This version of the Global Business Week Terms and Conditions of Participation was approved by WORLD EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND INNOVATION ORGANISATION LIMITED (“WESIO”) by internal order dated September 01, 2025. 

This Agreement is published on the official Global Business Week website at https://gbw.forum-expo.org/Terms_and_Conditions/  and is the official current version of the Global Business Week Terms and Conditions of Participation, invoices, payments and participation in Global Business Week from the date of its publication, unless WESIO expressly states another effective date.

1. Parties, legal nature and acceptance
1.1. This Public Offer Agreement for Participation in Global Business Week, hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”, is issued by WORLD EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND INNOVATION ORGANISATION LIMITED, a company incorporated in Scotland, United Kingdom under company number SC752638, hereinafter referred to as “WESIO”, the “Organiser”.

1.2. This Agreement is addressed to any person or organisation that applies for, pays for, sponsors, attends, speaks at, exhibits at, advertises at, partners with, covers, supports, accompanies or otherwise participates in Global Business Week, hereinafter referred to as “GBW”.

1.3. This Agreement is a public offer and an agreement of accession. By accepting this Agreement, the Client accepts it as a whole and may not amend it unilaterally. Any person or organisation that does not agree with this Agreement must not submit an application, request or pay an invoice, use any GBW participation access or attend GBW.

1.4. The person or organisation that submits an application, requests or pays an invoice, sponsors participation or otherwise enters into a commercial relationship with WESIO is the “Client”. Any person who attends, appears, speaks, exhibits, performs, represents the Client or otherwise takes part in GBW is the “Participant”. The Client is responsible for ensuring that each Participant and any guest, employee, representative, contractor, child or youth participant, parent, guardian or accompanying person connected with the Client complies with this Agreement and the applicable GBW documents.

1.5. The Client accedes to this Agreement and accepts it in full in the manner provided in Section 3 of this Agreement.

2. Scope of Global Business Week and applicable documents
2.1. Global Business Week is an international business, education, innovation, networking and promotional programme organised by WESIO. The programme may include forums, business meetings, investment and partnership formats, exhibitions, awards, media activities, youth or family-related components and other formats approved by WESIO.

2.2. Participation in GBW is subject to approval by WESIO. The scope of participation, available benefits, access rights, services, promotional opportunities and any special conditions depend on the participation category confirmed by WESIO in writing.

2.3. This Agreement applies together with the applicable GBW documents made available to the Client before confirmation of participation or invoice payment, including relevant terms on participation, payment, refunds, conduct, privacy, media use and any category-specific conditions.

2.4. Category-specific terms, sponsorship terms, speaker terms, exhibitor rules, media terms, business matching terms, child or youth participation documents, technical instructions or individual written conditions issued or approved by WESIO form part of the contractual framework for the relevant Client and Participant.

2.5. If there is any inconsistency between general website information and an official invoice, written confirmation, signed agreement or category-specific document issued by WESIO, the more specific official WESIO document prevails, unless mandatory law requires otherwise.

2.6. Website descriptions, brochures, social media posts, presentations, preliminary calculations, programme announcements and other marketing materials are provided for information only. They do not create guaranteed benefits, results, audience numbers, meetings, media coverage, sponsorship rights or other obligations unless expressly confirmed in an official written document issued by WESIO.

3. Application, approval and participation status
3.1. Participation in GBW is not automatic. A person or organisation wishing to participate must submit an application, enquiry or request in the form required by WESIO and provide the information reasonably required for the relevant participation category.

3.2. The Client accedes to this Agreement and accepts it in full when the Client submits an application, enquiry or request for participation in GBW, accepts an official confirmation or invoice, pays an invoice, uses any GBW access, service or benefit, or attends GBW, whichever occurs first.

3.3. WESIO reviews applications to determine whether the requested participation category or benefit is available, suitable for GBW, compliant with applicable requirements and compatible with WESIO’s legal, operational, reputational, safety and organisational standards.

3.4. After review, WESIO may approve the application, reject it, request additional information, offer a different participation category, place the application on hold, or make approval subject to specific conditions.

3.5. Submission of an application, enquiry or request does not by itself confirm participation, reserve any place, create any access right, speaking slot, exhibition space, sponsorship or advertising placement, business meeting, publication, award eligibility, visa support, media coverage or other GBW benefit, and does not create any payment obligation unless WESIO expressly agrees otherwise in writing.\

3.6. Participation is confirmed only when WESIO has approved the application, made the applicable participation documents available to the Client, issued an official confirmation or invoice, and the Client has accepted the applicable terms and paid the invoice in full, unless WESIO expressly agrees otherwise in writing.

3.7. WESIO may request additional information or documents where reasonably necessary for the relevant participation category, including company details, billing details, identification, ownership or compliance information, project descriptions, speaker materials, brand materials, parental consents, emergency contacts or other category-specific documents.

3.8. Participation rights are granted only to the approved Client or Participant. They may not be transferred, resold, assigned, substituted, shared or used by another person or organisation without WESIO’s prior written approval. WESIO may approve or reject any substitution and may require updated information, documents or payment of an administrative fee.

4. Packages, fees and official invoices
4.1. WESIO may publish participation packages, sponsorship levels, promotional options, indicative prices, calculators and commercial descriptions on the GBW website or in other official materials. The binding participation category, price, services, benefits, deadlines, payment terms and any special conditions are those confirmed by WESIO in an official written confirmation, invoice or applicable category-specific document.

4.2. Unless WESIO states otherwise in writing, all fees are payable to WESIO in full and without deduction. The Client is responsible for any bank charges, currency conversion costs, payment processing fees, withholding taxes, local taxes or similar charges arising in connection with the payment.

4.3. WESIO may revise prices, package availability, sponsorship levels, programme elements and commercial conditions at any time before issuing an official invoice or written confirmation. After an official invoice or written confirmation has been issued, any change will be handled in accordance with that document, this Agreement and any applicable GBW documents.

5. Payment terms and official payment protection
5.1. Payments must be made only in accordance with an official invoice and payment instructions issued by WESIO or by another legal entity expressly authorised by WESIO for GBW.

5.2. The GBW website may include calculators, package selections, invoice request forms or similar tools. These tools are not online checkout, payment links or card-payment facilities and do not by themselves create payment obligations.

5.3. The Client must not make payments to personal bank accounts, unofficial payment links, unverified third-party accounts or payment details that are not stated in an official invoice or official WESIO communication. WESIO is not responsible for payments made to unauthorised recipients.

5.4. A payment is considered received only when the full invoiced amount is credited to WESIO or to the authorised payment recipient. Payment screenshots, pending transfers, payment instructions or attempted payments do not by themselves confirm payment.

5.5. By paying an invoice, the Client confirms that it has received, read and accepted this Agreement and the applicable GBW documents made available before payment.

5.6. If a payment is incomplete, delayed, reversed, disputed, charged back or reduced by bank charges, currency conversion, taxes or other deductions, WESIO may suspend or cancel participation, withhold access or services, and require payment of the outstanding amount and any reasonable administrative or banking costs.

6. Organisational authority, safeguards and event integrity
6.1. WESIO is responsible for the overall organisation and management of GBW. WESIO may make reasonable decisions and adjustments necessary for the lawful, safe, professional and effective delivery of GBW, including decisions relating to the programme, timetable, admission, capacity, access levels, speakers, venues, rooms, seating, technical format, publicity, security, youth or family-related arrangements and operational procedures.

6.2. WESIO may refuse, suspend, restrict, remove or cancel participation where WESIO reasonably considers this necessary to protect GBW, WESIO, participants, partners, venues, children or young people, or the integrity, safety, legality, reputation or orderly operation of the event.

6.3. The measures described in clause 6.2 may be taken, in particular, where the Client or Participant breaches this Agreement or any applicable GBW document, fails to pay, provides inaccurate or misleading information, breaches conduct, safety or venue rules, misuses WESIO or GBW names, materials or access rights, or gives rise to legal, compliance, sanctions, fraud, bribery, corruption, harassment, child safeguarding, security, operational or reputational concerns.

6.4. WESIO may refuse to disclose, or may limit disclosure of, confidential internal assessments, due diligence checks, security procedures, third-party information, partner communications, personal data, commercial information or detailed reasons for a decision where disclosure may create legal, safety, reputational, operational, privacy, confidentiality or commercial risk.

6.5. WESIO’s rights under this Agreement are intended to protect the proper organisation of GBW and shall be exercised in good faith and in a reasonable manner, taking into account the nature of the event, the relevant participation category and the interests of WESIO, participants, partners and the public.

6.6. Any failure or delay by WESIO in exercising a right under this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of that right. WESIO’s rights and remedies are cumulative and may be exercised separately or together.

7. Client responsibilities and confirmations
7.1. The Client confirms that, when submitting an application, accepting this Agreement, accepting or paying an invoice and participating in GBW, all information provided to WESIO is accurate, complete, current and not misleading.

7.2. The Client is responsible for ensuring that it has the necessary authority, permissions and consents to register, pay for, provide information about and accept applicable terms on behalf of any person connected with the Client’s participation, including Participants, employees, speakers, guests, representatives, contractors, children or youth participants, parents, guardians and accompanying persons. The Client must promptly notify WESIO if any information, authority, permission, consent, compliance status or other matter relevant to participation in GBW changes or becomes inaccurate, incomplete or misleading.

7.3. The Client must comply, and must ensure that persons connected with the Client comply, with this Agreement, applicable GBW documents, venue rules, lawful WESIO instructions and all laws and regulations applicable to the Client’s participation.

7.4. The Client must not provide unlawful, unauthorised, false, misleading, exaggerated or unsupported materials or statements in connection with GBW, including in relation to awards, investment readiness, financial returns, medical or educational outcomes, governmental endorsement, guaranteed media coverage, partnerships or WESIO approval.

7.5. The Client is responsible for any reasonable losses, claims, liabilities, costs, chargebacks or legal expenses incurred by WESIO to the extent they arise from the Client’s breach of this Agreement, inaccurate or misleading information, lack of authority or consent, unlawful materials, non-payment, misuse of WESIO or GBW names or materials, third-party claims, or the conduct of persons connected with the Client.

8. Sponsors, advertisers, exhibitors and promotional participants
8.1. The Client is responsible for all advertising materials, brand assets, statements, claims, links, presentations, publications and other content provided by the Client or on the Client’s behalf. Such materials must be lawful, accurate, authorised, suitable for GBW and must not infringe any third-party rights.

8.2. Unless expressly confirmed in writing by WESIO, promotional benefits such as increased visibility, introductions, publications, newsletters, media opportunities, audience reach, leads, meetings or contacts are facilitation opportunities only and do not guarantee sales, investments, contracts, clients, media coverage or other business results.

8.3. WESIO may reject, remove, suspend or require changes to any advertising materials or activities that WESIO reasonably considers unsuitable for GBW or inconsistent with applicable law, this Agreement, GBW standards, venue requirements or WESIO’s reputational interests.

9. Speakers, media, jury, awards and Startup World Cup Championship
9.1. Speakers, moderators, mentors, jury members, award nominees, Startup World Cup Championship participants, presenters and media representatives may be subject to additional rules, deadlines, editorial review, conflict-of-interest requirements, independence standards, presentation requirements and media release conditions.

9.2. Unless expressly confirmed in writing by WESIO, stage time, agenda placement, speaker listing, session title, moderator allocation, award category, jury composition, publication timing, media format and promotional wording remain subject to WESIO’s editorial, legal, operational and programme decisions.

9.3. Participation in GBW, including participation in the Startup World Cup Championship, awards, jury processes, media activities or investment-related formats, does not guarantee any award, ranking, investment, partnership, commercial contract, government support, media coverage, investor meeting, business opportunity or financial, educational or reputational result.

9.4. Jury, award and competition matters may be governed by separate rules. WESIO may determine eligibility, shortlisting, scoring, conflicts of interest, disqualification, corrections, amendments to public materials, and the withholding or revocation of awards where reasonably necessary to protect fairness, integrity, accuracy and the reputation of GBW.

10. Children, youth participants, parents and guardians
10.1. Where GBW includes children, youth participants, family-friendly programmes or accompanying minors, participation is subject to WESIO’s child and youth participation requirements, parental or guardian consent, emergency contact information and any additional safeguarding, supervision, health, accessibility or safety requirements notified by WESIO.

10.2. Unless WESIO expressly agrees otherwise in writing, WESIO does not provide childcare or assume general supervision of children or youth participants. A parent, legal guardian or authorised adult remains responsible for the supervision, conduct, safety needs and wellbeing of the child or youth participant during GBW.

10.3. WESIO may refuse, suspend or discontinue the participation of a child or youth participant where required consents, documents, supervision arrangements, health or emergency information, accessibility information, safeguarding requirements or safety conditions are not provided or are not satisfactory.

11. Programme changes, access and circumstances beyond control
11.1. GBW is an international event and certain programme, venue, access and operational arrangements may need to change before or during the event. WESIO may make reasonable adjustments to the programme, timetable, venue, rooms, speakers, moderators, technical format, access arrangements, security rules, capacity, seating, exhibition layout, media arrangements or other event details where this is necessary for the proper organisation of GBW.

11.2. WESIO will not be responsible for delay, change, disruption, relocation, postponement, cancellation or failure to provide any part of GBW to the extent caused by circumstances beyond WESIO’s reasonable control, including venue requirements, public authority decisions, health or safety requirements, security concerns, transport disruption, technical failure, illness, speaker or partner unavailability, visa or border restrictions, sanctions, cyber incidents, strikes, civil unrest, war, emergency situations or force majeure.

11.3. If all or part of GBW is postponed, relocated, materially changed, moved online, restructured or cancelled, WESIO may provide a transfer, substitute access, alternative benefit, credit or refund in accordance with the Refund & Cancellation Policy, the applicable invoice, any category-specific terms and mandatory law.

11.4. WESIO is not responsible for travel, accommodation, visa, insurance, personal, business or third-party costs incurred by the Client or Participant unless WESIO has expressly agreed in writing to provide and be responsible for that specific item.

11.5. The Client and Participant are responsible for arranging their own travel, accommodation, visas and insurance and should take into account the possibility of changes that may affect an international event.

12. Cancellation, refunds and no-show
12.1. Cancellation, transfer, credit and refund requests are governed by the Refund & Cancellation Policy, the applicable invoice, any category-specific terms and mandatory law.

12.2. Unless WESIO expressly agrees otherwise in writing, fees for confirmed participation, sponsorship, advertising, exhibition, customised promotional services, administrative charges, services already provided and non-recoverable third-party costs may be non-refundable. Any deposits or staged payments, where applicable, are subject to the terms stated in the relevant invoice or written confirmation.

12.3. Unless mandatory law requires otherwise, no refund is due where the Client or Participant does not attend, arrives late, leaves early, fails to obtain visas or travel documents, fails to provide required information or documents, fails to use available GBW access, breaches applicable GBW terms, or is refused access or removed for conduct, safety, security or compliance reasons.

12.4. If WESIO approves a refund, the refund will be calculated on the basis of the amount actually received by WESIO for the relevant participation, service or package. WESIO may deduct from any refund all amounts permitted by law, including non-refundable fees, bank charges, taxes, payment costs, third-party costs and any costs, expenses or commitments actually incurred or already committed by WESIO in connection with that participation, service or package.

13. Conduct, safety and complaints
13.1. All Clients and Participants must behave professionally, respectfully, lawfully and safely during GBW and must comply with this Agreement, the GBW Code of Conduct, venue rules, safety instructions and reasonable directions issued by WESIO or authorised event personnel.

13.2. Harassment, discrimination, threats, violence, abusive or disruptive behaviour, fraud, bribery, corruption, sanctions violations, unauthorised sales, unauthorised filming or recording, misuse of access rights, misrepresentation and any conduct that may materially affect the safety, order, integrity or reputation of GBW are prohibited.

13.3. Complaints must be submitted through the official complaints procedure or contact channel notified by WESIO. WESIO will review complaints in a reasonable and proportionate manner in accordance with the applicable GBW documents.

13.4. A complaint or dispute must not be pursued through threats, harassment, abusive communications, defamatory statements, unlawful pressure or conduct intended to disrupt GBW or harm WESIO’s reputation. WESIO may take reasonable protective steps where appropriate.

14. Intellectual property, brand use and confidentiality
14.1. All WESIO and GBW names, logos, marks, designs, websites, documents, templates, programmes, event concepts, formats, materials, databases, photographs, videos, recordings, publications, certificates, awards, media content and other intellectual property are owned by WESIO or its licensors unless expressly stated otherwise in writing.

14.2. Nothing in this Agreement transfers any intellectual property right, title or interest in WESIO, GBW or any WESIO or GBW materials to the Client or Participant. Any use of WESIO or GBW names, logos, marks, event titles, materials, photographs, videos, badges, certificates, awards, speaker status, sponsor status or partner status must be accurate, limited to the approved purpose and must not be misleading.

14.3. Sponsors, partners, media participants, exhibitors and other promotional participants may use approved GBW branding only in accordance with the applicable sponsorship terms, brand-use rules or written approval issued by WESIO. WESIO may require correction or removal of any unauthorised, inaccurate, excessive or misleading use of WESIO or GBW branding.

14.4. The Client grants WESIO a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free right to use the Client’s approved name, logo, trademarks, speaker biography, photographs, project descriptions, promotional materials and other submitted materials for the purposes of reviewing, organising, administering, promoting, reporting on and documenting GBW, subject to the applicable participation category, media terms, privacy documents and any written restrictions accepted by WESIO.

14.5. The Client warrants that any materials, logos, trademarks, images, videos, presentations, claims, links, publications or other content provided to WESIO are owned by the Client or properly licensed, authorised and lawful, and that their use by WESIO for GBW purposes will not infringe third-party rights or applicable law.

14.6. Commercial schedules, individual prices, sponsor packages, media plans, commissions, partner terms, technical manuals, internal procedures, due diligence materials, security procedures, non-public participant information and other non-public documents or information disclosed by WESIO are confidential unless WESIO has made them public or authorised disclosure in writing.

14.7. The Client must not copy, publish, distribute, disclose, sell, adapt, reverse engineer, reuse or create derivative materials from WESIO or GBW documents, templates, databases, technical materials, commercial information, media assets or event materials except as expressly permitted by WESIO in writing or as necessary for the Client’s approved participation in GBW.

14.8. WESIO may take reasonable steps, including requesting correction, removal, takedown, suspension of access or legal action, to protect WESIO and GBW intellectual property, branding, confidential information and reputation.

15. Photo, video, media and personal data
15.1. GBW may be photographed, filmed, recorded, streamed, reported on, archived and promoted by WESIO, its authorised representatives, contractors, media partners and approved event personnel.

15.2. By acceding to this Agreement, the Client consents to photography, filming, recording, publication and use of materials featuring the Client, Participants, representatives, guests and accompanying persons connected with the Client for the purposes of organising, reporting on, promoting, documenting and archiving GBW, unless otherwise agreed by WESIO in writing.

15.3. Such materials may include images, video recordings, audio recordings, names, roles, company names, public participation moments, approved biographies, approved project descriptions, speeches, interviews, presentations and other materials connected with GBW, subject to applicable law, the Privacy Policy / Event Privacy Notice and any applicable category-specific terms.

15.4. If the Client or any Participant has restrictions, objections or special requirements concerning photography, filming, recording, publication, identification, confidentiality, children or youth participants, sensitive information or personal data, the Client must notify WESIO in writing before the relevant participation. WESIO will consider such notice in good faith, subject to applicable law, safeguarding requirements, editorial requirements and the practical operation of GBW.

15.5. Personal data will be processed in accordance with the applicable Privacy Policy / Event Privacy Notice. WESIO applies data minimisation principles and may collect only the information reasonably required for applications, invoicing, participation, badges, speakers, PR, security, children or youth programmes, business matching, legal compliance, accounting and event administration.

15.6. The Client confirms that it has the lawful basis, authority and, where required, consent or notice necessary to provide personal data to WESIO, including data of employees, speakers, participants, guests, children or youth participants, parents, guardians, representatives and emergency contacts.

16. Liability limitations
16.1. Nothing in this Agreement excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any mandatory liability that applicable law does not permit to be excluded or limited.

16.2. To the maximum extent permitted by law, WESIO is not liable for indirect, consequential, special, punitive or exemplary losses; loss of profit, revenue, contracts, investment, opportunity, goodwill, reputation, expected savings, data or business; or losses arising from travel, accommodation, visa refusal, third-party services, client materials, participant conduct, public authority decisions or circumstances beyond WESIO’s reasonable control.

16.3. To the maximum extent permitted by law, WESIO’s aggregate liability arising out of or in connection with a confirmed paid participation package is limited to the net amount actually received and retained by WESIO from the Client for the specific participation category giving rise to the claim, after deduction of bank charges, taxes, non-recoverable third-party costs and services already provided.

16.4. WESIO is not responsible for statements, offers, promises, publications, conduct, products, services, financial projections, investment materials or legal compliance of participants, sponsors, speakers, exhibitors, media representatives, investors, partners, venues or other third parties.

17. Sanctions, anti-bribery, fraud and compliance
17.1. The Client and Participant must comply with applicable anti-bribery, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions, export control, tax, advertising, data protection and professional conduct laws.

17.2. The Client must not offer, request, promise or provide improper payments, gifts, advantages, commissions, hospitality, influence or inducements in connection with GBW. WESIO may refuse or terminate cooperation where bribery, corruption, sanctions, fraud, money laundering or reputational risk is suspected.

18. Governing law and jurisdiction
18.1. This Agreement and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it are governed by the laws of Scotland.

18.2. Subject to any mandatory law that cannot be excluded, the courts of Scotland shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement.

18.3. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

19. Updates, publication and language
19.1. The current version of this Agreement and the applicable GBW documents is published on the official GBW website.

19.2. WESIO may update this Agreement and the applicable GBW documents by publishing the updated version on the official GBW website. WESIO is not required to send individual notices of such updates to Clients or Participants.

19.3. The Client is responsible for checking the official GBW website for the current version of this Agreement, the applicable documents, deadlines and participation instructions.

19.4. Any amendments to this Agreement are binding on the Client and the Participant.

19.5. The English version is the primary legal version. Any translation is provided for convenience only, unless WESIO expressly approves it as legally binding.

Organiser / Offeror: WORLD EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND INNOVATION ORGANISATION LIMITED

Company Name: WORLD EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND INNOVATION ORGANISATION LIMITED

E-mail: info@wesio.org

EUR Account Details:

IBAN: BE21 9675 1626 6803
Bank Code (SWIFT/BIC): TRWIBEB1XXX

Address:
Wise Europe SA
Avenue Louise 54, Room S52
1050 Brussels, Belgium

GBP Account Details:
Account Number: 15669333
IBAN: GB03 TRWI 2314 7015 6693 33
Bank Code (UK Sort Code): 23-14-70

Address:
Wise Payments Limited
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London, E1 6JJ
United Kingdom