SHAKE UP THE WORKPLACE! - A Future of Work Unconference (“SUTW”) is a product of Nakama GmbH, Dufaux-Strasse 56, 8152 Glattpark (Opfikon) ZH, Schweiz.

These SUTW Participation and Credentials Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) apply to you as a participant in any SUTW Events and any individual you are making a purchase on behalf of (“you” “your” or “Participant”), and such Participant’s registration, attendance, participation, enrollment, and/or application for involvement in the Events, including, without limitation, your purchase and/or possession of any SUTW Event entry credential(s) whether physical or digital, such as badges, tickets, passes, and giveaways (collectively referred to herein as “Credential(s)”). By clicking “accept” when purchasing your ticket on Eventbrite and/or by obtaining your Credentials you acknowledge and agree to these Terms.

  1. Applicable Terms. Paragraphs 1-18 below apply in full if the Participant is purchasing Credential(s). If Participant is not purchasing Credential(s) and is only applying for a SUTW program, including, without limitation, an awards program, competition, or other opportunities to demonstrate, display or present an original idea, concept or other work, then only Paragraphs 1-3; 9-18 below apply to Participant.
  2. Official SUTW Credentials and Applications.

     a. Credentials. SUTW and its agents and representatives are the sole creators, sellers and distributors of SUTW Credentials. Any Credential(s) not created by and legally acquired from SUTW or its authorized agents or representatives will be considered fraudulent and invalid, and subject to revocation. SUTW reserves the right to pursue any and all legal action available against any person or entity involved in the actual or attempted creation, dissemination or use of an unauthorized Credential.

     b. Applications. Any application to participate in SUTW must be submitted through Eventbrite. 
  3. Refund & Revocation Policy. SUTW application fees are refundable up to 30 days prior to the event, if not explicitly stated otherwise on the ticket. All Credentials are the sole property of SUTW. SUTW may, in its sole discretion and at any time determined by SUTW, cancel, revoke, or refuse from any individual or company the following: Credentials, purchases, and/or hotel reservations made through SUTW. SUTW will not be responsible for any penalty, fee, loss, or expense that might result from such action.

     a. In case of postponements of events, the tickets are automatically valid for the postponement date. If an event is canceled, the ticket purchaser's claim for refund is directed exclusively against the organizer in accordance with the organizer's terms and conditions. Any and all payments made to SUTW are not refundable for any reason, including, without limitation, failure to use Credentials due to illness, acts of God, travel-related problems, acts of terrorism, loss of employment and/or duplicate purchases. SUTW will not issue refunds for Credentials that have been revoked.

     b. Unused Credentials have no monetary value and cannot be credited to future years or events. SUTW will not issue refunds or credits due to failure to redeem a discount coupon during the registration process. Discounted prices are based on the date payment is received in the SUTW office.

     c. Lost or stolen Credentials will not be replaced. In the event Credentials are lost or stolen, new Credentials will need to be purchased at the full price in effect at that time for a Participant’s continued access to the Events, including, without limitation, showcases, parties and conference content.

     d. Use of a Credential by anyone other than the authorized individual will result in revocation of the Credential without a refund. 

e. Refunds for payments made through Paypal shall be done via Paypal or bank. If the Paypal refund window is closed (within 180 days of purchase) SUTW will only refund back the amount received by SUTW account. The Paypal transaction fee will not be refunded.

  1. Credentials are Transferable. Credentials are transferable only via official communication to unconference@wewent.com and when handled via Eventbrite. Credentials are non-transferable after they have been picked up.
  2. Wearing Credentials is Required for Entry. For security reasons, and to allow entry into SUTW Event(s), Participant must wear, possess and present their Credential as follows: badges must be on the SUTW-issued official badge while participating in Events, and digital Credentials must be presented by the Participant on a digital device in their possession. No other laminates may be worn on the SUTW lanyard for the badge to be valid. If a Credential is not worn or presented correctly by a Participant, SUTW reserves the right to deny that Participant’s entry into SUTW Events.
  3. Credentials Cannot be Prizes. SUTW Credentials may not be used as a prize or incentive in any form of promotion, contest, game, or sweepstakes without advance written approval from SUTW.
  4. No Tampering with Credentials. Tampering with any Credentials is not permitted. If tampering is evident, the applicable Credential will be invalidated and confiscated and the Participant will not be allowed entry to any/all SUTW venues and Events where the Credential is required.
  5. SUTW Lost and Found. SUTW is not responsible for lost or damaged items dropped off at the Registration Help Desks during the Events. Lost and Found will be located at Registration during the Events. Participants can drop off found items at the Registration Help Desks during the Events. Participants can also email a description of the item and the location it was lost/found to unconference@wewent.com. After ninety (90) days following the event, unclaimed lost and found items may be disposed of at SUTW’s discretion.
  6. Image Release. Photographs and/or audio/video recordings taken at the Events by SUTW, or others on behalf of SUTW, may include a Participant’s image, name, voice and/or likeness. By attending and/or participating in the Events, Participant hereby grants SUTW permission to use, and to sublicense to third-parties, the Participant’s photograph, image, likeness, voice and statements for any purpose, including, without limitation, commercial purposes, without compensation or credit to the Participant, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised. Participant further acknowledges and agrees to the Photo and Video Policy applicable to the Event that Participant is participating in or purchasing a Credential to attend, which policies are incorporated herein by this reference. 
  7. Voluntary Participation & Assumption of Risk. Participant understands that participating in the Events is voluntary and may involve certain risks of physical injury, damage to property, and other damages or losses that may be sustained by a Participant. Participant assumes all risk of damage, property loss, and/or personal injury which may occur by participating in the Events.
  8. Additional SUTW Policies. Participant has read, understands, and agrees to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy applicable to the Event Participant is participating in or purchasing a Credential to attend, which policies are incorporated herein by this reference. 
  9. Personal Information. The SUTW website uses cookies as a collection tool along with personal data that you share with SUTW to tailor marketing to your interests, deliver the goods/services you purchase from SUTW, and to enhance and customize your experience on the SUTW website and at the event. Be sure to review the applicable SUTW Privacy Policy (See the SUTW Privacy Policy for more information about how SUTW collects and uses personal data, and to update your preferences.)
  10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SUTW BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTICIPANT, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGES TO PROPERTY, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF ANY PARTICIPANT’S USE OF THE CREDENTIALS AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENTS, EVEN IF SUTW HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
  11. NO WARRANTIES. EXCEPT AS MAY BE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THESE TERMS, PARTICIPANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENTS, AND ALL SERVICES AND PRODUCTS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE EVENTS, ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND NO OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR OTHERWISE, ARE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE SAME, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR SAFETY, OR ANY WARRANTIES THAT MAY ARISE FROM COURSE OF DEALING. SUTW EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES NOT EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN.
  12. Indemnification. Participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold SUTW and its officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, suppliers, and representatives harmless from and against any and all claims, demands and all other liabilities, including, without limitation, costs and attorneys’ fees, made by any third party arising out of or in connection with Participant’s use of the registration(s) or Credentials, or any violation of the Terms by Participant.
  13. Choice of Law. Swiss law is applicable for disputes with SUTW. The place of jurisdiction is Zurich.
  14. Updates to Terms. SUTW reserves the right to make changes to the Terms at any time without notice to Participant, so please check back and review the Terms from time to time. Such changes shall not apply to orders already placed. Should individual points of these general terms and conditions be or become invalid, the validity of the rest of the contract shall not be affected.
  15. General Provisions. Nothing in this Agreement establishes an agency, partnership or joint venture between the parties, or relationship of employer or employee, between the parties (or between either party and the other party’s personnel). Headings are included for convenience only and will not be used to construe these Terms. In the event that any term or provision of these Terms is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other term or provision hereof (which will remain in effect), and the parties agree thereafter to use their best efforts to substitute a provision of similar economic intent and effect.