Legal Notice

Last updated: December 5, 2024

1. Website Owner

This website is owned and operated by: UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) UNICEF House 3 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017 United States In collaboration with: WHO (World Health Organization) Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland This website is dedicated to the Global Caregiver Forum 2026, a joint event organized by UNICEF and WHO.

2. Purpose of the Website

This website provides information about the Global Caregiver Forum 2026, to be held on January 15-16, 2026, in Spain. The event aims to develop a roadmap for scaling up parenting programs worldwide. The website serves the following purposes:
  • Provide information about the event, agenda, and participants
  • Enable registration for the event
  • Share resources and materials related to parenting programs
  • Facilitate communication between organizers and participants

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video, data compilations, and software, is the property of UNICEF, WHO, or their content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws. The UNICEF and WHO names and logos are trademarks and may not be used without prior written permission. Permitted Use: You may view, download for caching purposes only, and print pages from the website for your own personal, non-commercial use, subject to the restrictions set out below:
  • You must not republish material from this website without prior written consent
  • You must not sell, rent, or sub-license material from the website
  • You must not reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from this website for commercial purposes
  • You must not redistribute content from this website unless content is specifically made for redistribution

4. User Responsibilities

By using this website, you agree to:
  • Provide accurate and truthful information when registering for the event
  • Not use the website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that violates these terms
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
  • Not transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Not collect or harvest any information from the website without authorization
  • Respect the intellectual property rights of UNICEF, WHO, and third parties

5. Data Protection and Privacy

We are committed to protecting your personal data. Information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information can be found in our Privacy Policy. For information about cookies, please see our Cookie Policy. By using this website, you consent to the processing of your data in accordance with these policies.

6. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for your convenience and information only. We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. We cannot guarantee that these links will work all of the time and we have no control over the availability of linked pages.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided "as is" without any representations or warranties, express or implied. UNICEF and WHO make no representations or warranties in relation to this website or the information and materials provided on it. We do not warrant that:
  • This website will be constantly available or available at all
  • The information on this website is complete, true, accurate, or non-misleading
  • The website will be free from errors, bugs, viruses, or other harmful components
Nothing on this website constitutes, or is meant to constitute, advice of any kind. If you require professional advice, you should consult an appropriate professional.

8. Limitation of Liability

UNICEF and WHO will not be liable to you in relation to the contents of, or use of, or otherwise in connection with, this website:
  • For any indirect, special, or consequential loss
  • For any business losses, loss of revenue, income, profits, or anticipated savings, loss of contracts or business relationships, loss of reputation or goodwill, or loss or corruption of information or data
These limitations of liability apply even if UNICEF or WHO have been expressly advised of the potential loss.

9. Registration and Event Participation

Registration for the Global Caregiver Forum 2026 is subject to availability and approval by the event organizers. UNICEF and WHO reserve the right to:
  • Accept or reject any registration application
  • Cancel or modify the event due to circumstances beyond their control
  • Change the event program, speakers, or venue as necessary
  • Refuse admission to any person who violates the event code of conduct
Participants are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully at all times during the event.

10. Photography and Recording

By attending the Global Caregiver Forum 2026, participants consent to being photographed, filmed, and recorded. These materials may be used by UNICEF, WHO, and their partners for promotional, educational, and reporting purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform the event organizers in advance.

11. Force Majeure

UNICEF and WHO shall not be liable for any failure to perform their obligations under these terms where such failure results from any cause beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to:
  • Acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, or epidemics
  • War, terrorism, or civil unrest
  • Government regulations or restrictions
  • Strikes, labor disputes, or transportation disruptions
  • Technical failures or telecommunications breakdowns

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the applicable international laws and regulations governing UNICEF and WHO. Any disputes arising from the use of this website or attendance at the event shall be resolved through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, disputes may be referred to appropriate dispute resolution mechanisms in accordance with applicable international procedures.

13. Changes to this Legal Notice

We reserve the right to modify this Legal Notice at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this website. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We recommend that you review this Legal Notice periodically for any updates.

14. Severability

If any provision of this Legal Notice is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Legal Notice, please contact us: Email: info@globalcaregiverforum.org For UNICEF inquiries: Website: www.unicef.org/legal For WHO inquiries: Website: www.who.int/about/policies/terms-of-use