participants.

• Attendees must not use the online event, chat functions or other communication tools for unsolicited advertising, promotion or inappropriate content.

6. Recording, Photography & Screenshots

• The online event may be recorded by Family History Holidays for promotional, educational, archival or future use.

• Attendees will be advised where a session is being recorded.

• Attendee names, images, voices or contributions may be captured where participants choose to activate their camera or microphone, or participate in interactive elements of the event.

• Attendees must not record, reproduce, livestream, photograph, screenshot or distribute event content without prior permission from Family History Holidays and/or the relevant presenter.

7. Intellectual Property

• Presentations, recordings, slides, handouts, resources and other event content remain the intellectual property of the presenters and/or Family History Holidays unless otherwise stated.

• Materials made available as part of the event are provided for personal use only.

• Event content must not be copied, reproduced, distributed, published, sold or commercially used without prior permission from the relevant rights holder.

8. Technology & Liability

• While reasonable steps will be taken to provide reliable access to the online event, Family History Holidays cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free delivery.

• The Organiser is not responsible for an attendee's inability to access or participate in the event due to an incorrect email address supplied during registration, failure to locate the ticket email, internet connectivity, device compatibility, software, telecommunications or other technical issues outside the Organiser's reasonable control.

• Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes or limits any rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded under Australian Consumer Law or other applicable legislation.

9. Privacy

• Personal information collected during registration will be used for event administration, ticket delivery and communication relating to the event.

• Where attendees have provided the appropriate consent, contact information may also be used to provide information about future Hands On History or Family History Holidays events, programs and related activities.

• Personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws.

10. Acceptance of Terms

By registering for and participating in the Hands On History online event, attendees acknowledge that they have read, understood and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.