Conference Policies

1. Application Process: TEDMED uses an online application process for the conference to make up its attendee base. Upon receipt of an application, TEDMED will use its best efforts to deliver a response within one week (7 days). Due to limited seating, timely submission of an application will not guarantee a seat at the Conference. Each application is reviewed with serious consideration and the decision to accept an attendee applicant is at TEDMED management's discretion.

2. Attendance Fee Payment: An attendance fee is charged to all attendees of TEDMED, which covers all TEDMED events and TEDMED meals. After an applicant has been notified of acceptance, that applicant has one week (7 days) to confirm their spot at the conference by clicking the link on the acceptance email and complete payment of the attendance fee.

   Payment can be made online via our secure server, using a credit card or a paypal account. If the attendee prefers not to pay online, we can also issue an invoice directly to that attendee. In order to receive an invoice, please send an email containing your name, phone number and mailing address to contact@TEDMED.com. Be sure to note the purpose of the email in the subject line.

   If online payment or an invoice request is not received within one week (7 days) of acceptance, we reserve the right to rescind the acceptance and offer a spot to another attendee.

3. TEDMED Badges: For the security of our Delegates, in order to gain access to any TEDMED event, attendees must wear a valid TEDMED badge, which displays the attendee's name, photograph, and company. TEDMED Badges will be given out at the start of the conference and will be checked at the entrance of and monitored throughout all events. If an attendee shows up to an event without the proper badge or removes it during the event, TEDMED reserves the right to refuse entry.

4. Photography and Video: Any photos taken by TEDMED staff at any TEDMED event may be used to promote the conference and community in a variety of ways, such as on our website or in promotional materials. Attendees, personally and on behalf of the entities they may represent at any TEDMED event, release TEDMED, LLC and its employees, affiliates and shareholders from any claims pertaining to the use of any recorded material. Attendees are prohibited from all video recording while attending presentations. Any Attendee recording a presentation by any technological means may be removed from the event, subject to the removal policy as well as any legal claims and remedies.

5. Refunds: We apologize but we do not offer refunds. All attendance fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

6. Badge Transfers Not Permitted. The transfer or lending of TEDMED attendee badges at any time is strictly prohibited may result in immediate revocation without refund.

Right to Refuse Attendance: We reserve the right to deny attendance to any attendee, at any stage, for any reason and without explanation. In which case, the attendee may forfeit his or her attendance fee.