SCBWI is
a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. SCBWI Regions are managed by unpaid
volunteers. Region funds support programs that benefit SCBWI members.
As part
of the event planning process, Regional Advisors must sign contracts with
venues, speakers, critiquers, vendors, and others who will be providing
services during a regional activity. Registration fees collected for an event
must cover the cost of these contracts; therefore, refunds are the exception
rather than the rule. In the rare case a refund is granted, it will always be
less any credit card processing fees and any other processing expenses.
Requests
to refund registration fees for in-person activities will be decided on a
case-by-case basis, except for events that have specific refund policies. When
an event has its own refund policy, it will be clearly stated on the event
information page. By registering for an event, you acknowledge that you have
read and accept the event’s refund policy.
Because
fees paid to professionals for manuscript critiques, portfolio reviews,
intensive programming, mentorships, pitch evaluations, and other exclusive
offerings are contracted in advance, these fees cannot be refunded.
Registration fees paid for webinars or virtual events will
not be refunded when a recording of the event is made available following the
live broadcast, regardless of the length of time the recording is available for
viewing.