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14. We believe we will be able to resolve most disputes or issues you may have using our sites and services. In the unlikely event we are not able to resolve a dispute or issue, we prefer to specify now what each of us should expect in order to avoid any confusion later. Accordingly, you agree to the following resolution process:

Since we always prefer to find ways to satisfy you as quickly and efficiently as possible, before initiating any arbitration proceeding, you agree to first discuss the matter informally with us for at least 30 days. To do that, please send your full name and contact information, your concern and your proposed solution by mail to us at:

International Franchise Professionals Group
499 Ernston Road
Suite B9
Parlin, NJ 08859

If we are unable to mutually agree upon a resolution after the 30-day period, you agree that any claim you may have against us regarding these Terms or our sites and services will be resolved through binding arbitration administered by American Arbitration Association and governed by the then current American Arbitration Association Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures. It is important to us that we address any issues you might have promptly. To help us do that, you agree to begin any arbitration within one year after your claim arose; otherwise, your claim is waived. As an exception to this arbitration agreement, we are happy to give you the right to pursue in small claims court any claim that is within that court’s jurisdiction as long as you proceed only on an individual basis.

We prefer to resolve our issues with you directly and, accordingly, you agree to arbitrate with us only in your individual capacity, not as a representative or member of a class. As such, your claims may not be joined with any other claims and there will be no authority for any dispute to be arbitrated on a class-action basis or brought by a purported class representative.

You agree that arbitration will be exclusively held in Middlesex County, New Jersey and that each party will be responsible for its own costs, including paying any American Arbitration Association filing, administrative and arbitrator fees in accordance with American Arbitration Association rules. In order to select an arbitrator, each party agrees to provide a list of two available arbitrators that have experience with the subject matter. Each party may strike one of the names on the other party’s list. The parties will select an arbitrator out of the remaining two arbitrator names. If the parties cannot mutually agree on one arbitrator, JAMS will choose the arbitrator randomly from the two remaining arbitrators. It is important that you understand that the arbitrator’s decision will be binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. If you’re not sure what all of this means, of course please feel free to ask an attorney.

This Agreement, its Terms, and use of the Site are governed by and will be interpreted under the laws of the State of New Jersey, United States of America, without reference to conflicts of laws and without regard to the location of execution or performance of this agreement.
However, IFPG may in its sole discretion chose to resolve any dispute in State or Federal Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County and require Arbitration.

15. IFPG has registered a designated agent with the Copyright Office pursuant to 17 U.S.C. 512(c). If you believe your copyright material is being used on this Site without permission, please notify and provide the below information:

International Franchise Professionals Group
ATTN: Designated Agent
499 Ernston Road
Suite B9
Parlin, NJ 08859

a. A description of the copyrighted work or other intellectual property that you claim has been infringed;
b. A description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the Site;
c. An address, a telephone number, and an e-mail address where IFPG can contact you and, if different, an e-mail address where the alleged infringing party, if not IFPG, can contact you;
d. A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright or other intellectual property rights owner, by its agent, or by law;
e. A statement by you under penalty of perjury that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright or intellectual property owner or are authorized to act on the owner’s behalf;
f. Your electronic or physical signature.

IFPG may request additional information before removing any infringing material. IFPG may provide the alleged infringing party with your e-mail address so that that person can respond to your allegations.

Entire Agreement

These Terms along with the Non-Exclusive Referral Agreement constitute the entire agreement between you and us and supersede any prior written or oral agreement. Other than our representatives (who are expressly included as named third-party beneficiaries of these Terms), there are no third-party beneficiaries to these Terms. If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, all other provisions of these Terms will remain in full force and effect.

International Franchise Professionals Group Terms and Conditions For Participating In IFPG Retreat and other IFPG Events

International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) is providing these terms and conditions to participating exhibitors, sponsors and attendees (collectively referred to as “attendees”) of the upcoming IFPG Retreat.  All registered exhibitors, sponsors and attendees of the IFPG Retreat shall be subject to these terms and conditions.

Cancellation: Attendee may cancel only by written notice to IFPG sent by certified mail or return receipt requested. Attendees shall remain obligated to pay the total fee unless written notice of cancellation is received and accepted by the IFPG on or before four (4) calendar months prior to the event start date, in which case attendee shall be liable for 50% of the total fee. The parties agree that the amount for which attendees shall be liable is considered to be liquidated and agreed-upon damages for the injuries the IFPG will suffer as a result of attendees’ cancellation. This provision for liquidated and agreed-upon damages is a bona fide provision and not a penalty. The parties understand that the withdrawal of the space reserved from availability at the time when other parties may have been interested in applying for it will cause the IFPG to sustain economic damages which will not be capable of determination with mathematical precision. Therefore, the provision for liquidated and agreed-upon damages has been incorporated into this agreement as a valid pre-estimate of these damages. The IFPG shall be entitled to close down an exhibit table or deny involvement in any event activity at any time for failure by any attendee to perform, meet or observe any terms or conditions set forth herein, and such attendee shall not be entitled to any refund or any part of any fees. In the event that the attendee or sponsor decides to cancel this agreement according to the terms and conditions contained herein, and should the cancellation be received by IFPG 30 days or less prior to the commitment of event set up, the attendee or sponsor agrees to pay the IFPG any additional expenses the IFPG may incur.

Act of God: In the event that because of war, fire, strike, governmental order, public catastrophe, act of God, disease, illness, pandemic, or the public enemy or other causes beyond the control of the IFPG of the event or any part thereof is prevented from being held, is canceled by the IFPG or the event space assigned becomes unavailable, there will be no refunds. IFPG will use their best effort, in the sole discretion of IFPG, to reschedule the event. However, if the event is rescheduled, IFPG shall not be liable to attendee or sponsor for any cancellation fees, flight or airfare ticket change fees, or any other fees or costs associated with attendee or sponsor having to attend the event at an alternative date, time or location. If the original registered attendee is not available for rescheduled event they are permitted to transfer their registration to another authorized representative from their company to attend the rescheduled event.  If IFPG is unable to reschedule the event for any reason, attendee or sponsor understands and agrees it shall not be entitled to any refund.

No Guaranty: Attendee understands, acknowledges and agrees that IFPG makes no guaranties as to the amount of attendees at the retreat nor the benefit or performance attendees may or may not experience as a result of the retreat.

Risk Of Loss: Attendee agrees that neither the IFPG nor the management or owners of the event location nor any of their officers, agents, employees or other representatives shall be held accountable or liable for, and the same are hereby released from accountability and liability for, any damage, loss, harm, or injury to the person or property of the attendee or of attendees officers, agents, employees or other representatives resulting from theft, fire, water, accident or any other cause. Attendee also agrees that the IFPG and the management and owners of the event location will not obtain any insurance for such claims or damages. Attendeealso agrees that the IFPG and the management and owners of the event location will not obtain any Insurance against such damage, loss, arm or injury to any personal property of the attendee or any of attendees officers, agents, employees or other representatives and that the procuring of insurance against those risks is solely the responsibility of attendee. Attendee agrees to indemnify, defend, protect, hold and save  harmless the IFPG and the event location owners and management against and from any and all claims, demands, suits, liability, damages, loss, cost, attorneys fees and expenses of whatever kind or nature including, but not limited to subrogation claims by anyone having a contract of insurance with the attendee, which might result from or arise out of any action or failure to act on attendees part or on the part of any of attendees officers, agents, employees or other representatives, including but not limited to, claims of damage or loss to the event location property or from or out of any damage, loss, harm or injury to the person and/or property of the attendee or any of attendees officers, agents, employees or other representatives and further including, but not limited to, claims of damage or loss to any third-party resulting from an infringement of any copyright, patent or trademark.

Choice Of Law And Jurisdiction: This agreement is deemed to be entered into and governed by the laws of the state of New Jersey (Middlesex County). The attendeeconsents to the jurisdiction of the court of the state of New Jersey for resolution of any and all disputes and claims arising out of and/or relating to this agreement. However nothing here in shall obligate the IFPG to enforce its right inside state if jurisdiction is proper elsewhere, and IFPG sole discretion.

Entire Agreement: This written agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and may not be changed orally, but only by a written agreement, signed by both parties. Any and all prior conversations, emails, representations, or other communications, written, oral or otherwise, are superseded by the terms of this agreement.

Payment: Payment of the total fee is due upon committing to being an attendee. The fee is nonrefundable in its entirety unless canceled in accordance with the terms of this agreement and said Cancellation is subject to all the terms and conditions contained herein.

Binding Of These Terms And Conditions: Attendee understands, acknowledges and agrees that by registering as an attendee at the IFPG Retreat they are agreeing to these terms and conditions, whether they signed them or not.