Terms &
Conditions.

In these Terms and Conditions, the following words and expressions bear the meanings set out below:

• "YANC" / "We" / "Organiser" refers to YANC Young Minds · Networking · Life Skills, the organising entity for Confluence 2026, contactable at connect@yanc.in.
• "Event" refers to Confluence 2026, held across multiple venues in Hyderabad, India, from August 3 to August 7, 2026.
• "Participant" / "You" refers to any individual, startup team, or group who has registered for and/or purchased a pass for the Event.
• "Pass" refers to any one of the four ticketing options — Learning Lab Pass, Concept Cocoon Pass, Networking Gala Pass, or All Access Pass — granting access to specific portions of the Event.
• "Registration" means the act of submitting an application form and completing payment via Razorpay, resulting in a confirmed Order ID issued by YANC.
• "Performance-Based Benefits" refers to merit-contingent outcomes including but not limited to LORs, internship placements, mentorship access, and funding opportunities that are earned through demonstrated performance at the Event.

By ticking the "I agree to the Terms & Conditions" checkbox on any registration form and proceeding to payment, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions in their entirety.

If you are registering on behalf of a team or startup (as applicable to the Concept Cocoon Pass), you represent that you have the authority to bind all team members to these terms, and that each member has been made aware of and has agreed to them.

Registration for Confluence 2026 is open to individuals, professionals, students, and startup teams who meet the eligibility criteria described below and in the individual pass terms in Section 8.

• All information provided during registration must be accurate, complete, and truthful. Misrepresentation of any information — including name, institution, city, experience level, or startup details — may result in immediate disqualification without refund.
• A valid Order ID issued upon successful payment confirmation is required for physical entry. YANC will send your Order ID to the registered email address.
• YANC reserves the right to verify the credentials of any registrant and to decline or revoke a registration at its sole discretion.
• Applications are reviewed within 48–72 hours of submission. Submission of an application does not guarantee automatic confirmation — YANC will confirm your slot via email.
• Seat availability is limited per pass type. YANC reserves the right to close registrations once capacity is reached, regardless of the registration deadline.

Confluence 2026 offers four distinct pass types. Each pass grants access only to the specific sessions or events listed under that pass. Access is not interchangeable between pass types unless you hold the All Access Pass.

All prices are listed in Indian Rupees (INR) and are inclusive of all applicable taxes including GST at 18%. No additional charges will be levied at the point of registration.

• All payments are processed securely through Razorpay. By proceeding to payment, you agree to Razorpay's Terms of Service in addition to these Terms.
• Your registration is confirmed only upon successful payment. A confirmation email containing your Order ID will be sent to your registered email address. If you do not receive a confirmation within 24 hours of payment, please contact connect@yanc.in.
• All displayed prices are inclusive of 18% GST. No additional tax will be charged at checkout. YANC will provide a GST receipt upon request.
• For the Concept Cocoon Pass, the ₹1,000 registration fee is payable upfront. The additional ₹4,000 pitching fee (applicable only to shortlisted teams) will be invoiced separately and must be settled before the pitch day.
• YANC is not responsible for payment failures, delays, or errors caused by third-party payment processors. If a payment is debited but no confirmation is received, please contact us immediately with your payment reference.

• No refund will be issued for any reason including, but not limited to, personal schedule conflicts, inability to attend, travel disruptions, or change of plans.
• In the unlikely event that YANC cancels or significantly modifies the Event, registered participants will be offered a credit note or a rescheduled date. Cash refunds are at YANC's sole discretion.
• Disqualification due to misconduct, misrepresentation, or violation of these Terms will not entitle the participant to any refund.
• For the Concept Cocoon Pass, the ₹1,000 registration fee is non-refundable regardless of shortlisting outcome. The ₹4,000 pitching fee paid by shortlisted teams is also non-refundable once submitted.

All passes are non-transferable and are issued to the registered individual or team only. Passes may not be sold, gifted, or otherwise transferred to another person or entity.

• Entry to the Event will be validated against the registered participant's name and Order ID. Presenting a pass registered under a different name will result in denial of entry without refund.
• YANC may, at its sole discretion, approve a name transfer in exceptional circumstances (e.g. medical emergency). Such requests must be submitted in writing to connect@yanc.in at least 7 days before the Event and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Learning Lab Pass

• Participants are expected to be present and engaged across all three days of the workshop to be eligible for the full range of benefits including certification and LOR consideration.
• Partial attendance does not entitle the participant to benefits designated for full attendance.
• Mentor access is subject to mentor availability and session scheduling, which may change without prior notice.

Concept Cocoon Pass

• Teams must register with a complete and accurate startup profile before the stated registration deadline. Incomplete profiles will not be considered for slot confirmation.
• A minimum of 2 team members must be physically present on the competition day. Failure to meet this requirement will result in disqualification without refund.
• Shortlisting is at the sole discretion of the YANC selection committee and is not subject to appeal.
• Funding opportunities are subject to investor interest and are not guaranteed. Teams receiving assured funding must complete YANC membership formalities to access the funding.
• Ideas and startup concepts shared during the pitch are done so at the participant's own risk. YANC does not assume responsibility for idea confidentiality in a public pitch setting.

Networking Gala Pass

• Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis subject to available seating. Pre-registration does not guarantee physical seating if capacity is reached prior to your arrival.
• The Networking Gala Pass grants access to the evening event only. It does not include access to the Learning Lab workshops or the Concept Cocoon pitch competition.

All Access Pass

• The All Access Pass is limited to 100 participants and is subject to a more detailed application review process. YANC reserves the right to decline applications that do not meet its curation criteria.
• All Access holders are expected to participate in good faith across all five days. Habitual absence from sessions may result in forfeiture of performance-based benefits.
• Funding opportunities under the All Access Pass are merit-based and subject to the same conditions as the Concept Cocoon Pass where applicable.

• Letter of Recommendation (LOR) issuance is at the sole discretion of YANC and relevant industry leaders. The receipt of a pass does not create any obligation for YANC or any mentor/dignitary to issue a LOR.
• Internship placements are subject to the requirements and hiring decisions of participating organisations. YANC facilitates introductions but does not guarantee placement outcomes.
• Startup funding opportunities are subject to investor interest, due diligence, and YANC membership requirements. Registration fees do not form part of any funding amount.
• The assessment criteria for performance-based benefits are determined by YANC and panel judges whose decisions are final and binding.

Confluence 2026 is a professional, curated event. All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the values of YANC and the spirit of the Event.

• Participants must comply with all rules and guidelines set by venue authorities at RMZ Spire, Hitech City, and any other designated venues.
• Any form of harassment, discrimination, disruptive behaviour, or conduct prejudicial to the reputation of YANC or other participants will result in immediate removal from the Event without refund.
• Participants are responsible for their own personal belongings. YANC and its venues are not liable for any loss, theft, or damage to personal property.
• Participants must carry a valid government-issued photo ID and their Order ID confirmation for entry verification on each day of attendance.
• Consumption of alcohol or illicit substances on venue premises is strictly prohibited unless explicitly arranged by the organiser.
• YANC reserves the right to modify the schedule, speakers, sessions, or venue at any time without prior notice.

By registering for Confluence 2026, you grant YANC and its authorised partners a perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to use photographs, video recordings, and audio recordings of you taken at the Event for promotional, educational, and archival purposes across all media including social media, print, and digital platforms.

• If you do not consent to being photographed or recorded, you must inform YANC staff at registration check-in on the day of the event.
• Participants may not record or photograph sessions, speakers, or other attendees for commercial purposes without prior written consent from YANC.
• Pitch content presented at the Concept Cocoon may be recorded by YANC for documentation purposes. Teams may request the exclusion of specific proprietary content in writing prior to the competition day.

YANC collects and processes personal information provided during registration in accordance with applicable Indian data protection laws and its Privacy Policy.

• Data collected includes: full name, email address, phone number, college/company, city, experience level, LinkedIn URL, Instagram handle, dietary preferences, emergency contact details, and any responses to application questions.
• This data is used for the purposes of registration processing, event coordination, communication, performance assessment, and benefit delivery.
• By registering, you consent to YANC sharing relevant details (name, institution, contact) with mentors, panellists, and partner organisations for the purposes of mentorship matching, internship referrals, and networking facilitation.
• YANC will not sell your personal data to third parties. Data is stored securely using Supabase and subject to appropriate access controls.
• To request deletion or correction of your data, contact connect@yanc.in with your registered email and Order ID.

• All content, materials, session recordings, and resources provided by YANC and its speakers during the Event are the intellectual property of YANC or the respective creator. Reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use without prior written consent is strictly prohibited.
• Participants retain all intellectual property rights in their own work, ideas, and pitches presented at the Event. Registration with YANC does not constitute any transfer of IP rights.
• Participants are encouraged to exercise due care regarding any proprietary or confidential information they share in public forum settings (e.g., pitch competitions). YANC does not provide NDA protections in group settings.

• This includes, without limitation, any personal injury, illness, loss of data, loss of business opportunity, or reputational damage suffered in connection with the Event.
• YANC does not guarantee specific outcomes from networking, mentorship, or pitch sessions. Any business relationships, employment, or investment decisions arising from connections made at the Event are solely between the relevant parties.
• You agree to indemnify and hold harmless YANC, its employees, and its partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, and costs arising from your breach of these Terms or your conduct at the Event.
• Participants attend and participate at their own risk. YANC strongly advises all outstation participants to arrange appropriate travel and accommodation insurance.

YANC shall not be in breach of these Terms and shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations where such failure or delay results from any cause beyond YANC's reasonable control.

• Force majeure events include, without limitation: acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic or public health emergency declarations, government orders, civil unrest, terrorism, venue unavailability, strikes, or technical failures affecting critical event infrastructure.
• In the event of a force majeure, YANC will make reasonable efforts to reschedule the Event and will communicate updates to all registered participants via their registered email addresses.

YANC reserves the right to update, modify, or replace any part of these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon publication on yanc.in. Continued participation in the Event following any such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

For material changes that may affect your registration, YANC will make reasonable efforts to notify registered participants by email.

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

In the event of a dispute, the parties agree to first attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation for a period of 30 days before initiating any formal proceedings.

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions or your registration, please reach out to us through any of the channels below.