Where Leaders Connect
Where Leaders Connect
These terms and conditions for event participation (the “Terms” OR “ Agreement”) apply to Canadian Leadership Summit 2025 (hereinafter “Event”) organized by Corporate Connections Canada and its affiliates, and subsidiaries, and each of its and their respective officers, directors, agents, partners, and employees (hereafter referred to as “CC”, “we”, “us” or “our”) and posted on our website (hereinafter referred to as “Site”) and will apply to all who access, browse and/or use the Site.
The materials on the Site, including without limitation information, data, text, editorial content, design elements, look and feel, formatting, graphics, images, photographs, videos, music, sounds, and other content contained in or delivered or otherwise made available by CC in connection with the Event is the content (“Content”). Please read the Terms carefully and, if you do not agree to them, do not use or access the Site. By using or accessing the Site, you indicate your acknowledgment and acceptance of the Terms and agree to be bound by them. As used in the Terms, “you” or “your” or “user” or “Registrant(s)” is a natural or legal person that accesses, browses, uses, or creates a user account through the Site and/or has a confirmed booking for an Event. CC together with the Registrant referred to as the “Parties,” and each severally as the “Party.” Terms written in the singular include the plural and vice versa, insofar as the text requires.
ARTICLE 1 – REGISTRATION, SECURITY AND PAYMENT:
1.1 As a condition to participating in Events, you may be required to log in with your email ID or register with CC at https://leadershipsummit.ca/ and select a password and user name (“CC User ID”). You are required to provide CC with accurate, complete, and updated registration information. Failure to do so shall constitute a breach of the Terms, which may result in the immediate termination of your account. You may not (i) select or use as a CC User ID a name of another person with the intent to impersonate that person; or (ii) use as a CC User ID, a name subject to any rights of a person other than yours without appropriate authorization. CC reserves the right to refuse registration of, or cancel a CC User ID at its sole discretion. You will be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your CC User ID. CC shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with the above.
1.2 Submission of online registration will be considered as a confirmed booking only if fifty percent (50%) of the registration fee (“Registration Fee’) has been received and processed at the time of submission of online registration and the remaining balance before August 15, 2025 . In the event that full payment is not received or payment is not successfully processed before August 15, 2025 the registration will be deemed canceled and you will be refused entry to or participation in the Event. We accept payment by credit card – and you are solely responsible for all processing charges and fees.
ARTICLE 2 – PRIVACY POLICY:
2.1 During Event booking, your personal data (Examples of ‘personal data’ may include your first and last name email address, mailing address, telephone numbers, age group, gender and other personally identifiable information) will be collected, processed and stored as set forth in our privacy policy for Events located at https://www.corporateconnections.com/privacy-policy, including the transfer of your data to the United States, United Kingdom, and/or other countries for storage, processing and use by CC. By registering for this Event, you agree that your personal data so collected will be held by CC as a record of registration and we may use that personal data to contact you by email, direct mail, telephone or fax, in order to provide you with information relevant to this Event. We may also share your personal data with our partners and event sponsors in connection to this Event. If you do not wish your personal data to be shared with partners and sponsors in order for them to provide you with information relevant to this Event, please contact CC – by sending an email to – legal@bni.com to request this.
ARTICLE 3 – CANCELLATION AND MODIFICATION BY REGISTRANT:
3.1 You may cancel your registration with a cancellation fee for an Event. The cancelation fee will vary based on the category of the Event ticket booked, the time of cancellation, and per following cancellation conditions;
3.1.1 If cancelled before August 15, 2025 – 75% of the Registration Fee will be retained as a cancellation fee:
3.1.2 If cancelled after August 15, 2025 – 100% of the Registration Fee will be retained as a cancellation fee:
3.2 CC will not be responsible for procuring visas or providing visa assistance to you beyond providing visa letters required for visa applications. In the event you do not receive a visa and cannot travel to the Event, you can make such requests by sending an email to cswistun@corporateconnections.com with the details of your booking in order to receive a refund.
3.3 You may modify your ticket for the Event and/or add additional items through the following registration link: at https://leadershipsummit.ca/
3.4 If the full Registration Fee is not paid by August 16, 2025, the booking for online registration will not be confirmed and hundred percent (100%) of the deposit paid by Registrant will be retained by CC.
3.5 If you do not attend a confirmed Event, you are not eligible for a refund or modification of Event tickets, and registration will lapse on the starting day of the Event.
ARTICLE 4 – CANCELLATION, CHANGES, AND POSTPONEMENT BY CC:
4.1 In extenuating circumstances due to causes beyond its reasonable control (“Force Majeure”), including but not limited to, accident, acts of nature, fire or water damage, third-party criminal conduct, acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, disease or medical epidemics, pandemics or outbreaks, power or other utility outages, labor disputes or strikes, shortages of or inability to obtain labor or supplies, or other causes beyond its control, CC has the right reschedule or to cancel an Event partially or in its entirety. CC also reserves the right to cancel or postpone an Event due to low enrollment, inclement weather, or other circumstances not included under Force Majeure which would make the Event non-viable. In every such case, you shall not be entitled to claim compensation for any costs and/or loss or damage incurred. If the Force Majeure event continues CC shall have the option of organizing the Event at the same pricing virtually using the online event platforms and the Registrant agrees to be bound to accept the same without any option to cancel. If the Event can be rescheduled or organized virtually, then your current booking will be transferred for the same Event for a new, future date and shall continue to remain valid.
4.2 If the Event is canceled and cannot be re-arranged, the registration will lapse. In such case, CC shall refund all your payments made up until the point of cancelation, except any costs already incurred by CC in respect of the Event. Such costs will be wholly or partly apportioned among the Registrants on a pro-rata basis. If an Event runs for multiple days and only one day is canceled, CC will make a partial or prorated refund to Registrants with multi-day ticket booking. This refund will be made within 30 days after the date on which CC – has publicized the cancellation of the Event on its Site. CC is not responsible for airline tickets, hotel costs, other tickets or payments, or any similar fee penalties or related or unrelated losses, costs, and/or expenses you may incur or have incurred as a result of any trip cancellations or changes.
4.3 CC reserves the right to change or replace any or all trainers, facilitators, and keynote speakers for the Event without prior notice.
4.4 CC – may refuse participation to Registrants who appear or are believed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. No refund will be made in such circumstances.
ARTICLE 5 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS:
5.1 All Content included on the Site and text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of CC or its Content suppliers and is protected by the relevant intellectual property laws. All software used on the Site is the property of CC or its software suppliers and is protected by the relevant intellectual property laws. All of the trademarks, service marks, logos, brand, and trade names appearing on the Site are the proprietary intellectual property of the owners of such marks, logos, or names and you may not use, modify, remove or otherwise infringe any of such proprietary intellectual property. CC retains full ownership rights with respect to the Site including but not limited to design functionality and documentation. You may not copy, edit, or reproduce any part of the Site. By organizing the Event, CC will not be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any trademark displayed in connection with the Event without the prior written consent of CC specific for each such use. Use of any trademark as part of a link to or from any site is prohibited.
ARTICLE 6 – WEBSITE & LINKS:
6.1 Our Site may redirect or link to other websites on the internet, or may otherwise include references to information, products, or services made available by unaffiliated third parties. While we make every effort to work with trusted, reputable providers, from time to time such sites may contain information, material, or policies that some may find inappropriate or personally objectionable. You understand that we are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, decency, or legality of Content for such Contents, images, or any other material in any form hosted by third-party websites, nor are we responsible for errors or omissions in any references made on those websites. The inclusion of such a link or reference is provided merely as a convenience and does not imply endorsement of, or association with the such website or party by us, or any warranty of any kind, either express or implied. You are solely responsible for and assume all risk arising from your access to and/or use of any such linked websites.
6.2 You further agree that CC shall not be liable for any losses, damages, or claims suffered by you as a consequence of viruses, worms, trojan horses, and/or other items of a destructive nature on such third-party websites.
ARTICLE 7 – RISK AND LIABILITY:
7.1 It is your responsibility to arrange appropriate insurance coverage in connection with your attendance at the Event including appropriate travel insurance. In no event whatsoever shall the CC be held responsible for any harm, loss, liability or damage to personal property.
7.2 Views expressed by speakers, sponsors, trainers, exhibitors and/or facilitators are their own. CC shall not accept liability for any advice given, or views expressed, by any speaker, sponsor, trainer, and/or exhibitor or facilitators at the Event or in any material provided to you. In addition, CC shall not be responsible or liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage of any sort incurred as the result of your participation in an Event or relying on information or data shared by speakers, sponsors, trainers, exhibitors, and/or facilitators during with the Event.
7.3 You are responsible for obtaining the requisite licenses and permits for your participation in the Event and Event-related activities as well as for complying with the laws and regulations applicable to your activities.
7.4 We are not liable for any loss or damage suffered directly or indirectly by you or by your personnel, by persons working under your instructions, or by the holders of admission tickets issued to you, except for our gross negligence or willful misconduct.
7.5 You agree to be liable for all loss or damage of any nature, whatever that is caused by your acts or omissions, your personnel, persons who work for you or on your instructions in any way, and holders of admission tickets issued to you by CC.
ARTICLE 8 – RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION:
8.1 Release: You agree to release, waive and forever discharge any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature against CC, its present and former officers, employees, members, directors, agents, servants, representatives, parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, franchisees successors, and assigns (the “CC Releasees”) either in law or in equity, to the fullest extent permissible by law, including but not limited to damages or losses caused by the negligence, fault or conduct of any kind on the part of CC Releasees, including but not limited to death, bodily injury, illness, economic loss or out of pocket expenses, or loss or damage to property, which I, my heirs, assignees, next of kin and/or legally appointed or designated representatives, may have or which may hereinafter accrue on your behalf, which arises or may hereafter arise from your participation in the Event.
8.2 Indemnification: You will irrevocably and forever defend, indemnify and hold harmless CC Releasees from and against any and all third-party, claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, losses, damages, judgments, penalties, interest, and expenses of whatever kind (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that arise out of or relate to: (i) your use of the Site or participation in the Event; (ii) any actual or alleged breach of your representations, warranties, or obligations outlined in this Terms; (iii) any content you provide including but not limited to any actual or alleged infringement of any intellectual property or proprietary rights of any third party. You further agree to indemnify and hold CC Releasees with regard to any financial obligations, liabilities, monetary loss, or expenses that you may personally incur or any damage or injury to the person or property of others that you may cause, as a result of your participation in the Event.
ARTICLE 9 – ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS and COVID-19 WAIVER:
9.1 You acknowledge that there are certain inherent risks that participants voluntarily assume when attending the Event. You understand and agree that neither CC Releasees nor any cooperating institution, assumes any responsibility for damages to or loss of my property, personal illness, injury, or death to you while you participate in the Event, including, but not limited to, activities during the Event and any travel to or from your place of residence, to and from the airport, and to and from the venue. By voluntarily participating in the Event, you freely assume any risk associated with or arising out of traveling, attending meetings or conferences, and living abroad.
9.2 You are aware that the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization and is extremely contagious, and social distancing is therefore recommended. You understand that attending the Event may increase the risk of directly or indirectly contracting COVID-19. You acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk You may be exposed or infected by COVID-19 by attending the Event and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and even death (“Injury”). You agree to adhere to the safety protocols that CC and its venue partner have put in place as reasonable prevention measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 as guided by the directives from federal, state, and local authorities. You acknowledge that you may be removed from the Event or asked to leave the Event should you fail to adhere to any of the safety protocols at the Event. Further due to the contagious nature of COVID-19, CC cannot guarantee that Event attendees will not become infected with COVID-19. You acknowledge and freely assume any and all risks arising out of or related to being exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19. You do hereby forever release and waive my right to bring suit against the CC Releasees in connection with exposure, infection, and/or spread of COVID-19 related to your participation in the Event to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. You understand that this means you give up your right to bring any claims including for personal injuries, death, disease or property losses, or any other loss, including but not limited to claims of negligence, and give up any claim You may have to seek damages, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen.
9.3 You further acknowledge that it is your responsibility to review travel advisories, warnings, or other information available in your specific home country travel advisories, warning, or other information, and freely assume any and all risks which may arise, concern, or relate to the conditions contained in any advisory statements, warnings or other information. You also acknowledge that you are free to seek out any additional information you may desire before you choose to participate in the Event. You agree that, as a condition of participating in any off-sites outside of your home country, your decision to travel is solely your choice and that you voluntarily assume any and all related risks concerning such activities, including the risk of needing additional information upon which to make an informed choice about whether to participate in such Event.
ARTICLE 10 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
ARTICLE 11 – SEVERABILITY:
11.1 If any term or provision of these Terms is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction including any term or provision which is not applicable unless the Event is hosted in-person or offsite and/or the Registrant is required to travel to participate in the Event, such provision shall be severed and the remainder of the provisions hereof shall continue in full force and effect as if these Terms had been agreed with the invalid, illegal, inapplicable or unenforceable provision eliminated.
ARTICLE 12 – APPLICABLE LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
12.1 Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of Canada and by the laws of the Province of Quebec.
12.2 Mediation: Registrant agrees to attempt to resolve any dispute between Registrant and CC that arises out of this Agreement. The mediation procedure to be followed by the Parties will be in accordance with CC’s then current procedures for resolving disputes (the “Procedures”) which will be made available to Registrant upon written request to CC. All non-binding mediation will occur where CC offices are then located, currently in Montreal, Quebec. Where possible, the parties shall look to leverage video conferencing as a way of meeting. All Parties shall pay their respective costs and expenses of mediation, including a split of the neutral mediator’s fees.
12.3 Institution of Arbitration Proceedings: Registrant or CC shall not institute any legal or administrative proceeding for any dispute, claims or cause of action arising out of or in connection with this Agreement without first attempting to resolve the dispute through negotiation and non-binding mediation. If such mediation fails to resolve the dispute, then either party may invoke arbitration.
12.4 Arbitration: Any dispute, claim or cause of action arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity or termination, or the legal relationships established by this Agreement, will be finally settled by arbitration to be conducted in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the “Rules”) and the terms of this Section. The following procedure applies to such arbitration:
(i) The tribunal must consist of a single arbitrator who the parties shall appoint in accordance with the Rules (the “Arbitrator”);
(ii) The arbitration must take place in Montreal, Quebec (in Canada). Where possible, the parties shall look to leverage video conferencing as a way of meeting.
(iii) The language of the arbitration must be English. Any document not in English must be translated into English by and at the expense of the party submitting it;
(iv) If the Arbitrator dies, resigns, or becomes unable to act, the parties shall appoint a new Arbitrator;
(v) Upon conclusion of the arbitration, the Arbitrator must issue his/her award in writing;
(vi) The Arbitrator may make an order for the payment of interest on any amount claimed and an order for the payment of costs;
(vii) The costs and expenses of arbitration (including the Arbitrator’s fees and expenses, the cost of hiring premises for hearings and the cost of related facilities, the cost of shorthand writers and typists if transcripts of hearings are to be taken) will be borne 50% by CC and 50% by Registrant, except that each party shall be responsible for any costs associated with traveling and lodging and their own legal fees;
(viii) Any matter relating to the conduct of the arbitration or to the interpretation of this Section must be determined by the Arbitrator, whose decision will be final and binding upon the parties; and
(ix) The parties shall keep the entire arbitration proceeding, including all claims, materials and disputes involved therewith, strictly confidential, unless the other party agrees otherwise in writing. Each party hereby acknowledges that any and all awards made against it by the Arbitrator will be binding on, and enforceable against, it in a public courthouse in accordance with Quebec law regarding arbitration.
ARTICLE 13 – GENERAL MODIFICATIONS:
13.1 We reserve the right at all times to change, amend, add or remove any of the above terms from time to time without prior notice. We may also update the Terms in our sole discretion and as necessary to remain compliant with relevant applicable law. The updated terms of use will be effective no later than when posted and may be effective prior to posting or retroactively applied if we decide such retroactive application is necessary to comply with relevant applicable law.
ARTICLE 14 – CODE OF CONDUCT:
14.1 You agree to adhere to the CorporateConnections Code of Ethics associated with your membership in every interaction throughout the Event, including but not limited to: Members, Guests, Spouses, Venue/Event Staff, Global Support Team Members, and other visitors of the resort. In the spirit of CC’s core values and global culture, this means that every Registrant is expected to engage with all others in a manner of integrity and respect at all times under all conditions.
ARTICLE 15 – RESIDUAL PROVISIONS:
15.1 On all matters for which the Terms make no provision or in all cases in which they are deemed unclear or ambiguous, CC reserves to itself the right to decide exclusively.
15.2 This English text of the Terms is the original version. If a translated version exists on any of the Event websites owned or controlled or partnered by CC and translated texts of the Terms are unclear or mutually inconsistent, the English text will prevail.
15.3 The Terms, including the policies incorporated herein by express reference, constitute your entire agreement with us with respect to your use of the Site.
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