WRPA Event Terms, Conditions, and Policies

Please be sure to fully review all of the policies before registering

All event Conference participants must read and follow applicable policies. 

Registration Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be submitted via email WRPA at [email protected]. Cancellations submitted on or before Friday, April 16, 2021 will receive a refund, less a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after Friday, April 16, 2021. Registrants who cancel after Friday, April 16, 2021 will be responsible for payment regardless of attendance. Substitute attendees will be permitted, and requests for substitutions must be submitted via email. After an invoice is past due, a late fee of $25 will be assessed.

Technical Failure Policy

It is the responsibility of the registrant to confirm system requirements and test their computers prior to the start of each virtual session. If a technical failure is the fault of the service provider and the session is not able to be broadcast as planned, WRPA reserves the right to reschedule the session. If an attendee experiences a technical failure on their end, WRPA is not responsible for refunding the participant or providing applicable CE hours.

Registration Non-Payment Policy

Full payment of conference fees is due before the start of the virtual sessions. If fees are not remitted by April 27, 2021, the associated registration may be cancelled.

Recording Release

Each virtual session may be recorded, including chat transcripts. These recordings may be provided for later viewing and may be used for promotional purposes, advertising, and other print and online materials at the sole discretion of WRPA. By registering for WRPA's Annual Conference you consent to be recorded by WRPA when attending live sessions.

Code of Conduct for All Participants

WRPA events are community events intended for education, networking, and collaboration. We value the participation of everyone and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Accordingly, all attendees are expected to show respect and courtesy to other attendees throughout all events hosted in the WRPA space. To make clear what is expected, all attendees, speakers, exhibitors, organizers, and volunteers at any virtual event are required to conform to the following Code of Conduct. Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event. In registering for and/or participating in this event, you consent to comply with the following Code of Conduct.

Examples of encouraged behavior that contributes to a positive environment include:

• Using welcoming and inclusive language
• Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
• Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
• Focusing on what is best for everyone at the event
• Showing empathy towards other participants
• Unacceptable behavior

We do not tolerate the following:

• Spam (verbally or in chats), including saying or re-posting the same word/content repeatedly in order to disrupt the conversation
• Harassment, bullying, and intimidation
• Harassment and bullying are defined as:
• Negative comments about race/ethnicity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, physical appearance, citizenship, or other protected categories
• Intimidation or threats, including sharing images or text especially to threaten
• Unwelcome sexual attention, including sharing images or text especially to sexually harass
• Threatening or other endangerment of minors or any persons
• Any activity meant to convey or cultivate hostility
• Ad hominem insults or other attacks
• Encouraging the above behavior