The AFP Retail Forum - Full Policy Information

Application Policies AFP cannot process your application without FULL PAYMENT. AFP accepts payment in the form of American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa, check or money order, in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank. Applications may be accepted on site if space is available. AFP will confirm your application within 10 days of receiving it.

Cancellations AFP accepts only written cancellations. Cancellations for applications postmarked by March 24, 2006, will receive a 100 percent refund, less a $50 processing fee. There are no refunds for cancellations postmarked after March 24, 2006. Membership dues are individual, non-refundable and non-transferable. Applicants are responsible for canceling their own hotel accommodations.

Substitutions If you cannot attend the forum, someone else from your company of eligible status may attend. All requests for substitutions must be made in writing with a completed application form accompanied by a $50 processing fee. Additional substitution fees may apply based on the replacement's membership status. Please send a completed application form and letter of substitution to AFP Customer Service department by March 24, 2006. On site substitutions will be accepted if eligible.

Accommodations Please contact The Hilton Minneapolis directly at 888.933.5363. Please identify yourself as a part of The AFP Retail Forum to guarantee rate of $160 single/ $170 double. NOTE: The deadline for hotel reservations is March 24, 2006.

Questions or concerns Please call AFP Customer Service at 301.907.2862 during office hours, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday or visit www.AFPonline.org.

Special Assistance If you have a disability and require special assistance, please notify AFP at 301.907.2862 before the forum so that we may accommodate your needs.

Photography Disclosure Upon registering for the forum, you are providing AFP the irrevocable right to use your photograph for AFP advertising, trade and promotion. You waive your right to inspect or approve the photograph(s) or finished version(s) incorporating the photograph(s), including written copy that may be created and appear in connection therewith. You agree that AFP owns the copyright in these photographs and you waive any claims based on usage of the photographs or the works derived therefrom. If you do not agree to these conditions, photography opt-out must be provided via e-mail to NoPhoto@AFPonline.org at the time of registering for the forum. By signing and submitting this application form, I verify that I have read, understand and will comply with these application policies.

Non Members Join AFP for No Extra Charge Your non-member application grants you full AFP membership. Upon submitting your application, you will become enrolled as an AFP member at no additional charge. All memberships expire on December 31 of the year they begin. If you register after March 31, you are eligible to receive a credit toward the following year's dues. AFP membership dues are individual, non-transferable and non-refundable. Annual dues ($295) may be deductible as a business expense but are not deductible as a charitable contribution. Of the $295 in annual membership dues, $45 is applied toward a one-year subscription to AFP Exchange, which is inseparable from dues and disclosed per USPS regulations.