Event Terms of Participation

Terms of Participation
In order to make the most of your experience and ensure that the U.S. Commercial Service (CS) meets your expectations, please accept the terms of participation included with this document. We will protect business confidential information to the extent provided under Federal law. As a valued client, your satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us and we want to make sure we are meeting your expectations and addressing any of your concerns. If you have any comments or questions regarding this service or event, please contact your local Trade Specialist.

Information Collection
This information collection is authorized by law (15 U.S.C. 1501 et.seq. 15 U.S.C. 171 et seq.) Although you are not required to respond, no agreement may be concluded for Company’s/Participant’s participation in a U.S. Department of Commerce-scheduled promotional event/service unless a completed Participation Agreement form has been received. Public reported burden for this collection of information is estimated to be 20 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to respond, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to the Reports Clearance Officer, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, Room 4001, 14th St. and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20230.

Cancellation
Either the Department of Commerce or the Company/Participant may cancel this agreement by providing written notice to the other party. Cancellation shall be effective upon receipt of such notice. Upon cancellation, the Company/participant will remain liable to the Department of Commerce for any cost incurred prior to cancellation and any reasonable charges resulting from the cancellation (e.g., costs for terminating related contracts for services). If the Company/participant prepaid for the services, the Department of Commerce will refund any excess amounts.

Legal Disclaimer
The Department of Commerce makes every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided to Company/Participant. The information is not legal advice, but provides insight into the market or company from which Company/Participant utilizes its own business judgment in conducting such relations or transactions. In utilizing the provide information Company/Participant is responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations of the United States and foreign countries and does not hold the Department of Commerce liable for any business decisions made.