Event Policy

The SWCC organizes events that create value for members by providing opportunities for a) professional development, b) to exchange ideas, c) network with other members or d) some combination of the above.

The SWCC reserves the right to charge an entry fee for events in order to a) cover costs associated with organizing events and b) to generate revenue for the organization.

Cancellations: Individuals who pay for admission to an SWCC event are entitled to a refund if they email the General Manager at office@sciencewriters.ca, no later than 2 business days prior to the event. Refunds will take approximately 3 - 5 business days to process. This cancellation policy does not include the Conference events.

No shows: Individuals who pay for admission to an SWCC event and who miss the event are not entitled to a refund.

When technology permits, and with the approval of the event speakers, SWCC reserves the right to record PD events. All registered attendees—including no-shows—will have access to event recordings.

The SWCC board, on behalf of the members, steward the human and financial resources of the organization wisely. Any speaker fees or honorariums paid to speakers must abide by the SWCC Honorarium policy.