Terms & Conditions
General terms governing the use of the MN Marketing Network website, platforms and services under Austrian law.
Last updated: 15 April 2026
Contents
1. Scope
These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern the use of the website www.m-n.marketing, the associated event platforms (submit.m-n.marketing, submission.m-n.marketing, register.m-n.marketing) and all related services (together the "Services") provided by MN Marketing Network e.U. ("we", "us", "Provider"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to these Terms.
2. Provider
MN Marketing Network e.U.
Holzerweg 18, 8740 Zeltweg, Austria
VAT: ATU80240829 · Commercial register: FN 448866y (Local Court of Leoben)
Email: office@m-n.marketing
Phone: +43 660 2224554
3. Services
We provide marketing and information-technology services, including but not limited to:
- Event management platforms (registration, program, scheduling)
- Abstract and paper submission platforms (peer review, proceedings)
- Ticketing and payment handling for events
- Branding, web development and related consulting
The exact scope of each engagement is set out in the individual contract, quotation or order confirmation.
4. Registration & Payments
Event registrations
When you register for an event via one of our platforms, you enter into a contract with the respective event host (e.g. the scientific society). MN Marketing Network acts as technical service provider. Prices, ticket tiers, deadlines and included services are displayed at the time of booking.
Payment
Payments are processed via secure third-party payment providers (credit card, SEPA, bank transfer). Invoices are issued in accordance with Austrian tax law. VAT is added where applicable.
5. Cancellation & Refunds
Event-specific cancellation policies apply and are displayed during registration. Unless stated otherwise:
- Cancellations received before the event-specific deadline are refunded at 80% (20% administrative fee).
- No refund is granted after the deadline or for no-shows.
- Where legally required, consumers have a right of withdrawal pursuant to the Austrian Distance Selling Act (FAGG); this does not apply to event tickets for services starting on a specific date per § 18 (1) lit. 10 FAGG.
6. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Services or related systems
- Upload viruses, malicious code or content that infringes third-party rights
- Submit false registration data or impersonate others
- Automate access (scraping, bots) beyond what is reasonably allowed
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules.
7. Intellectual Property
All content on the website and platforms — including text, graphics, logos, code and software — is the property of MN Marketing Network e.U. or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify or create derivative works without our prior written consent, except as permitted by law.
Content you upload (abstracts, papers, images) remains yours. By submitting, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive licence to host, display and process it solely for the purpose of providing the Services.
8. Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Austrian law:
- We are liable without limitation for damages caused by intent or gross negligence.
- For slight negligence, liability is limited to foreseeable, contract-typical damages.
- We are not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages, including lost profits.
- Mandatory liability under the Product Liability Act (PHG) and for personal injury remains unaffected.
We use commercially reasonable efforts to keep the Services available but do not guarantee uninterrupted operation. Scheduled maintenance will be announced where possible.
9. Warranty
Statutory warranty rights apply. For B2B contracts, we deliver Services in accordance with the specification set out in the individual contract. Defects must be notified in writing within a reasonable time after discovery.
10. Data Protection
We process personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
11. Changes
We may update these Terms from time to time. The current version is always available at www.m-n.marketing/terms. Material changes affecting existing contracts will be communicated with reasonable notice.
12. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Austria, excluding its conflict-of-laws provisions and the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
For disputes with consumers, statutory jurisdiction applies. For disputes arising between businesses, the courts of Leoben, Austria shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
The EU provides an online dispute resolution platform: ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. We are not obliged to participate in dispute resolution before a consumer arbitration body.