General Information

LANGUAGE
The official language of the Conference will be English.
The official language of Brazil is Portuguese.

CHANGES
The Organizing Committee reserves the right to adjust or change the scientific and/or social program as necessary.

LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and health insurance. The Organizing Committee of the 4th BCNP will not be held liable in any way whatsoever for any losses, accidents, costs or expenses to participants or any other person during the conference. The Organizing Committee accepts no liability in any way for any web sites that are linked to or from http://www.sbq.org.br/bcnp/4bcnp/. These web sites and the content, views, opinions and statements expressed within these sites are the responsibility of their individual owners and authors.

LETTER OF INVITATION
All participants requiring letters of invitation should inform the 4th BCNP secretariat at the earliest possible date.
Such invitations are only for the purpose of assisting participants to raise travel funds or obtain visas. No financial commitment on the part of the organizers is implied. Please address your request to the Secretary-General (Send e-mail: BCNP_2013@hotmail.com).

CANCELATION POLICY
No refunds will be provided, however, you can indicate a substitute person at no additional cost.

VISAS
Participants should check with their local travel agents whether they will require a visa for traveling to Brazil. It is recommended to apply well in advance of the conference.

CURRENCY
The Brazilian currency is the Real. Major credit cards are widely accepted in Brazil.