TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: January 22, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the GOCF 2026 (3rd Global Oral Cancer Forum) website (hereinafter referred to as "the Website", URL: https://www.gocf2026.com). This Website is owned and operated by the GOCF 2026 Organizing Committee (hereinafter referred to as "we", "us", "the Organizer", or "GOCF").

By accessing or using this Website, registering for the conference, submitting paper abstracts, or using any services provided by this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (hereinafter referred to as "these Terms"). If you do not agree to any part of these Terms, please cease using this Website immediately.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any modifications will be posted on this page and become effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website after modifications indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Service Description

This Website provides the following services:

• Conference information publication and updates
• Online conference registration and enrollment
• Abstract submission and review
• Conference agenda and speaker information
• Online payment processing
• Conference materials download
• Participant login system
• Conference news and announcements

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any service at any time without notice.

3. User Registration and Accounts

3.1 Registration Requirements

Using certain services on this Website (such as conference registration, abstract submission) requires creating an account. When registering, you must:

• Provide true, accurate, and complete information
• Ensure you are at least 18 years old
• Keep registration information current and updated
• Be responsible for the authenticity of account information

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Safeguarding your account and password
• Not sharing your login credentials with others
• All activities conducted under your account
• Notifying us immediately upon discovering unauthorized use

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the following rights:

• Refuse registration applications
• Suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
• Delete accounts inactive for more than 2 years

4. User Conduct

When using this Website, you agree to:

4.1 Permitted Use

• Use only for lawful and legitimate purposes
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Respect the rights of other users
• Provide truthful and accurate information

4.2 Prohibited Use

You must not:

• Provide false, misleading, or inaccurate information
• Impersonate others or falsify identity
• Harass, threaten, defame, or violate the rights of others
• Upload or transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Attempt unauthorized access to systems or other user accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the normal operation of the Website
• Use automated tools (such as bots, crawlers) to scrape Website content without permission
• Engage in any commercial or competitive activities
• Infringe intellectual property rights or other rights
• Post illegal, obscene, hateful, or inappropriate content

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Website Content Ownership

All content on this Website, including but not limited to:

• Text, images, videos, audio
• Logos, trademarks, designs
• Software, code, interfaces
• Databases, compilation methods

are owned by the GOCF 2026 Organizing Committee or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license solely for:

• Personal, non-commercial browsing of this Website
• Registering and attending the conference
• Downloading conference materials for personal use

Unless you have our written permission, you may not copy, modify, distribute, display, sell, or otherwise use Website content.

5.3 User-Submitted Content

When you submit content to this Website (such as abstracts, comments, images, etc.):

• You warrant that you own or have necessary authorization for the content
• You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, edit, and publish the content
• You agree the content does not infringe any third-party rights
• You retain ownership of your submitted content

6. Privacy Protection

We value your privacy. For information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Using this Website indicates your agreement to have your personal data processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

7. Payment and Refunds

7.1 Payment Methods

We accept the following payment methods:

• Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
• Bank transfer
• Third-party payment platforms (such as PayPal, ECPay)

7.2 Payment Security

All payment information is transmitted via secure encryption. We do not directly store your complete credit card information; all payment processing is conducted by third-party payment service providers.

7.3 Refund Policy

For refund-related regulations, please refer to our Refund Policy.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

This Website may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as hotel booking, social media, map services, etc.). These links are provided for convenience only:

• We do not control or review third-party websites
• We are not responsible for third-party content, products, or services
• You access third-party websites at your own risk
• Third-party privacy policies and terms apply to their services

9. Disclaimers

9.1 Services Provided "As Is"

This Website and all services are provided "as is" and "as available" without any express or implied warranties, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Error-free or uninterrupted operation

9.2 Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate information:

• We do not guarantee the complete accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of Website content
• Conference information may change at any time
• We recommend checking for the latest information regularly
• We are not liable for losses due to information errors

9.3 Technical Issues

We do not guarantee:

• Website availability 24/7
• Services will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• Website is free of viruses or harmful components

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• Direct Damages: We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from use or inability to use this Website
• Data Loss: We are not liable for data loss, loss of profits, or business interruption
• Third-Party Actions: We are not liable for actions of other users or third parties
• Force Majeure: We are not liable for losses due to force majeure (natural disasters, war, pandemics, etc.)
• Liability Cap: In any event, our total liability shall not exceed the fees you paid to us

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the GOCF 2026 Organizing Committee, its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, liabilities, expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your infringement of any third-party rights
• False or misleading information you provided
• Your illegal use of this Website

12. Service Termination

We reserve the following rights without notice:

• Immediately suspend or terminate your account
• Refuse your access to this Website
• Delete your content
• Take legal action

Reasons for termination include but are not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Providing false information
• Engaging in illegal or inappropriate conduct
• Long-term inactivity
• Harm to the Website or other users' interests

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of China (Taiwan).

13.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Kaohsiung District Court, Taiwan, as the court of first instance.

13.3 Dispute Negotiation

Before initiating litigation, both parties should first attempt to resolve disputes through amicable negotiation.

14. Miscellaneous

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding use of this Website and supersede all prior oral or written agreements.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified or deleted to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14.3 No Waiver

Our failure to exercise or delay in exercising any right under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without your consent.

14.5 Notices

All notices shall be sent via:

• Posting announcements on the Website
• Sending email to the email address you provided during registration
• Mailing to your provided mailing address

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding these Terms, please contact us:

 

Thank you for reading our Terms of Service.