Terms and Conditions

By purchasing, reserving, or accepting an event pass for Kuttanadan Tech Fest 3.0 (KTF 3.0), or by boarding the venue vessel Houseboat Vembanad Emperor on Saturday, 21 November 2026, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

Passes are issued under two distinct categories with fixed seating quotas:

★ Each pass is valid for one person only. Passes are strictly non-transferable on the day of the event once checked in at the jetty gate.

Registration fees must be remitted via UPI to the official AKESSIA Alappuzha account displayed during checkout. Attendees must submit the authentic 12-digit UPI Transaction Reference Number (UTR) generated by their banking app.

• Passes remain in Pending Verification status until the Event Convenors reconcile the UTR against official bank statements.
• Once confirmed, the digital QR pass is fully validated for entry.
• Passes with invalid, forged, or duplicate UTR numbers will result in cancellation and refusal of entry at the jetty gate.

The venue vessel Vembanad Emperor is fully air-conditioned across both decks. Please note that there is no open-air sundeck on this vessel.

• Lower Deck (Exhibition & Demos): Accommodates all technology manufacturer exhibition booths, testing rigs, and product kiosks.
• Upper Deck (Training, Seminars & Views): Accommodates technical training workshops, seminars, networking lounges, and panoramic viewing of Kuttanadan lakes, backwaters, and traditional villages through scenic viewing glass.

Every delegate pass includes welcome refreshments, morning tea, the Grand Kuttanadan Lunch Feast served while cruising Vembanad Lake, and evening networking high tea.

Attendees must select their preference between Vegetarian Feast (Sadya) or Non-Vegetarian Feast during registration. Once registered, meal choices are locked to ensure accurate onboard catering preparation.

AKESSIA will have official photographers, videographers, and drone operators documenting technical presentations, exhibition kiosks, and scenic backwater moments. By entering the event, you grant the association permission to use your likeness, photograph, or voice in association newsletters, event recap videos, and official social media archives.

Cruising operations are subject to clearance by Kerala Maritime Board, Inland Waterways Authority, and District Administration weather advisories.

In the event of extreme torrential weather, gale warnings, or statutory navigation restrictions, the event will proceed safely with the houseboat moored at a sheltered jetty. All technical workshops, exhibition stalls, keynotes, and lunch feasts will continue as scheduled. Such modifications do not constitute cancellation.

Delegates are solely responsible for their personal belongings, mobile phones, cameras, laptops, and tools. Neither AKESSIA, the organizing committee, nor the vessel owners shall be held liable for accidental loss, water damage, theft, or damage to personal property.

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. Any legal dispute arising under or in connection with KTF 3.0 shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the civil courts located in Alappuzha, Kerala.