AAPC Event Policies

PHOTO POLICY

AAPC plans to take photographs at the event and reproduce them in AAPC educational, news or promotional material, whether in print, electronic or other media, including the AAPC website. By participating in the event, you grant AAPC the right to use your name, photograph and biography for such purposes. All postings become the property of AAPC. Postings may be displayed, distributed or used by AAPC for any purpose.

ANTI-HARASSMENT AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT POLICY

The American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) is committed to upholding the highest standards for respectful, professional norms and behavior and to fostering an inclusive climate. Consequently, harassment and unprofessional behavior at AAPC events is considered to be a serious form of misconduct. The Anti-Harassment and Professional Conduct Policy modeled closely on the American Political Science Association Anti-Harassment Policies, outlines expectations for all who attend and participate in AAPC events and meetings. Read the full policy here.

AAPC MEMBER REGISTRATION POLICY

To be eligible for reduced member pricing, your AAPC membership must be current through the end of the month during which the event you have registered for is taking place.

Individual, Associate, Academic, Non-Profit, Young Professional and Student AAPC memberships are non-transferable. In order to be eligible for a discounted member registration fee, the individual registering must be the same individual who retains the AAPC membership. Platinum and Gold members may register individuals at the discounted member registration rate who are on their company membership roster. If you have any questions about your membership status or wish to upgrade to an organizational membership (Platinum or Gold), please contact us at [email protected] or 703-245-8020.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations must be received in writing via [email protected]. A processing fee of $50 will be charged for cancellations received by September 26, 2025. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after September 26, 2025. No refunds will be issued for no-shows.

Substitutions are welcome in lieu of cancellation anytime. A substitution of your full registration is permitted prior to the conference by submitting a written request to [email protected]. Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant. The individual submitting the substitution request is responsible for all financial obligations (any balance due) associated with that substitution. Badge sharing, splitting, and reprints are strictly prohibited.

Please note, there are no refunds for AAPC Foundation contributions or Foundation Fundraiser event tickets as these are fundraising activities in support of AAPC’s 501(c)(3) Foundation, however; tickets are fully transferable. Receipts for tax purposes are provided.

PRIVATELY HOSTED EVENTS POLICY

AAPC prohibits the scheduling of sponsored or by invitation only events marketed to AAPC attendees that conflict with official Conference functions and/or detract from AAPC’s sponsorship program, unless explicitly agreed to in writing with AAPC. To learn more about becoming an official sponsor, please contact us at [email protected].

PRIVATELY HOSTED EVENTS POLICY

Important Notice About List Scams
We have been informed of a scam circulating via email from a third party attempting to sell a contact list of AAPC members and/or attendee lists for AAPC events. The AAPC will never offer to sell our member contact list and/or attendee lists for AAPC events through a third party and the scammers have no member or attendee information.

Scammers may also attempt to pose as association members to solicit money. If you or your organization have received a fraudulent email asking you to purchase an AAPC member contact or attendee list, or if you have received an email from someone posing to be an association member soliciting money, please file a fraud report and notify [email protected].

To file a fraud report, follow the steps below:

Navigate to the Federal Trade Commission website: ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Select “Report Now”
Select “An impersonator” for Question 1: “Is your report about any of these common problems?”
Select “Well-known or trusted business” for Question 2: “Who were they pretending to be?”
Click “Continue”
Add any relevant information and documentation
Submit

Please do not respond to or engage with any scam solicitation emails.

Questions? Connect with the AAPC team at [email protected].

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