Last updated: 1 September 2026
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website at ghatex.com and any registration, enquiry, or payment services offered by GHATEX Tourism & Trade Expo ("GHATEX", "we", "us", or "our") in connection with the GHATEX Tourism & Trade Expo and related events.
By accessing our website, submitting a registration, or making a payment, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use our website or services.
1. About GHATEX
GHATEX Tourism & Trade Expo organises international tourism and trade expo events in Ghana, including the GHATEX Official Launch and the GHATEX Main Expo. Event dates, venues, programmes, and participation packages are published on our website and may be updated from time to time.
Organiser contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +233 55 364 6761 / +233 55 364 6867
Address: Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana
2. Use of the Website
You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:
- Violate any applicable law or regulation
- Infringe the rights of GHATEX or any third party
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems, data, or payment infrastructure
- Transmit harmful code, spam, or misleading information
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
We reserve the right to suspend or restrict access to the website where we reasonably believe these Terms have been breached.
3. Registrations and Expressions of Interest
Our website allows visitors to register interest in, or apply to participate in, GHATEX events as exhibitors, delegates, hosted buyers, sponsors, media representatives, or other approved categories.
When submitting a registration or enquiry, you agree that:
- All information you provide is accurate, complete, and current
- You will promptly update your information if it changes
- You are authorised to register on behalf of any organisation you name
- Submission of a registration does not guarantee acceptance unless expressly confirmed by GHATEX
GHATEX reserves the right to approve, decline, or cancel any registration at its discretion, including where information provided is inaccurate, incomplete, or incompatible with event requirements.
4. Fees, Packages, and Payments
Certain registrations, exhibition spaces, sponsorship packages, or event services may require payment of a fee. Applicable fees, inclusions, and deadlines will be displayed during the registration or checkout process.
By completing a payment, you confirm that:
- You are authorised to use the selected payment method
- You agree to pay the total amount shown, including any applicable taxes or charges
- You understand that payment processing is handled by our authorised third-party payment service provider
Payments made through our website are subject to the payment provider's own terms and security procedures. GHATEX is not responsible for failures, delays, or errors caused by banks, mobile money networks, card issuers, or other third-party payment systems outside our reasonable control.
A registration or booking is confirmed only when payment is successfully received and GHATEX (or its authorised representative) sends written confirmation, unless otherwise stated at checkout.
5. Refunds, Cancellations, and Transfers
Refund and cancellation terms depend on the registration type, package selected, and timing of the request. Unless otherwise stated on the registration page or in your confirmation:
- Refund requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]
- Approved refunds may be subject to administrative fees or deductions permitted by law
- Refunds are normally processed to the original payment method within a reasonable period
- Transfers of registration to another person or organisation may be permitted at GHATEX's discretion
If GHATEX postpones, reschedules, or cancels an event due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, we will communicate available options, which may include transfer to a rescheduled date or a partial or full refund, as determined by GHATEX and applicable law.
Specific refund percentages, cancellation deadlines, and package-specific conditions will be published on the relevant registration page and in your confirmation email before payment is completed.
6. Event Participation
Participants at GHATEX events agree to:
- Comply with event rules, venue regulations, and instructions from GHATEX staff and security
- Behave professionally and respectfully toward other participants, staff, and the public
- Use allocated exhibition or meeting spaces only as permitted
- Obtain any necessary licences, permits, or insurance required for their participation
GHATEX may refuse entry or remove any participant who breaches event rules or whose conduct poses a risk to safety, reputation, or lawful operation of the event.
7. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, logos, graphics, images, videos, and design elements, is owned by or licensed to GHATEX and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or exploit any website content without our prior written consent.
By submitting content to us (such as company profiles, logos, or promotional materials for event listings), you grant GHATEX a non-exclusive licence to use that content for event promotion, registration administration, and related operational purposes.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. GHATEX does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of those third parties. Your use of third-party services, including payment platforms, is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms.
9. Privacy
Your use of our website and submission of personal information is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your data, including registration and payment information.
10. Disclaimer
We aim to keep information on our website accurate and up to date, but we do not warrant that all content is complete, current, or error-free. Event programmes, speakers, exhibitors, and schedules may change without notice.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, GHATEX shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website, registration services, or attendance at our events.
Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, your registration, or a payment shall not exceed the amount paid by you to GHATEX for the specific registration or service giving rise to the claim, except where liability cannot be excluded by law.
12. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GHATEX, its organisers, partners, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms, your registration information, your participation at an event, or your violation of any law or third-party rights.
13. Force Majeure
GHATEX shall not be liable for failure or delay in performing obligations due to events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, strikes, pandemics, utility failures, security incidents, or other force majeure events.
14. Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Ghana. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms, your registration, or payments shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, the dispute shall be submitted to the competent courts of Ghana, unless otherwise required by mandatory law.
15. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
16. Contact
For questions about these Terms, please contact:
GHATEX Tourism & Trade Expo
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +233 55 364 6761
Address: Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana