Terms of Service

ISARS Conference 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern participation in and registration for the ISARS 2026 Conference (hereinafter, the "Conference"), jointly organized by the International Society for Academic Research on Shamanism (ISARS) and the Academic Center for K-Religions (ACKR) at Sogang University. By registering for and participating in the Conference, participants agree to be bound by these Terms.

For details on how personal data is collected, used, and protected, please refer to the Privacy Policy available on the official Conference website.

1. Registration and Fees

Registration is complete only upon full payment of the Conference Registration Fee.

All fees must be paid through the designated payment methods indicated on the official Conference website.

Conference Registration Fees are strictly non-refundable under any circumstances.

2. ISARS Membership

All regular delegates of the Conference are required to be members of ISARS.

The ISARS Membership Fee is separate from the Conference Registration Fee.

Membership fees are managed directly by the ISARS headquarters in Rome and are not collected, verified, or confirmed by the Local Organizing Committee (LOC).

Participants are solely responsible for ensuring their membership status with ISARS prior to or during Conference registration.

3. Participation and Conduct

The Conference reserves the right to deny admission or remove participants who engage in disruptive, abusive, or unethical behavior.

Participants must comply with all guidelines provided by the LOC, including safety regulations, venue policies, and online participation protocols (if applicable).

4. Submissions and Intellectual Property

By submitting proposals, papers, or other materials to the Conference, participants grant the organizers a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and distribute such materials for academic and promotional purposes (e.g., program booklets, conference website, or archival records).

Participants remain the copyright holders of their submitted works.

5. Photography, Recording, and Media

The LOC may take photographs, audio, or video recordings during Conference events.

By participating, attendees consent to the use of their likeness and contributions for non-commercial academic and promotional purposes.

6. Changes to the Conference

The LOC reserves the right to make changes to the Conference program, schedule, or venue when necessary.

In cases of force majeure (e.g., natural disasters, pandemics, political unrest), the LOC may modify, postpone, or cancel the Conference.

In such cases, no refunds will be issued, and the organizers assume no responsibility for any additional costs incurred by participants (e.g., travel, accommodation).

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Conference organizers shall not be liable for any personal injury, loss, or damage to property incurred during participation in the Conference.

Participants are solely responsible for arranging their own travel, accommodation, visa documentation, and insurance coverage.

8. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea.

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of Korea.

9. Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding these Terms, please contact the Conference Secretariat:

📧 Email: isarsconference2026@gmail.com