Effective Date: May, 2026.

These Terms and Conditions (the “Agreement”) govern your attendance at and participation in the Consensus by CoinDesk conference event(s) (the “Conference”), on such dates and at such venues (each, a “Venue”) as CoinDesk, Inc. ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") shall from time to time publicize via our events website, currently here: https://www.coindesk.com/events/.

BY COMPLETING REGISTRATION FOR THE CONFERENCE ("REGISTRATION"), YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS, WHICH FORM A BINDING LEGAL CONTRACT BETWEEN COMPANY AND YOU, THE REGISTERED ATTENDEE OR PARTICIPANT ("ATTENDEE" OR "YOU"). IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT REGISTER FOR OR ATTEND THE CONFERENCE..

If you are registering on behalf of another individual, it is your responsibility to ensure the person attending fully aware of and accepts these terms. By completing the Registration on behalf of another individual as Attendee you: (a) represent and warrant that (i) you have the full authority to register the Attendee and to bind the Attendee to the terms hereof; (ii) you have made the Attendee aware of these terms and that they have accepted these terms; and (b) you shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend Company, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims arising out of a breach of such representation and warranties or for any breach of this Agreement by the Attendee you act on behalf of.

NOTHING PRESENTED OR DISCUSSED AT THE CONFERENCE CONSTITUTES FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, TAX, OR LEGAL ADVICE. SEE SECTION 15 FOR FULL DETAILS.

BY ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE, YOU RELEASE COMPANY FROM THE CATEGORIES OF CLAIMS AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 10.

SIDE EVENTS NOTICE: COMPANY BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY EVENTS, GATHERINGS, OR ACTIVITIES AROUND THE CONFERENCE THAT COMPANY DOES NOT ITSELF ORGANISE AND BRAND AS AN OFFICIAL CONFERENCE EVENT. SEE SECTION 12 FOR FULL DETAILS.

1. Registration and Confirmation

1.1. Registrations are accepted online through the Company's official registration portal only and confirmed via email. Company is not responsible for registrations attempted through third-party platforms or resellers. Any Registration purchased through an unauthorized channel is void and will not be honoured.

1.2. Once you have completed registering for the Conference, you will receive a Registration confirmation by email. Please ensure that: (a) you enter a valid email address during Registration; and (b) you check your junk/spam folder in case emails from Company are filtered. Company is not responsible for failed delivery of confirmation emails resulting from incorrect email addresses or spam filters.

1.3 You will receive essential information about your Registration and the Conference electronically at the email address provided during Registration. It is your responsibility to ensure that email address remains active and monitored through the date of the Conference.

1.4 Registrations are personal to the named Attendee and are not transferable except as expressly permitted under Section 6.4 (Attendee Change Policy). Any purported transfer in breach of this Agreement is void and will not be honoured.

1.4 Registrations are personal to the named Attendee and are not transferable except as expressly permitted under Section 6.4 (Attendee Change Policy). Any purported transfer in breach of this Agreement is void and will not be honoured.

2. Attendee Requirements

2.1. Subject to full payment of any applicable registration fees ("Registration Fees") and compliance with this Agreement, your Registration entitles you to admittance to the Conference. Registration for one Conference does not grant admittance to any other Conference or event. You acknowledge and agree that certain sessions, events, and areas at the Conference are subject to capacity restrictions and are available on a first come, first served basis. All fees, expenses, and costs associated with your attendance (including, without limitation, travel, accommodation, meals, and transportation) shall be borne solely by you. Company shall have no liability whatsoever for such costs.

2.2. No one under the age of 18 will be permitted to attend the Conference. You hereby represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. Certain performance or event venues may require patrons to be at least 21 years of age. Company reserves the right to require proof of age at any time and to refuse or revoke entry to any individual who cannot confirm they meet applicable age requirements.

2.3. You will be required to sign in for the Conference at the Venue (“Sign-In”), where you will receive a badge (“Badge”) and other registration materials (“Registration Materials”). Failure to complete Sign-In will result in denial of access to the Conference.

2.4. Attendees must present a valid, government-issued photo ID at Sign-In in order to collect their Badge and Registration Materials. The name on your ID must match the name on your Registration. Unless you are an exhibitor or member of a group with advance group Badge pickup arrangements approved by Company, you must collect your own individual Badge and allocated Registration Materials in person. Company reserves the right to deny entry to any individual who fails to present satisfactory identification.

2.5. For security and safety reasons, you agree to wear your Badge visibly at all times in Conference areas. Access to all Conference areas requires both a printed Badge and photographic identification matching your Registration details. Badges are and remain the property of Company and must be surrendered to Company upon request at any time.

2.6. You acknowledge and agree that Company, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to change any and all aspects of the Conference, including but not limited to the Conference name, themes, content, program, speakers, performers, hosts, moderators, venue, and dates and times, at any time and without notice or liability to you.

2.7. It is the sole responsibility of the Attendee to obtain any visas, travel authorizations, waivers or other permits required to enter the jurisdiction in which the Conference is held. Company will not contact embassies or consulates on any Attendee's behalf, provide invitation letters, or offer assistance of any kind in connection with visa or immigration matters. Failure to obtain any required documentation does not constitute a valid basis for a refund of Registration Fees.

2.8. Personal belongings should not be left unattended in meeting rooms or public areas. Company will not be liable for any item that is lost, damaged, or stolen. Unattended items may be removed by security. Lost and found enquiries should be directed to the registration desk.

2.9 Attendees must comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws, regulations, and ordinances at all times while attending the Conference. Company reserves the right to deny entry or remove any Attendee who, in Company's sole determination, is in breach of this Agreement or applicable law.

3. Rates and Taxes.

3.1 Company does not offer special rates for daily attendance, exhibit hall only, or similar partial access arrangements except as expressly advertised. If you register using a special or discounted rate for which you are not eligible, you hereby authorize Company to charge your payment method for the difference, upon written notice. All determinations regarding eligibility for special or discounted rates are in the sole and absolute discretion of Company. Company reserves the right to withdraw any special rate at any time.

3.2You are solely responsible for all applicable taxes, duties, levies, and government charges incurred in connection with your attendance at the Conference, including but not limited to value-added tax, goods and services tax, sales tax, consumption tax, withholding tax, and any other assessments on services provided by Company.

3.3 You represent and warrant that any payment method used to complete Registration is valid and that you are authorised to use it. Company uses third-party payment processors and is not responsible for errors or failures attributable to those processors.

4. Recordings and Use of Likeness

4.1. By attending the Conference, you acknowledge and agree that: (a) the Conference will be photographed, filmed, audio-recorded, and/or live-streamed by Company, its sponsors, vendors, and authorised third parties; and (b) you may be captured in such Recordings. Your attendance constitutes unconditional consent to such capture.

4.2 You hereby grant to Company, its sponsors, vendors, service providers, agents, licensees, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Company Entities") the right to: (a) record, film, photograph, or otherwise capture your likeness, voice, name, image, and appearance at the Conference in photos, videos, audio recordings, or other media ("Recordings"); and (b) the irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, fully paid-up right and licence to copy, display, reproduce, edit, distribute, create derivative works of, broadcast, perform, and otherwise use the Recordings and your name in connection therewith in any media now known or hereafter developed, including on CoinDesk.com, social media, brochures, newsletters, and podcasts, for any purpose, including promotional, educational, and archival purposes, without any further approval from or payment to you.

4.3 You hereby waive, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any rights you may have relating to the Recordings, including any right to inspect or approve any use of the Recordings, any right of privacy or publicity, any copyright or moral rights, and any right to injunctive or other equitable relief.

4.4 You hereby release and discharge the Company Entities and their respective employees, directors, officers, agents, and affiliated companies (the "Releasees") from any and all claims, actions, and liabilities, whether known or unknown, arising from the Releasees' use of the Recordings or exercise of the rights granted herein.

4.5 For the purposes of Section 4.4 “You" means you, your heirs, assigns, guardians, and legal representatives.

5. Health and Safety

5.1. Company may, in its sole discretion, implement and enforce health and safety protocols at the Conference, which may include (without limitation) requirements relating to vaccination status, testing, masking, physical distancing, and temperature screening. Failure to comply with applicable health protocols is grounds for removal without refund.

5.2 You acknowledge that attendance at any large-scale, in-person event carries inherent health risks, including exposure to communicable diseases. By attending the Conference, you voluntarily and knowingly assume all such risks. Company shall not be liable for any illness, injury, or death resulting from your attendance, to the fullest extent permissible under applicable law.

5.3 By attending the Conference, you represent and warrant that you are not experiencing symptoms of a communicable illness, have not had recent close contact with a confirmed case of a communicable illness (as defined by applicable public health guidance), and are not subject to any quarantine or isolation order.

5.4 Company will endeavour to have first aid resources available at the Venue. Company makes no representation or warranty as to the adequacy of such resources and shall not be liable for any failure or delay in emergency response.

6. Cancellation, Substitution, and Badge Policies

6.1. All Registration Fees and other payments by you are non-refundable in all circumstances, regardless of the reason for cancellation, including but not limited to illness, travel disruptions, schedule conflicts, visa denial, or dissatisfaction.

6.2. Company reserves the right to cancel, in its sole discretion, an Attendee's Registration upon a refund of Registration Fees paid; provided that if an Attendee's Registration is cancelled due to a violation of this Agreement or applicable law, or because of Attendee’s behaviour at a Venue Company shall be entitled to retain all Registration Fees paid.

6.3. Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to abbreviate, cancel, postpone, and/or reschedule the Conference due to circumstances beyond Company's reasonable control, including but not limited to civil disturbance, earthquake, electrical outage, fire, strike, flood, hurricane, other acts of God, pandemic or epidemic, public health emergency, cyberattack, or any act of war, terrorism, or government order (each, a "Force Majeure Event"). In such circumstances, Company shall not be liable for any damages, losses, or costs you may incur, including Registration Fees, accommodation, or airfare.

6.4 Change requests for attendees must be submitted to us in writing. Company may, in its sole discretion, process or decline any change request. Change Fees apply as follows: (a) for requests received more than 45 days before the Conference: the price difference for any tier upgrade, no administrative fee; (b) for requests received 45 days or fewer before the Conference: tier upgrade difference plus an administrative fee of US$150. Changes cannot be processed once Badges have been printed or after the first day of the Conference. Once a Badge has been collected on site, it may not be changed, substituted, or reissued to another person under any circumstances. A replacement Badge fee of US$250 will be charged for any lost, damaged, or misplaced Badge. Company is under no obligation to issue a replacement Badge.

7. Code of Conduct

7.1. Company is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all attendees, speakers, sponsors, staff, and volunteers. All participants are expected to: (a) treat others with dignity and respect; (b) refrain from harassment, discrimination, or intimidation of any kind; (c) comply with all applicable laws and Conference policies; and (d) respect the professional nature of the event.

7.2. Harassment of any kind, including harassment based on gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin, will not be tolerated. Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to remove from the Conference (without refund) any individual who violates this Code of Conduct and to ban such individual from future Company events.

7.3. Conduct violations may be reported to Conference staff or in writing to us. All reports will be treated with discretion.

8. Prohibited Conduct

8.1. You agree not to sell, trade, transfer, loan, share, or otherwise permit any other person to use your Badge. Any Badge used by a person other than the registered Attendee will be void, and Registration Fees will be forfeited.

8.2. Company reserves the right to remove you from the Conference without refund if, in its sole discretion, your presence or behaviour creates a disruption or threatens the safety of any person.

8.3. Company may immediately eject and permanently ban any Attendee found wearing a prior-year, counterfeit, or another person's Badge.

8.4 You acknowledge and agree that you may not use Registration credentials for the Conference as a prize or incentive in any form of promotion, contest, game or sweepstakes without Company’s advance prior written approval.

8.5 “Suitcasing” refers to the practice of attending a trade show but “working the aisles” from a suitcase or briefcase, soliciting business from other attendees and exhibitors. For the good of the Conference and the exhibitors supporting the Conference, you acknowledge and agree that the only legitimate place to conduct business during the Conference is within a contracted exhibit space on the show floor. Attendees observed soliciting business in the aisles or other public spaces, or in another company’s booth, may be ejected from the Conference and may be banned from future conferences in Company’s sole discretion.

8.6 You may not list, offer for sale, auction, or transfer your Registration or Badge on any secondary market or resale platform. Any Registration or Badge acquired through the secondary market is void.

8.7 Attendees may not record or broadcast audio or video of sessions at the Conference unless they have written permission from the CoinDesk Events Team. Attendees are responsible for compliance with all applicable intellectual property, privacy and publicity laws, rules and regulations.

8.8 Without the prior written consent of Company, Attendees may not use artificial intelligence tools, bots, automated scraping technologies, or similar tools to systematically capture, transcribe, summarize, or process Conference content, speaker presentations, or attendee information.

8.9 Company reserves the right to deny admission to or eject anyone who engages in or is reputed to engage in unethical or non-compliant marketing practices.

8.10 The Conference is a private event and maintains a weapons-free policy for the Conference and all events at the Conference. Attendee is prohibited from carrying weapons of any kind, including, without limitation, concealed or displayed firearms, and is not permitted to bring weapons onto the premises of any Events. Attendee’s bags may be checked prior to entering the Venue or any other physical, in-person venue (whether part of the physical events or production for the online events) by employees, contractors and/or representatives of (a) Company, (b) the Venue or venue for the applicable event, and/or (c) Company clients or Consensus sponsors. Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, without refund, deferral or credit to Attendee, to deactivate and/or revoke the Attendee’s registration credentials and Badge if Attendee violates this policy. Attendee acknowledges and agrees that this weapons-free policy is in force, and Attendee agrees to comply with such policy, regardless of the terms of any signs posted on the Venue or venue of any event.

8.11 Attendees may not represent themselves as employees, agents, or affiliates of Company without prior written authorisation.

8.12 You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Company harmless from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of any breach of this Section 8. This obligation survives termination of this Agreement.

8.13 All Badges are the property of Company and must be returned to Company upon request.

9. Personal Information and Data Protection

9.1 Our collection and use of personal data is governed by Company's Privacy Policy at coindesk.com/privacy. By registering, you consent to your personal data being processed in accordance with that policy.

9.2 By permitting your Badge to be scanned by an exhibitor or sponsor, you consent to that exhibitor or sponsor collecting your contact information and contacting you post-event. The exhibitor's or sponsor's own privacy policy governs their use of such data. To stop receiving communications or to exercise data rights in respect of an exhibitor or sponsor, you must contact them directly.

9.3 You must comply with all applicable data protection laws in your handling of any personal data you obtain from other attendees or exhibitors. Selling or misusing such data is strictly prohibited.

10. Waiver; Release of Claims; Indemnity

10.1. YOU ATTEND THE CONFERENCE ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU HEREBY RELEASE THE RELEASEES FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY ACTIONS, CLAIMS, OR DEMANDS THAT YOU MAY HAVE NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, FOR ANY LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS (INCLUDING COMMUNICABLE DISEASE), DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ("LOSS") IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ATTENDANCE AT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CONFERENCE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY LOSS RESULTING FROM YOUR INTERACTION WITH STAFF, EQUIPMENT, FOOD, GOODS SOLD, PREMISES, OR ANY VIRUS OR INFECTIOUS DISEASE, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF THE RELEASEES. YOU EXPRESSLY ASSUME ALL RISKS OF INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH ARISING FROM YOUR ATTENDANCE.

10.2. YOU SHALL NOT ASSERT ANY CLAIM, ACTION, OR DEMAND AGAINST THE RELEASEES IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ATTENDANCE AT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CONFERENCE, AND YOU HEREBY RELEASE THE RELEASEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, ACTIONS, AND LIABILITIES, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN.

10.3. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Company and its officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, judgments, settlements, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to: (a) your attendance at or participation in the Conference; (b) any negligent acts, omissions, or intentional misconduct by you; (c) any breach of this Agreement; or (d) your violation of any applicable law or third-party right.

For the purposes of this Section 10, "You" means you, your heirs, assigns, guardians, and legal representatives.

11. Intellectual Property

11.1. All intellectual property rights in and to the Conference, the Conference name ("Consensus"), Conference content, and all materials distributed at or in connection with the Conference (""Conference Materials") are exclusively owned by Company or the relevant sponsors or speakers, as applicable.

11.2. You may not reproduce, publish, distribute, or otherwise use any Conference Materials, trademarks, or logos, including "CoinDesk" and "Consensus", without Company's prior written permission.

11.3. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to vest in you any legal or beneficial right in or to any trademarks or other intellectual property rights owned or used under license by Company or any of its affiliates; nor does this Agreement grant to you any right or license to any other intellectual property rights of Company or its affiliates, all of which shall at all times remain the exclusive property of Company and its affiliates.

11.4. Any suggestions or feedback you provide to Company regarding the Conference shall be deemed assigned to Company, and Company may use, store and process such feedback freely without restriction or compensation.

12. Third-Party Events and Side Events

12.1 An "Official Conference Event" means only those events expressly listed in the official Conference agenda published by Company, held at the designated Venue or a venue expressly identified by Company as a satellite official event location, and operated and supervised directly by Company or its appointed agents. All other events, even if geographically proximate to the Venue, themed around the Conference, or promoted to Conference attendees, are “Third-Party Events”.

12.2 You acknowledge and agree that: (a) Third-Party Events are not organised, operated, controlled, vetted, endorsed, approved, or supervised by Company; (b) Company's listing, mention, or promotion of a Third-Party Event on any channel does not constitute an endorsement, approval, or recommendation of that event or its organiser; (c) Third-Party Event organisers are entirely independent of Company; and (d) Company exercises no authority over the content, safety standards, ticketing, financial management, or conduct of any Third-Party Event.

12.3 COMPANY ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND IN RELATION TO ANY THIRD-PARTY EVENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR: (a) personal injury, illness, or death; (b) property damage or theft; (c) any financial loss arising from the purchase of a ticket to or participation in a Third-Party Event, including losses from fraud, cancellation, or organiser insolvency; (d) the quality, safety, accuracy, or legality of any content, product, service, digital asset, or investment opportunity presented at a Third-Party Event; (e) any breach of applicable law by a Third-Party Event organiser or participant; or (f) any other loss, damage, cost, or consequence, whether direct, indirect, or consequential, arising from your attendance at or participation in any Third-Party Event.

12.4 If you choose to attend a Third-Party Event, you do so entirely at your own risk. Company strongly encourages you to exercise due diligence before registering for or paying to attend any Third-Party Event, particularly in the context of the digital asset industry, where fraud and misrepresentation are known risks.

12.5 Nothing in the relationship between Company and any Third-Party Event organiser shall constitute or imply any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

13.1 COMPANY GIVES NO WARRANTIES IN RESPECT OF ANY ASPECT OF THE CONFERENCE, THE CONFERENCE MATERIALS, OR ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED AT OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONFERENCE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, AND MERCHANTABILITY. THE CONFERENCE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS.

13.2 TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER COMPANY NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE CONFERENCE OR THIS AGREEMENT.

13.3 TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF COMPANY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONFERENCE OR THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL REGISTRATION FEES ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU TO COMPANY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

13.4 YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION 13 REFLECT A REASONABLE ALLOCATION OF RISK AND ARE AN ESSENTIAL BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN YOU AND COMPANY.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in all respects in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, United States of America, without regard to any conflict of law rules or principles that would cause the laws of any other jurisdiction to apply.

14.2 You irrevocably and unconditionally: (a) consent to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New York County, New York; (b) waive any objection to the laying of venue in such courts; and (c) waive any claim that any such court is an inconvenient forum (forum non conveniens) or lacks personal jurisdiction over you.

14.3 You acknowledge and agree that: (a) the Conference is a professional, business-to- business event serving the digital asset industry; (b) you are attending primarily in a professional or business capacity; and (c) to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you waive any right to characterise your Registration as a "consumer" transaction or to rely on any consumer protection legislation that would otherwise disapply or modify this Agreement.

14.4 If you are accessing the Conference from outside the United States: (a) you are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction; (b) to the extent that any mandatory provision of the law of your jurisdiction applies and cannot be excluded (such as GDPR data rights), nothing in this Agreement is intended to override such mandatory provisions. In all other respects, this Agreement shall govern; and (c) you acknowledge that you have chosen to register in full knowledge that the Conference is operated under the laws of the State of New York.

14.5 This Agreement is entered into in the English language, which shall be the controlling language for all purposes. Any translation is provided for convenience only and shall have no legal effect. By attending a Conference, you confirm that you have read and understood this Agreement in English, or have had the opportunity to have it translated into a language that you are capable of understanding.

15. Financial and Investment Disclaimer

15.1 Nothing presented, discussed, demonstrated, or communicated at the Conference, whether by Company, sponsors, speakers, panellists, or any other participant, constitutes financial, investment, tax, legal, or regulatory advice of any kind. Company does not endorse, recommend, or validate any investment, digital asset, financial product, project, protocol, or service mentioned or discussed at the Conference.

15.2 The digital asset and cryptocurrency industries involve significant risk, including the risk of total loss of capital. Attendees should conduct their own independent due diligence and consult qualified professional advisors before making any investment decisions.

15.3 Sponsors, exhibitors, and speakers are solely responsible for ensuring that any information or materials they distribute at the Conference comply with all applicable financial promotion, securities, and regulatory requirements. Company does not assume any liability for breaches of such requirements by any sponsor or attendee.

16. Miscellaneous

16.1 Company’s failure to exercise any right provided for herein shall not be deemed a waiver of any further rights hereunder. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable. This Agreement is not assignable, transferable or sub-licensable by you except with Company’s prior written consent.

16.2 Company shall not be liable or in default for any failure to perform its obligations hereunder where such failure results from a Force Majeure Event.

16.3 This Agreement, together with any additional policies referenced herein, constitutes the complete and exclusive agreement between the parties regarding its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements. Company may update this Agreement by posting a revised version on the Conference website, with the revised version taking effect upon posting.

16.4 No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment is created as a result of this Agreement and you acknowledge that you do not have any authority of any kind to bind the Company in any respect whatsoever.

16.5 All notices shall be in writing and sent to Company at events@coindesk.com or to you at the email address provided during Registration.

16.6 To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the Conference must be brought by you within one (1) year of the date of the Conference. Claims not brought within this period shall be time- barred.

16.7 To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, third parties, unless explicitly mentioned herein, shall have no rights to enforce the terms of or avail themselves of the benefits of this Agreement.