Terms of Service

1. Who Are We?

1.1. We are the World Business Leaders Conference (“we,” “us,” “our,” and “conference”).

2. What Do We Do?

2.1. Our goal is to unite leaders on an international platform at our leadership conference in Saudi Arabia that promotes innovation, facilitates networking, and enables the sharing of new ideas.

3. Terms Of Understanding

3.1. The following terms and conditions (the “Terms”) manage your access to and use of our services, our website (www.wblconf.com) and your engagement in the online surveys and questionnaires relating to our 2025 leadership conference in Saudi Arabia.

3.2. We request that you review this page in detail. By accessing, browsing, using, or contributing to our Website or participating in our Conference, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms, thereby building a legally binding agreement. Should you decline to accept these Terms, you are required to terminate all use of our Website without delay and uninstall any Conference-related applications from your devices.

4. Scope

4.1. These Terms govern the relationship between the parties, including but not limited to all visitors and users accessing our Website and any associated subdomains and individuals participating in the Conference. These provisions apply uniformly, ensuring that all interactions, engagements, and activities conducted through our Website or its related platforms fall under the purview of this agreement.

5. Privacy Policy

5.1. These Terms incorporate by reference the provisions outlined in our Privacy Policy, which is an integral part of this agreement. The Privacy Policy details the categories of information collected, stored, shared, and processed in line with our Website. It further explains the purposes for which such information is utilised, the entities or third parties with whom it is shared, and the legal rights available to you concerning the handling of your personal data.

6. Changes To The Policy

6.1. These Terms take effect immediately upon their publication and remain in force until a revised version is uploaded to our Website. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time to comply with legal, security, or regulatory requirements or to align with changes in our services or business practices. Any amendments or updates to the Terms will be made available on the World Business Leaders Conference’s Website, and continued use of our Website following such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

7. Accessing Our Website

7.1. Prohibited Uses

By accessing and using our Website and our services, you agree to adhere to the following restrictions. You are expressly prohibited from participating in any of the following activities:

7.1.1. Violating any applicable law, statute, ordinance, or regulation in connection with the use of our Website.

7.1.2. Utilising our Website, in whole or in part, for any unlawful or unauthorised purposes and agreeing to ensure compliance with all relevant legal requirements.

7.1.3. Promoting, facilitating, or sharing content encouraging illegal activities or advocating harm or injury against any individual, community, or group.

7.1.4. Uploading, transmitting, or distributing computer viruses, macro viruses, Trojan horses, or any other harmful code or activity designed to harm or disrupt systems.

7.1.5. Interfering with or modifying the security features of our Website, including compromising your account's security or any other user's account (e.g., sharing login credentials).

7.1.6. Causing disruption to our Website's functionality or placing an unreasonable burden on its infrastructure, such as through denial-of-service attacks or automated gaming algorithms.

7.1.7. Deploying automated tools or software (e.g., bots, crawlers) to scrape, extract, or harvest data from our Website without authorization.

7.1.8. Engaging in 'framing,' 'mirroring,' or duplicating our Website's design, layout, or functionality for any purpose.

7.1.9. Removing or tampering with copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices displayed on our Website.

7.1.10. Modifying, copying, or creating derivative works of our Website or related technologies, except where permitted by law or with prior written consent from us.

7.1.11. Accessing or using our Website in ways that:
(i) Interrupt, degrade, or damage our Website's performance or interfere with its normal operations.
(ii) Distribute content that is unlawful, fraudulent, spam-related, obscene, defamatory, deceptive, threatening, harassing, invasive of privacy, vulgar, hateful, or otherwise objectionable.
(iii) Undermine our Website's intended purpose or disrupt its functionality.
(iv) Infringe upon the intellectual property, privacy, or confidentiality rights of any individual, company, or entity.

7.1.12. Trying to achieve unauthorised access to restricted areas or components of our Website.

7.1.13. Copying, reproducing, or disseminating any content from our Website in any format or medium without obtaining prior written authorization.

7.1.14. Altering, modifying, or updating any part of our Website, except as required for its intended use and within permissible boundaries.

7.1.15. Engaging in reverse engineering, decompiling, or attempting to uncover the source code or proprietary concepts underlying our Website or any associated technology, except where such actions are explicitly permitted by law.

By accessing or navigating our Website, you accept and acknowledge that any breach of these provisions may result in the suspension or termination of your access, in addition to any legal remedies available to us.

8. Disclaimer

8.1. Accuracy And Operational Standards
While we strive to ensure the accuracy of the information shown on our Website and during our conference, we do not offer any guarantees, express or implied, relating its precision. We are committed to developing, maintaining, and operating our Website and conducting our Conference with reasonable skill, care, and diligence. We will make every effort to address any known issues promptly; however, our Website, along with all related materials, information, software, products, and services, is provided “as is” and “as available” for informational and personal use. We do not represent or endorse the content and cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to our Website or the flawless execution of our event.

8.2. Disclaimer Of Warranties
To the entire extent specified by applicable law, we construe all express or implied warranties or conditions regarding our Website, event content, and any materials, information, software, products, or services provided through it, whether offered by us or third parties. This includes any outcomes or conclusions drawn from the information obtained through our Website or Conference. By accepting these Terms, you confirm that you have not relied on any statements, assurances, or representations not expressly outlined within these Terms. As such, you agree that no legal remedy is available for any misrepresentation that is not expressly incorporated into these Terms.

8.3. Limitations Of Warranties And Conditions
We disclaim, to the entire extent permitted by law, all implied or expressed warranties, representations, conditions, or obligations. This includes, but is not limited to, warranties of acceptable quality, fitness for a specific purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, completeness, compatibility, security, or any implied terms arising from commercial practices or industry standards, whether related to our Website or our event.

8.4. Performance, Security, And Privacy Limitations
You acknowledge that we cannot guarantee the timeliness, security, performance, or privacy of our Website, our conference or any information exchanged through it. Accordingly, we are not responsible for any delays, breaches, or issues related to the performance, security, or privacy of your interactions with our Website or participation in our event.

8.5. Use Of Event Media
You acknowledge and agree that the World Business Leaders Conference may, without requiring prior approval from you, use images or videos of past attendees captured during its events for marketing purposes in future promotional content.

9. Liability

9.1. Limitation Of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable regulation and law:

9.1.1. Neither we, nor our affiliates, subsidiaries, or related entities, shall bear any liability to you—whether in contract, tort (including negligence), misrepresentation, restitution, or otherwise—for any:

• Loss of profits, revenue, sales, or business opportunities
• Loss of agreements, contracts, anticipated savings, or income
• Loss of opportunity or business goodwill
• Loss, corruption, or unavailability of data, software, or information

Indirect, incidental, consequential, exemplary, or special damages, or any form of pure economic loss, regardless of how they arise and whether such losses were foreseeable or we were advised of their possibility.

9.1.2. Subject to clause 9.1.1, our total aggregate liability, deriving from or related to the performance, non-performance, or intended performance of these Terms—whether under contract, tort (including negligence), misrepresentation, restitution, or otherwise—shall be strictly limited to fifty United States dollars (USD 50.00).

9.2. Exceptions To Limitation
Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for fraud misrepresentation, fraud, or any liability that cannot lawfully be banned or limited under applicable law.

10. Indemnity

10.1. You acknowledge to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, our affiliates, subsidiaries, joint ventures, third-party service providers, and our respective officers, agents, directors, employees, and representatives from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, costs, and disbursement, involving legal fees, arising from:

1. Your breach of these Terms.
2. Your use or misuse of our Website.
3. Any use of our Website or unauthorised participation in our event by a third party through your internet access account.

11. Intellectual Property

11.1. Intellectual Property Rights

We are the sole owner or authorised licensee of all intellectual property rights linked with our Website and Conference. You acknowledge and accept that copyrights, trademarks, and similar proprietary rights in the materials and content available on our Website and presented during our conference shall remain vested exclusively in us or our licensors at all times. Your use of such materials is strictly limited to what is expressly permitted by us, and any rights not explicitly granted herein are fully reserved.

You agree not to, directly or indirectly, intentionally or unintentionally, copy, publish, republish, distribute, archive, store, adapt, modify, translate, alter, create derivative works from, summarise, photocopy, scan, licence, frame, syndicate, scrape, harvest, sell, sublicense, or otherwise make available any content from our Website or event materials. Furthermore, you shall not grant or attempt to grant any rights over such content to third parties without our prior written consent.

12. Termination

12.1. We own the exclusive right, at our sole discretion, to terminate or restrict your access to all or any part of our Website or our event, with or without prior notice, for any reason or no specific reason, including, but not limited to, any breach of these Terms.

13. Cancellations And Refunds

13.1. Refund Policy
Upon the receipt and processing of payments, including but not limited to attendee registration fees, accompanying delegate fees, marketing packages, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees, the following refund terms shall apply:

1. Refund Eligibility

Refund requests will be honoured if submitted within 14 calendar days from the registration date confirmation. During this window, refunds will be processed upon request, without the need for justification.

2. Non-Refundable Period

After the expiration of the 14-day period, all payments shall become non-refundable. Exceptions may be granted solely at our discretion in cases of extenuating circumstances, assessed on a case-by-case basis. The determination to issue a refund beyond this period is final and non-negotiable.

14. Governing Law And Jurisdiction

14.1. The interpretation, formation, and operation of these Terms, including any non-contractual obligations arising from or related to them, shall be governed by the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for events and activities held within Saudi Arabia. For events outside Saudi Arabia, the applicable jurisdiction will be the UAE (specifically the Emirate of Dubai). Disputes arising from or related to these Terms (whether contractual or non-contractual) shall be resolved under the laws of the relevant jurisdiction.

14.2. All parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for disputes arising from events held within Saudi Arabia.

14.3. These Terms do not limit our right to initiate legal proceedings in other jurisdictions or seek interim, protective, or enforcement relief where appropriate.

15. Miscellaneous

15.1. These Terms (together with our Privacy Policy) make the entire and exclusive agreement between the parties, superseding any prior discussions, negotiations, or agreements—whether oral or written—pertaining to the subject matter herein. By accepting these Terms, you confirm that you have not relied on any statements or representations not explicitly set forth within this document and waive any claims based on representations outside the scope of these Terms. However, liability for fraudulent acts or statements is not limited or excluded under any circumstances.

15.2. In the event a competent court decides any provision of these Terms unenforceable, the parties mutually agree that the court should, where feasible, amend that provision to the extent necessary to render it enforceable while preserving its intended purpose. If modification is not possible, the unenforceable provision shall be disregarded, and the remainder of the Terms shall remain fully enforceable.

15.3. A failure or delay on our part to enforce any right or insist on strict performance of your obligations under these Terms shall not operate as a waiver of such rights or obligations, nor shall it prevent us from asserting those rights in the future. Your compliance remains mandatory at all times.

15.4. These Terms are non-transferable and personal to you. You may not allow or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms in the absence of our prior written approval. We retain the right to assign or transfer our obligations or rights under these Terms without your consent, provided we notify you.

15.5. Any formal legal notice you wish to serve must be delivered to the address provided in Part 1 above.

15.6. To the extent permitted by the applicable law, the English version of these Terms shall prevail, and any translations provided are intended solely for convenience and do not carry legal force.

15.7. For clarity and interpretation:

1. References to these Terms encompass all sections, amendments, or replacements;

2. Headings are included for illustration only and do not affect interpretation;

3. References to laws include their regulations, amendments, re-enactments, and replacements;

4. Singular terms involve the plural, and vice versa;

5. Words such as “includes,” “including,” and similar expressions shall not limit the scope of any provision.

15.8. If you are a consumer, nothing in these Terms is intended to restrict your non-waivable statutory or consumer rights under applicable law.