Delegate Terms And Conditions

These Terms were last updated on 24 September 2026 and supersede any previous version of these Delegate Terms and Conditions

These Delegate Terms and Conditions (“Delegate Terms“) govern the attendance and participation of each delegate at the Nova Future Summit (“Event“), organized by GSMA Ltd LLC, with its principal place of business located at Suite 910, 3445 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, United States, a wholly owned subsidiary of the GSM Association. The Event will take place from September 28 to September 30, 2026 (“Event Dates”) at the Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa, California, United States (“Venue”).

Acceptance of Delegate Terms

GSMA LTD LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES (TOGETHER “GSMA“) PROVIDE THE EVENT TO YOU, YOUR EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND CONTRACTORS, AND ANY OTHER ENTITY OR PERSON ON WHOSE BEHALF YOU (COLLECTIVELY, “YOU”) ACCEPT THESE TERMS. THESE TERMS ARE ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN GSMA AND YOU. YOU ACCEPT THEM AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM BY: (I) ACCEPTING AN INVITATION TO THE EVENT; (II) REGISTERING FOR THE EVENT VIA THIS WEBSITE; (III) CONSENTING TO A THIRD PARTY REGISTERING YOU FOR THE EVENT; (IV) ORDERING OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES RELATED TO THE EVENT; (V) USING THIS WEBSITE; or (VI) ATTENDING THE EVENT ((I) THROUGH (VI) COLLECTIVELY, THE “REGISTRATION ACTIVITIES”). BY UNDERTAKING ANY OF THE REGISTRATION ACTIVITIES, EACH DELEGATE AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

Definitions

In these Delegate Terms, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions shall have the meanings set out below:

“Admission Policy” means the policy adopted by GSMA, in its absolute discretion, for the Event, which defines the participation rights granted to each invited Delegate, the required seniority level of Delegates, and the applicable Registration Fee, if applicable.

“Delegate” means any individual who has been issued an Invitation by GSMA, our Event Partner or GSMA’s authorized agents and who has accepted such Invitation, completed any required registration formalities, and if applicable, paid the Registration Fee to attend the Event.

“Event” means the Nova Future Summit, including all sessions, activities, workshops, networking functions, and ancillary programmes organized or co-organized by GSMA in connection therewith.

“Event Partner” means Wing Venture Management LLC, with its principal office at 480 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States of America

“Invitation” means the formal written invitation issued by GSMA, our Event Partner or GSMA’s authorized agents to a prospective Delegate; at GSMA’s absolute discretion, to participate in the Event.

“Minor” means an individual younger than 18 years of age at time of the Event dates.

Minors

The Event is a strictly business-to-business (B2B) professional networking environment and is solely intended to allow industry professionals to conduct business and engage in commercial discussions. The Event is not designed for Minors. The presence of Minors is strongly discouraged and only individuals 18 years of age or older will be allowed to register for the Event or to enter the Event Venue during the Event Dates. No exceptions will be allowed.

Invitation-Only Attendance

The Event is a private, invitation-only event. It is not open to the general public. Attendance is strictly limited to individuals who have received an Invitation and, if applicable, who have paid the Registration Fee. Invitations are issued by GSMA in its absolute discretion. Receipt of an Invitation by You in a prior year or at any other GSMA event does not guarantee or imply an Invitation to any future edition of the Event. The total number of Delegates is currently capped at five hundred (500) Delegates. Once this capacity limit is reached, no further Invitations shall be issued and any yet unaccepted Invitations are expressly rescinded for the relevant edition of the Event.

Restrictions on Admission

The Event is designed for senior executives, thought leaders and influential decision makers in the technology, telecommunications, investment, policy and regulation sectors. GSMA reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to restrict the number and seniority level of Delegates and GSMA may specify minimum seniority requirements. Admission to the Event is based on the responsibilities, seniority and relevance of the prospective Delegate to the Event program and is independent of past participation in any other GSMA event. GSMA reserves the right to refuse the participation of any individual deemed not to be appropriate for any reason, including but not limited to seniority level, relevance to the program or reputation, in its absolute discretion. Reporting press and members of the media may not attend the Event unless specifically and separately invited by GSMA in writing. All determinations made pursuant to this Section shall be in the absolute discretion of GSMA.

Additionally, GSMA Ltd LLC., the Event organiser, as a US based organization, and the GSMA group as a whole (together, the “GSMA Group”) must comply with all applicable US, UK, EU and Swiss trade sanctions imposed by any of the applicable sanctioning bodies. You hereby represent and warrant that to the best of your knowledge (having made all reasonable enquiries) neither You, nor any person or entity for whom You are registering: (i) are currently subject to trade sanctions imposed by any of the applicable sanctions bodies set forth above (ii) are included on the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (the “OFAC List”); or (iii) are affiliated with any entity or organization on the OFAC List or subject to sanctions imposed by any of the applicable sanctions bodies. If You or any person, entity or organization with which You are affiliated become subject to sanctions prior to Your arrival date, then You must notify GSMA immediately. The OFAC List is located here:  http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx. GSMA utilises the “WorldCheck” service to process Your data to validate compliance with applicable sanctions regimes. 

GSMA may immediately terminate these Delegate Terms and cancel Your access to the Event venue, without penalty or liability, if GSMA reasonably believes it is necessary to do so to comply with its obligations under applicable laws, sanctions, or regulations, including if You are added to the OFAC List or any other restricted party listings. Termination and cancellation under this section will result in forfeiture of all fees paid to GSMA by You.

Acceptance and Registration

Upon receipt of an Invitation, You shall receive a registration code and/or a registration hyperlink to allow You to complete the registration process to attend the Event. You must confirm acceptance of the Invitation within the timeframe and manner specified in the Invitation. Following acceptance, You (or the organization on whose behalf the You are attending) shall, if applicable, pay the Registration Fee in full within the period specified in the Invitation or as otherwise notified by GSMA. Failure to pay the Registration Fee by the applicable deadline may result in the withdrawal of the Invitation. Your place at the Event shall not be confirmed until (i) the Event registration process has been completed by You and, (ii) if applicable, GSMA has received payment of the Registration Fee in cleared funds.

Registration Fees and Payment

In consideration for attendance at the Event, You (or the organization on whose behalf the You are attending) agrees to pay the Registration Fee as specified at the point of registration, if applicable. The Registration Fee does not include any applicable taxes (including sales tax, use tax, or any similar levy), which shall be charged in addition to the Registration Fee where required by applicable law.  All payments must be made in USD to GSMA who acts as the sales agent for all payments to attend the Event.

Unless otherwise specified on the relevant invoice, payment shall be remitted within thirty (30) calendar days of the invoice date. The deadline for wire transfer payments is 14 September 2026 and any registrations made after this date must be paid for by credit card. In all cases, the Registration Fee must be paid in full before the commencement of the Event.

All payments shall be made in cleared funds, without any deduction or set-off and free and clear of and without deduction for or on account of any taxes, levies, duties, charges, fees, or withholdings of any nature, save as required by law.

Substitutions

Requests for substitution of a registered Delegate (the “Original Delegate”) with an alternative person (the “Substitute Delegate”) must be made in writing to the contact email address, registration@novasummit.com, or as set out on the Event website.  Requests for substitution may either be approved or denied, at GSMA’s sole discretion. Requests must include: (i) the Original Delegate’s full name and registration number; (ii) documentation evidencing the Original Delegate’s permission to substitute the Substitute Delegate; and (iii) the full name and job title of the Substitute Delegate. The proposed Substitute Delegate must satisfy the Admission Policy, including any applicable seniority requirements and shall be required to successfully complete the registration process. GSMA reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to refuse any proposed Substitute Delegate. 

The cost of substituting the Original Delegate shall vary based on the registration status of the Original Delegate. Any Registration Fee balance due, will automatically be transferred to the Substitute Delegate. Once the Substitute Delegate has been marked by GSMA as having checked in to the Event, then no further substitutions shall be allowed.

Sale and Transfer of Pass

Your pass and pass code are personal to You. Sale of Event passes other than directly from GSMA is strictly prohibited.  If an invitation code was given to You that code is personal to You, and cannot be sold, gifted, published, or otherwise transferred without express permission of GSMA at its sole discretion. You agree You will not sell Your pass, purchase a pass from any person or entity other than GSMA, publish/distribute any code such that others may use it without appropriate authorization, or in any way work to facilitate access (including Your own) to the Event by unauthorized means.  

Any breach of this section will lead to immediate pass cancellation and potential denial of access to any future GSMA Events.

Cancellations

All sales are final, and no refunds will be given. You are liable for the full cost of Your Event pass notwithstanding Your subsequent cancellation, failure to attend the Event, or any government rules or regulations that prevent You from traveling to the Event. You are also solely responsible for all other costs of Your failure to attend the Event, including but not limited to travel and accommodation charges.

You remain liable for the full Registration Fee associated with the original pass purchased for the Event. GSMA reserves the right to cancel Your registration without notice, if: (i) payment (where applicable) is not received by GSMA by the applicable due date; (ii) You fail to provide all information required in the relevant registration form; or (iii) You are in violation of these Delegate Terms, or any other applicable terms and conditions. You agree that GSMA will not provide a refund and is not responsible for any damages, costs, losses, fees, expenses, or other payments whatsoever (whether direct, indirect, consequential, punitive, incidental, special, general, or otherwise) resulting from any such cancellation. For the avoidance of doubt, this includes (but is not limited to) travel and accommodation costs. 

If GSMA cancels the Event, and You are a registered Delegate who has paid Your Registration Fees in full, Your sole and exclusive remedy (whether under tort, contract, or otherwise), will be a refund of Your Registration Fee to the original method of payment. You are liable for the cost of any foreign exchange, return or other bank fees arising out of the refund of Your Registration Fee. In the event of such cancellation, You agree that GSMA, save in respect of the aforementioned refund, is not responsible to Your or any third party for any damages, costs, losses, fees, expenses or other payments whatsoever (whether direct, indirect, consequential, punitive, incidental, special, general or otherwise) resulting from any such cancellation. For the avoidance of doubt, this includes (but is not limited to) travel and accommodation costs. 

Postponement

If the Event is postponed, GSMA’s sole and exclusive obligation to You will be to provide You with a replacement pass for the subsequent instance of the Event. No refunds will be provided if the Event is postponed. In the event of such postponement, You agree that GSMA, save in respect of the aforementioned replacement pass, is not responsible to Your or any third party for any damages, costs, losses, fees, expenses or other payments whatsoever (whether direct, indirect, consequential, punitive, incidental, special, general or otherwise) resulting from any such postponement. For the avoidance of doubt, this includes (but is not limited to) travel and accommodation costs.  

Accommodation and Transportation

GSMA shall offer the option of complimentary accommodation at the Venue for the nights of September 28 and 29, 2026 (“Complimentary Dates”) to, Delegates that pay a Registration Fee or Delegates that GSMA determine to offer complimentary accommodation in their sole discretion. Delegates that don’t pay a Registration Fee and have not been offered complimentary accommodation shall have the option of accommodation at the Venue on the Complimentary Dates at discounted rates. This offer of both complimentary or discounted accommodation at the Venue is conditional on the availability of rooms as dictated by the Venue at the time of booking by You. Rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and GSMA cannot guarantee availability during the Complimentary Dates. If You require additional nights at the Venue before or after the Complimentary Dates any such additional nights shall be at Your own expense. This complimentary or discounted accommodation offer at the Venue does not extend to non-delegate attendees.

If You accept the complimentary accommodation offer You acknowledge GSMA is responsible only for the room cost during the stated Complimentary Dates. You are responsible for payment of any security deposit, applicable taxes and all incidental charges required by the Venue, which must be settled in full before departure, and a credit card must be provided by You at check-in.

If the Venue is fully booked for the Complimentary Dates at the point you submit your room booking request either at the point of Event registration or later via Your Event registration account, then the complimentary or discounted accommodation offer is expressly withdrawn and You will need to arrange Your own alternative accommodation, at Your own expense. GSMA shall have no responsibility or liability in relation to any alternative accommodation arrangements.

You will be required to pay for Your travel as well as any other expenses (save where provided as part of the Event program), incurred by You in connection with attendance at the Event, as these are not included in the Registration Fee and shall be borne solely by You or the organization on whose behalf You attend.  You will need to arrange Your own airport transfers and local transportation. Discounted rates are available through GSMA’s recommended transportation provider, Napa Valley VIP Limo, please see the Event FAQ’s for more information, www.novasummit.com/logistics.

Visas & Travel Authorisation

You are responsible for arranging, and paying all costs for obtaining appropriate travel authorizations to travel to, and enter, the country where the Event You are attending, takes place. GSMA will not provide a refund or accept any liability whatsoever if You are unable to attend the Event due to a lack of necessary travel authorizations.

Identification

You are encouraged to carry Your passport or national ID card (“ID Document”) or as set out in the FAQ section of the applicable Event website, at all times during the Event, as You might be required to produce Your ID Document, upon reasonable request. You are solely responsible for the accuracy of all personal data provided when registering for the Event. Failure to enter accurate data may result in adverse implications, including but not limited to, Your failure to receive critical information and the inability to reset account passwords. GSMA is not liable in any manner whatsoever for your failure to submit complete or accurate information.

Health and Safety Protocols

You agree to: (i) carefully review the relevant Event health and safety protocols located in the FAQ section of the applicable Event website, prior to the Event; and (ii) always comply with the relevant Event health and safety protocols during the Event. You acknowledge and agree that the relevant Event health and safety protocols are subject to change at any time. You must fully comply with all the relevant Event health and safety protocols in place at the time of the relevant Event and it is Your obligation to stay apprised of the latest Event health and safety protocols. 

Failure to follow the relevant Event health and safety protocols may, in GSMA’s sole discretion, result in: (i) You being prohibited from entering the Event; (ii) You being ejected from the Event; (iii) You being permanently barred from attending the Event or any other GSMA function; and/or (iv) GSMA, the relevant Event venue or applicable authorities taking any other action permitted by law. In any such circumstances, You remain liable for payment of any applicable Registration Fee associated with Your pass.

Event Accessibility 

GSMA is dedicated to ensuring that each Event is accessible and inclusive for all Delegates. GSMA’s firm commitment is that Delegates with disabilities, regardless of their specific needs, can fully participate and enjoy the Event. Should you require any assistance, feel free to reach out to GSMA at, registration@novasummit.com.

Delegate Conduct and Compliance

You shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules of the Event venue, as well as any rules, guidelines, codes of conduct, or protocols issued by GSMA in connection with the Event. You shall not promote or advertize their products, services, or business activities during the Event or in connection with the Event, unless expressly authorized in writing by GSMA. GSMA reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to refuse admission to or remove from the Event any Delegate who, in GSMA’s reasonable opinion, engages in conduct that is unlawful, disruptive, offensive, dangerous, or otherwise inconsistent with the purposes and atmosphere of the Event, without liability to refund the Registration Fee. You shall at all times wear the Delegate Badge in a visible manner while within the Event venue. GSMA may deny entry to any individual who is unable to produce a valid Delegate Badge. You shall not assign, transfer, share, or otherwise permit any other individual to use their Delegate Badge. Any Delegate Badge found to be used by a person other than the named Delegate may be confiscated and the relevant Delegate’s access revoked.

Antitrust Compliance Notice

All attendees must comply with the GSMA Antitrust Policy and applicable competition and antitrust laws. This includes refraining from discussions or exchanges of competitively sensitive information such as pricing, market allocation, or customer strategies. By participating, you acknowledge your obligation to comply with the policy.

Suitcasing and Outboarding

Suitcasing occurs where companies or persons attend the Event but “work the aisles” soliciting business from other Delegates or other Event participants (“Suitcasing”). 

Outboarding occurs where companies or persons set up events or activities at a location other than the Event Venue (or at the Venue), without GSMA’s consent which subsequently encourages Delegates to leave the Event or otherwise compete with the  Event (“Outboarding”).

You will not: (i) engage in or support Suitcasing or Outboarding in any way; or (ii) plan, attend or participate in an Outboarding event that takes place either during an Event or three (3) days before or after an Event.

Suitcasing and/or Outboarding at the Event is strictly prohibited.  Any Delegate engaging in conduct in breach of this section will be immediately removed from the Event, have their pass cancelled for the remainder of the Event without refund and potentially banned from attending future Events.  GSMA’s decision on Suitcasing and/or Outboarding is final, binding and made in its absolute discretion.

Chatham House Rule

The Event operates under the Chatham House Rule. Accordingly, You are free to use the information received at the Event, subject to the Confidentiality Charter, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s) or any other Delegate, nor that of any other participant, may be revealed. The Chatham House Rule applies to all sessions, keynotes and round tables,  that take place during  with the Event, unless GSMA expressly designates a specific session or activity as being “on the record”.

Confidentiality Charter

You acknowledge that, in the course of participating in the Event, You may gain access to Confidential Information. Each Delegate undertakes:

1. to treat all Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care as You treat your own confidential information, and in any event no less than a reasonable degree of care;
2. not to, without the prior written consent of GSMA, publish or disclose to any third party any Confidential Information in a manner that would identify the source, speaker, or any other Delegate;
3. not to use or reproduce in any manner or form whatsoever any Confidential Information for any purpose other than Your own internal business purposes, consistent with the Chatham House Rule.

Exceptions to Confidentiality

Confidential Information shall not include information that is, at the time of disclosure or thereafter becomes, other than through an unauthorized action in breach of these Delegate Terms, generally available to the public.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, You may disclose Confidential Information where required by applicable law, regulation, or order of a court or regulatory authority, provided that the Delegate shall provide prompt written notice to GSMA upon becoming aware of such a disclosure obligation and shall cooperate with GSMA in order to protect the Confidential Information.

Delegate Conduct and Dress Code 

You are expected to dress in business and/or business casual attire and behave in an appropriate, professional manner. Given the Events’ global profile and their convening of an entire industry and ecosystem, Delegates come from a broad range of cultures and nations. GSMA asks that this diversity and inclusivity is reflected in Your choice of clothing (e.g. clothing with political slogans or military fatigues would not be appropriate attire for the Event) and your general behaviour.

GSMA provides a positive, harassment-free Event experience for all Delegates, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, physical appearance, abilities, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, political views or affiliations, age or religion. GSMA does not tolerate harassment in any form. The use of harassing language and imagery (including that of a sexualised nature) is not appropriate at any GSMA Event or related social activity sponsored or organised by GSMA. Any Delegate found to be harassing other Delegates or engaging in any intimidating behaviour may be sanctioned or expelled without a refund at GSMA’s sole discretion. If at any time You are made to feel unsafe or unwelcome at a GSMA Event, or witness this behaviour towards others, please report it as soon as possible. Reports can be made either personally onsite to GSMA staff or emailed to conduct@gsma.com. Regardless of the reporting method, the name and/or company reporting a harassment incident will be held in strictest confidence. Onsite staff will have been briefed to immediately escalate incidents.

GSMA reserves the right to request that any Delegate alter their attire or leave the Event immediately if their appearance and/or conduct: (i) is inappropriate given the professional and global nature of the Event; and / or (ii) could reasonably be deemed to be offensive to other Delegates.

Alcohol, Smoking, and Prohibited Substances 

You are strictly prohibited from smoking (including smokeless tobacco products, e-cigarettes and/or vapes) within the Event venue, except in designated areas at the Event. 

Where alcohol is offered for sale or complimentary consumption at the Event venue, You are expected to consume such alcohol responsibly and in accordance with the legal drinking age in the jurisdiction where the Event takes place. A Delegate may be refused service where they are deemed to be, in the dispenser’s sole discretion, visibly intoxicated or engaging in disruptive behaviour as a result of alcohol consumption. 

The Event maintains a zero-tolerance policy for the use of illegal drugs, disruptive or disorderly behaviour resulting from alcohol or substance use, and violations of local laws related to alcohol and substance use. If You are found in violation, You may be subject to immediate removal from the Event, without refund.

Recording and Social Media

You shall not record, photograph, livestream, or otherwise capture any session, discussion, or presentation at the Event by audio, video, or any other means, unless expressly authorized in writing by GSMA. You shall not post, share, or disseminate on social media or any other public platform any information obtained at the Event that would identify the source, speaker, or any other Delegate, in accordance with the Chatham House Rule. GSMA may designate certain sessions or areas of the Event as available for social media or public reporting. In such cases, GSMA will clearly communicate the applicable rules to You in advance.

Image Rights, Recordings and Photographs

By attending the Event, You acknowledge that photography, audio and video recording may occur. You also consent to: (i) being filmed or photographed as an incidental member of a general background crowd or collection of people moving around the Event from time to time; and (ii) such images and recordings being used by other Delegates and / or GSMA as applicable without compensation or further notice. If you object to the use of any Event related recordings in which You feature, please contact GSMA at dataprivacy@gsma.com.

GSMA and its authorized representatives may take photographs and video recordings at the Event. By attending the Event, the Delegate acknowledges that the Delegate may appear in such photographs and recordings, and grants to GSMA a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, exhibit, display, broadcast, distribute, and create derivative works from such photographs and recordings in any media, for purposes relating to the Event and the GSMA’s activities. The rights granted to GSMA include the right to use the appearance of the Delegate or any portion thereof, and the Delegate’s name, voice, likeness, and biographical material in connection with the Event and GSMA activities. GSMA shall own all rights to and interests in the photographs, videos, images, and recordings taken at the Event. You may not reproduce, use, broadcast, distribute, or create derivative works from such materials without the prior written consent of GSMA. The Delegate hereby waives any right to inspect or approve the use of the photographs, videos, images, or recordings. The Delegate agrees to release GSMA and the GSMA from and against any claim, suit, loss, liability, damage, cost, fee, or expense arising from or related to the use of photographs, videos, images, or recordings made in accordance with these Delegate Terms. Where any session is designated as confidential or subject to the Chatham House Rule, GSMA will take reasonable steps to ensure that no official photography or recording takes place during that session unless otherwise notified.

You are welcomed and encouraged to capture and record their Event experience within the publicly accessible areas through photography, video or audio recordings for personal use and non-commercial purposes, provided You do so in a manner that: (i) respects the rights, privacy and comfort of other Event Delegates; and (ii) and does not misrepresent the Event. Where You use additional video or audio equipment (e.g. tripods, stabilisers etc.) You must ensure that these are erected considerately and do not block any public walkways, emergency exits or other thoroughfares. For the avoidance of doubt, certain exhibitors will have designated private and / or invite only areas of their individual stands. These may only be photographed or recorded with the express consent of the applicable exhibitor.

You must ensure that You: (i) obtain express consent from any Delegates who may be the primary focus of their photographs and recordings, especially in cases where privacy or personal images may be involved; and (ii) do not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third parties when taking photographs or recordings. GSMA will seek removal of any content that is deemed inappropriate, infringes third-party rights, or breaches these Delegate Terms.

Alongside any content created by Delegates at the Event, each Event will also have official photographers and videographers capturing the Event. Where these official Event representatives wish to feature You prominently, they will first ask for Your express consent (which may include the signing of a separate release form).

All rights in any photographs, video or other recordings taken at the Event by an Delegate remain with the applicable Delegate. However, by creating derivative content at the Event, You grant the GSMA a royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual and irrevocable license to repost, share, use or edit any such content in any manner the GSMA sees fit from time to time.

Save as otherwise set out in these Delegate Terms, GSMA retains the title, copyright and intellectual property of all Event content, including presentations, performances and Event branding. You are encouraged to contact GSMA for any requests related to public use or distribution of Event materials. 

Where an Delegate is a speaker, panellist, interviewee or otherwise provides specific personal input at the Event, all content created, captured or produced by or on behalf of GSMA in connection with the Event, shall be and remain the sole property of GSMA. However, any trademarks, logos, branding or other pre-existing materials owned or validly licensed by the Delegate speaker, panellist or interviewee (or their company, as applicable) shall remain the property of the relevant rights holder(s) (“Third Party Content”). You: (i) confirm that you have the right (whether as ownership or via a valid license) to use Third Party Content as contemplated by these Delegate Terms; and (ii) agree to grant GSMA a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, fully paid-up, royalty free, irrevocable license to use, offer for sale, exhibit, reproduce and distribute the Third Party Content as GSMA sees fit.  

You shall not create, publish, broadcast, distribute, disseminate or cause to be created, published, broadcast, distributed or disseminated, media content (in any format including written, audio visual or audio only), which competes with any official GSMA media services for GSMA Events, covering news at the Events and the global mobile industry, including but not limited to, printed media entitled “The Show Daily” or video media, either live broadcast or recorded entitled “Mobile World Live”.

Intellectual Property

The use of the GSMA’s intellectual property (including but not limited to trademarks, logos, and the Nova Future Summit brand) by any Delegate on any type of document or in promotional, marketing, advertising, or public relations activities, whether in print or electronic format, is not permitted unless expressly agreed in writing by GSMA. If a Delegate is invited by GSMA to deliver a presentation at the Event, the Delegate hereby grants to GSMA a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, non-transferable license in the presentations and related materials presented and/or submitted at the Event. You shall not make use of any corporate names, trademarks, logos, banners, or other types of advertisement at the Event without the prior written consent of GSMA.

Freedom of Expression and Ideas

GSMA expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for usage of, implementation of, impact from, or communications of the ideas or discussions presented by any Speaker or Delegate at the Event.

Lead Management

Our Event partner, sponsors or other authorized third party at the Event (collectively “Event Partnership Entity”) may wish to contact You with more information. By registering your interest with an Event Partnership Entity You are consenting to provide them with Your contact information. The moment You register your interest with an Event Partnership Entity You engage in a direct relationship with the Event Partnership Entity and thereafter the Event Partnership Entity may contact You, subject to their respective data collection policies and practices. If You do not wish the Event Partnership Entity to contact You in the future, or wish to exercise Your rights of access, deletion, rectification, or portability, please communicate this directly with the Event Partnership Entity at the Event or thereafter. You are fully in control of Your personal data and only Event Partnerships Entity that You expressly authorize will receive Your contact information.

Data Protection and Privacy

By accepting an Invitation and attending the Event, the Delegate acknowledges and agrees that personal data (such as name, job title, organization, and contact details) may be used in Event materials and on digital platforms operated by GSMA to facilitate Delegate engagement. GSMA will collect, process, and use personal data of Delegates for the purposes of organizing and administering the Event, including but not limited to registration, issuing Delegate Badges, communicating Event-related information, and facilitating networking among Delegates. GSMA shall not provide post-Event attendee lists or contact information to third parties for solicitation purposes.

GSMA will process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Further details regarding GSMA’s data processing practices are set out in the GSMA’s Privacy Policy and the Cookie Policy located, www.novasummit.com/legal.

You may contact GSMA at any time with Your views about our privacy practices, or with any enquiry relating to Your personal information, or to exercise Your data subject rights by writing to dataprivacy@gsma.com.

Your Collection of Delegate Data

You may receive personal and contact information from You that is voluntarily provided to You or otherwise obtained in accordance with applicable law. You are expressly prohibited from selling any of this personal information and You must comply with any restrictions placed on the use of such personal information. 

Third Party Services 

The Event website may contain or make available information on accommodations, transportation, and other services provided by third parties (each, a “Third Party Service”). GSMA is not responsible or liable in any way whatsoever in respect of any issues or disputes between You and any provider of a Third Party Service, each of which will be a matter for You and any contract agreed with an applicable Third Party Service provider.

Legal Compliance

You are required to comply with all local laws and regulations and GSMA is not responsible for any consequences resulting from violations of these laws.

NETWORKING FUNCTIONALITY

Networking & Usage Limits

The MyNova networking function is a web-based portal located at http://novasummit.com/mynova (“Networking Portal”) that facilitates professional networking amongst Event Delegates who have opted-in to do so (“Networking Delegates”). It is designed to foster meaningful connections, discussions, and collaborations related to the industry and topics of the Event.

Delegates who opt-in to Networking must:

• Conduct themselves in an appropriate professional manner at all times. Treat all Networking Delegates with respect and courtesy and allow others to express their opinions and viewpoints. Avoid offensive language, discrimination, or harassment in any form.
• Keep discussions relevant to an Event’s topics and discussion points. Networking Delegates are strictly prohibited from sending bulk, spurious, misleading and/or repetitive messages to other Networking Delegates;
• Select a profile photo that is professional and appropriate for a business networking environment. Photos should be recent, clear, and reflect the Delegate’s professional profile. Photos containing offensive, inappropriate and/or unrelated imagery are strictly prohibited;
• Not share content that involves: (i) pornography; (ii) nudity; (iii) sexual context; (iv) drug or drug-related products; (v) military content; (v) gambling content; (vi) violent content; (vi) spyware or malware; and/or: (vii) illegal products or services;
• Take appropriate care before sharing any personal or sensitive information;
• Respect the privacy of other Networking Delegates. Do not to misuse or share personal and/or sensitive information obtained from Networking Delegates without their express consent;
• Refrain from accessing, extracting, scraping, harvesting, copying or otherwise collecting any data, content or user profiles from the Networking Portal feature by automated or systematic means (including bots, scripts or similar technologies), or from circumventing any usage limits, security features or technical safeguards implemented by GSMA.
• When posting content within Networking Portal, either own the rights to the content or have valid permission to use and distribute it. Networking Delegates are solely responsible for the content they post and must ensure it does not infringe any third-party rights (including copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property rights). Company is not responsible for any content posted by Delegates within Networking Portal and reserves further legal action;
• Not offer to resell or transfer tickets for GSMA events;
• Not impersonate any person or entity (including without limitation any governmental officials or public figure), falsely state or otherwise misrepresent affiliation with any person or entity;
• Not share content that includes direct or indirect assertions or implications about discriminatory or hateful practices, a person’s race, ethnic origin, religion, beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition (including, physical or mental health), criminal record, an/or other content that may be considered discriminatory or unethical.

Please note that the list above is not exhaustive. GSMA may restrict access to or remove content from the Networking Portal for other reasons not expressly set out above. Any breach of the above provisions shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and may result in immediate suspension or termination of access to the Networking Portal, revocation of the Digital Access Pass, and any other remedies available to GSMA under this Agreement or applicable laws.

Delegates who encounter any form of misconduct or inappropriate behaviour within Networking Portal are encouraged to report it to GSMA at conduct@gsma.com;

We want to inform all users about the technical limits that are in place to ensure the smooth operation of the networking features and to prevent misuse.

To provide the best possible experience for everyone, we have established the following usage limits per user account:

• Direct Messages/Chat Channels: A maximum of 2000 channels can be created per day;
• Favourites: Users can add a maximum of 500 users per day to their favourites list.
• Please note that during periods of heavy usage, we may temporarily reduce these limits to maintain the stability of the Networking Portal.

If a user reaches any of these limits, they will receive a message informing them of which limit they have hit. They will be able to try again after the time limit has elapsed.

We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to these limits and helping us maintain the quality of the networking experience for all Networking Portal users.

How to report content or a user

If you believe that any content in the Networking Portal such as a message, information posted on user profile or other content is illegal, violates our content rules or any laws, you may report it at conduct@gsma.com;

To enable us to process your report effectively, it should include:

• An explanation of why you consider the content to be illegal or violates this Agreement,
• The exact location of the content in the Networking Portal (e.g. screenshot, username, date, or other information enabling identification),
• Your name and email address,
• A statement confirming that you believe in good faith that the information in your report is accurate and complete.

We will promptly send you confirmation of receipt of your report.

If content is determined to be illegal or in violation of this Agreement, our actions may include content removal, account deactivation, or limitation of networking features as necessary. Repeated or serious breaches of rules in this Agreement or inappropriate interactions with other Networking Delegates may lead to restrictions on networking capabilities or communication, such as sending private messages or connecting with other Networking Delegates.

We will notify you, without undue delay, of our decision regarding the content to which your report relates and inform on how you can contest our decision if you disagree with it.

If you wish to contest our decision or actions, please respond to our email where we communicated our decision.

No Warranty

An Event is provided to You “as is” and on a non-reliance basis. GSMA gives no warranties, guarantees, undertakings or other contractual comfort in respect of the Event.

Physical Loss or Damage

Delegates shall, always, take due care and attention while participating at the Event and are expected to keep themselves apprised of any guidance or instructions from either GSMA, the Venue or an exhibitor in respect of its own stand during the Event. 

Delegates shall not deface, destroy, vandalise or in any other way, damage or impact any property, equipment, materials, or facilities at the Event. Any Delegate who causes such damage, or GSMA reasonably believes to have caused such damage, will be liable for all repair, replacement, or reinstatement costs.

Changes to the Event 

The Event is subject to change at any time. GSMA does not guarantee the attendance of any third party (including any exhibitor or speaker) at the Event, or that any scheduled session, breakout, keynote, or other activity will take place.

GSMA reserves the right, including without prior notice, to make changes to the Event at any time for any reason (including modification of the Event schedule or content of, or cancellation of, any session, breakout, keynote, or other activity). GSMA is not responsible or in any way liable for, and will not issue any refunds or other compensation, if there is a change to the Event (including modification of the overall Event program, or the schedule or content of, or cancellation of any session, keynote, or other relevant Event activity).

Restrictions on Access

GSMA reserves the right to, at any time and without prior notice, cancel Event registration, terminate these Delegate Terms and / or, bar any Delegate from attending a future Event,  if: (i) an Delegate is in breach (or GSMA reasonably believes them to be in breach) of these Delegate Terms; or (ii) as GSMA sees fit, in its sole discretion, to facilitate the good running of the Event.

General Assumption of Risk and Release of Claims

You acknowledge and agree that Your attendance or participation in the Event and any related activities (including but not limited to Your participation in demonstrations or hospitality offerings), is completely voluntary. 

You assume and accept all risks of personal injury or damage to Your personal property that You may face while attending the Event (whether advised of such risk(s) or otherwise). To the fullest extent of applicable law, You hereby release the GSMA Group and its successors and assigns from any and all claims that You may have now or in the future, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, associated in any way with the Event.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the GSMA Group, its successors or assigns be liable to You for any: (i) indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive loss or damage; or (ii) loss of profits, revenues, customers, opportunities, reputation, contracts, or goodwill, even if You have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Subject to the above and the other disclaimers and waivers of liability set forth in these Delegate Terms, the total, aggregate liability of the GSMA Group, its successors and assigns to You under these Delegate Terms or otherwise in relation to the Event (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) will not exceed: either (a) the Registration Fee paid by You, and received by GSMA, to attend the Event; or (b) USD $100 where there is no Registration Fee payable by You to GSMA. 

Class Action Waiver

You hereby agree that all disputes must be brought on an individual basis only. By agreeing to these Delegate Terms, You hereby waive any right to litigate any claim as a class action or representative action against the GSMA Group or its successors or assigns.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the GSMA Group, and its successors and assigns from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, judgements, settlements, costs and expenses of any kind, including reasonable attorney fees, arising out of or related in any way to any breach of these Delegate Terms by You, any breach of an applicable law by You, or any other liabilities incurred by GSMA relating to or arising out of Your attendance, participation or access to, the Event. 

Each person You register agrees individually to be bound by these Delegate Terms and agrees to indemnify the GSMA Group and its successors and assigns for any breach of these Delegate Terms. You also represent and warrant that You have registered to attend the Event having only used a registration code that You are authorized to use.

Force Majeure

GSMA shall not be liable for any delay or failure in the performance of its obligations under these Delegate Terms if and to the extent caused by the occurrence of a force majeure event. For the purposes of these Delegate Terms, “force majeure” means any circumstance beyond the reasonable control of GSMA, including but not limited to acts of God, fire, flood, earthquake, epidemic, pandemic, explosion, riot, civil commotion, war, hostilities, act of terrorism, governmental action, embargo, boycott, sanctions, labour disputes, power failure, failure of telecommunications networks, denial of use of any venue or transport infrastructure, or adverse weather conditions. In the event of a force majeure, GSMA reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to cancel, postpone, relocate, or modify the Event. In the event of cancellation of the Event due to force majeure, GSMA’s liability shall be limited to refunding Registration Fees already paid, less any costs reasonably incurred by GSMA in connection with the Event that are non-recoverable.

Changes to the Event

GSMA reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to change the location, venue, dates, schedule, program, speakers, and format of the Event at any time. GSMA shall use reasonable endeavors to notify You of any material changes to the Event as soon as reasonably practicable.

Communication Guidelines

The Delegate undertakes to obtain the prior written consent of GSMA before engaging in any press release or public communication containing information related to the Event. The Delegate shall not use the name “Nova Future Summit”, the GSMA’s or GSMA’s name, or make any reference to the Event or its activities, whether in print, on the internet, or in any other form of media, including for external marketing or advertising purposes, without the prior written consent of GSMA.

No Partnership or Agency

Nothing in these Delegate Terms or in the relationship between the parties shall be construed as creating or implying a partnership, joint venture, employer-employee relationship, franchise, or agency between GSMA and any Delegate.

Assignment

The Delegate may not assign or transfer any of the Delegate’s rights or obligations under these Delegate Terms to any third party without the prior written consent of GSMA.

Waiver

Failure by GSMA to enforce any provision of these Delegate Terms or to exercise any right hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of such provision or right and shall not prejudice GSMA’s right to enforce such provision at any subsequent time.

Severability

In the event that any provision of these Delegate Terms is or becomes invalid, unenforceable, or impracticable, the remainder of these Delegate Terms shall not be affected. The parties shall agree on an appropriate provision to replace any invalid, unenforceable, or impracticable provision, which comes as close as possible to the intended purpose of the original provision.

Survival

The following sections survive any termination of the Delegate Terms: Restrictions on Admission; The Confidentiality Charter, Data Protection and Privacy, No Warranty; Legal Compliance; General Assumption of Risk and Release of Claims and Waiver of Liability; Limitation of Liability; Class Action Waiver; Indemnification and any other provisions of these Delegate Terms necessary to give efficacy thereto shall continue in full force and effect following the conclusion of the Event.

Amendments

GSMA reserves the right to amend these Delegate Terms at any time. Any material amendments will be notified to You in writing or published on the Event website at www.novasummit.com.

Electronic Communications and Electronic Signatures

You agree to be bound by any affirmation, assent, or agreement You transmit through the GSMA website, or an application associated with the Event, including but not limited to any consent You give to receive communications from GSMA solely through electronic transmission. You agree that when in the future You click on “I agree,” “I consent,” “I have read and accept” or other similarly worded “button”, entry field or check box with Your mouse, keystroke, or other computer device, Your agreement or consent is legally binding and enforceable and the legal equivalent of Your handwritten signature.

Entire Agreement

These Delegate Terms constitute the entire agreement between GSMA and You with respect to the Event, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between You and GSMA with respect to the Event. You acknowledge that You have not accepted these Delegate Terms on the basis of any warranty, representation, statement or agreement or undertaking except those expressly set out in these Delegate Terms.  You agree to waive any claim for breach of these Delegate Terms, or any right to rescind your Agreement to these Delegate Terms in respect of any representation which is not an express provision of these Delegate Terms.  However, this does not exclude any liability in respect of fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of these Delegate Terms or portion thereof to be unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible to affect the intent of the Delegate Terms, and the remainder of the Delegate Terms shall continue in full force and effect. No waiver by either GSMA or You of any clause, breach or default hereunder shall be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or subsequent breach or default.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Delegate Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Delaware in the United States, without giving effect to the conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state courts of Delaware located in New Castle County and the federal courts for the district of Delaware, USA, for the resolution of any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Delegate Terms, provided however that nothing herein shall prevent GSMA from proceeding at its election against the Delegate in the courts of any other jurisdiction.