• The registration fees to main conference include accesses to all sessions (excluding the workshop sessions), lunches, coffee breaks, banquet, and evening entertainments.
• Registration for workshops includes accesses to all workshop sessions, lunches on workshop days, coffee breaks during the workshops. It does not include registration or attendance to the main conference or the social events.
• Additional coupons for banquets and evening events can be purchased at the registration counter on-site.

• Payments can only be made in Real.
• Payment should preferably be made by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Others).
• When paying by bank transfer, bank charges are the sender's responsibility. The family name and the ID number of the delegate must be used as reference.
• Bank Checks are not accepted.
• Payment by bank slip or "boleto bancário" can be accepted (for brazilians only).

All cancellation requests must be received in writing to vldb2018@bureaueventos.com.br.

• Conference registration cancellation is subjected to administrative service fee of 150 Reais.
• No refunds will be provided for cancellations received after Sunday, July 1st., 2018.
• Refunds will be processed within 2 to 3 weeks after the date of cancellation.

All efforts will be made to adhere to the program as printed. However, the Congress Organization reserves the right to alter or cancel, without prior notice, any of the arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating directly or indirectly to the Meeting, for any case beyond their reasonable control. The Congress Organization is not liable for any other loss or inconvenience caused as a result of such changes.

Data protection and sharing of contact details

The Congress Organization will collect and store all personal data only for the preparation and execution of the VLDB Conference in Rio. Your data will not be passed on to any third party who is not involved in the organization of this Conference.

SAFETY FIRST

Rio has showcased to the world its ability to stage successful events, safely and as in Rio the attendance is always of the highest for events held in the Marvelous City. Brazil is also stable with no natural enemies and no terrorist activities. Being sensible and streetwise is the key to a trouble free and enjoyable stay in Brazil. However, just like in any other major metropolitan and tourist center, robberies in Brazil is an unfortunate fact of life. The crime tourists are most likely to fall victim to in Brazilian cities is robbery and the target of most petty pilfering is the bag. If a bag is left unattended, the chances are that somebody else will try to pick it up. The simple solution is that visitors can't get robbed if they've got nothing with them to be stolen. Always leave valuables in the hotel safe deposit box. Visitors should however carry some form of ID, such as a photocopy of their passports, with them at all times and be aware of the safety tips listed below:

"Do's & Don't's"

Don't's

• leave your bag unattended.
• don't keep your wallet in the back pocket or in the external pocket of a bag.
• open your wallet on the street.
• walk in unlit areas at night.
• walk on the street talking on the cell phone.
• leave your cell phone or other valuables away from your sight.
• leave electronic equipment visible when you are on the street.
• wear flashy jewelry in the street, even if it is fake.
• make payments with large amounts of money.
• take more than you need to the beach.
• take drugs or get involved with them.
• think that you are a better swimmer than the Brazilians.
• think it can't happen to you.

Do's

• go to the airport information desk or look for the event signage that will be viewed as close as possible to the international arrival.
• take with you the address of the venue and the hotel where you will be staying.
• preferably use the transport provided by the official tourism agency or accredited from the airport.
• put your money, passport and ticket in the safe deposit box of your hotel.
• take cabs rather than buses.
• ask policemen for help if you need it.
• ask your hotel for information. They know most of the answers.
• use our emergency number(#190) if you have any problem avoid crushes.
• act like a traveler rather than a tourist.
• wear comfortable clothing.
• eat light meals and drink water.
• invite a friend to join you. Avoid walking alone.
• have a good time.
• be sensible.