No amount of the annual membership fee will be refunded.
The ESC annual membership fee will be based on the individual member’s export turnover in the preceding year, as decided by the ESC Executive Committee.
Participation Charges
No refund of participation charges will be entertained in the event of visa refusal by the host country. The Council shall not be responsible in any way for such matters.
Full payment of the participation fee is due 60 days prior to the event start date or upon booth selection, whichever comes first.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations received within 60 days of the event start date or from the date of booth selection.
Companies with Partial Payments
If a deposit has been made, the remaining balance becomes due 60 days before the event or on the date of booth selection.
The full participation fee becomes payable even if the company cancels participation within 60 days of the event start date or from the date of booth selection.
Non-Payment Consequences
Outstanding payments will be recorded as arrears, and the company may be blacklisted.
The Council reserves the right to reassign the booth to companies on the waiting list.
Cancellation Charges
Between 60–90 days before the event: 50% of the full participation fee will be deducted.
90 days or more before the event: 10% of the participation fee will be deducted.
Other Conditions
The refund policy may follow the terms stated in the ESC offer letter for any specific event or activity.
The refund policy will also be subject to the terms and conditions of the respective fair management.
