Terms and Conditions

Attendance

Disclose Relevant Commercial/Financial Relationships – I will disclose my relationships prior to asking questions in any educational session.

No Friends and Family. I will not allow any individual to participate in my place.

No Photographs. I will not photograph, record, or take any screen captures of the presentations.

PHI Confidentiality. I will hold in strictest confidence any protected health information revealed.

Permission to be Photographed. I understand The Aesthetic Society will record this event for its own purposes, including republication in print and on its digital platforms. I hereby give permission for The Aesthetic Society and its assigns to use my name, photograph and public-facing biography, without compensation to me, in conjunction with any such uses.

Assumption of Risk. I accept and assume all risks of my in-person participation, including the risk of injury or contracting an infectious disease.

Release of All Claims. I hereby release, indemnify against all costs, expenses and attorney fees, and hold harmless the event venue and The Aesthetic Society, as well as their respective affiliates, directors, officers, agents, employees, contractors or volunteers, from any claims related in any fashion to the event.

Meetings Code of Conduct. I will abide by this Code.

Meetings Code of Conduct

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery aka The Aesthetic Society (hereinafter “The Society”) is committed to providing an educational environment that is welcoming and free from any form of harassment or other discrimination. This Code of Conduct (hereinafter “Code”) applies to all persons, including attendees and their guests, exhibitors, Society staff and venue staff (hereinafter “persons”), present at our meetings and/or Society-sponsored events (hereinafter “venues”).

Expected Conduct. All persons at Society venues shall:

Be considerate and respectful to each other;

Alert Society staff if they hear of or observe any conduct that violates this Code; and

Comply with this Code, all meeting venue rules, policies and procedures, and all laws and regulations of the state where the venue is located.

Unacceptable Conduct. The Society expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability or perceived disability, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or any other legally protected characteristic. Examples of harassment and discrimination include, but are not limited to:

  1. Sexist, racist, homophobic, or other discriminatory jokes, slurs, insults, or comments;
  2. Unwelcome sexual advances, whether verbal or physical;
  3. Display of sexualized images;
  4. Stalking, whether in person or online;
  5. Threatening or intimidating language or physical conduct; and
  6. Inappropriate photography or recording.

Reporting Procedure. All persons shall immediately report to Society staff any believed or witnessed violations of this Code. All reported concerns will be treated seriously and investigated promptly. The Society will not tolerate any actual or attempted reprisals or retaliation against any person who, in good faith, reports a believed or witnessed violation of this Code, or who participates in The Society’s investigation.

Consequences. Any person asked to stop any Code-violating behavior shall comply immediately. Additionally, at The Society’s sole discretion, any violation of this Code may result in removal from or denial of access to the venue without a refund of any applicable registration fees, and/or disqualification from attendance at future Events.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds will not be considered unless a written request is emailed to registrar@theaestheticsociety.org by Thursday, March 13, 2025, or mailed to The Aesthetic Society and postmarked by Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Refunds made on or before Thursday, March 13, 2025 will be subject to a 15% administrative fee.

No refunds after Thursday, March 13, 2025.