The SHOT 2008 Annual Meeting is being organized on behalf of SHOT by the National Organizing Committee in Portugal (Lisbon).
Program Changes
Any changes to the program will be announced on the conference website and during the conference at the information desk.
Registration
Participants should register through the conference website, by completing the form that will be available soon on the website.
Registration is considered operational only after the organization receives the payment.
All participants presenting papers, chairing, or commenting in sessions must register for the conference. Those who haven't registered by September 6t, cannot be guaranteed a place in the program.
The number of people who can attend some of the social events – tours and dinner - is limited. Registration for any of these events and tours will be processed as they reach the secretariat. When the maximum number of participants is reached, no more registration will be accepted.
Accompanying persons planning to attend social program events must register individually for the awards banquet, tours, etc.
The non-member registration fee includes one year membership in SHOT. The National Organizing Committee will submit the membership information to SHOT.
Payment
Payment will be available by credit card (Mastercard and Visa) in secure mode system or by bank transfer.
If you plan to pay by bank transfer please be sure that:
the total amount of the fee has been credited to the conference. Expenses should be paid by you;
your name has been clearly mentioned in the form with the bank. Payments not identified cannot be considered.
Participants who cancel their registration are subject to the following conditions:
for cancellations before August 1, a full refund minus 25 EUR for administrative costs;
for cancellations between August 1 and September 1, a 50% refund;
for cancellations after September 1, no refund.
If the organization of the conference is forced to cancel the conference, participants who have registered will receive a full refund.
If any of the tours is cancelled, participants who have registered will receive a full refund for the cancelled tour. The organization will pay this refund in cash at the registration desk.
Hotels
Participants must book their own accommodation. The organization is not responsible for hotel booking. As mentioned before we recommend your early registration (see Hotel Reservation Information)
Liability
Participants are responsible for the damages she/he causes during the conference.
The organization of the conference is not responsible for damages sustained by participants or other people during the conference, unless this damage is caused by culpable negligence by the conference organization.
Lost objects
Participants are responsible for their own possessions.
Inquiries about lost objects can be made at the help desk during the conference or by e-mail to fhaan@shotlisbon2008.com after the meeting.
Found objects that are not claimed until December 30th 2008 will be disposed of or donated to charity.
Law
The conference and participants are subject to Portuguese Law.
