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To become a member, you must meet the following criteria and agree to the stated conditions:

Eligibility: You must be either a registered Marriage Celebrant or a Celebrant student awaiting appointment.

Internet Access: You must have internet access and appropriate personal/professional email addresses.

Ongoing Professional Development (OPD): You must complete ongoing OPD requirements as per the AG’s guidelines. (Note: “AG” likely refers to the Attorney-General or the governing body overseeing marriage celebrants.)

Code of Conduct: You must accept and abide by the AMC Code of Conduct, which is a strict condition of membership.

Breach of Terms and Conditions or Code of Conduct: If a member is found to have breached the Terms and Conditions of Membership or the AMC Code of Conduct, their membership could be suspended, and disciplinary action may be taken.

AMC’s Rights: AMC reserves the right to change or delete any content within a member’s profile that is considered inappropriate or in breach of the Terms and Conditions of Membership or the AMC Code of Conduct.

Deletion of Postings: AMC also has the right to delete any postings to any members’ forum that are deemed inappropriate or in violation of the Terms and Conditions of Membership or the AMC Code of Conduct.

Indemnification: Each member agrees to indemnify the AMC against any actions raised against either them or the AMC caused by the member’s actions or any content contained in their member profile or any website or social media site associated with their AMC profile.

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As an AMC Celebrant Member, I agree to:

• act honestly and with professional integrity always
• comply with all Australian laws in my Celebrant business including privacy, confidentiality and discrimination
• be dedicated and deliver the highest standards of Celebrant performance and service to clients
• always act professionally with Celebrant clients, guests and associated service providers
• continually seek new ideas and improve my Celebrant services
• ensure all my Celebrant related website/s, internet listings, social media posts and other Celebrant communications and information is professional and factual
• faithfully and professionally communicate with the AMC and its Members and
• always uphold the good name and reputation of the AMC and the Australian Marriage Celebrant industry.

Australian Marriage Celebrants Inc is a leading not-for-profit organisation that supports and promotes its Members through lobbying, education, resources and timely actions. It recognises that Australian Celebrants are a vital part of Australia’s small business community and provide a unique service to Australian and international couples through the ritual of marriage ceremony.

AMC supports its Members by:

1. providing professional development, networking and other relevant resources for the advancement of its Celebrant Members
2. providing business tools and protections such as copyright licences, public liability and professional indemnity insurances
3. circulating relevant, accurate and timely information for business growth and ongoing compliance with all relevant Australian laws
4. proactively lobbying governments and policy makers to ensure Australia remains a leading country for delivery of the ritual of marriage by professional Celebrants
5. promoting the ritual of marriage ceremony in Australia, to the world
6. actively promoting its Celebrant Members as leading providers of celebrant services in Australia and
7. growing AMC membership to continue to provide strong leadership in the Australian Marriage Celebrancy industry.

Cancellation and Refund Policy for Australian Marriage Celebrants Inc.:

Membership Fees

General Policy: Australian Marriage Celebrants Inc. does not typically allow for the refund of membership fees.

Application Process: All requests for a refund of membership fees must be submitted in writing.

Approval Process: The Executive of Australian Marriage Celebrants Inc. will assess all refund applications, and approval from the Executive is required for the refund to be processed.

Outcome Communication: Members will be informed of the decision regarding their refund request in writing.

Refund Policy for AMC Conferences/OPD Events

Event Cancellation: If a member has paid for attendance to an AMC function that gets canceled, they will receive a full refund.

Non-Attendance Refund: Members who were unable to attend an AMC-hosted Conference or Ongoing Professional Development (OPD) event and wish to request a refund must do so in writing to the Secretary of Australian Marriage Celebrants Inc.

Timeframe for Refund Request: Depending on the timing of the refund request, different refund percentages apply:

• 100% refund may be approved up to 30 working days from the date of the event, based on individual circumstances.
• 50% refund may be approved up to 15 working days from the date of the event, based on individual circumstances.
• Refund requests made within 15 working days from the date of the event will generally not be eligible for a refund, except in cases where the AMC Executive exercises absolute discretion.

Please note that the cancellation and refund policy applies specifically to membership fees and participation in AMC conferences/OPD events. Any other situations not covered in this policy may be subject to different terms and conditions.

If you have any questions or inquiries regarding the cancellation and refund policy please feel free to send an email to the following address:

Email: [email protected]

Make sure to include all relevant details and specifics related to your query to help facilitate a prompt and accurate response from the Australian Marriage Celebrants.

Information about the collection and use of personal information by the AMC (Australian Marriage Celebrants) Association.

Here is a summary of the key points:

Collection and Use of Personal Information: Personal information is collected for the purpose of processing payments, issuing tax receipts, and sending updates on AMC events and newsletters. The AMC ensures that personal information is not passed on to any other organizations unless necessary to provide requested goods and services through a third party.

Communication Preferences: By providing contact details to the AMC, individuals are considered to have requested the association to send them emails or text messages regarding AMC activities, special offers, newsletters, and items of general interest. However, individuals have the option to cancel this request at any time by using the ‘Unsubscribe’ button in emails or by contacting the AMC directly.

It’s important for individuals to review the privacy policy and terms of communication provided by the AMC Association to understand how their personal information will be used and to manage their preferences accordingly.

For more detailed information about the privacy practices and communication preferences of the AMC Association, it is recommended you contacting the association directly for any specific inquiries. By understanding and managing communication preferences, individuals can ensure that they receive relevant updates and newsletters from the AMC Association while also having the option to unsubscribe or modify their preferences as needed.