Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Membership Applications

Professional Members

  • The ACI welcomes applications for membership from individuals currently employed or engaged in the compliance, governance, or risk management profession, over the age of 18 years.

Associate Members

  • The ACI welcomes applications from individuals with an interest in compliance, governance, or risk management who are not currently employed or engaged in the profession.

Corporate Members

  • The ACI welcomes applications from incorporated public and private entities that support the objects of the Association, with a particular emphasis on Australia and Asia Pacific.
  • Corporate membership is designated at one of four levels — Principal, Gold, Silver, or Bronze — on payment of the annual fees as determined from time to time by the ACI Board.

Life Members

  • Life Membership is an honorary status conferred by the Board on individuals who have rendered distinguished service to the Association or the compliance profession over at least ten (10) years.
  • Nominations must be made in writing to the Secretary, proposed and seconded by two Voting Members, and reviewed by the Governance and Nominations Committee (or the Board).
  • Life Membership is conferred by a two-thirds majority Board resolution and is exempt from membership fees.

All Applications

  • Applicants must declare support for the objects of the Association.
  • The Board (or a delegated officer) assesses applications against criteria determined by the Board and may refuse any application without giving reasons.
  • The ACI reserves the right to refuse any application for membership or terminate the membership of any individual or corporate member. Termination follows the disciplinary procedures set out in ACI’s By-Laws.

Conduct and Code of Ethics

  • All members agree to support the vision and purposes of the ACI and to be bound by the Code of Conduct, the Constitution, and the By-Laws, as determined and published by the Board from time to time.
  • Members must act honestly, ethically, and lawfully, and uphold the Association’s reputation and integrity.

Membership Subscriptions

  • Membership fees for each class, including Corporate categories, are set annually by the Board and are payable on each member’s membership anniversary date.
  • The ACI does not offer monthly pro-rata fees and is not able to provide payment plans or the facility to offer periodic payments of annual membership fees.
  • Membership fees will be reviewed annually and may be changed as approved by the ACI Board. Changes to fees will be notified to members in writing at least 30 days before they take effect.
  • Membership payments not received within 90 days of the due date may result in suspension or termination of membership, including any right to use accreditation and qualification designations that are dependent on current membership.

Corporate Member Nominations

  • Each Corporate member will nominate one or more representatives in writing to exercise their voting rights. Each representative may exercise the number of votes allocated to their corporate level.
  • The Corporate member’s nominated representatives will be registered as current individual members for as long as they are employed by the corporate member, or for as long as they are nominated by the corporate member.

Discipline and Termination

  • Membership may be suspended or terminated by the Board where a member has breached the Constitution, By-Laws, or Code of Conduct, or has acted in a manner prejudicial to the interests or reputation of the Association.
  • Disciplinary action follows the process set out in ACI’s By-Laws, including notice of the allegations, an opportunity to respond, and a right of appeal.

Membership Resignation and Refunds

  • A member may resign or cancel their membership at any time by giving notice in writing to the ACI.
  • No refunds will be made on membership fees paid by individual or corporate members, except where required by law.

Events and Conference Registration

Registration and Payment

  • All registrations must be paid in full prior to the event.
  • To receive the member rate, your ACI membership must be current at the time of registration, or your registration must be accompanied by a membership renewal or new membership application and payment.
  • Registrations cannot be shared, and ACI reserves the right to admit only officially registered attendees.

Cancellation and Substitution

  • If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to nominate someone else to attend in your place at no additional cost. Substitutions must be advised to ACI in writing.
  • If you do not wish to nominate a substitute, cancellation of your registration must be received in writing by ACI. It is the responsibility of the registrant to confirm that ACI has received the written cancellation.
  • Refunds for cancellations are calculated as follows:
    • More than 30 days before the event: 100% of the registration fee, less a $25 administration fee.
    • Less than 30 days but no more than 14 days before the event: 80% of the registration fee, less a $25 administration fee.
    • Less than 14 days but no more than 7 days before the event: 50% of the registration fee, less a $25 administration fee.
    • Within 7 days of the event: no refund.
  • No refund will be given for failure to attend.
  • Special or extenuating circumstances will be considered by ACI at its discretion.

Group Bookings

  • Discounted rates are available for group bookings above a minimum number of registrations, as advised for each event. Contact the ACI office for more information.

Event Changes

  • The order and content of an event’s program may change due to circumstances beyond ACI’s control.
  • Where ACI cancels an event in whole, registration fees paid will be refunded in full. ACI is not responsible for any other expenses incurred by a registrant as a result of an event being cancelled, postponed, or changed in format.

Privacy and Photography

  • Your personal information will be used by ACI to maintain registration records and to notify you of future ACI events and activities, in accordance with ACI’s Privacy Policy.
  • Your name and organisation may appear on a list of attendees provided to other delegates and sponsors, only with your consent given at the time of registration. Your contact details will not be disclosed.
  • ACI events may be photographed, filmed, or recorded by ACI for its own purposes. By attending, you consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded, and to ACI using this material for promotion, publicity, and advertising purposes, including on ACI’s website and social media channels.
  • External media are not generally in attendance at ACI events. Where external media will be present, this will be separately advised to registrants ahead of the event.
  • If you do not wish to be photographed, filmed, or recorded, please advise ACI staff on-site at the event.

The ACI reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time after due process.