Website terms of use — TEDxUzhhorod

Revision date: 22 October 2026

1. General provisions

1.1. These Website Terms of Use (the “Terms”) govern access to and use of the features, information materials and electronic services of the official TEDxUzhhorod website (the “Website”).

1.2. The Website provides information about TEDxUzhhorod, an independently organised event operated under a TED licence in accordance with the principle of Ideas Worth Spreading.

1.3. The main purposes of the Website are:

● providing information about TEDxUzhhorod, its concept, mission and programme;
● presenting the speakers, talk topics and team;
● sharing information about the date, time, venue and participation terms;
● providing information about how to purchase tickets;
● enabling communication with visitors, speakers, partners and media representatives;
● providing updates on changes to the organisation of the Event;
● sharing information materials, photographs and links to official TEDx talks;
● providing access to legal policies and participation rules.

1.4. By using the Website, a person undertakes to comply with the applicable requirements of Ukrainian law, the rights of others and the rules for lawful use of information resources.

1.5. Merely browsing the Website does not constitute entering into an agreement to attend the Event, purchasing a ticket, incurring a payment obligation or consenting to unrestricted processing of personal data.

1.6. The Terms apply to all Website visitors, regardless of whether they have purchased a ticket, completed a form, subscribed to notifications or use the Website solely to view information.

1.7. Certain Website features may be governed by additional documents published and brought to users' attention in the prescribed manner.

2. Information about the Website Operator

2.1. The Website Operator is the person who ensures its operation, determines how information is published and organises interaction with users.

2.2. Operator details:

Sole proprietor Maiia Serhiivna Sviatashova (Святашова Майя Сергіївна)

Taxpayer registration number: 3191210820

Registered location / address for enquiries: 4В Zelena Street, Onokivtsi village, Uzhhorod district, Zakarpattia region. Contact email: tedxuzhhorod@gmail.com

Official Website address: tedxuzhhorod.com

2.3. The Operator provides organisational and technical administration of the Website independently or with the involvement of authorised contractors.

2.4. If the Event organiser, Website Operator and ticket seller are different persons, information about their legal status, functions and responsibilities is brought to users' attention in the relevant sections of the Website.

2.5. Contact information published on the Website is intended for official enquiries concerning TEDxUzhhorod and must not be used for unsolicited mass mailings or other unlawful purposes.

3. The status of TEDxUzhhorod and its relationship with TED

3.1. TEDxUzhhorod is an independently organised event operated under a licence granted by TED.

3.2. TEDx is a programme of local, independently organised events created in the spirit of TED to exchange ideas, share knowledge and develop communities.

3.3. TED provides general rules and guidance for organising TEDx events; however, the particular Event is planned, organised and held by an independent organising team.

3.4. This Website is not an official website or representative office of TED or TED Conferences, LLC.

3.5. The TEDxUzhhorod name and associated identity elements are used exclusively within the scope of the licence granted and the TEDx rules.

3.6. The TED and TEDx names, their logos, trademarks and other intellectual property are used in accordance with the rights of their lawful owners.

3.7. No information on the Website should give the impression that:

● TED directly organises TEDxUzhhorod;
● TED guarantees or carries out ticket sales for the Event;
● TED endorses any partners' goods or services;
● an individual speaker speaks on behalf of TED;
● Event partners are entitled to influence the editorial content of talks.

3.8. Website content is prepared by the TEDxUzhhorod organising team in accordance with its authority and the TEDx rules.

3.9. Link to the official TEDxUzhhorod page on the TED platform:

https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/69351

4. Informational nature of the Website

4.1. Information published on the Website is intended to acquaint users with the Event, its concept, organisational arrangements, programme and opportunities to participate.

4.2. The Operator strives to ensure that published information is accurate, up to date and complete.

4.3. At the same time, preparing and holding a conference may involve justified organisational changes, including changes to:

● the speaker lineup;
● talk topics or titles;
● the order of sessions;
● the start times of individual parts of the programme;
● technical arrangements;
● the format of individual activities;
● access conditions for particular areas;
● other organisational details.

4.4. The Operator may update this information when relevant circumstances arise.

4.5. If changes materially affect the terms of a purchased service or ticket buyers' rights, the organiser ensures that they are duly informed in accordance with Ukrainian law and the agreed participation terms.

4.6. Publishing information about an invitation to a particular person, negotiations or plans for their talk must not be treated as final confirmation of their participation unless expressly stated otherwise.

4.7. The Operator may not rely on provisions concerning the informational nature of the Website to avoid liability for inaccurate information or violations of consumer rights where liability is established by law.

4.8. Information about tickets, their price, the scope of buyers' rights and refund procedures is governed by separate rules communicated to the buyer before the relevant agreement is concluded.

5. Registration, ticket purchases and payment transactions

5.1. The Website may contain links to platforms and electronic services through which tickets to TEDxUzhhorod are sold.

5.2. WayForPay or other officially designated payment solutions may be used to accept online payments.

5.3. Following a link from the Website to a payment page may involve using a separate website with its own technical and organisational operating conditions.

5.4. Before paying for a ticket, the buyer must be provided with accurate and understandable information about:

● the actual ticket seller;
● the Event name and date;
● the category and number of tickets;
● the total order price;
● mandatory fees and additional charges, if applicable;
● the payment method;
● the procedure for receiving the electronic ticket;
● the refund rules;
● contact details for enquiries.

5.5. Merely visiting a sales page or completing an information form without duly confirming an order does not automatically constitute entering into a ticket purchase agreement.

5.6. Electronic agreements are concluded in accordance with Ukrainian law, including the Law of Ukraine “On Electronic Commerce”, and the terms of the particular ordering procedure.

5.7. When a third-party payment service is used, full bank card details are processed by the relevant payment provider within the scope of its functionality.

5.8. The Website Operator must not receive or store full bank card details, CVV/CVC codes, banking passwords or one-time payment confirmation codes.

5.9. If payment is successful but the electronic ticket is not received, the user has the right to contact the seller to check the order and properly resolve the technical issue.

5.10. Ticket use, transfer, cancellation, exchange and refunds are governed by the separate document “Rules for Ticket Purchases, Changes and Refunds”.

5.11. These Terms do not replace the terms of the agreement with the ticket buyer or restrict consumer rights established by law.

6. Users' rights

6.1. The user has the right to:

6.1.1. Freely browse the publicly accessible information sections of the Website.

6.1.2. Receive accurate information about the Event, the organiser, participation terms and available ticket purchase methods.

6.1.3. Use the Website's feedback forms for their intended purpose.

6.1.4. Contact the organising team about matters relating to TEDxUzhhorod.

6.1.5. Exercise the rights provided by law concerning personal data protection.

6.1.6. Report technical faults, inaccurate information or possible violations of rights.

6.1.7. Use Website information materials within the limits of the law, the terms of the relevant licences and the rights of rights holders.

6.1.8. Seek protection of their rights in the manner prescribed by law.

6.2. Using the Website does not require purchasing a ticket, providing personal data that is unnecessary for a particular function, or agreeing to receive marketing messages.

7. Users' obligations and rules of proper conduct

7.1. Users must use the Website in good faith and must not violate the law, the rights of others or established information security rules.

7.2. When using the Website, the following are prohibited:

7.2.1. Attempting to gain unauthorised access to the Website's administration area, servers, databases, accounts or other information resources.

7.2.2. Introducing malicious software, viruses, scripts or other tools intended to disrupt the normal operation of information systems.

7.2.3. Organising attacks on Website availability, including deliberately creating excessive load.

7.2.4. Circumventing technical safeguards, access restrictions or authentication mechanisms.

7.2.5. Unlawfully collecting personal data, contact information or other restricted information by automated means.

7.2.6. Using feedback forms for unsolicited bulk messages, spam, fraud or distributing malicious links.

7.2.7. Sending messages containing threats, harassment, unlawful disclosure of personal data, discriminatory content or other unlawful content.

7.2.8. Impersonating a representative of TED or TEDxUzhhorod, a speaker, a partner or another person without proper authority.

7.2.9. Using Website materials to create fraudulent pages, counterfeit tickets or fake fundraising campaigns, or to mislead users.

7.2.10. Taking any other actions that harm Website security, violate third-party rights or contravene Ukrainian law.

7.3. If unlawful use of the Website is detected, the Operator may take necessary and proportionate technical and organisational measures to prevent violations.

7.4. Such measures may include restricting access to particular features, blocking malicious requests, investigating suspicious activity and contacting competent authorities where lawful grounds exist.

7.5. Restrictions are applied in accordance with the principles of lawfulness, necessity and proportionality.

8. Feedback forms and electronic enquiries

8.1. The Website may contain forms for:

● general questions about the Event;
● enquiries from potential partners;
● requests from media representatives;
● communication with speakers and their representatives;
● accessibility requests;
● ticket enquiries;
● reporting technical problems;
● other organisational matters.

8.2. Users must provide accurate contact details where this is necessary to properly process a particular enquiry.

8.3. Submitting an enquiry does not automatically confirm a partnership, accreditation, speaking engagement, seat reservation or other obligation on the organiser's part unless separate confirmation has been provided.

8.4. The organiser considers enquiries according to their nature, content and available resources, taking account of applicable legal requirements.

8.5. Enquiries requiring a separate agreement or official approval do not create the corresponding legal relationship until the arrangements have been duly formalised.

8.6. Users are advised not to send banking passwords, full payment card details, copies of documents or other sensitive information through general Website forms unless such information is necessary and is provided through an appropriate secure process.

8.7. Personal data submitted through Website forms is processed in accordance with the TEDxUzhhorod Privacy Policy.

8.8. Submitting an enquiry does not automatically constitute the user's consent to receive advertising messages unrelated to the purpose of that enquiry.

9. Intellectual property

9.1. Texts, photographs, video recordings, audio materials, graphics, design, software code, illustrations, logos and other materials published on the Website may be protected by copyright, related rights, trademark rights and other intellectual property rights.

9.2. Rights to the relevant materials belong to their lawful rights holders.

9.3. Publishing material on the Website does not transfer intellectual property economic rights to the user or grant unrestricted permission to use it.

9.4. Users may view publicly accessible materials and use them to the extent expressly permitted by law or the relevant licence.

9.5. Without an appropriate legal basis, the following are not permitted:

● using TED or TEDxUzhhorod logos in violation of rights holders' rights;
● creating websites that imitate the official Website;
● commercial use of copyrighted materials;
● distributing full recordings of TEDx Talks contrary to TED rules;
● unauthorised editing or re-editing of talks;
● creating a false impression that TED, TEDxUzhhorod or its speakers endorse particular goods or services;
● other unlawful uses of intellectual property.

9.6. The use of official TEDx Talks recordings is governed by applicable TED rules and licences.

9.7. Event photographs may be distributed under the relevant Creative Commons licences in accordance with TEDx requirements. The specific terms of use are determined by the licence stated for the relevant material.

9.8. A user wishing to use Website material for publication, promotion, commercial activities or any other purpose beyond permitted use must obtain the necessary permission from the rights holder.

9.9. If a possible infringement of copyright or other intellectual property rights is detected, the rights holder may notify the Website Operator.

9.10. The Operator considers such notifications and takes appropriate measures where legal grounds exist.

10. Materials provided by users

10.1. Where the Website allows users to upload documents, photographs, presentations, texts, applications or other materials, the user is responsible for having the necessary rights and permissions to provide them.

10.2. Users must not submit materials that:

● infringe third-party rights;
● contain unlawfully obtained personal data;
● infringe copyright or related rights;
● contain malicious software code;
● are unlawful under Ukrainian law.

10.3. Providing materials to the organiser does not in itself automatically transfer intellectual property economic rights in those materials.

10.4. If materials are provided for reviewing an application, arranging a partnership, accreditation or another specific purpose, they are used to the extent necessary for that purpose, in accordance with the legal grounds and agreed terms.

10.5. Separate public use of such materials, where it does not follow from the lawful purpose for which they were provided, requires the relevant permission or another appropriate legal basis.

10.6. The organiser may refuse to publish or cease publishing materials that violate the law, the rights of others or TEDx requirements.

11. Use of speakers' materials

11.1. Information about speakers is published on the Website to present the TEDxUzhhorod programme and inform the public.

11.2. Biographical information, portrait photographs, talk descriptions and other personal materials are used where an appropriate legal basis exists.

11.3. A speaker's provision of biographical information for presentation on the Website does not grant unrestricted permission to use it for other purposes.

11.4. TEDx talks are recorded and distributed in accordance with separate permissions obtained within the TEDx programme and applicable TED rules.

11.5. The Operator does not guarantee that all announced talks will be published as videos, as the relevant decisions may depend on compliance with TEDx rules, legal permissions and TED editorial procedures.

11.6. Publishing a biography, photograph or talk description does not mean that the Website Operator endorses all the personal views or statements of the speaker concerned.

11.7. Responsibility for the lawful use of third-party materials in talks is determined by law, the relevant permissions and arrangements with rights holders.

12. Partner information and information materials

12.1. The Website may publish information about partners supporting TEDxUzhhorod.

12.2. Partner information, names and logos are published in accordance with TEDx rules, the agreed partnership terms and existing intellectual property rights.

12.3. Partner information is published in a dedicated Website section where required by TEDx rules.

12.4. Partnership does not entitle a partner to influence speaker selection, the editorial content of talks or other independent programming decisions by the organiser.

12.5. Publishing information about a partner does not mean that TED or TEDxUzhhorod recommends its goods or services.

12.6. Use of the Website for third-party commercial advertising is prohibited to the extent of the restrictions established by TEDx rules.

12.7. Partners may use the TEDxUzhhorod name and visual identity only within the permitted limits.

13. Personal data and confidentiality

13.1. Users' personal data may be processed during use of the Website in accordance with Ukrainian law.

13.2. The categories of data depend on how a user interacts with the Website and may include:

● first and last name;
● email address;
● telephone number;
● information provided in feedback forms;
● information about applications and enquiries;
● technical data about Website use;
● other data necessary for specified lawful purposes.

13.3. Personal data is processed for specific, defined and lawful purposes, including operating the Website, handling enquiries, arranging participation in the Event and fulfilling legal obligations.

13.4. Personal data is processed on appropriate legal grounds in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Personal Data Protection”.

13.5. Users have the rights provided by personal data protection legislation, including the right to receive information about processing, raise objections and request correction or destruction of data where lawful grounds exist.

13.6. Data processing for marketing messages is carried out on an appropriate legal basis, taking account of statutory requirements.

13.7. The legal grounds, purposes, retention periods, data transfer procedures and ways for users to exercise their rights are detailed in the TEDxUzhhorod Privacy Policy.

13.8. In the event of a conflict between the general description of data processing in these Terms and the specific provisions of the Privacy Policy, the specific provisions apply unless this contravenes Ukrainian law.

14. Cookies and analytics tools

14.1. The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to support its operation, information security, storage of technical settings and analysis of Website performance.

14.2. Depending on the services actually connected, the following may be used:

● technically necessary cookies;
● functional cookies;
● analytics tools;
● other technologies about whose use the user has been duly informed.

14.3. Cookies that are not technically necessary are used with regard to applicable legal requirements and appropriate legal grounds.

14.4. Users are provided with information about the technologies used and the mechanisms available to manage them.

14.5. Detailed information is provided in the Cookie Policy.

14.6. These Terms do not replace a specific cookie notice or consent mechanisms where these are required by applicable law.

15. Links to third-party resources

15.1. The Website may contain links to third-party websites and digital services, including:

● the official TED website;
● ticket sales platforms;
● the WayForPay payment service;
● social networks;
● video hosting platforms;
● mapping services;
● other resources related to organising the Event.

15.2. Following an external link may mean that the user leaves the TEDxUzhhorod Website and enters another operator's information system.

15.3. Use of third-party resources may be governed by their own terms of use and privacy policies.

15.4. The Website Operator does not directly control all technical or organisational processes of third-party services.

15.5. This provision does not relieve the Operator or ticket seller of their own contractual and statutory obligations to users.

15.6. Before making a payment, users are advised to check the payment page address, seller's name, total order price and ticket delivery terms.

15.7. A link to a third-party resource does not in itself mean that the Operator endorses all materials, goods or services published on that resource.

16. Information and technical security

16.1. The Operator takes organisational and technical measures aimed at ensuring the proper functioning of the Website and protecting the information processed.

16.2. Such measures may include:

● using secure data transmission protocols;
● controlling access to the administration area;
● managing accounts and access rights;
● regularly updating software;
● making backups;
● protecting against common cyber threats;
● monitoring technical status;
● responding to detected information security incidents.

16.3. The specific scope of measures is determined by the Website's technical architecture, the services used, the nature of the risks and legal requirements.

16.4. The Operator does not guarantee the complete absence of all possible cyber risks but undertakes to comply with applicable legal requirements and take appropriate protective measures.

16.5. If a technical vulnerability or suspicious activity is detected, the user may report it using the Operator's contact address.

16.6. Users must not attempt to exploit a detected vulnerability, access other people's data or perform any other unauthorised actions.

16.7. Personal data protection and incident response procedures are also governed by the Privacy Policy and the Operator's applicable internal procedures.

17. Website availability and continuity

17.1. The Operator strives to ensure appropriate availability of the Website and its main features.

17.2. Website operation may be temporarily restricted in the event of:

● technical maintenance;
● software updates;
● server hardware faults;
● disruption of internet networks;
● cyberattacks;
● technical failures of third-party services;
● power outages;
● other circumstances that objectively affect the operation of the Website.

17.3. The Operator may temporarily restrict access to the Website or individual features where justified by security needs, restoring functionality or complying with lawful requirements.

17.4. Where possible, users are informed about planned maintenance and significant technical restrictions.

17.5. Temporary unavailability of the information Website does not in itself terminate obligations under ticket purchase agreements already concluded.

17.6. If a technical failure affected the processing of a paid order, the buyer has the right to request verification of the payment and proper resolution of the situation.

17.7. Liability for the consequences of technical failures is determined by applicable law and the actual circumstances of the individual case.

18. Air raid alerts, emergencies and Event changes

18.1. TEDxUzhhorod takes place in Ukraine, where security restrictions related to martial law, air raid alerts and other emergencies may arise.

18.2. If security threats arise, the organiser may suspend, change, postpone or cancel the Event in accordance with the law, established procedures and actual circumstances.

18.3. Participants are informed of material changes through official information channels and, where appropriate contact details and legal grounds exist, also directly or through the ticketing operator.

18.4. Procedures for responding to security threats are set out in the TEDxUzhhorod Code of Conduct, Inclusivity and Participant Safety.

18.5. Refunds in the event of postponement, cancellation or material changes to the Event are governed by Ukrainian law and the Rules for Ticket Purchases, Changes and Refunds.

18.6. Force majeure circumstances may affect liability for breaches of obligations in cases provided by law, but do not in themselves automatically terminate all buyers' rights.

19. Liability of the parties

19.1. The Operator is liable for breaches of its own obligations in the cases and within the limits provided by Ukrainian law.

19.2. Users are liable for unlawful actions while using the Website in accordance with the law.

19.3. The Operator is not liable for independent unlawful actions of third parties in the absence of statutory grounds for imposing liability on the Operator.

19.4. Speakers' information materials, talks and authorial positions may reflect their individual views and do not necessarily represent the position of the organiser, TED or other speakers.

19.5. Information presented in talks or Event information materials does not replace individual professional advice in areas requiring assessment of specific circumstances, including medical, legal or financial matters.

19.6. The organiser does not guarantee that a user will achieve particular professional, commercial, educational or other outcomes from viewing Website materials or attending the Event.

19.7. No provision of these Terms may be interpreted as:

● excluding liability for intentional violations of the law;
● restricting consumer rights guaranteed by law;
● releasing a party from the obligation to duly perform an agreement already concluded;
● an unconditional waiver by a user of the right to compensation for damage;
● restricting the right to judicial protection;
● any other restriction of the rights of individuals or legal entities that is prohibited by law.

20. Enquiries, complaints and reports of violations

20.1. Users may contact the Operator about:

● Website use;
● the operation of its features;
● the accuracy of published information;
● personal data protection;
● possible copyright infringement;
● the use of images or other materials;
● technical errors;
● other matters related to TEDxUzhhorod's activities.

20.2. Enquiries should be sent to:

tedxuzhhorod@gmail.com

20.3. To enable an enquiry to be properly processed, users are advised to provide:

● the applicant's first and last name or entity name;
● contact information;
● the substance of the matter;
● the address of the relevant page if the enquiry concerns particular material;
● other information necessary for consideration.

20.4. The Operator may request additional information if it is objectively necessary to verify the circumstances, confirm the applicant's authority or protect third-party rights.

20.5. Enquiries are considered in accordance with applicable legal requirements, taking account of their nature.

20.6. Where an enquiry concerns a legal relationship with the ticket seller or another independent entity, the Operator provides the appropriate contact details and, where possible, assists in resolving the matter.

20.7. The right to contact the organiser does not restrict a person's right to protect their interests by other means provided by law.

21. Changes to the Terms

21.1. The Operator may revise these Terms in response to changes in legislation, TEDx rules, the Website's technical capabilities or organisational processes.

21.2. Changes are made by publishing a new version of the Terms stating its revision date.

21.3. The current version is publicly available on the Website.

21.4. If changes materially affect users' rights or the terms of agreements already concluded, the Operator ensures that users are duly informed and that legal requirements for agreeing such changes are met.

21.5. A new version of the Terms may not automatically alter the terms of a previously concluded agreement to the buyer's detriment unless this is permitted by law or duly agreed contractual terms.

21.6. Where changes involve new purposes for processing personal data or other actions requiring a separate legal basis, the Operator ensures compliance with the relevant requirements.

22. Applicable law and dispute resolution

22.1. These Terms are governed by Ukrainian law.

22.2. Legal relationships arising from use of the Website are considered in accordance with the Civil Code of Ukraine, legislation on electronic commerce, personal data protection, consumer protection and intellectual property, and other applicable laws and regulations.

22.3. Disputes between users and the Operator may be resolved through negotiations, exchanges of written communications and other lawful means.

22.4. If a dispute is not resolved voluntarily, the interested party has the right to seek protection of their rights before a competent court or another authorised body in accordance with Ukrainian law.

22.5. These Terms do not establish a mandatory out-of-court dispute resolution procedure unless such a procedure is required by law.

22.6. No provision of these Terms restricts statutory rules on jurisdiction or consumers' right to effective judicial protection.

23. Relationship with other Website policies

23.1. These Terms apply together with the following TEDxUzhhorod documents:

1. Privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy.
2. Cookie Policy.
3. Rules for Ticket Purchases, Changes and Refunds.
4. Photography, Video and Audio Recording Policy.
5. Code of Conduct, Inclusivity and Participant Safety.
6. Other rules officially published by the organiser within the scope of its authority.

23.2. If a conflict arises between the general provisions of these Terms and specific terms concerning ticket purchases, personal data processing or use of materials, the relevant specific provisions apply unless they conflict with mandatory legal requirements.

23.3. If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, this does not in itself affect the validity of the remaining provisions, provided their application is possible under the law.

24. Final provisions

24.1. These Terms take effect on the date of their official publication on the Website unless the Operator expressly states otherwise.

24.2. The Terms remain available for users to consult in the relevant section of the Website.

24.3. The Operator ensures that information concerning these Terms can be obtained through the specified contact details.

24.4. The absence of a particular provision in these Terms does not preclude the application of mandatory provisions of Ukrainian law.

24.5. The Website is used in accordance with the principles of good faith, lawfulness, respect for the rights of others and responsible dissemination of information.

Contact information

TEDxUzhhorod 2026

Official Event page:

https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/69351

Website Operator: Sole proprietor Maiia Serhiivna Sviatashova (Святашова Майя Сергіївна)

Taxpayer registration number: 3191210820

Registered location / address for enquiries: 4В Zelena Street, Onokivtsi village, Uzhhorod district, Zakarpattia region

Contact email: tedxuzhhorod@gmail.com

Official Website address: tedxuzhhorod.com

TEDxUzhhorod is an independently organised event operated under a TED licence.

This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED.