Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 09/11/2026

Overview

This website, catexexhibition.com (the “Site”), is operated in connection with CATEX, an event organised by the Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance (“IFSA”). Throughout the Site, the terms “IFSA”, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to IFSA.

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site, including the information, content, features, forms, links and services made available through it.

By accessing or using any part of the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use the Site.

Please read these Terms carefully before using the Site.

We may update or change these Terms from time to time by publishing the revised Terms on the Site. The most current version will be available on this page.

1. Use of the site

The Site provides information about CATEX, including information for visitors, exhibitors, sponsors, partners and other parties interested in the event.

The Site may allow you to request information, make enquiries, subscribe to communications, access event registration services and interact with other features or services made available in connection with CATEX.

You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You must not use the Site in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, impair or compromise the Site or interfere with another person's use of it.

You must not knowingly introduce viruses, malware or other material which is malicious or technologically harmful, attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site or associated systems, or use the Site for fraudulent, unlawful or unauthorised purposes.

2. Information on the site

We take reasonable steps to ensure that information published on the Site is accurate and up to date.

However, information relating to CATEX may change from time to time. This may include event programmes, features, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, schedules, floorplans, availability, dates, times and other event information.

Unless otherwise stated, information on the Site is provided for general information purposes and should not be relied upon as professional, legal, financial or other specialist advice.

We reserve the right to correct errors, inaccuracies or omissions and to change, update or remove content from the Site where appropriate.

We do not guarantee that all information on the Site will at all times be complete, accurate or current.

3. CATEX event information

Information relating to CATEX, including event programmes, exhibitors, speakers, demonstrations, competitions, features, partners, timings and other activities, may be subject to change.

We reserve the right, where reasonably necessary, to alter event content, schedules, features, participating organisations or other arrangements.

Where an event or material element of an event is affected by circumstances outside our reasonable control, we will take reasonable steps to communicate significant changes where appropriate.

Nothing on the Site should be interpreted as guaranteeing the participation of a particular exhibitor, speaker, sponsor, partner or other third party unless expressly stated otherwise.

4. Event registration

Registration for CATEX may be provided or facilitated through a third-party event registration service.

When you follow a registration link or use a third-party registration service, additional terms, privacy information or conditions imposed by that provider may apply.

You should review any applicable terms and privacy information before submitting your registration.

Information that we receive in connection with event registration will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Statement and applicable Data Protection Legislation.

5. Enquiries and forms

The Site may allow you to submit enquiries or information in relation to exhibiting, sponsorship, visiting CATEX, newsletters or other CATEX activities.

You agree that information you provide through the Site will, to the best of your knowledge, be accurate and not deliberately false or misleading.

Submission of an exhibitor, sponsorship or other commercial enquiry through the Site does not of itself create a contract with IFSA or guarantee acceptance, availability, stand space, sponsorship rights or any other commercial arrangement.

Any separate commercial relationship may be subject to additional agreements, booking conditions, order forms or contractual terms.

6. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the content of the Site, including text, graphics, branding, logos, designs, photographs, video, documents and other material, is owned by or licensed to IFSA/CATEX or is used with the permission of the relevant rights holder.

The content is protected by applicable copyright, trade mark and other intellectual property laws.

You may access and use the Site for legitimate personal or business information purposes connected with CATEX.

You must not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, commercially exploit or otherwise use protected content from the Site without prior permission from the relevant rights holder, except where such use is expressly permitted by law.

You must not use CATEX or IFSA names, trademarks, logos or other brand assets in a manner that suggests endorsement, partnership, sponsorship or affiliation without appropriate authorisation.

7. User submissions and materials

Where you provide or submit information, logos, photographs, video, artwork, promotional materials or other content to us for publication, promotion or use in connection with CATEX, you confirm that you have the necessary rights, licences, permissions and consents to provide those materials and to permit their intended use.

You must not submit material that infringes another person's intellectual property, privacy, data protection, confidentiality or other legal rights.

You must not submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, threatening, abusive, obscene, discriminatory, fraudulent or otherwise prohibited by applicable law.

We reserve the right not to publish, or to remove, material submitted to us where we reasonably consider it inappropriate, unlawful or inconsistent with these Terms.

8. Photography and video

Photography and video recording may take place at CATEX.

The collection and use of identifiable photographs and video footage is addressed in our Privacy Statement and any photography or filming notices provided in connection with the event.

Where exhibitors, sponsors or other third parties provide photographs or video content to CATEX for publication or promotional use, they are responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary rights and permissions to provide those materials for the intended purpose.

9. Third-party links and services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, services or resources. It may also contain embedded content or functionality provided by third parties.

These may include event registration, video, maps, social media and other external services.

Third-party websites and services are operated independently from us and may be subject to their own terms, privacy policies and cookie policies.

Links or access to third-party content are provided for convenience and information and do not necessarily constitute our endorsement of the third party, its content, products or services.

We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, content, security or practices of third-party websites or services.

Your use of a third-party website or service is subject to the applicable third party's terms and policies.

10. Privacy and personal information

Our collection and processing of personal data in connection with the Site and CATEX is governed by our Privacy Statement.

Our use of cookies and similar technologies is explained in our Cookie Policy.

You should read both documents alongside these Terms.

11. Website availability and security

We aim to maintain the availability and security of the Site but do not guarantee that the Site, or any content or functionality available through it, will always be available, uninterrupted, secure or free from errors.

We may suspend, withdraw, restrict or change the availability of all or part of the Site where reasonably necessary, including for maintenance, security, operational or technical reasons.

You are responsible for ensuring that your equipment, software and internet access are suitable for accessing the Site and for implementing appropriate security measures on your own systems.

12. Prohibited uses

You must not use the Site to engage in unlawful, fraudulent or unauthorised activity; infringe our rights or those of another person; submit false or misleading information; transmit malware or malicious code; attempt to interfere with or circumvent the security of the Site; gain unauthorised access to systems or data; harvest, scrape or collect personal information unlawfully; send spam or other unauthorised communications; impersonate another person or organisation; or otherwise use the Site in a manner that could harm IFSA, CATEX, other users or third parties.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Site where we reasonably believe these Terms have been breached.

13. Disclaimer of warranties

The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we do not make any representation or warranty that the Site will always be available, uninterrupted, error-free or completely secure, or that information made available through the Site will always be complete, accurate or current.

Nothing in these Terms excludes any warranty, condition, right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded.

14. Limitation of liability

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability which cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Subject to the foregoing and to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, IFSA will not be liable for indirect or consequential loss or damage arising solely from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or reliance on general information made available through it.

We are not responsible for loss or damage caused by third-party websites, services, platforms or content that are outside our reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms affects any statutory rights that you may have under applicable law.

15. Indemnity

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify IFSA against reasonable losses, liabilities, claims or costs arising directly from material you submit to the Site that infringes the rights of a third party, or from your unlawful use of the Site or material breach of these Terms.

This provision does not limit any rights or protections available to you under applicable law.

16. Force majeure

We will not be responsible for a failure or delay in performing obligations where that failure or delay results from circumstances outside our reasonable control.

Such circumstances may include severe weather, natural disasters, fire, flood, epidemic or pandemic, war, terrorism, civil disturbance, industrial action, government restrictions, failure of telecommunications or transport networks, venue closure or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Where such circumstances affect CATEX, we will take reasonable steps to manage their impact and communicate significant changes where appropriate.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined by a court or other competent authority to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be treated as modified or removed to the minimum extent necessary.

The remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

18. No waiver

If we do not immediately exercise or enforce a right or remedy available to us under these Terms, this will not constitute a waiver of that right or remedy.

19. Changes to these terms

We may update, amend or replace these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to the Site, CATEX, our services, applicable law or our operational requirements.

Any revised Terms will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

Your continued use of the Site after revised Terms have been published will constitute acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

20. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms and your use of the Site are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland.

Subject to any mandatory rights or jurisdiction available under applicable law, disputes arising in connection with these Terms or the Site will be subject to the jurisdiction of the Irish courts.

21. Contact information

Questions regarding these Terms and Conditions should be directed to:

CATEX
Email: info@catexexhibition.com

Alternatively, you can write to:

CATEX / IFSA
Unit 3, Block A
Broomfield Business Park
Malahide
Co. Dublin
Ireland