Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: November 13, 2026
Welcome to Elevate & Connect.
These Terms & Conditions govern the use of our website, www.elevateandconnect.eu, and provide general information about the educational events, conferences and professional experiences presented through our platform.
By using our website, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions, subject to your applicable statutory rights.
1. About Elevate & Connect
Elevate & Connect is a collaborative educational initiative and professional community founded by Fotini Gkiniou and Penny Zachou.
Our mission is to encourage education, professional development, networking and meaningful collaboration within the wedding and events industry.
Elevate & Connect operates as a collaborative initiative and is not presented as a separate incorporated legal entity.
Its activities are supported and administered through the independently registered sole proprietorships of its co-founders.
Participating Businesses:
Fotini Gkiniou
Live The Dream-Events/Coaching/Coordination
Penny Zachou
Penny Zachou Special Events
Each business retains its independent legal, financial and tax responsibilities.
2. Educational Events & Experiences
Elevate & Connect may present or organize conferences, educational workshops, professional masterclasses, networking experiences and other industry-related activities.
Information about individual events, including dates, locations, programmes, speakers, participation requirements and prices, is published through our website or communicated directly to interested participants.
Event details may be updated as planning progresses.
Where an activity is operated by an external organizer or collaborating business, that organizer's identity and applicable conditions will be communicated to participants.
3. Event Registration & Participation
Submitting an inquiry or expressing interest through our website does not automatically constitute a confirmed booking or event registration.
Participation is confirmed only in accordance with the registration process and confirmation conditions communicated for the relevant event.
Where payment is required, participants will receive the applicable pricing information, payment instructions and event-specific terms before completing their purchase or registration.
4. Payments, Invoicing & Financial Transparency
Elevate & Connect operates through the independent professional activities of its co-founders.
Depending on the event or educational activity, payments are administered by either Fotini Gkiniou's or Penny Zachou's registered sole proprietorship.
The business responsible for each transaction will be clearly identified to participants before payment.
Payments are processed through the designated business, and the corresponding legally required invoice or receipt is issued by that business in accordance with applicable Greek tax legislation.
The identity of the contracting business, payment amount and any applicable taxes or charges will be communicated through the relevant booking or payment documentation.
Elevate & Connect is committed to clear and transparent financial communication.
5. Pricing, Cancellations & Refunds
Ticket prices, participation fees, payment deadlines, cancellation conditions and refund policies may vary depending on the nature and requirements of each event.
These conditions will be provided to participants before they make a binding booking or purchase.
Where an event-specific cancellation or refund policy applies, it forms part of the relevant participation or booking agreement.
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes or restricts any mandatory rights available under applicable consumer protection legislation.
6. Event Changes & Unforeseen Circumstances
Elevate & Connect and the relevant event organizer may need to make reasonable changes to an event's programme, schedule, speakers, venue arrangements or other operational details.
Participants will be informed of material changes through appropriate communication channels.
If an event is postponed or cancelled, the responsible organizer will communicate the available arrangements and any applicable rights to refunds or alternative participation, in accordance with the event-specific agreement and applicable law.
7. Professional Conduct
We aim to create a welcoming, respectful and collaborative environment for all participants.
Attendees are expected to treat speakers, fellow professionals, organizers, venue personnel and collaborators with courtesy and respect.
Discriminatory, threatening, harassing or seriously disruptive conduct is not acceptable.
Any action taken in response to such behaviour will be proportionate to the circumstances and consistent with applicable law.
8. Photography, Videography & Event Content
Elevate & Connect events may involve professional photography, videography and content creation for event documentation and communication.
Participants will be informed about relevant photography and recording arrangements where required.
The collection, use and publication of identifiable images or recordings will be subject to applicable privacy, data protection and other legal requirements.
Further information is available in our Privacy Policy and any event-specific notices.
9. Website Content & Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, website content, branding, original text and othermaterials are owned by or used with the authorization of their respective rights holders.
Visitors may access website content for lawful personal and informational purposes.
Unauthorized commercial reproduction or use of protected materials is not permitted without the relevant rights holder's permission, except where permitted by law.
10. Third-Party Links & Collaborations
Our website may contain links to external websites, professional collaborators, venues, sponsors and service providers.
Such links are provided for information and convenience.
Independent third-party services may be subject to their own terms, policies and contractual arrangements.
11. Website Availability & Information
We make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate information and provide access to our website.
However, website content may occasionally require corrections or updates, and temporary technical interruptions may occur.
Nothing in these Terms affects liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.
12. Privacy & Personal Data
Personal information submitted through our website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection requirements.
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
13. Applicable Law & Disputes
These Terms & Conditions are intended to operate in accordance with applicable Greek law and relevant European Union legislation.
Any disputes arising from an event booking or transaction will be assessed according to the applicable agreement, the identity of the contracting business and mandatory legal protections.
Nothing in these Terms limits any jurisdictional or consumer rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.
14. Updates to These Terms
We may update these Terms & Conditions to reflect changes in our activities, website or applicable legal requirements.
The updated version will be made available on this page, together with its revision date.
Changes will not retrospectively alter existing contractual rights except where lawfully agreed or permitted.
15. Contact Information
For general inquiries regarding these Terms & Conditions or Elevate & Connect activities:
Elevate & Connect
Website: www.elevateandconnect.eu
Email: elevateconnect2024@gmail.com
For event-specific contractual or financial inquiries, participants may also contact the business identified in their booking or payment documentation.