Joint Initiative by India SME Forum and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Comprehensive Policy for All Participants and Stakeholders
Registration for participation in the World Future Forum (WFF), a collaborative global initiative jointly organized, hosted and facilitated by India SME Forum (ISF) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), shall be deemed as complete acceptance of the following Terms and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as “T&C”) by the participant.
These T&C apply to all aspects of the World Future Forum Initiative in all formats (physical, virtual, hybrid, or any combination thereof) and shall be binding on all Participants. By registering, confirming, or attending any session, summit, working group, networking event, or any other activity conducted under the WFF banner, the Participant explicitly and unconditionally accepts and agrees to be bound by these T&C in their entirety.
The World Future Forum seeks to foster inclusive and sustainable industrial development through multi-stakeholder dialogue, capacity building, knowledge exchange and collaborative action toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These T&C are designed to create a professional, ethical and secure environment that protects the integrity of both organizations and the interests of all Participants.
For purposes of these T&C, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed below:
“Joint Organizers” or “Co-Organizers”:
Collectively refers to India SME Forum and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
Both organizations are jointly responsible for the World Future Forum Initiative in all its aspects.
“World Future Forum Initiative” or “WFF Initiative”:
All events, summits, conferences, working group sessions, webinars, capacity-building programs,
networking events, delegations, awards, consultations, training programs and any other activities,
whether formal or informal, conducted in any format.
“Event” or “Session”:
Any specific component of the WFF Initiative, whether conducted at a fixed time and venue, or in a
virtual or hybrid format.
“Participant” / “Delegate” / “Stakeholder”:
Any individual, organization, government agency, business entity, civil society organization or
authorized representative participating in the WFF Initiative.
“Member Organization”:
Any entity formally admitted and recognized as a member or partner organization of ISF or UNIDO.
“Participant Information”:
All personal, professional, organizational and other data provided during registration.
“Initiative-Specific Terms”:
Particular terms or rules notified for a specific WFF session or event.
These T&C constitute a binding contract between the Participant and the Joint Organizers and shall apply to all participation in the WFF Initiative.
Continued participation constitutes acceptance of all provisions of these T&C.
In case of conflict, Initiative-specific terms shall prevail for that specific session only.
The Co-Organizers reserve the absolute right to verify credentials, request documentation, reject applications or restrict participation.
Registration is subject to availability and approval. Confirmation is conditional and subject to verification, security checks and final approval.
Confirmation does not guarantee admission and may be revoked at any time.
Participants must produce confirmation and valid identification at entry.
Fraudulent registrations may be cancelled and result in permanent disqualification.
Confirmations are personal and non-transferable.
The World Future Forum Initiative operates on strict schedules reflecting the international, multi-stakeholder nature of the collaboration. Punctuality is essential to honor the time commitments of government officials, international experts and executives, ensure structured agendas proceed on schedule, facilitate seamless virtual or hybrid sessions across time zones, maintain professional standards befitting a UN-aligned initiative, and respect cultural and time norms of diverse international participants.
The Co-Organizers may specify:
These instructions are mandatory and non-negotiable. Failure to comply constitutes a breach of these T&C.
The Co-Organizers reserve the absolute right to deny entry to any Participant who:
The Co-Organizers are under no obligation to provide notice, explanation, alternate arrangements, or refunds due to late arrival.
The Co-Organizers shall have no liability for claims arising from denial of entry due to late arrival, including travel costs, business losses, reputational harm or emotional distress. Timely arrival is solely the Participant’s responsibility.
Participants must present:
Admission is granted only upon successful verification. Entry may be denied if documents are missing, invalid, forged, expired, or do not match registration details. Verification may include security checks or database cross-referencing.
All Participant Information and any data, documents or materials shared with the Co-Organizers in connection with the World Future Forum Initiative shall be treated as strictly confidential and used solely for planning, executing and improving the Initiative. Such information shall not be sold, licensed or disclosed to any third party under any circumstances.
The Co-Organizers reserve the right to prioritize:
Seating, meals, refreshments and materials shall be allocated based on priority and availability. The Co-Organizers may reallocate seating dynamically and services may be limited if capacity is exhausted.
Includes:
Does NOT include:
All Participants are required to conduct themselves with the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, decorum and respect toward fellow Participants, speakers, panellists, government officials, Co-Organizers’ staff, volunteers, venue personnel, partners, sponsors and all other persons present at the event. Participants must respect the international, multi-stakeholder and development-focused nature of the World Future Forum Initiative.
The following conduct is strictly prohibited:
Any Participant engaging in prohibited conduct may be subject to immediate expulsion without notice, permanent barring from future events, notification to authorities or employers, legal action and other remedies deemed appropriate by the Co-Organizers.
All content, materials, presentations, documents, recordings, designs, branding and intellectual property used or created in connection with any WFF event are the exclusive property of the Co-Organizers, UNIDO, respective speakers or third-party rights holders, as applicable.
Participants are strictly prohibited from:
Violations may result in expulsion and legal action, including claims for damages and injunctive relief.
Participants grant the Co-Organizers and UNIDO a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to photograph, record and use their image, likeness, voice and contributions for documentation, reporting, promotional and institutional purposes, without compensation.
Participants presenting or submitting content confirm ownership and grant the Co-Organizers and UNIDO the right to use such content for WFF-related purposes. Participants indemnify the Co-Organizers against third-party intellectual property claims arising from such content.
The Co-Organizers reserve the absolute right to modify, postpone, suspend or cancel any WFF event, change schedules, formats, venues, speakers or program components, with or without advance notice.
Such actions may occur due to:
Reasonable efforts will be made to notify Participants of changes through official communication channels. Participants are responsible for monitoring communications and the WFF website.
For complimentary participation, the Co-Organizers’ liability is zero. For paid events, liability is limited strictly to refund of the registration fee paid. No compensation for indirect or consequential losses shall be provided.
Participants shall not be entitled to reimbursement for travel, accommodation, meals, lost business opportunities or any incidental or consequential expenses.
By registering or participating in any WFF event, the Participant explicitly consents to the collection, storage, processing and use of Participant Information by the Co-Organizers for purposes including event management, communications, impact assessment, reporting, research, networking facilitation, compliance with applicable laws and improvement of the WFF Initiative.
The Co-Organizers may share limited Participant Information with event partners, sponsors, collaborating organizations, UNIDO Member States, government bodies, research institutions, ISF members and other UN entities, in compliance with applicable data protection laws, UN data protection standards and UNIDO privacy policies.
Reasonable technical and organizational measures will be taken to protect Participant Information. However, absolute security cannot be guaranteed against cyber-attacks, data breaches, system failures, third-party misconduct or force majeure events. Participants assume all related risks.
Participants may opt out of non-essential communications by written request, but shall remain subscribed to essential operational communications necessary for participation.
Participant Information shall be retained as required for WFF operations and applicable law. Where legally permissible, data may be deleted or anonymized upon request.
Participants must comply with all health, safety and security guidelines issued by venues, Co-Organizers, government authorities and security personnel, including public health protocols, access restrictions and cybersecurity requirements for virtual or hybrid events.
The Co-Organizers shall not be liable for personal injury, illness, accidents, loss or damage to property, cyber incidents or exposure to communicable diseases during WFF events, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct, where liability shall be strictly limited.
Participants assume all risks associated with participation, including health, physical, environmental, travel-related and cybersecurity risks.
All WFF events are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind, including warranties of fitness for purpose, merchantability, accuracy, outcomes, professional benefit, networking success or business results.
The Co-Organizers do not guarantee business opportunities, policy outcomes, funding, recognition, partnerships, awards, media coverage or any specific benefit resulting from participation.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Co-Organizers and their affiliates shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive or special damages, including loss of profits, reputation, opportunities or personal expenses.
Where liability cannot be excluded, it shall be strictly limited to the registration fee paid for the specific event. For complimentary participation, monetary liability shall be zero.
Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Co-Organizers, UNIDO, ISF and all related entities from any claims, losses, damages, costs or legal actions arising from their participation, breach of these T&C, misrepresentation, misconduct or violation of applicable laws.
Any dispute, concern or grievance arising out of or relating to participation in the World Future Forum Initiative shall first be attempted to be resolved amicably through good faith discussions between the Participant and the Co-Organizers.
If amicable resolution fails, the dispute shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 of India. The arbitration shall be conducted by a sole arbitrator appointed by the Co-Organizers. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be New Delhi, India. The language of arbitration shall be English.
No claim may be brought more than twelve (12) months after the cause of action arises.
Participants shall not make false, misleading or defamatory statements, whether orally, in writing or via digital or social media platforms, regarding the Co-Organizers, partners, speakers, sponsors or other Participants.
Abuse of grievance mechanisms, regulatory processes or legal proceedings for harassment, publicity or leverage shall constitute a material breach of these T&C.
The Co-Organizers reserve the right to initiate civil, criminal or regulatory proceedings and seek damages, injunctions or other remedies available under law.
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Nothing herein shall prejudice the privileges and immunities enjoyed by UNIDO under international law. Subject to arbitration provisions, courts at New Delhi, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
By participating in the World Future Forum Initiative, the Participant expressly acknowledges and declares that they:
World Future Forum Initiative
Administered by India SME Forum
In association with United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
By registering for, attending or participating in any manner in the World Future Forum Initiative, Participants reaffirm their commitment to ethical conduct, professional integrity, mutual respect and the overarching mission of fostering inclusive and sustainable industrial development for the Global South.
WeDO advances the sharing of best practices and fosters equitable entrepreneurship development in least-developed, landlocked, and developing countries, with a strong focus on empowering women and marginalized communities.
