General Terms & Conditions
General terms and conditions of service for participants of “CONNECT – connecting women’s careers in academia and industry”.
Unless otherwise agreed, the following terms and conditions apply:
Eligibility: Applicants should be on a running contract with one of the participating academic institutions until the end of the calendar year in which they apply. Applicants are required to indicate any known end date of their current contract, even if an extension is anticipated, unless the extension has been officially confirmed in writing.
Participation Fee:The participation fee must be paid no later than 30 days after receipt of the invoice. The invoice will be issued directly to the participant. Any claim for reimbursement as continuing education must be initiated by the participant according to the internal procedures of their respective employing institution.
Cancelations and Withdrawals: All cancellations must be submitted in written form. Applications may be withdrawn without incurring any financial charges before the application window closes. Withdrawals made after the closing of the application window and before the selection committee meets are subject to an administrative fee of CHF 50. Withdrawals after confirmation of participation will incur a charge of 100% of the participation fee.
Insurance: Participants are solely responsible for arranging their own insurance coverage for the duration of the program.
Program Execution: The project leader and the CONNECT steering committee will take all reasonable measures to ensure the workshops are delivered as planned. Relevant information such as dates, times, and locations will be communicated in advance to enable proper preparation.
Photography and Media Consent: By participating in the program, you consent to photographs taken during company visits being used on the CONNECT website and social media channels.
Changes Due to Unforeseen Circumstances: In cases of force majeure or moderator illness, the organizers reserve the right to postpone workshops or deliver them in an online format.
April 2023