Terms and Conditions for Attending OMICS Group Conferences
Discounts
All Discounted Registrations to be paid through offline only. Any discounts offered whether by OMICS Group (including team discounts) must also require payment through offline process. Discounted Registrations once paid through online will be refunded only after the completion of the conference in a time period of 30-45 days with $150 handling fee.
Cancellation, Postponement and Transfer of Registration
All cancellations or modifications of registration must be made in writing to
If OMICS Group cancels this event for any reason, you will receive a credit for 100% of the registration fee paid. You may use this credit for another OMICS Group event which must occur within one year from the date of cancellation.

If OMICS Group postpones an event for any reason and you are unable or unwilling to attend on one of the rescheduled dates, you will receive a credit for 100% of the registration fee paid. You may use this credit for another OMICS Group event which must occur within one year from the date of postponement.

OMICS Group is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of substitution, alteration or cancellation/postponement of an event. In the unlikely event of cancellation or postponement of the conference due to circumstances beyond OMICS reasonable control including but not limited to, acts of terrorism, war, and natural disaster, OMICS cannot be held responsible for any cost, damage or expense which may be incurred by registrants as a consequence of the event being postponed or cancelled. Due to any unavoidable circumstances if there is a change in venue of the conference, all the registered participants will be intimated immediately regarding the change.
Transfer of Registration
All fully paid registrations are transferable to other persons from the same organization, if registered person is unable to attend the event. Transfers must be made by the registered person in writing to . Details must include the full name of replacement person, their title, contact phone number and email address. All other registration details will be assigned to the new person unless otherwise specified.

If the registrant is unable to attend, and is not in a position to transfer his/her participation to another person or event, then the following refund arrangements apply:


    Before 90 days of the conference :  50% refund

Within 90 days of the conference :  No refund

Except as specified above, no credits will be issued for cancellations. There are no refunds given under any other circumstances. Cancellations that are eligible for a refund as specified above will be processed only after the conference.
Visa Information
Visas should be applied as early as possible and well in advance of the conference. According to the National Academy of Sciences International Visitors Office, "due to increased security measures, many applicants must now appear for a personal interview at the U.S. consulate. Applicants should take this into consideration and start the process as early as possible since some consulates may have long waiting times for interviews (several weeks to a month). Scientists and students will most likely experience delays due to a security review process known as Visa Mantis". So kindly apply for the visa within reasonable time (minimum three months ahead of the planned travel).
The organisers will not directly contact embassies and consulates on behalf of visa applicants.
All delegates or invitees should apply for Business Visa only.

Important note for failed visa applications:* Visa issues cannot come under the consideration of cancellation policy of OMICS Group, including the inability to obtain a visa.
Requesting an Invitation Letter
For security purposes, letter of invitation will be sent only to those individuals who had registered for the conference. Once your registration is complete, please contact to request a personalized letter of invitation.

Please Note: Regarding refunds, all bank charges will be for the registrants account.
Insurance
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind.
Transportation
Please note that any (or) all transportation and parking is the responsibility of the registrant.
If a conference receives an insufficient number of registrations, the OMICS may cancel the conference. In this case, the maximum liability of OMICS is limited to a refund of the conference registration fee with no additional liability for travel costs, hotel costs, or any other costs or expenses whatsoever.

Press/Media
Press permission must be obtained from OMICS Conferences Organizing Committee prior to the event. The press will not quote speakers or delegates unless they have obtained their approval in writing. The OMICS Group is an objective third-party nonprofit organization. This conference is not associated with any commercial meeting company.
         This cancellation policy was last updated on October 04, 2012