CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation of registration must be made in writing to the Congress Secretariat at iapd2025@paragonafrica.co.za    
The percentage of refund will be as follows for valid cancellations: 
Early Bird Deadline is 30 June 2025 
Up to 90 days prior to arrival-full refund less bank charges. 
Up to 60 days prior to arrival-cancellation charge of EUR100. 
Less than 60 days prior to arrival – no refund. 
Non-payment of an issued invoice does not constitute a valid cancellation.
Attendees are responsible for cancelling their own travel reservations. Only hotel reservations made through the Congress website will be cancelled automatically in the event of a valid written cancellation request. Any cancellation fees charged to Paragon Africa by third party suppliers will be deducted from any refund that may be due. 

EARLY REGISTRATION FEE 
To qualify for the Early Registration fee, please ensure payment is received on or before 30 June 2025. A seven (7) day grace period will apply for registrations completed on 30 June 2025 where an invoice has been issued on that date. Any payments outstanding after the grace period will automatically be amended to the Regular rate. 

RIGHT OF ADMISSION 
This Congress is organized by Paragon Africa, which reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to limit or deny access to any entity or individual. 

PAYMENT 
Payment method is via online using PayPal or credit card as a payment platform, should you have any difficulties, please email the Congress secreteriat: iapd2025@paragonafrica.co.za
Making payment by bank transfer please use the Invoice Number with your name as a payment reference. We kindly request that you email your payment confirmation to iapd2025@paragonafrica.co.za to enable us to allocate the funds correctly. Please note our payment terms are 7 days from invoice date.   
PLEASE NOTE: Your registration will only be confirmed and access permitted if full prepayment is received prior to the start of theCongress or if payment is made on-site, upon arrival at registration. Please ensure that any transfer-related charges or fees are settled by you. 

BANK CHARGES
All bank charges are for the payers account. The full amount must be received in the Congress bank account. 

PROGRAMME 
The programme may be subject to change without prior notice. 

FORCE MAJEURE 
After the cancellation cut-off date, payments made are not refundable for any reason, including, but not limited to, failure to use congress attendance credentials due to illness or due to any event beyond the reasonable control of the parties, such as an act of God, natural disaster, travel-related problems, or an act of terrorism. 

SUBSTITUTION AND BADGE POLICY 
Substitution of registrations may be made at any time up to the Congress start date but must be approved and will be at Paragon Africa's discretion. 
Invitations that are part of an Association membership or invitational program are non-transferable and are ineligible for substitution. 
Please consult the Congress Secretariat with any questions. 
Sharing of Attendee badges/credentials is not permitted at any time. 
Badges/credentials are issued to, and can be picked up by, and used only by the Attendee named in the registration. 
Proof of Registration will be required for each Attendee when collecting a badge onsite. 
Badges must be worn at all times during the Congress. 
The Congress badge allows an Attendee entry to the overall conference sessions. 

PAYMENT TERMS 
Currency Exchange Rate Disclaimer: Client/Cardholder confirms acknowledgment and acceptance of a potential gain/loss incurred by any adjustments made by their bank due to the currency exchange rate. Paragon Africa will not be liable or responsible for any loss incurred by the Client/Cardholder from an adjustment made due to the currency exchange rate, nor will Paragon Africa pursue the Client/Cardholder for collection if that adjustment should be made in the Client’s/Cardholder’s favour.

Online credit card payment

• Select this option to pay with your credit card. You will be directed to a separate payment page, please ensure you do not close this payment page. If you do, your registration is incompleted. Wait for the transaction to process. Once the transaction is successful, you are directed to the thank you page.
• If the transaction is unsuccessful, you are directed back to the payment page.
• Click on the option: "Error using online credit card payment, send a new payment link"