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CERF 2023 Conference Terms, Conditions, and PoliciesPlease be sure to fully review all of the event terms, conditions, and policies before registering for CERF 2023. Questions about the conference terms, conditions, and policies? Contact the CERF office at [email protected]. Presenter Policies | Abstract Policies | Attendee Behavior & Conference Disclaimers CERF 2023 Policies & Acknowledgements | Social Media Policies | Sponsor & Exhibitor Policies
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Abstract Policies |
Please note that the Federation has a one presentation per person policy. This means that each participant is permitted to be the lead author or presenter on only one poster, oral or lightning presentation. You may be a co-author of other presentations. This policy was adopted to ensure that Federation conference sessions contain contributions from as many people as possible. The conference limit of one first-author oral or poster presentation per individual does not apply to the education sessions. The abstract fee will be waived for a second abstract submitted to an education session.
CERF recognizes that coastal and estuarine science is a rapidly moving field and that new research results may arise after the initial deadline for submissions has passed. CERF also recognizes that for a variety of reasons, contributors may be unable to meet the original submission deadline and would still appreciate an opportunity to present their research. After evaluation of original conference submissions and assessment of available space, Conference organizers may provide an opportunity to submit Late-Breaking Poster Abstracts for presentation at the conference. Abstracts are particularly encouraged which speak to the Conference themes.
Lead authors of all Late-Breaking Poster abstracts will be notified of their acceptance prior to the Advance registration deadline. Because of the tight timeline for program inclusion of Late-Breaking Poster abstracts, editing of submitted abstracts will not be feasible. Lead authors will need to register for the Conference within the registration deadlines.
All policies and fees with respect to abstract cancellations also apply to Late-Breaking Poster lead authors, and authors should review these policies before submission.
Attendee Behavior & Conference Disclaimers |
All CERF 2023 Conference participants must read and abide by the listed terms, conditions, and policies. CERF reserves the right to revoke conference access to participants not in compliance with the listed terms, conditions, and policies.
The Coastal & Estuarine Research Federation (“CERF”) is committed to providing safe and welcoming environments for all who participate in CERF events and activities, whether in person or virtual. CERF prohibits and will not tolerate any form of harassment, bullying, or discrimination. Together, we can ensure that CERF events support free expression and the exchange of scientific ideas in environments that are positive and productive for all. To read the full Code, please visit the Code of Conduct web page.
Event participants asked to stop engaging in prohibited conduct are expected to comply immediately.
CERF, in its sole discretion, will determine the nature of the Participant's conduct that warrants corrective action as well as the corrective action to be taken. Corrective action may take any of the following forms: verbal warning; expulsion from the event; expulsion from the event with no refund of conference fees; bar from future CERF events; and/or notifying appropriate authorities. To protect all parties involved, CERF will generally not make any detailed public statements about Code incidents. The decision(s) of CERF are final. CERF may establish more detailed procedural guidelines for resolving conduct matters that are consistent with the provisions of these bylaws.
By registering/attending this event constitutes consent for the CERF to communicate with you via email, direct mail, text message, and phone call to make you aware of conference updates, emergencies, and products and services.
While these programs are designed to provide accurate information regarding the subject matter covered, the views, opinions, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and speakers, not CERF. By producing publications and sponsorship for this event, the association does not guarantee the accuracy of the information disseminated and is not engaged in rendering professional advice; if such advice is desired, you should seek the services of a competent professional.
By registering for this conference, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed during various activities and give your permission to use your likeness for promotional purposes, advertising, and other print and online materials at the sole discretion of CERF. If you have concerns regarding this policy, please contact the CERF office at [email protected].
It is the undeviating policy of CERF to comply strictly with the letter and spirit of all federal, state, and applicable international trade regulations and antitrust laws.
Any activities of CERF or CERF-related actions of its Governing Board or members that violate these regulations and laws are detrimental to the interests of CERF and are unequivocally contrary to CERF policy.
All content on the CERF website, such as presentations, algorithms, program code, text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of the speaker or its suppliers and is not to be used for personal gain, publication, and cannot be used without referencing the speaker and the source of the information. As property of the speaker or its suppliers, it also cannot be used by others to obtain a patent or claim royalties.
CERF 2023 Policies & Acknowledgements |
All cancellation requests received on or before Friday, 13 October 2023, will be issued a refund less a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be given thereafter except in the event of extenuating circumstances, which the CERF office will identify on a case-by-case basis. Requests for registration cancellation must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected]. If you are not able to attend one or more sessions, CERF will not prorate or refund any part of your registration fee. Substitute attendees will be permitted. Substitution requests must be in writing via email to [email protected] no later than 7 days prior to the event's start.
Full payment of conference registration fees is required before the start of the conference. If full payment has not been remitted on or before 30 October 2023, the meeting details will not be sent to the registered attendee(s). Once payment has been received, meeting details will be released, but this may not be in time for the first session. If you have any questions, please contact the office at [email protected] or by phone at (206) 209-5262.
Social Media "Social CERFing" Policy |
To balance the needs and expectations of conference presenters with the benefits of open sharing and discussion, we have prepared a best practice guideline for recording presentations and using social media during the conference.
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Sponsors & Exhibitors |
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