Terms Of Use
Terms of Use
Updated February 11, 2026
Welcome to the official website for the 14th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management (“CDM 14”). This website is operated by the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (“CDEMA”, “we”, “our”, “us”). These Terms of Use set out the conditions under which you are permitted to access and use this website, including any subdomains or mobile versions (collectively, the “Site”).
Additional policies, including our Privacy Policy and any event registration terms, are incorporated by reference into these Terms. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by them. If you do not accept these Terms, please discontinue use of the Site.
PLEASE REVIEW THESE TERMS CAREFULLY. THEY FORM A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT AND INCLUDE IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING RIGHTS, OBLIGATIONS, LIMITATIONS, AND EXCLUSIONS.
Description of Service
The Site provides information regarding CDM 14, its programme, speakers, partners, sponsors, venues, and related activities. The Site may also facilitate registration, abstract or speaker submissions, partnership engagement, and other services associated with the conference (collectively, the “Service”). Any new features added will also fall under these Terms.
Disclaimer
Content on this Site is provided for general information purposes only. It does not constitute professional, legal, technical, or other advice. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, CDEMA makes no guarantees regarding completeness, reliability, or timeliness.
Third-Party Services and Content
The Site may include references or links to third-party organizations, sponsors, or external platforms. These are provided for convenience only. CDEMA is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of external services, and use of such services is governed by their own terms and policies.
Modifications and Interruption
We may update, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Site at any time without notice. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.
Your Representations
By using the Site, you confirm that you are legally capable of entering into binding agreements and that your use complies with applicable laws.
Intellectual Property
All materials on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, documents, design, and layout — are owned by or licensed to CDEMA and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
No material may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use connected with participation in the conference.
License for Use
CDEMA grants you a limited, revocable, non-transferable license to access and view content solely for lawful, informational purposes related to CDM 14. No other rights are granted.
User-Submitted Content and Conduct
Where the Site permits submissions (e.g., forms, comments, media, or other materials), you remain responsible for the content you provide. You agree not to submit material that:
- violates any law or regulation;
- is defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable;
- infringes intellectual property or privacy rights;
- contains false or misleading information;
- includes unauthorized promotional or commercial material;
- contains malicious code or attempts to disrupt Site operations.
We reserve the right to remove or refuse any submission at our discretion.
Ownership of User Content
You retain ownership of your original work. However, by submitting content, you grant CDEMA a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, publish, and distribute it for conference and promotional purposes, without compensation.
Feedback
Suggestions or ideas provided to us may be used freely to improve our services without obligation or compensation.
Restricted Activities
Without prior written consent, you may not:
- use automated systems to extract data from the Site;
- reproduce or exploit content for commercial purposes;
- attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems;
- interfere with Site security or functionality.
Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
The Site and all information are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CDEMA disclaims all warranties, express or implied.
CDEMA will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from use of, or inability to use, the Site.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold CDEMA harmless from claims arising out of your misuse of the Site, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
Copyright Concerns
If you believe material on the Site infringes your intellectual property, please notify us with sufficient detail so that we can investigate and respond appropriately.
Mobile Access
If accessing via mobile device, your carrier’s normal data and usage charges may apply.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes related to the Site shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation. Where unresolved, matters will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Barbados, unless otherwise required by applicable regional agreements.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws applicable to CDEMA as an intergovernmental organization operating within the Caribbean region.
Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site following updates indicates acceptance.
Contact
Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to the conference organizers via the contact information provided on the Site.