Conference Registration Prime Rate (Non-Members)

Purchase 2026 Conference Registration

Conference Registration Prime Rate (Non-Members)

$899.00

This non-member rate expires Feb 26, 2026 4:00 pm EST

For the complete details of what is covered in your registration, see About Registering for the HSCG Conference.

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The price displayed is for Non-Members. HSCG Members receive a substantial savings on the conference. The current member price is $699.00.

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If you are not yet a member, consider joining the HSCG in order to get the best rate on the conference and also take advantage of the many benefits you get by being a member of the HSCG.

Step One Attendee Details

Who is Attending? Me Someone Else

First Name *

Last Name *

Company

Country*

Street Address *

Street Address Apt

City *

State*

Zip Code *

Email address * We'll never share your email with anyone else.

Is this person an HSCG member?*

Has this person ever attendeed a conference?*

Step Two Meal Preference

Meals are provided every day for conference attendees and guests. We must inform the hotel of the number of special meal requests well in advance of the actual conference.

Meal Selection*

Please note: A signed release is required before actually attending this seminar. You can view and download the release form at any time, and then sign and return it at your convenience.

Safety Equipment

Please note: All make-and-take seminar participants must have proper safety equipment including gloves and goggles; a long sleeve shirt and an apron are highly recommended. You may bring your own safety equipment or purchase a safety equipment package (gloves, goggles and an apron) for $20 from the HSCG, which will be provided to you at the conference before your seminar.

Safety Equipment Option
I will bring my own safety equipment. I want to purchase a safety equipment package of gloves, goggles and an apron to be provided to me at the conference. ($20).

I understand that I will not be permitted to particpate in any demonstrations during my selected seminar if I do not have appropriate safety equipment including gloves and goggles.*

Step Three Photo / Video Release

The HSCG takes photos and videos throughout the conference which may be used in print materials, on the HSCG website or on other venues to promote the HSCG and/or the HSCG Conference.

I have read and agree to the Conference Photo & Video Release*

Step Four Liability Release

Participating in activities at the HSCG conference may involve personal risk and so we are required to get a Release of Liability from all attendees.

I have read and agree to the Conference Liability Release*

Step Five HSCG Attendee Registration Refund Protection

All HSCG Conference attendees have the option to opt-in to be covered under our Refund Protection Program, providing added peace of mind and flexibility at a cost of 7% ($62.93) of the registration fee.

Should you be unable to attend the event for any of the following reasons, you may be eligible for a full refund of your attendee pass:

Unexpected illness or injury
Pre-existing medical conditions
Redundancy
Relocation
And many other valid circumstances (please see the full list in our Extended Refund Terms & Conditions)

By opting in and confirming your registration, you acknowledge and accept the Terms & Conditions of the Refund Protection Program.

Would you like to add attendee refund protection?*

Conference Protection Confirm*

Step Six Conference Mentor Program

Check here if you are a first-time conference attendee and would like to be contacted via email by a Conference Mentor.

Step Seven Cancellation Policy

I have read and understand the conference cancellation policy. I understand that The HSCG will not provide refunds or accept sales/transfer of tickets for the 2026 Annual Conference and the HSCG is participating in an event registration refund program through RainProtection.*

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Photo/Video Release

For good and valuable consideration, including my entry upon and participation in events presented by The Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild ("HSCG"), and it's agents, I hereby grant to HSCG the absolute and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission concerning any photographs or video images (the "images ") that HSCG now has or may obtain of my likeness, whether alone or with others, knowingly or unknowingly acquired, to use, reuse, publish, and republish in whole or in part, individually or in connection with other material, in any and all media now or hereafter known, including the internet, and for any purpose whatsoever, including in any compilation or derivative work in which such images may appear; and to use my name in connection with any such use at HSCG's sole and absolute discretion.

I release and discharge the HSCG from any and all claims and demands that may arise out of or in connection with the use of the images, including without limitation any and all claims for payment or royalties, claims or demands for libel or violation of any right of publicity or privacy. This authorization and release shall also inure to the benefit of HSCG's principals, agents, employees, their heirs, legal representatives, licensees, and assigns.

I am a legally competent adult and have the right to contract in my own name. I have read this document and fully understand its contents. This agreement and release shall be construed and enforced pursuant to the laws of the State of New York, and is intended to be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.

Liability Release

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

I desire to participate in preparing handcrafted soap (the "Activity"). The Activity is provided by The Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetic Guild, Inc., a Delaware non-profit corporation with offices located at 184 Edie Road, Suite A, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866, or by one of the local chapters thereof (in each case, such organization is hereafter referred to as "HSCG"). As lawful consideration for the intangible value that I will gain by participating in the Activity, I agree to all of the terms and conditions set forth in this Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnification Agreement (this "Agreement").

Assumption of Risk. I AM AWARE AND UNDERSTAND THAT THE ACTIVITY IS A DANGEROUS ACTIVITY, INVOLVING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CAUSTIC MATERIALS, SUCH AS LYE, AND SHARP OBJECTS, SUCH AS SOAP CARVING TOOLS, AND THIS ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ANY INJURIES THAT I SUSTAIN MAY BE COMPOUNDED BY NEGLIGENT EMERGENCY RESPONSE OR RESCUE OPERATIONS OF HSCG. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED AND HEREBY AGREE TO ACCEPT AND ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF HSCG OR OTHERWISE.
Release of Liability and Promise Not to Sue. On behalf of myself and my next of kin, heirs and representatives, I hereby expressly waive and release any and all claims, now known or hereafter known, against HSCG and its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, members, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Releasees"), on account of injury, death, or property damage arising out of or attributable to my participation in the Activity, even if such injury, death, or property damage is in any way caused by the negligence of HSCG or any Releasees or otherwise. I promise not to sue HSCG or any other Releasee, and I forever release and discharge HSCG and all other Releasees from any and all liability related to my participation in the Activity.
Indemnification. I promise to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HSCG and all other Releasees against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses of whatever kind, including reasonable attorneys' fees, fees and the costs of enforcing any right to indemnification under this Agreement, and the cost of pursuing any insurance providers, arising out of or resulting from any claim of a third party related to my negligence or recklessness as a participant in the Activity.
Miscellaneous Terms. This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement of HSCG and me with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. This Agreement is binding on and shall inure to the benefit of HSCG and me and our respective heirs, successors and assigns. All matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York without giving effect to any choice or conflict of laws provision or rule (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdiction). Any claim or cause of action arising under this Agreement may be brought only in the federal or state courts located in New York and I hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT AND THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE HSCG.

Conference Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

The HSCG will not provide refunds or accept sales/transfer of tickets for the 2026 Annual Conference. The HSCG is participating in an event registration refund program through RainProtection.

If you purchased your registration before August 21, at 4:00 p.m. EST, you have been automatically enrolled in this protection. You can find more information here.

If you purchased your registration after August 21, at 4:00 p.m. EST, RainProtection is not included in your registration fee; it is/was available for an additional fee. If you are not enrolled in RainProtection, you will not be eligible for a refund through the HSCG.

Additionally, the HSCG does not allow the sale or transfer of registrations. If you are enrolled in RainProtection, please contact them directly to see if you qualify for a refund if you are unable to attend. Registrations will only be honored for the person for whom they were purchased.

Conference COVID Waiver

COVID Waiver

The COVID-19 pandemic poses serious risk and by attending this Conference you agree to accept those risks and take responsibility for your saftey. We recommend and strongly encourage everyone to wear face coverings at all times in public places during the Conference.

You acknowledge and agree that the Handcrafter Soap and Cosmetic Guild (HSCG) shall have no liability to you with respect to any exposure to or illness resulting from any epidemic or pandemic (including COVID-19) you may experience or persons you come into contact with during or as a result of the Conference, and waive any claim with respect thereto, against HSCG, its officers, directors, colunteers, agents and employees.

You agree to comply with (i) all applicable local, state and federal laws, orders, rules, regulations and (ii) all requirements of municipal governments, departments, commisions, boards and officers and with any rules and regulations for the operation of the Conference venue, including but not limited to COVID-19 related guidelines and all other reasonable requests of Mohegan Sun.

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