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Conference Fees (in Euros)

The fee includes Lunches, tea / coffee breaks, Conference dinner, Book of Abstracts and CD with full text papers.

* Please attach a copy of your membership identity card.
** Does not include Conference dinner nor Book of Abstracts.

On-site registration will be charged 25 € extra and does not include
Conference dinner and Book of Abstracts.

Late authors are invited to register for the 'Free poster forum'. These posters are neither reviewed nor included in the main congress proceedings.

Registration

Registration is required for all participants. The Registration Form is available in Word and PDF format.

Please complete and send the Registration Form to the CHEMPOR2008 Secretariat preferably before July 15th, 2008.

Use a separate form for each participant and retain a copy of your completed form for your own use.

A Letter of Confirmation will be mailed to each participant upon receipt of Registration Form and payment (or proof of payment). Please present this letter upon registration.

Important note for authors: The contribution will be included in the program and in the book of abstracts only after full payment of at least one registration fee (student's rates are excluded) per paper confirmed by July 15th, 2008.

Payments

Payments – without any charge to the beneficiary – are to be made in one of the following ways:

Bank transfer

Payment may be arranged by bank transfer to the following bank account number of the Congress. Please send a copy of your bank transfer by e-mail or fax to the CHEMPOR2008 Secretariat.

Please indicate clearly your name and address and the reference name of the Congress (98130504 - CHEMPOR2008) on your money orders to ensure that payment will be registered correctly! In case of a bank transfer please do not forget to attach a bank copy to your Registration Form (Word / PDF).! The banks will most likely charge a transfer fee to your account.

For Portuguese delegates our NIB is 003501710016732263015 and the CGD account no. is 0171167322630.

Credit Card Payment

Registration fee may be paid by credit card through the the registration form (Word / PDF). VISA & MASTERCARD are accepted.

By Bank cheque

Cheque payable to the "Universidade do Minho" (cheque should be sent to the CHEMPOR2008 Secretariat).

All payments should clearly state payee's name/s and have to reach the CHEMPOR2008 Secretariat at the latest two weeks before the event. Admission to the session requires the registration badge which will only be handed over if payments have been effected. Students are required to enclose a photocopy of their Student Identification Card with their Registration Form. Late registration will still be possible on-site at the Registration Desk at an extra charge of 25 €, and does not include Conference dinner and Book of Abstracts. Only payments in Euro (but no other currency), by cash, will be possible; personal or company cheques will not be accepted.

Cancelations, Refunds, and Substitutions

Written, faxed or e-mailed requests for cancellation and refund of registration fees should be addressed to the CHEMPOR2008 Secretariat. Cancellations received before August 1st, 2008, will be refunded in 80 % payment. No refunds will be made for cancellations after this date, but the Book of Abstracts and CD will be mailed. All requests for a refund will be handled after the Conference. Registered participants unable to attend may nominate substitutes by informing the CHEMPOR2008 Secretariat.