TNW Online Events – Terms and Conditions

TNW Online Events – Terms and Conditions

The Next Web
Owned and operated by Cogneve, Inc.

Last updated: 25 February 2026

These Terms and Conditions set out the rules for the registration and purchase of passes for digital events organised by Cogneve, Inc., a Delaware corporation, doing business as The Next Web (“TNW”).

Definitions

Agreement
The agreement between You and TNW regarding the online registration and purchase of a Pass for a Digital Event, including these Terms and Conditions.

Digital Event
A digital event organised by TNW that can be accessed through desktop or mobile devices using the access link provided to You before the Digital Event.

Pass
An electronic pass for a Digital Event.

Terms and Conditions
These TNW Digital Events Terms and Conditions.

TNW
Cogneve, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its affiliated entities.

VAT
Value Added Tax or equivalent applicable sales tax.

Website
The TNW websites, including but not limited to https://thenextweb.com and any other website used by TNW.

You / Your
Any natural person or legal entity that enters into an Agreement with TNW by purchasing a Pass and/or registering for a Digital Event.

Terms and Conditions

1. Applicability

Deviations from these Terms and Conditions apply only if agreed in writing by TNW. Any purchasing or other general terms of You are expressly rejected unless accepted in writing by TNW.

By purchasing a Pass or registering for a Digital Event, You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

2. Availability

These Terms and Conditions are made available prior to concluding the Agreement and can be consulted via the Website.

3. Registration on Behalf of Others

If You register on behalf of another person, You must inform that person of these Terms and arrange for their acceptance.

Conclusion of Agreement

4. Formation

By clicking “Checkout” or “Continue” on the Website, You conclude an Agreement with TNW for the purchase of a Pass, provided You have completed required fields and accepted these Terms and Conditions.

5. Confirmation Email

You will receive an automatically generated confirmation email. The email containing the access link will be provided before the Digital Event. Please check spam folders if necessary.

6. Contact Permission

By submitting registration details, You agree to allow TNW to contact You for the organisation and administration of the Digital Event. TNW may cancel the reservation if information cannot be verified.

Payment of Pass and Registration Fee

7. Pricing

Prices are displayed with or without applicable VAT or local taxes. Payment must be made in Euros, unless otherwise stated.

8. Payment Deadline

The registration fee must be paid prior to the Digital Event.

9. Pay Later

If a “pay later” option is selected, the invoice must be paid within twenty-eight (28) days of the invoice date.

10. Non-Payment

TNW reserves the right to cancel a Pass if payment deadlines are not met.

Transfer and Refund Policy

11. Transfer

If You cannot attend, You may transfer Your Pass to a third party using the link provided in the confirmation email. No refunds will be issued for non-attendance.

12. Resale Prohibition

Passes may not be resold or transferred for commercial gain. TNW may cancel such Passes without refund.

13. Withdrawal

You may cancel the purchase of a Pass within fourteen (14) days after purchase by sending a written cancellation request to [email protected].

Passes purchased within fourteen (14) days prior to the Digital Event are non-refundable.
Approved refunds are subject to a €50 (fifty euro) processing fee and will be issued using the original payment method where possible.

Changes or Cancellation of the Digital Event

14. Rescheduling

In case of force majeure or unforeseen circumstances, TNW may reschedule the Digital Event. Access will be provided at the later date. No refunds will be issued for rescheduling.

15. Program Changes

TNW may modify speakers, topics, or content without liability. No refunds apply for such changes.

16. Cancellation

If TNW cancels the Digital Event entirely, liability is limited to reimbursement of the registration fee.

17. No Responsibility for Loss

TNW is not responsible for costs or losses incurred due to substitution, alteration, cancellation, or postponement.

Code of Conduct

18. Code of Conduct

All participants must comply with the TNW Event Code of Conduct, which forms an integral part of these Terms and Conditions.

The Code of Conduct is made available on the Website and/or communicated prior to or during the Digital Event.

Intellectual Property

19. Intellectual Property Rights

Attendance does not grant permission to use TNW or third-party intellectual property.

User Generated Content

20. User Content

The Digital Event platform may allow questions or other user-generated content (“UGC”). TNW does not guarantee that all submissions will be addressed.

21. License to TNW

By submitting UGC, You grant TNW a worldwide, non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, modify, publish, distribute, and commercially exploit such UGC without compensation and with or without attribution. You waive any moral rights.

22. Prohibited Content

You must not publish UGC that:

  • Is not your original work

  • Contains advertising or spam

  • Is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, indecent

  • Is discriminatory

  • Personally attacks speakers or participants

Photography and Recordings

23. Recording

All Digital Event sessions may be recorded. If You do not consent to being recorded, You may choose not to participate or leave the session.

24. No Unauthorized Recording

You may not record, reproduce, or commercially use event materials without written permission.

25. TNW Usage Rights

TNW may use recordings and photographs worldwide, in perpetuity, for promotional, commercial, and reporting purposes without compensation.

26. Waiver

You waive claims relating to such usage.

Digital Event Application Profile

27. Profile Visibility

By registering and creating a profile, Your profile may be visible within the Digital Event application, subject to Your explicit consent.

For details, see the Privacy Policy: https://thenextweb.com/privacy-statement

Third Parties

28. Third Party Links

The Digital Event platform may contain links to third-party websites. TNW is not responsible for third-party practices.

Access and Liability

29. Compliance with Laws

You agree to comply with all applicable laws in connection with your participation in the Digital Event.

30. Removal

TNW may remove access for unacceptable behavior or breach of these Terms or the Code of Conduct without refund.

31. Speaker Views

Views expressed by speakers are their own. TNW disclaims liability for advice or opinions.

32. Limitation of Liability

TNW is liable only for direct damages caused by willful misconduct or gross negligence. Liability is capped at the Pass purchase price.

Privacy

33. Personal Data

Personal data is processed in accordance with applicable privacy laws. See: https://thenextweb.com/privacy-statement

General

34. Severability

If any provision is invalid, the remainder remains in effect.

35. Amendments

TNW may update these Terms at any time. Updates take effect upon publication on the Website.

36. Contact

If You have questions regarding these Terms, contact: [email protected]

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

37. Governing Law

These Terms and the Agreement are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.

38. Jurisdiction

Any disputes shall be submitted to the state or federal courts located in the State of Delaware, and You consent to their jurisdiction.

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