ANSWERS 2023: REGISTRATION + PRICING
Registration includes educational sessions, meals & receptions (three breakfasts, one lunch, one after-hours reception, ASSURE members reception - invite-only, and three dinners). Servicers will also receive one complimentary group networking activity registration. Other attendees will register and pay separately for group networking activities. Please complete your conference registration and your room reservation (deadline June 1) by accessing the online registration form.
PRIcing
- $595 | Servicer, GSE, Government Agency, Lender, Bank or Credit Union, Credit Counseling Agency, Judicial Branch Member, Appointed or Elected Official. ANSWERS offers a Servicer Scholarship for applicable individuals. Click here to apply for the ANSWERS Servicer Scholarship.
- $1750 Early Bird Discounted Rate (for registrations received on or before June 6, 2023) | ALFN Attorney Member (Law Firm), Foreclosure Trustee Member, Associate Member (Vendor), Bankruptcy Trustee or Rating Agency. This discounted rate increases by $125 if no group networking activity option is selected.
- $1950 Regular Rate (for registrations received after June 6, 2023) | ALFN Attorney Member (Law Firm), Foreclosure Trustee Member, Associate Member (Vendor), Bankruptcy Trustee or Rating Agency. This regular rate increases by $125 if no group networking activity option is selected.
- $Variable | Guest. Registration for a Guest who is attending with a registered attendee and who wants to participate in any of the meals or networking activities during the conference. Cost varies depending on what the guest selects to participate in. There are no up charges for guest fees, and guests are charged the same rate that ALFN is charged by the venue or activity provider. See guest registration restrictions below.
Guest Registration Restrictions - This registration type is only for those individuals attending with a registered attendee (such as, for example, a Spouse), and allows you to select a la carte for all event meals and activities for your guest, depending on what they want to participate in. The attending guest should not be an ALFN member, servicer or other event registration type. Nor can they be employees of former ALFN members, or an employee of any firm/company that is eligible and could become an ALFN member. If your guest that is joining you is an employee of an ALFN member, servicer or other event registration type, they will need to complete a separate ALFN registration form under the correct registration type and pay the full applicable fee. If your guest is an employee of a former ALFN member, or employed by any firm/company that is eligible and could become an ALFN member, they would need to first join the ALFN as a member in order to register and attend this event.
If you already completed your conference registration, and want to add a guest registration for specific meals or activities, you may do this by contacting Susan Rosen.
ALFN JPEG Members - ALFN offers a 30% discount to all JPEG members that are attending the conference with another fully paid registrant from your same firm/company. This discount is only applied to the primary registration fee of the event (doesn’t discount any group networking activity fees, CLE fees or other event fees). Individuals must be a current JPEG member in good standing to receive the discount, and at least one full priced ANSWERS registration from the same member firm/company must be received and fully paid in order to process the discount for the accompanying JPEG member attendee. Only 1 JPEG discount can be used per each member firm/company. The discount is only available for new registrations upon request and approval by the ALFN, and may not be applied to an existing registration. Email srosen@alfn.org to verify your eligibility and for the promo code to use. This discounted rate is only for JPEG members employed by ALFN member companies, servicers and GSE's.
REGISTRATION CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Refunds for event registrations cancelled no less than 21 days prior to the event start date (June 25) will be made by check minus a 3.5% processing fee. Cancellations received within 8-20 days of the event (June 26-July 8) will be credited toward a future ALFN event to be used within one year. Cancellations received within 7 days of the event (on or after July 9) will not receive any credit or refund. Any credits unused within 1 year of the event will expire. If a registered attendee fails to give prior notice to the ALFN and does not attend nor provides a substitute attendee, then no credits or refunds will be made available. Registrations unpaid 7 days before the event starts will be cancelled by the ALFN.
PRIMARY EVENT HOTEL Information
The Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort is the primary hotel location for ANSWERS and is located in Beaver Creek Village, but has a limited number of hotel rooms available. Only registered conference attendees will receive the hotel reservation link, which is sent in your conference registration confirmation email. Cut-off for discounted room reservations is June 1, 2023. You must be a registered attendee of the conference to obtain a room, anyone reserving a room without a conference registration will have their room reservation cancelled. The name on your room reservation must match the name of the registered conference attendee. If booking multiple rooms, each room should be booked under a different conference attendee name. Use the individual conference attendees name for each room and not the same name for all.
Please contact the hotel prior to June 1, 2023 to make your room reservations in the discounted conference room block at $303/night (excludes tax). The group discount rate is available from July 13-22 depending on availability. Hotel resort fee of $50/night is waived.
PRIMARY EVENT HOTEL INFORMATION
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa (hotel website)
136 East Thomas Place
Beaver Creek, CO 81620
970-949-1234
HOTEL RESERVATION DEPOSIT & CANCELLATION POLICY
A deposit equal to one night’s stay will be due from individuals attending the event 14 days after room is confirmed by the Hotel but no later than the June 1, 2023. All deposits for individual room reservations are fully refundable if a room is canceled three days or more prior to arrival date. Personal checks, money orders or a valid American Express, Diners Club, Visa or Mastercard number and expiration date will be needed for the deposit. Name changes to room reservations may be made prior to arrival at no charge.
Any attendees needing to cancel their room reservation at the primary event hotel, please contact srosen@alfn.org before doing so.
Please contact the hotel prior to June 1, 2023 to make your room reservations in the discounted conference room block at $303/night (excludes tax). The group discount rate is available from July 13-22 depending on availability. Hotel resort fee of $50/night is waived.
PRIMARY EVENT HOTEL INFORMATION
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa (hotel website)
136 East Thomas Place
Beaver Creek, CO 81620
970-949-1234
HOTEL RESERVATION DEPOSIT & CANCELLATION POLICY
A deposit equal to one night’s stay will be due from individuals attending the event 14 days after room is confirmed by the Hotel but no later than the June 1, 2023. All deposits for individual room reservations are fully refundable if a room is canceled three days or more prior to arrival date. Personal checks, money orders or a valid American Express, Diners Club, Visa or Mastercard number and expiration date will be needed for the deposit. Name changes to room reservations may be made prior to arrival at no charge.
Any attendees needing to cancel their room reservation at the primary event hotel, please contact srosen@alfn.org before doing so.
OVERFLOW HOTEL INFORMATION
The Beaver Creek Lodge is the overflow hotel location for ANSWERS, and has a limited number of hotel rooms available. The Beaver Creek Lodge is located in Beaver Creek Village only 500 ft. away from the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort. Only registered conference attendees will receive the hotel reservation link, which is sent in your conference registration confirmation email. Cut-off for discounted room reservations is June 25, 2023. You must be a registered attendee of the conference to obtain a room, anyone reserving a room without a conference registration will have their room reservation cancelled. The name on your room reservation must match the name of the registered conference attendee. If booking multiple rooms, each room should be booked under a different conference attendee name. Use the individual conference attendees name for each room and not the same name for all.
Please contact the hotel prior to June 25, 2023 to make your room reservations in the discounted conference room block at $229/night (excludes tax). The group discount rate is available from July 13-22 depending on availability. Hotel resort fee of $25/night will be applied.
OVERFLOW HOTEL INFORMATION
Beaver Creek Lodge (hotel website)
26 Avondale Lane
Beaver Creek, CO 81620
970-845-9800
HOTEL RESERVATION DEPOSIT & CANCELLATION POLICY
All reservation requests will require a valid major credit card and a first night room deposit, within seven days after the guestroom is confirmed by the Hotel (but no later than June 25, 2023). Deposits will be refunded for rooms cancelled more than 48 hours prior to arrival. Name changes to room reservations may be made up to the date of arrival at no charge.
Any attendees needing to cancel their room reservation at the overflow hotel, please contact srosen@alfn.org before doing so.
Please contact the hotel prior to June 25, 2023 to make your room reservations in the discounted conference room block at $229/night (excludes tax). The group discount rate is available from July 13-22 depending on availability. Hotel resort fee of $25/night will be applied.
OVERFLOW HOTEL INFORMATION
Beaver Creek Lodge (hotel website)
26 Avondale Lane
Beaver Creek, CO 81620
970-845-9800
HOTEL RESERVATION DEPOSIT & CANCELLATION POLICY
All reservation requests will require a valid major credit card and a first night room deposit, within seven days after the guestroom is confirmed by the Hotel (but no later than June 25, 2023). Deposits will be refunded for rooms cancelled more than 48 hours prior to arrival. Name changes to room reservations may be made up to the date of arrival at no charge.
Any attendees needing to cancel their room reservation at the overflow hotel, please contact srosen@alfn.org before doing so.
CLE Information
CLE credit is available for $100/state and is available for purchase through the event registration form. Legal content of this event is provided in conjunction with NBI. This program has been submitted for CLE credit in every state that has a mandatory CLE requirement. Individual state requirements vary and it may not be possible to obtain CLE credit in every state.
ALFN’s Attorney Hardship Tuition Policy
Attorney attendees from select states who are unable to afford continuing legal education course registration fees due to financial hardship may apply for financial hardship assistance. A request for financial hardship assistance must be filed at least 30 days prior to the Attorney attendee registering for the program. To apply, please submit a request via email to Susan Rosen at srosen@alfn.org. Please include the attending Attorney’s name, program title, and an explanation of the circumstance warranting financial hardship assistance in your request. This assistance only applies to the per state CLE credit fee.
ALFN’s Attorney Hardship Tuition Policy
Attorney attendees from select states who are unable to afford continuing legal education course registration fees due to financial hardship may apply for financial hardship assistance. A request for financial hardship assistance must be filed at least 30 days prior to the Attorney attendee registering for the program. To apply, please submit a request via email to Susan Rosen at srosen@alfn.org. Please include the attending Attorney’s name, program title, and an explanation of the circumstance warranting financial hardship assistance in your request. This assistance only applies to the per state CLE credit fee.
terms and conditions
BY COMPLETING AN EVENT REGISTRATION AND DURING YOUR ATTENDANCE AT ANSWERS, YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING EVENT POLICIES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
ALFN Code of Conduct
All attendees agree to abide by the ALFN's code of conduct & ethics, copy can be obtained by clicking here.
ALFN Antitrust Policy
All attendees agree to abide by the ALFN’s Antitrust Policy, which can be reviewed by clicking here.
ALFN Event Attendance Networking Policy
Event attendees shall not invite client/servicer representatives, ALFN members or other event attendees to off-site events or onsite venues during an ALFN scheduled event function or activity. ALFN hosts its events in an effort to attract clients/servicers and other industry representatives, and to provide its member firms with equal opportunity to network and interact with conference attendees. Inviting clients/servicers and other conference attendees to off-site events or other onsite venues during an ALFN event function undermines the ALFN event.
Nor shall event attendees invite or meet with unregistered guests that do business in, are employed in, or are affiliated with the mortgage servicing industry (including ALFN members, vendors and servicers).
Service Provider Attendance Policy
Any entity, whether it be a partnership, corporation or LLC, that provides marketing or other ancillary services (as defined by Article Five of the Bylaws) to one or more Mortgage Servicer Members, Government/Investor Members, Affiliated Attorney-Trustee Members, and Non-Affiliated Attorney-Trustee Members, shall be required to join the ALFN as a Vendor/Associate Member and remain in good standing, including, but not limited to, paying dues and complying with all bylaws and policies.
While attending ALFN conferences and events, any entity (including its officers, agents and employees) providing marketing or ancillary services shall only market, solicit, or promote business on behalf of ALFN members in good standing and registered to attend said ALFN event.
ALFN Event Attendance Policy
This event is open to ALFN Attorney-Trustee Members (Law Firms or Foreclosure Trustees that provide Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, Eviction, Collections, Loss Mitigation, Litigation and other default related services to Creditors), ALFN Associate Members (vendors that provide ancillary services to other ALFN Members and/or Creditors), Mortgage Servicers, Lenders, Banks, Credit Unions, GSE's, Rating Agencies, Ch. 13 Bankruptcy Trustees, Mortgage Servicing Investors, and Special Guest Speakers invited by the ALFN.
Any employee of an ALFN member may attend any ALFN events.
Payment, Cancellation & Refund Policy
You hereby accept the terms of the cancellation and refund policy as listed in the payment section, and verify the information entered is accurate and reflects that of the intended conference attendee. Refunds for event registrations canceled no less than 21 days prior to the event start date (June 25) will be made by check minus a 3.5% processing fee. Cancellations received within 8-20 days of the event (June 26-July 8) will be credited toward a future ALFN event. Cancellations received within 7 days of the event (on or after July 9) will not receive any credit or refund. Any credits unused within 365 days of the cancellation date will expire. If a registered attendee fails to give prior notice to the ALFN and does not attend nor provides a substitute attendee, no credits or refunds will be made available. Any chargeback's that we incur from checks or credit card transactions will incur a fee of $30, payable to ALFN by the registrant within 30 days of the chargeback, and an alternate method of payment will be required at that time or the registration reservation will be cancelled. ALFN does not collect, view or save credit card transaction information. No onsite payments will be accepted at the conference, prepayment in full is required and should be received by ALFN no later than July 9.
Room Reservations
Room reservations are handled on first-come, first-served basis through the hotel directly, and are not automatically provided as part of your registration. You will be provided with the room reservation information after you have completed your registration to then reserve your accommodations.
Waiver and Assumption of Risk
I voluntarily agree to this Waiver and Assumption of Risk in favor of the American Legal & Financial Network ("ALFN"), and its officers, directors, employees and agents, in consideration of participation in the ANSWERS Conference and the various elective recreational activities provided as part of said conference. I understand that there are certain risks and dangers associated with these activities and use of the facilities and equipment provided, and that these risks have been fully explained to me and I fully understand the dangers involved in each activity in which I will participate. I fully assume the risks involved as acceptable to me and I agree to use my best judgment in undertaking these activities and agree to follow all safety instructions. I waive and release the ALFN and its officers, directors, employees and agents from any claim for personal injury, property damage, or death that may arise from my use of the facilities or from my participation in any activities ancillary to the aforesaid conference. I am a competent adult, and I assume these risks of my own free will.
ALFN ANSWERS Policy Against Recording As Applicable to Press, Media and All Others in Attendance
To protect the privacy of ALFN members and conference participants, and to protect ALFN's proprietary rights in the conference content and materials, ALFN has adopted the following policy: No cameras shall be allowed into any events or sessions during the ALFN Annual Leadership Conference. No photos, videos, written transcriptions of remarks or audio recordings shall be taken of or by any attendees at any ALFN conference events, meetings, social gatherings or related functions whatsoever. All written materials, statements and remarks are the sole and exclusive property of ALFN, and protected as such. Any remarks made by any speaker or panelist are “off the record,” and nothing that is said or done at any time during any meetings or functions is to be recorded or reported in any manner or fashion in any form whatsoever. In the event of any violation of this policy, ALFN reserves the right to commence all available legal remedies and to prohibit the individuals and company(s) involved in the violation from attending any future ALFN events. Any exceptions to this policy must be requested in writing and directed to the President & CEO of the American Legal & Financial Network (ALFN), at least fifteen business days in advance of the start date of the ANSWERS. The ALFN reserves the right to refuse any requests for any reason whatsoever.
Photography Disclaimer
ALFN reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by ALFN, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. ALFN may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by ALFN including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, magazines, presentation materials, websites, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject. A person attending a ALFN event who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers, and/or contact ALFN at info@alfn.org. By participating in a ALFN event or by failing to notify ALFN, in writing, your desire to not have your photograph used by ALFN, you are agreeing to release, defend, hold harmless and indemnify ALFN from any and all claims involving the use of your picture or likeness.
COVID-19 Liability Waiver and Release of Claims
American Legal & Financial Network (ALFN) events held in-person, will follow all current applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations relating to COVID-19, as well as venue-specific requirements. However, ALFN cannot guarantee that its event participants, volunteers, partners, or others in attendance will not become infected with COVID-19 as a result of attending an ALFN event. As a participant, you are expected to comply with posted protocols. Failure to comply may result in removal from, or denial of access to, the ALFN event without a refund of registration fees, and/or disqualification from attendance at future events. By registering for an ALFN in-person event, you are agreeing, on behalf of yourself and all others for whom you are registering, to this COVID-19 Liability Waiver and Release of Claims, including the Risk Acknowledgement and Assumption for the Current Event found below.
Risk Acknowledgement and Assumption for the Current Event
I acknowledge that I derive a benefit by virtue of my in-person participation at this ALFN event (the “Event”), and I am willingly engaging in this Event. I further acknowledge and understand the following:
1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist;
2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties (defined below); and
3. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of harm and loss associated with the Event, including any harm and loss caused by the negligence, fault or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties.
As a participant in the Event, I acknowledge that my participation at this Event or any ALFN event is voluntary. By attending, I acknowledge and assume all risks associated with my participation and/or attendance at the Event, and I agree that: (a) ALFN, (b) the property or site owner of the Event, and (c) all affiliates, successors, assigns, employees, volunteers, vendors, sponsors, exhibitors, partners, directors, and officers, of such entities (subsections (a) through (c), collectively, the “Released Parties”), will not be responsible for any personal injury (including death) or other loss suffered as a result of my participation in, attendance at, and/or observation of the Event. BY ATTENDING AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT, I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM DEEMED TO HAVE GIVEN A FULL RELEASE OF LIABILITY TO THE RELEASED PARTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AS SET FORTH IN MORE DETAIL IMMEDIATELY BELOW.
RELEASE AND WAIVER. I HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF WHATEVER KIND OR NATURE AGAINST THE RELEASED PARTIES, EITHER IN LAW OR IN EQUITY, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES OR LOSSES CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE, FAULT OR CONDUCT OF ANY KIND ON THE PART OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DEATH, BODILY INJURY, ILLNESS, ECONOMIC LOSS OR OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, WHICH I, MY HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, NEXT OF KIN AND/OR LEGALLY APPOINTED OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES, MAY HAVE OR WHICH MAY HEREINAFTER ACCRUE ON MY BEHALF, WHICH ARISE OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT.
MEDICAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELEASE. I agree that if I experience any COVID-19 symptoms prior to the Event, I will not attend. I further agree that if I experience any COVID-19 symptoms during the Event, I will discontinue my participation immediately and seek appropriate medical attention. I DO HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY CLAIM WHATSOEVER WHICH ARISES OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE ON ACCOUNT OF ANY FIRST AID, TREATMENT, OR SERVICE RENDERED AT THE EVENT.
ALFN Code of Conduct
All attendees agree to abide by the ALFN's code of conduct & ethics, copy can be obtained by clicking here.
ALFN Antitrust Policy
All attendees agree to abide by the ALFN’s Antitrust Policy, which can be reviewed by clicking here.
ALFN Event Attendance Networking Policy
Event attendees shall not invite client/servicer representatives, ALFN members or other event attendees to off-site events or onsite venues during an ALFN scheduled event function or activity. ALFN hosts its events in an effort to attract clients/servicers and other industry representatives, and to provide its member firms with equal opportunity to network and interact with conference attendees. Inviting clients/servicers and other conference attendees to off-site events or other onsite venues during an ALFN event function undermines the ALFN event.
Nor shall event attendees invite or meet with unregistered guests that do business in, are employed in, or are affiliated with the mortgage servicing industry (including ALFN members, vendors and servicers).
Service Provider Attendance Policy
Any entity, whether it be a partnership, corporation or LLC, that provides marketing or other ancillary services (as defined by Article Five of the Bylaws) to one or more Mortgage Servicer Members, Government/Investor Members, Affiliated Attorney-Trustee Members, and Non-Affiliated Attorney-Trustee Members, shall be required to join the ALFN as a Vendor/Associate Member and remain in good standing, including, but not limited to, paying dues and complying with all bylaws and policies.
While attending ALFN conferences and events, any entity (including its officers, agents and employees) providing marketing or ancillary services shall only market, solicit, or promote business on behalf of ALFN members in good standing and registered to attend said ALFN event.
ALFN Event Attendance Policy
This event is open to ALFN Attorney-Trustee Members (Law Firms or Foreclosure Trustees that provide Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, Eviction, Collections, Loss Mitigation, Litigation and other default related services to Creditors), ALFN Associate Members (vendors that provide ancillary services to other ALFN Members and/or Creditors), Mortgage Servicers, Lenders, Banks, Credit Unions, GSE's, Rating Agencies, Ch. 13 Bankruptcy Trustees, Mortgage Servicing Investors, and Special Guest Speakers invited by the ALFN.
Any employee of an ALFN member may attend any ALFN events.
Payment, Cancellation & Refund Policy
You hereby accept the terms of the cancellation and refund policy as listed in the payment section, and verify the information entered is accurate and reflects that of the intended conference attendee. Refunds for event registrations canceled no less than 21 days prior to the event start date (June 25) will be made by check minus a 3.5% processing fee. Cancellations received within 8-20 days of the event (June 26-July 8) will be credited toward a future ALFN event. Cancellations received within 7 days of the event (on or after July 9) will not receive any credit or refund. Any credits unused within 365 days of the cancellation date will expire. If a registered attendee fails to give prior notice to the ALFN and does not attend nor provides a substitute attendee, no credits or refunds will be made available. Any chargeback's that we incur from checks or credit card transactions will incur a fee of $30, payable to ALFN by the registrant within 30 days of the chargeback, and an alternate method of payment will be required at that time or the registration reservation will be cancelled. ALFN does not collect, view or save credit card transaction information. No onsite payments will be accepted at the conference, prepayment in full is required and should be received by ALFN no later than July 9.
Room Reservations
Room reservations are handled on first-come, first-served basis through the hotel directly, and are not automatically provided as part of your registration. You will be provided with the room reservation information after you have completed your registration to then reserve your accommodations.
Waiver and Assumption of Risk
I voluntarily agree to this Waiver and Assumption of Risk in favor of the American Legal & Financial Network ("ALFN"), and its officers, directors, employees and agents, in consideration of participation in the ANSWERS Conference and the various elective recreational activities provided as part of said conference. I understand that there are certain risks and dangers associated with these activities and use of the facilities and equipment provided, and that these risks have been fully explained to me and I fully understand the dangers involved in each activity in which I will participate. I fully assume the risks involved as acceptable to me and I agree to use my best judgment in undertaking these activities and agree to follow all safety instructions. I waive and release the ALFN and its officers, directors, employees and agents from any claim for personal injury, property damage, or death that may arise from my use of the facilities or from my participation in any activities ancillary to the aforesaid conference. I am a competent adult, and I assume these risks of my own free will.
ALFN ANSWERS Policy Against Recording As Applicable to Press, Media and All Others in Attendance
To protect the privacy of ALFN members and conference participants, and to protect ALFN's proprietary rights in the conference content and materials, ALFN has adopted the following policy: No cameras shall be allowed into any events or sessions during the ALFN Annual Leadership Conference. No photos, videos, written transcriptions of remarks or audio recordings shall be taken of or by any attendees at any ALFN conference events, meetings, social gatherings or related functions whatsoever. All written materials, statements and remarks are the sole and exclusive property of ALFN, and protected as such. Any remarks made by any speaker or panelist are “off the record,” and nothing that is said or done at any time during any meetings or functions is to be recorded or reported in any manner or fashion in any form whatsoever. In the event of any violation of this policy, ALFN reserves the right to commence all available legal remedies and to prohibit the individuals and company(s) involved in the violation from attending any future ALFN events. Any exceptions to this policy must be requested in writing and directed to the President & CEO of the American Legal & Financial Network (ALFN), at least fifteen business days in advance of the start date of the ANSWERS. The ALFN reserves the right to refuse any requests for any reason whatsoever.
Photography Disclaimer
ALFN reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by ALFN, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. ALFN may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by ALFN including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, magazines, presentation materials, websites, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject. A person attending a ALFN event who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers, and/or contact ALFN at info@alfn.org. By participating in a ALFN event or by failing to notify ALFN, in writing, your desire to not have your photograph used by ALFN, you are agreeing to release, defend, hold harmless and indemnify ALFN from any and all claims involving the use of your picture or likeness.
COVID-19 Liability Waiver and Release of Claims
American Legal & Financial Network (ALFN) events held in-person, will follow all current applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations relating to COVID-19, as well as venue-specific requirements. However, ALFN cannot guarantee that its event participants, volunteers, partners, or others in attendance will not become infected with COVID-19 as a result of attending an ALFN event. As a participant, you are expected to comply with posted protocols. Failure to comply may result in removal from, or denial of access to, the ALFN event without a refund of registration fees, and/or disqualification from attendance at future events. By registering for an ALFN in-person event, you are agreeing, on behalf of yourself and all others for whom you are registering, to this COVID-19 Liability Waiver and Release of Claims, including the Risk Acknowledgement and Assumption for the Current Event found below.
Risk Acknowledgement and Assumption for the Current Event
I acknowledge that I derive a benefit by virtue of my in-person participation at this ALFN event (the “Event”), and I am willingly engaging in this Event. I further acknowledge and understand the following:
1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist;
2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties (defined below); and
3. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of harm and loss associated with the Event, including any harm and loss caused by the negligence, fault or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties.
As a participant in the Event, I acknowledge that my participation at this Event or any ALFN event is voluntary. By attending, I acknowledge and assume all risks associated with my participation and/or attendance at the Event, and I agree that: (a) ALFN, (b) the property or site owner of the Event, and (c) all affiliates, successors, assigns, employees, volunteers, vendors, sponsors, exhibitors, partners, directors, and officers, of such entities (subsections (a) through (c), collectively, the “Released Parties”), will not be responsible for any personal injury (including death) or other loss suffered as a result of my participation in, attendance at, and/or observation of the Event. BY ATTENDING AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT, I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM DEEMED TO HAVE GIVEN A FULL RELEASE OF LIABILITY TO THE RELEASED PARTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AS SET FORTH IN MORE DETAIL IMMEDIATELY BELOW.
RELEASE AND WAIVER. I HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF WHATEVER KIND OR NATURE AGAINST THE RELEASED PARTIES, EITHER IN LAW OR IN EQUITY, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES OR LOSSES CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE, FAULT OR CONDUCT OF ANY KIND ON THE PART OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DEATH, BODILY INJURY, ILLNESS, ECONOMIC LOSS OR OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, WHICH I, MY HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, NEXT OF KIN AND/OR LEGALLY APPOINTED OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES, MAY HAVE OR WHICH MAY HEREINAFTER ACCRUE ON MY BEHALF, WHICH ARISE OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT.
MEDICAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELEASE. I agree that if I experience any COVID-19 symptoms prior to the Event, I will not attend. I further agree that if I experience any COVID-19 symptoms during the Event, I will discontinue my participation immediately and seek appropriate medical attention. I DO HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY CLAIM WHATSOEVER WHICH ARISES OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE ON ACCOUNT OF ANY FIRST AID, TREATMENT, OR SERVICE RENDERED AT THE EVENT.
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THE BASICS
ANSWERS | ALFN 21st ANNUAL Hyatt Regency Beaver Creek Resort & Spa Beaver Creek, CO July 16-19, 2023 |