Terms and Conditions

EVENT: SPACE2SEA ANTARCTICA 2024 (S2S)

EVENT DATES: DECEMBER 19-29, 2024

We are delighted to offer an exclusive event experience, meticulously curated for a limited number of 260 guests. Due to the high demand and intimate nature of the event, the following payment and cancellation policy is in place to ensure fairness and clarity for all prospective attendees. For additional questions, please contact us here.

When are Deposits and Payments Due?

A non-refundable deposit of twenty-five percent (25%) of the total price is required to hold your reservation. The remaining balance will be due within thirty (30) days once the reservation is made to confirm your registration. 

All reservations are subject to cancellation without notice if payments are not received by the due date and are finalized only when paid in full. If full payment is not received by the specified deadline, your reservation may be canceled, and the spot offered to those on the waiting list. 

Reservations made on or after September 1, 2024, will require full payment at the time of reservation.

Method of Payment

Only U.S. Dollar payments are accepted. S2S accepts payments via bank wire transfer, American Express, VISA, MasterCard, and American Express. A 2.9% processing fee will apply for credit card transactions. There is no processing fee for bank wire transfers.

Expenses incurred for onboard services and products by the guest, or by S2S on behalf of the guest, shall be paid by the guest prior to disembarkation on December 29, 2024.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be made in writing via email here. Please make sure to include your confirmation number.

Refunds will be issued according to the following cancellation schedule: 

• Cancellation on or before May 31, 2024, will receive a 75% refund of any amounts paid less the 25% non-refundable deposit.
• Cancellations made between June 1, 2024, to August 31, 2024, will receive a 50% refund of any amounts paid, less the 25% non-refundable deposit. 
• Cancellations made after September 1, 2024, will not be eligible for a refund due to our commitment to vendors and the challenges of filling spots on short notice. 

In the unlikely event of cancellation of the event by S2S or Seabourn Cruise Line, a full refund will be issued to all attendees. 

Event lineups and ports are subject to change. Unfortunately, we cannot extend refunds on cancellations requested due to lineup changes or port changes.

Travel Insurance

For your upcoming journey with Space2Sea aboard the Seabourn Venture, we strongly recommend purchasing travel, medical, and/or trip cancellation insurance. For example, some of the most popular travel insurance providers are Allianz, GeoBlue, and Travel Guard. Attendees’ credit card may also provide certain coverage. While we are committed to providing an unforgettable and seamless experience, it’s important to be prepared for any unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your voyage.

Why Travel Insurance is Important:

Protection Against Unexpected Events: Travel insurance can provide coverage for unforeseen events such as trip cancellations, medical emergencies, travel delays, and lost luggage.

Peace of Mind: Knowing that you are covered in case of emergencies can offer peace of mind, allowing you to fully enjoy your luxurious Antarctic expedition.

Medical Coverage: Given the remote nature of the destination, having travel insurance with medical coverage is crucial. It ensures that you have access to necessary medical care in case of illness or injury.

Trip Cancellation Coverage: In light of our cancellation policy, travel insurance can help recover a portion or all of your costs in the event you need to cancel your trip for covered reasons.

Personal Belongings Protection: Insurance can provide coverage for loss or damage to personal belongings, a valuable benefit on a journey where you’ll be carrying special gear and equipment.

Choosing the Right Insurance:

Coverage Options: Look for a travel insurance policy that covers the specific needs of a polar voyage. This includes coverage for trip cancellation, medical emergencies, emergency evacuation, and loss of personal items.

Policy Details: Pay close attention to the terms and conditions of the insurance policy, ensuring it aligns with your needs and our voyage’s specifics.

Assistance Services: Opt for policies that offer 24/7 assistance services, which can be invaluable in remote regions.

We recommend consulting with a professional insurance provider to select a policy that best suits your needs for this adventure. If you have any questions or need recommendations for travel insurance providers familiar with polar expeditions, our team is available to assist you.

Ensuring that you are well-prepared and protected allows you to fully immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring experience of the Space2Sea voyage, with the assurance that you are covered for any eventuality.

Exclusions to Loyalty Programs:

Please be aware that Seabourn Club Points, credit Sail Days, and similar loyalty program benefits cannot be honored or applied to this event as it is a private engagement. We appreciate your understanding that the exclusivity and tailored nature of this event necessitate these terms.

By proceeding with your reservation, you acknowledge the exclusivity of the event and agree to the stipulated payment and cancellation policy, along with the loyalty program exclusions as mentioned above.

WELCOME!

The FUTURE of SPACE, LLC (“FUTURE of SPACE”, “we”, “us” or “our”) welcomes You to its websites – www.futureofspace.io, www.space2sea.io, and any other websites owned and operated by us now and in the future (the “Sites”). Our Sites contain, among other things, information regarding our annual conferences and various year-round events (each, an “Event” and collectively, the “Events”). Use of our products, software, services, and Sites (referred to collectively as the “Services”) by our visitors and members (collectively, “You” or “Your”) is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms of Use”) and form a binding agreement between You and us. Please review the following Terms of Use carefully. Each time You access the Sites or use the Services, You are agreeing to be bound by these Terms of Use, whether You are a “Visitor” (which means that You simply browse the Sites), or You are a “Member” (which means that You have established an account with us (Your “Account”)). If You do not agree to all of these Terms of Use, FUTURE of SPACE is unwilling to grant You access to the Sites or Services, and You must cease access to the Sites and Services immediately.

Data and Information Protection We Collect or You Provide Us

Personal information is collected when a Visitor of the Sites or Member provides such information knowingly through registration or a contact form, from third parties and referrals, and passively through technology such as cookies. Personal information includes personal data, contact information, company and business information, and interpersonal information.

1. “Personal Data” means data that allows someone to identify or contact You, including, for example, Your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address, as well as any other non-public information about You that is associated with or linked to any of the foregoing data.
2. We may collect Personal Data from You, such as Your first and last name, gender, e-mail and mailing addresses, professional title, company name, and password when You create an Account to log in to our network.
3. If You order Services on the Sites, we will collect all information necessary to complete the transaction, including Your name, credit card information, billing information, and shipping information.
4. We retain information on Your behalf, such as files and messages that You store using Your Account.
5. If You provide us feedback or contact us via e-mail, we will collect Your name and e-mail address, as well as any other content included in the e-mail, in order to send You a reply.
6. When You participate in one of our surveys, we may collect additional profile information.
7. When You post messages on message boards of the Sites, the information contained in Your posting will be stored on our servers and other users will be able to see it.
8. We also collect other types of Personal Data that You provide to us voluntarily, such as Your operating system and version, product registration number, and other requested information if You contact us via e-mail regarding support for the Services.
9. We may also collect Personal Data, such as at other points in the Sites that state that Personal Data is being collected.
10. To make the Sites and Services more useful to You, our servers (which may be hosted by a third party service provider) collect information from You, including Your browser type, operating system, Internet Protocol (IP) address (a number that is automatically assigned to Your computer when You use the Internet, which may vary from session to session), domain name, and/or a date/time stamp for Your visit.
11. We also use cookies and URL information to gather information regarding the date and time of Your visit and the information for which You searched and which You viewed. “Cookies” are small pieces of information that a website sends to Your computer’s hard drive while You are viewing a website. We may use both session Cookies (which expire once You close Your web browser) and persistent Cookies (which stay on Your computer until You delete them) to provide You with a more personal and interactive experience on the Sites. Persistent Cookies can be removed by following Internet browser help file directions.
12. Except as set forth below, the only people who have access to personal information collected on the Sites are our employees and partners who have a need to know and who are bound by nondisclosure agreements and our privacy policy. We have physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect the personal information that we store. The only information we would share (solely during introductions or referrals) would be Your name and email.
13. Also, please note that the Sites may contain links to third-party websites. These third-party websites may send their own cookies to collect data and solicit personal information. Therefore, we cannot guarantee Your privacy when visiting such third-party sites, nor the accuracy or acceptability of any services provided by such third parties.
14. When users submit sensitive information via the Sites (such as credit card numbers or social security numbers), that information is encrypted and protected with SSL encryption software.

Uses of Your Information

We use the Personal Data we receive to operate the Sites, produce our Events, and in certain other ways, including:

1. to facilitate the creation of and secure Your Account on our network;
2. to identify You as a user in our system;
3. to provide improved administration of the Sites and Services;
4. to provide the Services You request;
5. to improve the quality of experience when You interact with the Sites and Services;
6. to send You a welcome e-mail to verify ownership of the e-mail address provided when Your Account was created;
7. to send You administrative e-mail notifications, such as security or support and maintenance advisories;
8. to respond to Your inquiries related to employment opportunities or other requests;
9. to make telephone calls to You, from time to time, as a part of secondary fraud protection or to solicit Your feedback;
10. to send newsletters, surveys, offers, and other promotional materials related to our Services and for our other marketing purposes; and any other use permitted by applicable law in furtherance of us, our Sites, or Events.

We do not rent, sell, or share Your personal information with any other entity, except when:

1. We have Your permission;
2. We respond to subpoenas, court orders, and other legal processes; or when we must exercise our legal rights, protect our property, defend against legal claims, or otherwise comply with the law;
3. We believe it is appropriate to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding suspected illegal activities, fraud, threats to personal safety, or violation of these Terms of Use.
4. You order tickets or register for an Event and other items online at the Sites, and Your order is processed in collaboration with a third-party company, which is instructed to not share or sell Your information.

FUTURE of SPACE may at times contact You at Your email address to keep You informed about local events, announcements, and other related opportunities. Should You not want to receive such information, You will find details about how to opt out the first time You are contacted.

In the unlikely event that FUTURE of SPACE is acquired or transferred, or changes entity status through any type of transaction (including an asset sale, merger, or bankruptcy), the personal information will be among the transferred assets.

We reserve the right to remove a user from the Sites without notice at our discretion if there are reasonable grounds to believe You have breached any of the restrictions above.

Your Personal Data may be processed in the country in which it was collected and in other countries, including the United States, where laws regarding the processing of Personal Data may be less stringent than the laws in Your country.

You can change Your personal information by contacting info@futureofspace.io. 

Event-specific (both digital and live or in-person) terms relating to the use of imagery, materials, quotations, and release of rights.

1. You understand that your attendance at any digital, online, in-person, or hybridized event (the “Event”) may be photographed and/or recorded (either audio or video recordings, or both) by us and that such photographs or recordings may include your photograph and recordings of your activities at the Event (collectively, and together with any presentation materials you submit to us, the “Materials”). By registering for and attending the Event, you give your consent to FUTURE of SPACE, and to anyone else whom it may authorize on its behalf, to: (a) photograph or make recordings of you, and to use, reproduce, store, display, and/or redistribute the Materials, or portions thereof, in any media now known or later developed, for any lawful purpose in connection with the Event, including without limitation, internal and external promotion, advertising and purposes of trade; and (b) use your name, likeness, voice, identifying features and/or biographical information (together, “Personal Details”) in connection with the Event, including without limitation, to advertise and/or promote the Event in any media now known or later developed. For the avoidance of doubt, FUTURE of SPACE agrees it will not edit any Materials submitted by speakers in a manner that would be misleading or inconsistent with the original intent of the presentation. You also agree that subject to applicable law, this consent is irrevocable and cannot be withdrawn after you submit this form.
2. You further understand that FUTURE of SPACE may write and publish research regarding the Event, which may include a summary of the topics discussed and/or the views or opinions expressed by FUTURE of SPACE and other participants at the Event; provided, however, that FUTURE of SPACE will not directly quote any participant, nor attribute by name in its research any views or opinions expressed by a participant, unless the participant separately consents to same.
3. If you are a speaker, you represent, warrant, and covenant that: (a) Materials submitted by you (if any) and any statements that you make during your presentation, to the best of your knowledge, are accurate, and do not violate or infringe on any third party’s rights; and (b) you have all rights necessary to grant to FUTURE of SPACE all of the rights and permissions outlined in this form, without the need for any assignments, releases, consents, approvals, or other rights not yet obtained.
4. You acknowledge and agree that FUTURE of SPACE is not acting as your adviser and is not assuming a duty of care to you, and that none of the information provided to you by FUTURE of SPACE in connection with the Event is financial advice, professional advice, or a recommendation to purchase, hold, sell or otherwise transact in any financial instrument or to engage in any exercise, practice or purpose. You also agree that FUTURE of SPACE is not making any promises or warranties relating to the information we may provide in connection with the Event, that you are not relying on any such information, and that FUTURE of SPACE accepts no liability in connection with the event or the provision of information in connection with the Event.
5. You agree that you will not bring any action against FUTURE of SPACE arising out of (a) the Event; (b) any information provided to you in connection with the Event; and/or (c) the permissions granted in this form.

Our Limits on Liability Events, During Use of the Site, other FUTURE of SPACE Services

1. FUTURE of SPACE disclaims liability arising out of the use of the Sites, attendance at an event, or any FUTURE of SPACE-affiliated activity. In no event will we or our officers, employees, directors, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, or licensors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of revenues, lost registration fees, profits, goodwill, use, data, lost real estate opportunities, or business interruptions or other intangible losses (even if such parties were advised of, knew of or should have known of the possibility of such damages, and notwithstanding the failure of essential purpose of any limited remedy), arising out of or related to Your use of or access to, or the inability to use or to access, the Site or the services (including Your attendance at one of our events), regardless of whether such damages are based on contract, tort (including negligence and strict liability), warranty, statute or otherwise. We will not be liable for any damages arising from the transactions between You and any third-party merchants or service providers or for any information appearing on third-party merchant or service provider sites or any other site linked to our Sites.
2. Without limiting the foregoing, we do not accept any liability for damage to Your computer system or loss of data that results from Your use of the Sites and We cannot guarantee that any files that You download are free from viruses, contamination, or destructive features. While we use all reasonable endeavors to correct any errors or omissions as soon as practicable once they have been brought to our attention, We do not warrant that the information on the Site itself will be free from errors or omissions. We do not warrant that the Website will be available uninterrupted and in a fully operating condition.
3. Access to the Sites may be suspended temporarily and without notice in the case of system failure, maintenance, or repair or for reasons reasonably beyond our control. All content and services on the Sites are provided on an ‘as is’ and ‘as available’ basis. We do not make any representation or give any warranty, and hereby disclaim all express, or implied warranties, in respect of the Sites or its content, including, without limitation, any advice given (on a personal or general basis) and statements made by advertisers on or via the Sites, including without limitation the implied warranties of non-infringement, merchantability, data accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose and quiet enjoyment. Any decisions or actions taken by You based on information provided on or via the Sites are at Your sole discretion and risk and You should obtain individual professional advice where necessary.

CONDUCT ON THE SITES

If You are an attendee or registered guest, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate, at our discretion, Your account/registration for violations of our rules, guidelines, or Terms of Use. Specifically:

a) You may not sell, trade, or transfer a membership account to another person, nor accept or use an account that did not originally belong to You. If an account violates these Terms of Use, the account will be terminated immediately. b) Your participation is based upon the assumption that all information You provide regarding yourself is truthful and accurate. Misleading or false information is sufficient reason for us to terminate Your account. c) You represent that You have the proper authorization to submit all content that You submit to the Sites or through the Services. You will be entirely responsible for each individual item of content that You post on the Sites, and, as between You and us, You retain ownership and any intellectual property rights in the content You post. You agree to grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully paid, fully sub-licensable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, modify, make, have made, sell, offer for sale, import, and otherwise exploit the content in all media now known and later developed, and to allow others to do the same. d) We reserve the right to remove any content posted by You or other members at our sole discretion, for reasons including but not limited to that it is unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, fraudulent, obscene, or otherwise objectionable, or because it may infringe or violate any party’s intellectual property or privacy. e) While we do our best to monitor the content of the Sites, You understand and agree that You may encounter material with which You disagree or find objectionable, and that You use the Sites with this understanding and acceptance, and do not hold FUTURE of SPACE liable. f) We do not endorse, support, or ensure the accuracy, truthfulness, or reliability of any content posted in the Sites, forum or elsewhere, nor do we endorse opinions expressed in the forum or elsewhere. g) Use of the FUTURE of SPACE name and/or logo for any purpose, event or promotion without our written express consent is prohibited and may result in the termination of user’s account on the Sites and access to future events. h) We want to keep FUTURE of SPACE free from intrusions. By accepting these Terms of Use, You agree that You will not send or distribute unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, junk mail, chain letters, spam, pyramid schemes, or any other type of solicitation to other members, nor will You stalk, harass or disturb any other member. This action is grounds to suspend or terminate, at our discretion, a member’s account. Such grounds for termination include, but are not limited to:

1. defame, abuse, harass, harm or threaten others;
2. make any bigoted, hateful, or racially offensive statements;
3. advocate illegal activity or discuss illegal activities with the intent to commit them or cause injury or property damage to any person;
4. post or distribute any material that infringes and/or violates any right of a third party or any law;
5. post or distribute any vulgar, obscene, discourteous, or indecent language or images;
6. advertise or sell to or solicit others;
7. use the Sites for commercial purposes of any kind;
8. post or distribute any software or other materials that contain a virus or other harmful component;
9. restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the services or features of the Sites;
10. restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the services or features of the Sites;
11. forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers to disguise the origin of any content displayed by, or transmitted over the Sites;
12. upload, post, email, transmit, or otherwise make available any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, “junk mail”, “spam”, “chain letters”, “pyramid schemes”, or any other form of solicitation, except in those areas that are designated for such purpose;
13. use the Sites to impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent Your affiliation with a person or entity;
14. interfere with or disrupt any servers or networks used to provide the Sites or its features, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies or regulations of the networks we use to provide the Sites;
15. gain, or attempt to gain, unauthorized access to the Sites, or any account, computer system, or network connected to this Sites, by means such as hacking, password mining, decompiling or reverse engineering to access source code, or other illicit means;
16. obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available through the Sites;
17. gather for marketing purposes any email addresses or other personal information that has been posted by other users of the Sites.

i) You alone are responsible for the confidentiality and security of Your account, username, password and usage. You are also accountable for all activities regarding Your account, with or without Your knowledge or permission. If You knowingly provide Your log-in information to another person, Your membership may be suspended temporarily or terminated. FUTURE of SPACE assumes no liability for activities of Your account accessed through Your password and username. You may not use the Sites for any illegal purpose in any country or jurisdiction. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of Your password or account or any other breach of security, and to ensure that You exit from Your account at the end of each session. We cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from Your failure to protect Your password or account information. j) You are not permitted to post content or initiate any communications that we, in our sole and absolute discretion, consider libelous, scandalous, abusive, obscene, discriminatory, unlawful, or otherwise objectionable. k) It is not permitted to make available any content or initiate communication that infringes upon the patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, or other proprietary rights of third parties, whether personal, corporate, or governmental.

UNAUTHORIZED USES OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

1. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, download, post, broadcast, record, transmit, commercially exploit, edit, communicate to the public, or distribute in any way the content of the Sites or our materials provided or displayed at an Event, other than for Your personal use. Subject to the above, You may download insubstantial excerpts of the Site’s content to Your hard drive to view it, provided that no more than one copy of any information is made.
2. We retain the rights to all staff photography and video footage during an Event.
3. Any use other than that permitted under this clause may only be undertaken with our prior express authorization.

Spamming Prohibited

FUTURE of SPACE attendee lists and contact information are provided exclusively to event registrants and meant to encourage genuine, one-to-one communication. The “mining” and use of FUTURE of SPACE attendee lists for unwelcome business development, and/or mass solicitation is strictly prohibited at all times, and doing so will result in a DNI (Do Not Invite) status henceforth.

Community Guidelines regarding complaints, discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

FUTURE of SPACE strives to create and maintain a community in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect. The environment of the community should be characterized by mutual trust and the absence of intimidation, oppression, and exploitation. FUTURE of SPACE will not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment of any kind. Through enforcement of this policy and by education of employees, FUTURE of SPACE will seek to prevent, correct, and discipline behavior that violates this policy.

All employees and members of our community, regardless of their positions, are covered by and are expected to comply with this policy and to take appropriate measures to ensure that prohibited conduct does not occur. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against any employee or member who violates this policy. Based on the seriousness of the offense, disciplinary action may include verbal or written reprimand, suspension, or termination of contract, employment, or registration.

Prohibited Conduct Under This Policy

FUTURE of SPACE, in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination and harassment laws and regulations, enforces this policy in accordance with the following definitions and guidelines:

Discrimination

It is a violation of FUTURE of SPACE’s policy to discriminate in the provision of employment or membership opportunities, benefits or privileges; to create discriminatory work or member conditions; or to use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment or membership if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person’s race (including hairstyle/texture), color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or marital status.

Discrimination of this kind may also be strictly prohibited by a variety of federal, state, and local laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This policy is intended to comply with the prohibitions stated in these anti-discrimination laws.

Discrimination in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary measures up to and including termination or expulsion from the community.

Harassment

FUTURE of SPACE prohibits harassment of any kind, including sexual harassment, and will take appropriate and immediate action in response to complaints or knowledge of violations of this policy. For purposes of this policy, harassment is any verbal or physical conduct designed to threaten, intimidate, or coerce an employee, co-worker, member, speaker, facilitator, or any person working for, consulting, or providing services of any kind or on behalf of FUTURE of SPACE.

The following examples of harassment are intended to be guidelines and are not exclusive when determining whether there has been a violation of this policy:

• Verbal harassment includes comments that are offensive or unwelcome regarding a person’s national origin, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, appearance, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status or other protected status, including epithets, slurs and negative stereotyping.
• Nonverbal harassment includes the distribution, display, or discussion of any written or graphic material that ridicules, denigrates, insults, belittles, or shows hostility, aversion, or disrespect toward an individual or group because of national origin, race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, appearance, disability, sexual identity, marital status or other protected status.

Sexual harassment

Sexual harassment is a form of unlawful employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and is prohibited under FUTURE of SPACE’s anti-harassment policy. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), sexual harassment is defined as “unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature … when … submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for employment decisions … or such conduct has the purpose or effect of … creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment.”

Sexual harassment occurs when unsolicited and unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

Sexual harassment may take different forms. The following examples of sexual harassment are intended to be guidelines and are not exclusive when determining whether there has been a violation of this policy:

• Verbal sexual harassment includes innuendoes, suggestive comments, jokes of a sexual nature, sexual propositions, lewd remarks, and threats; requests for any type of sexual favor (this includes repeated, unwelcome requests for dates); and verbal abuse or “kidding” that is oriented toward a prohibitive form of harassment, including that which is sexual in nature and unwelcome.
• Nonverbal sexual harassment includes the distribution, display, or discussion of any written or graphic material, including calendars, posters, and cartoons that are sexually suggestive or show hostility toward an individual or group because of sex; suggestive or insulting sounds; leering; staring; whistling; obscene gestures; content in letters, notes, facsimiles, e-mails, photos, text messages, tweets and Internet postings; or other forms of communication that are sexual in nature and offensive.
• Physical sexual harassment includes unwelcome, unwanted physical contact, including touching, tickling, pinching, patting, brushing up against, hugging, cornering, kissing, fondling, and forced sexual intercourse or assault.

Courteous, mutually respectful, pleasant, noncoercive interactions between employees, and/or community members that are appropriate in the workplace and acceptable to and welcomed by both parties, are not considered to be harassment, including sexual harassment.

Confidentiality

All complaints and investigations are treated confidentially to the extent possible, and information is disclosed strictly on a need-to-know basis. The identity of the complainant is usually revealed to the parties involved during the investigation, and the directors will take adequate steps to ensure that the complainant is protected from retaliation during and after the investigation. All information pertaining to a complaint or investigation under this policy will be reviewed by Senior management. They will review the investigative report and any statements submitted by the complainant or respondent, discuss results of the investigation with the HR director and other management staff as appropriate, and decide what action, if any, will be taken.

Alternative legal remedies

Nothing in this policy may prevent the complainant or the respondent from pursuing formal legal remedies or resolution through local, state, or federal agencies or the courts.

SMS MOBILE MESSAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS

We (hereinafter, “FUTURE of SPACE ”) are offering a mobile messaging program (the “Program”), which you agree to use and participate in subject to these Mobile Messaging Terms and Conditions (“Program Terms”). By opting in to or participating in the Program, you accept and agree to these Program Terms, including, without limitation, your agreement to resolve any disputes with FUTURE of SPACE through binding, individual-only arbitration, as detailed in the “Dispute Resolution” section below. These Program Terms are limited to the Program and are not intended to modify other agreements or terms and conditions that may govern the relationship between you and FUTURE of SPACE in other contexts.

1. User Agreement to Receive Text Messages. You agree to receive SMS mobile messages from FUTURE of SPACE at the phone number you provided when you signed up for your subscription and any additional or updated phone number you provide as a contact number in connection with your subscription. Regardless of how you joined the Program, you agree that these Program Terms apply to your participation in the Program. You agree to receive auto-dialed, prerecorded, or predetermined mobile messages at the phone number associated with your subscription, and you understand that your consent to receive these messages is not required to make any purchase. While you consent to receive messages sent using an autodialer, the foregoing shall not be interpreted to suggest or imply that any or all of the mobile messages you receive from FUTURE of SPACE are sent using an automatic telephone dialing system (“ATDS” or “autodialer”). Message and data rates may apply.
2. User Opt Out. If you do not wish to continue participating in the Program or no longer agree to these Program Terms, you agree to reply STOP to any mobile message from FUTURE of SPACE in order to opt out of the Program. You also may email FUTURE of SPACE with your phone number and the subscription for which you wish to opt out of the Program at info@futureofspace.io. You may continue to receive SMS messages while we process your request, and you may receive a mobile message confirming your decision to opt-out. You understand and agree that the foregoing options are the only reasonable methods of opting out of the Program. You also understand and agree that any other method of opting out, including, but not limited to, texting words other than those set forth above or verbally requesting one of our employees to remove you from our list, is not a reasonable means of opting out.
3. Duty to Notify and Indemnify. If at any time you intend to stop using the mobile telephone number that has been used to subscribe to the Program, including canceling your service plan or selling or transferring the phone number to another party, you agree that you will complete the User Opt Out process set forth above prior to ending your use of the mobile telephone number. You understand and agree that your agreement to do so is a material part of these terms and conditions. You further agree that, if you discontinue the use of your mobile telephone number without notifying FUTURE of SPACE of such change, you agree that you will be responsible for all costs (including attorneys’ fees) and liabilities incurred by FUTURE of SPACE, or any party that assists in the delivery of the mobile messages, as a result of claims brought by individual(s) who are later assigned that mobile telephone number. This duty and agreement shall survive any cancellation or termination of your agreement to participate in any of our Events.

YOU AGREE THAT YOU SHALL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD FUTURE OF SPACE HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAIM OR LIABILITY RESULTING FROM YOUR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH YOUR DUTY TO NOTIFY FUTURE OF SPACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION, INCLUDING ANY CLAIM OR LIABILITY UNDER THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 47 U.S.C. § 227, et seq., OR SIMILAR STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS, AND ANY REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER RESULTING FROM FUTURE OF SPACE ATTEMPTING TO CONTACT YOU AT THE MOBILE TELEPHONE NUMBER YOU PROVIDED.

4. Program Description. Without limiting the scope of the Program, users can expect to receive messages concerning the management of the user’s digital subscription, events, available products and services, and special promotions.
5. Cost and Frequency. Message and data rates may apply. The Program involves recurring mobile messages, and additional mobile messages may be sent periodically based on your interaction with the Program.
6. Support Instructions. For support regarding the Program, text “HELP” to the number you received messages from our email at info@futureofspace.io. Please note that the use of this email address is not an acceptable method of opting out of the program. Opt-outs must be submitted in accordance with the procedures set forth above.
7. Our Disclaimer of Warranty. The Program is offered on an “as-is” basis and may not be available in all areas at all times and may not continue to work in the event of product, software, coverage, or other changes made by your wireless carrier. We will not be liable for any delays or failures in the receipt of any mobile messages connected with this Program. Delivery of mobile messages is subject to effective transmission from your wireless service provider/network operator and is outside of Our control.
8. Participant Requirements. You must have a wireless device of your own, capable of two-way messaging, be using a participating wireless carrier, and be a wireless service subscriber with text messaging service. Not all cellular phone providers carry the necessary service to participate. Check your phone capabilities for specific text-messaging instructions.
9. Dispute Resolution.

9.1) In the event that there is a dispute, claim, or controversy between you and FUTURE of SPACE or any other third-party service provider acting on Our behalf to transmit the mobile messages within the scope of the Program, arising out of or relating to the Program, federal or state statutory claims, common law claims, this Agreement, or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation or validity thereof, including the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, such dispute, claim, or controversy will be, to the fullest extent permitted by law, determined through binding arbitration or, if applicable, in small claims court.

9.2) Any arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules or, if applicable, the Consumer Arbitration Rules, of then in effect. Except as otherwise provided herein, this arbitration agreement is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) and the arbitrator shall apply the substantive laws of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Within ten (10) calendar days after the arbitration demand is served upon a party, the parties must jointly select an arbitrator with at least five years’ experience as an arbitrator and have experience with the subject matter of the dispute. If the parties do not agree on an arbitrator within ten (10) calendar days, a party may petition the AAA to appoint an arbitrator, under the applicable rules, who must satisfy the same experience requirements. In the event of a dispute, the arbitrator shall decide the enforceability and interpretation of this arbitration agreement in accordance with the “FAA”. The parties also agree that the AAA’s rules governing Emergency Measures of Protection shall apply in lieu of seeking emergency injunctive relief from a court. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding, and no party shall have rights of appeal except for those provided in section 10 of the FAA. If allowed for by the applicable rules, each party shall bear its share of the fees paid for the arbitrator and the administration of the arbitration; however, the arbitrator shall have the power to order one party to pay all or any portion of such fees as part of a well-reasoned decision. The parties agree that the arbitrator shall have the authority to award attorneys’ fees only to the extent expressly authorized by statute or contract. Unless expressly allowed for by applicable law, the arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages and each party hereby waives any right to seek or recover punitive damages with respect to any dispute resolved by arbitration. The parties agree to arbitrate solely on an individual basis, and this agreement does not permit class arbitration or any claims brought as a plaintiff or class member in any class or representative arbitration proceeding. Except as may be required by law, neither a party nor the arbitrator may disclose the existence, content, or results of any arbitration without the prior written consent of both parties, unless to protect or pursue a legal right. If any term or provision of this Section is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Section or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. If for any reason a dispute proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, the parties hereby waive any right to a jury trial. This arbitration provision shall survive any cancellation or termination of your agreement to participate in any of our Event.

10. Miscellaneous: You warrant and represent to FUTURE of SPACE that you have all necessary rights, power, and authority to agree to these Terms and perform your obligations hereunder, and nothing contained in this Agreement or in the performance of such obligations will place you in breach of any other contract or obligation. The failure of either party to exercise in any respect any right provided for herein will not be deemed a waiver of any further rights hereunder. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable. Any new features, changes, updates, or improvements of the Program shall be subject to this Agreement unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing. We reserve the right to change this Agreement from time to time. Any updates to this Agreement shall be communicated to you. You acknowledge your responsibility to review this Agreement from time to time and to be aware of any such changes. By continuing to participate in the Program after any such changes, you accept this Agreement, as modified.