Meeting Policies

AANS In-Person Meeting Policies 

Cancellation Policy

Requests for cancellation must be received in writing 2 weeks prior to the start of the course to receive a full refund less a $100 processing fee. Email cancellation requests to education@aans.org. 

The AANS reserves the right to cancel a course. Registrants will be notified by phone and a formal letter of cancellation will follow in the mail. In the event of course cancellation, registration fees are refundable; however, airline and hotel penalties are the responsibility of the registrant. 

NO-SHOWS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFERS OR REFUNDS.  

Harassment and Disruptive Behavior at Meetings Policy

AANS Policy Regarding Harassment and Disruptive Behavior at Meetings and Courses

Member Rate

The registration fee will be based on your membership status at the time of registration. Having a MyAANS account does not mean you have started the membership application process. 

Photography

The AANS may take photographs and video during the event and reproduce them in educational, news or promotional material, whether in print, electronic or other media, including the AANS website. By participating in the event, you grant the AANS the right to use your images and biography for such purposes. All postings become the property of the AANS. Postings may be displayed, distributed, or used by the AANS for any purpose. 

Privacy Policy

The AANS privacy policy can be found here.

Personal Contact Information

I consent to the AANS retaining my personal contact information, including my name and email address, and I consent to the AANS using my personal contact information to send future emails and other communications to me. 

Organizer Cancellation

The AANS may elect to cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control, such as disaster, severe weather, pandemic, civil commotion or governmental laws or regulations. In the event of such cancellation, all registrants will be notified by email at the address provided in the AANS database; and registration fees will be refunded in full. Other costs incurred by the registrant, such as airline or hotel penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant. 

Children Policy

Children under the age of 18 are generally not permitted at in-person events; however, this policy varies from event to event. Please review the specific event details for any exceptions. 

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