Medusa Terms & Conditions

TERMS & CONDITONS
By accepting your place at MedUSA it is understood that you have read and agreed to these terms and conditions and the code of conduct (click here to view the MedUSA Code of Conduct ). MedUSA also reserves the right to change without notice those lectures and presentations advertised should circumstances dictate. It should be noted that delegates must be over fifteen years of age for acceptance on the course.

DATES
The dates of MedUSA and related conferences will be as stated on the MedUSA website . Should circumstances arise that make a change of date necessary delegates will be informed through our website.

LOCATION
The course(s) will be held at the at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)and the University of Towson/Johns Hopkins at Baltimore. Overnight accommodation for MedUSA will be in one of the halls of residence on the respective University campus. Please note that it is a condition of acceptance that you remain on the campus at all times, except the organised off-campus visits and activities.

FEES
The fee for MedUSA will be as advertised which includes bed and breakfast and evening meal on the University campus. Applications may be made on-line, . Full details of prices can be obtained from either our website. Credit and Debit cards are accepted as indicated on the payment page. Bookings will not be considered confirmed until subscription payments via PayPal confirmed and registration details will not be mailed until the final payment is received.

RESERVING A PLACE
No closing date applies for bookings, and delegates will be accepted as long as places are available. Early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment but email enquiries are welcome to check availability. Information will also be posted on our website, where bookings may be made by credit or debit card. Should places be unavailable, fees will be returned in full, but a reserve list will be held in anticipation of late cancellations.

CONFIRMING YOUR PLACE
Only bookings made online through the Medusa website will receive next-day confirmation of a reserved place.
Pre-registration details will be mailed to you in good time before the conference.

CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations must be in writing (e-mail acceptable), and in the event of illness should be accompanied by a doctor's certificate. The course fee includes a non-refundable deposit of $100. After May 1st 2009 a cancellation fee of $500 will be taken to cover costs. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after June 1st 2009 and deposits of $100 are non-refundable. Late payments will incur a late payment fee of $25.

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION
We are unable to provide additional accomodation outside of the conference dates and delegates should make their own arrangements.

ENQUIRIES
All enquiries should be made to MEDUSA and not to the host institution. A conference secretary will be available to deal with enquiries by email . e-mail us on: booking@medusa-us.com

PLEASE NOTE: Live surgery is always subject to the proviso that the operating theatres are not required for emergency surgery. For this reason unlike a lecture the activity cannot be guaranteed. Secondly, as the majority of those presenting are also working doctors the presence of an individual cannot be assumed, but we will always strive for a suitable replacement. Finally, MedUSA reserves the right to make any changes to the event if circumstances dictate.

PERSONAL PROPERTY
Delegates should be aware that they are responsible for their personal property and should arrange their own insurance for items of value. Items of value should be kept secure about you at all times.

MEDUSA CONFERENCE
MedUSA should not be viewed as a standard College outing or trip. Whilst all steps have been taken to comply with health and safety standards and in most instances to go beyond what is required, Medusa is only suitable for mature young people with a proven sense of responsibility. Further whilst MedUSA is an extremely valuable course, it should be understood that MedUSA is not necessary for an application to medical school. Neither is it the case that MedUSA or affiliated conferences seek to provide either a medical or first-aid education. It must also be understood that MedUSA is non-aligned to any individual, group or institution, and that the presence of any Individual, group or institution at either MedUSA directly or indirectly via our web-site or advertising material, should not be taken as an endorsement by MedUSA. Neither is it the case that any endorsement of MedUSA is being made by any individual, group or institution that appears at MedUSA or is to be found on the MedUSA web-site or in any advertising media. The mention of any individual, group or institution is done only to inform of either their intended presence at the conference or their previous attendance at a MedUSA Conference.