Terms & Conditions of Membership
The Purpose of ACETA
Established in 2011, ACETA is the industry association for the commercial and entertainment technologies sector. It represents and promotes the common interests of and provides a united voice for the industry and its members in the area of audio, lighting, vision, staging, communications and control equipment, and the associated technology. The association’s purpose is to provide a forum and a representative peak body to address the challenges confronting such a rapidly changing sector.
ACETA activities and member benefits include:
The ACETA membership enjoy numerous tangible benefits, with value judgements directly proportional to the leveraging of opportunities, a privilege only assessable individually, and impossible to quantify generally
1.Community
Regardless of size or nature, many ACETA constituents suggest community is taking on a new meaning and importance in the face of increasing market place challenges, that undermine standards, corporate sustainability and personal mental health. Our culture communicates more, but says less, diminishing the sense of community whilst increasing isolation. Central to our being, industry sustains us in many ways, therefore belonging is important to individual and corporate well-being. Whilst a source of strength, community also provides inspiration and opportunity, ACETA is your industry community.
2.Convention
The ACETA annual industry convention counteracts isolation by bringing people together in a non-transactional, neutral and conducive environment. It serves multiple purposes with a focus on personal, corporate and industry development complimented by diverse social events and abundant networking opportunity. The event not only connects, informs and educates, but seeks to resolve topical issues that impact us all, an initiative that rewards those determined to maximise potential.
3.Insurance
The recognized entertainment technology industry peak body, ACETA is the insuring agent capable of challenging obstacles that could undermine the industry, including government legislation, and the lobby to promote reforms that protect the industry. One day when you least expect it, ACETA may just prove to be the best, perhaps only ally.
4.Increased Partnership Opportunity
Producers of goods and services worldwide may give partner preference to those who belong to their national peak body, and the reasons are related to, credibility, probity, commitment and understanding. Suppliers find our constituents through inter-member recommendation, the ACETA web site, Members Guide, and visibility of the ACETA logo on member web sites, social media, and company documents. Promotion, association growth and influence will see this practice increase opportunities for members.
5.Increased Commercial Advantage
By virtue of their application and consequent peer acceptance, Members and Associate Members of ACETA, commit to compliant practices and fair-trading behaviour as determined in the ACETA Constitution, in particular the Industry Guidelines. Acquirers who seek capable, trustworthy and reliable goods and services supply partners, are already, but will increasingly preference ACETA membership for these reasons. Canny members display their ACETA membership on all relevant documentation and in promotional forums, in fact anywhere an acquirer may choose to visit. In addition, acquirers will find membership listings on the ACETA web site and in the Members Guide.
6.Product Compliance Guidance
Available as a member benefit, ACETA has developed compliance guidelines that include safety and RCM legislation. This information has been developed with the assistance of the ACMA and a senior QLD state government safety official. It will conserve member resources, including the avoidance of unnecessary testing, assist in achieving compliance whilst providing a compliance management system template.
7.Skills Shortage and Education
Addressing skills shortage and the far-reaching topic of education, is a complex process and ACETA will continue to develop and introduce effective initiatives. To assist the membership in identifying suitable employee candidates, ACETA has introduced the Audio Aptitude Test program, with similar tests to be introduced that will eventually cover all market sectors.
8.Specialist Professional Business Service Provision
When identified as advantageous to constituents, and where possible, ACETA will negotiate preferential terms and conditions with professional service providers, to improve the bottom line. These services will range from foreign currency exchange, web design, insurance broking, logistics, export consultancy and any other service nominated by consensus within the membership.
9.Networking
It needs very little elaboration, however membership in ACETA has expanded opportunities for many. Engaging with new individuals and organisations have increased commercial and partnership outcomes. Furthermore, the commitment to belonging and participation elicits recognition and increased respect from the industry at its broadest.
10.Industry-wide accreditation
Accreditation is the manifestation of a member organizations commitment to compliant practices, ethical trading behaviour and adherence to a set of standards as defined by the association. Those accredited will be promoted by ACETA to the industry and by organizations to their unique benefit.
Accreditation programs for manufacturers, manufacturers’ representatives and service providers are scheduled for roll-out within the next 12 months.
Members Directory
This entertainment technology industry peak body publication has been created to serve a number of purposes for your convenience. It categorises the bona-fide membership and associate membership into the industry sector(s) they address and presents their organisational profile. In accessing the ACETA Members Guide, it is quite likely you are an individual or organisation seeking a reliable supply partner. You may in fact be an international technology creator seeking credible partnership and representation. You could also be an individual interested in employment and exploring your options. Whatever the reason, you can be assured the members and associate members presented within are subject to Australian law and have committed to compliant and fair-trading behaviour as determined in the Australian Commercial Entertainment Technology Association Constitution, in particular the Industry Guidelines.
Terms and conditions of ACETA Membership
All Members must agree to abide by the constitution. Failure to do so will result in the immediate cancellation of membership.
All membership application must be approved by the ACETA Board.
ACETA Membership is renewed annually.
General Members can elect to pay annually or quarterly.
Quarterly membership payments will be paid by automatic billing to a credit card. Please contact the office to organise this option if you wish to use it.
Each Member is obliged to pay the membership fee in order to maintain their membership of the association.
Should a Member fail to pay an Association account within the prescribed period, they shall at the discretion of the Board, cease to be a Member of the Association.
The membership fee policy shall be reviewed annually.
Any Member wishing to withdraw from the Association shall give not less than one month’s notice in writing to the President of their intention, and such notice will be accompanied by payment of any subscriptions, levies, fees and dues owing to the Association.
Privacy Policy
The company information submitted with membership application ie name, title, business contact information including physical address, email address and telephone number, will be displayed in the Members Directory unless otherwise directed by the member. All financial information including card transactions, account balances, transaction history and payment history will remain strictly confidential & will be destroyed upon cancellation of membership.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Annual membership subscriptions are non-refundable. Seven days’ notice must be given in writing to cancel tickets purchased for events and monies will be refunded within fourteen days.
Established in 2011, ACETA is the industry association for the commercial and entertainment technologies sector. It represents and promotes the common interests of and provides a united voice for the industry and its members in the area of audio, lighting, vision, staging, communications and control equipment, and the associated technology. The association’s purpose is to provide a forum and a representative peak body to address the challenges confronting such a rapidly changing sector.
ACETA activities and member benefits include:
The ACETA membership enjoy numerous tangible benefits, with value judgements directly proportional to the leveraging of opportunities, a privilege only assessable individually, and impossible to quantify generally
1.Community
Regardless of size or nature, many ACETA constituents suggest community is taking on a new meaning and importance in the face of increasing market place challenges, that undermine standards, corporate sustainability and personal mental health. Our culture communicates more, but says less, diminishing the sense of community whilst increasing isolation. Central to our being, industry sustains us in many ways, therefore belonging is important to individual and corporate well-being. Whilst a source of strength, community also provides inspiration and opportunity, ACETA is your industry community.
2.Convention
The ACETA annual industry convention counteracts isolation by bringing people together in a non-transactional, neutral and conducive environment. It serves multiple purposes with a focus on personal, corporate and industry development complimented by diverse social events and abundant networking opportunity. The event not only connects, informs and educates, but seeks to resolve topical issues that impact us all, an initiative that rewards those determined to maximise potential.
3.Insurance
The recognized entertainment technology industry peak body, ACETA is the insuring agent capable of challenging obstacles that could undermine the industry, including government legislation, and the lobby to promote reforms that protect the industry. One day when you least expect it, ACETA may just prove to be the best, perhaps only ally.
4.Increased Partnership Opportunity
Producers of goods and services worldwide may give partner preference to those who belong to their national peak body, and the reasons are related to, credibility, probity, commitment and understanding. Suppliers find our constituents through inter-member recommendation, the ACETA web site, Members Guide, and visibility of the ACETA logo on member web sites, social media, and company documents. Promotion, association growth and influence will see this practice increase opportunities for members.
5.Increased Commercial Advantage
By virtue of their application and consequent peer acceptance, Members and Associate Members of ACETA, commit to compliant practices and fair-trading behaviour as determined in the ACETA Constitution, in particular the Industry Guidelines. Acquirers who seek capable, trustworthy and reliable goods and services supply partners, are already, but will increasingly preference ACETA membership for these reasons. Canny members display their ACETA membership on all relevant documentation and in promotional forums, in fact anywhere an acquirer may choose to visit. In addition, acquirers will find membership listings on the ACETA web site and in the Members Guide.
6.Product Compliance Guidance
Available as a member benefit, ACETA has developed compliance guidelines that include safety and RCM legislation. This information has been developed with the assistance of the ACMA and a senior QLD state government safety official. It will conserve member resources, including the avoidance of unnecessary testing, assist in achieving compliance whilst providing a compliance management system template.
7.Skills Shortage and Education
Addressing skills shortage and the far-reaching topic of education, is a complex process and ACETA will continue to develop and introduce effective initiatives. To assist the membership in identifying suitable employee candidates, ACETA has introduced the Audio Aptitude Test program, with similar tests to be introduced that will eventually cover all market sectors.
8.Specialist Professional Business Service Provision
When identified as advantageous to constituents, and where possible, ACETA will negotiate preferential terms and conditions with professional service providers, to improve the bottom line. These services will range from foreign currency exchange, web design, insurance broking, logistics, export consultancy and any other service nominated by consensus within the membership.
9.Networking
It needs very little elaboration, however membership in ACETA has expanded opportunities for many. Engaging with new individuals and organisations have increased commercial and partnership outcomes. Furthermore, the commitment to belonging and participation elicits recognition and increased respect from the industry at its broadest.
10.Industry-wide accreditation
Accreditation is the manifestation of a member organizations commitment to compliant practices, ethical trading behaviour and adherence to a set of standards as defined by the association. Those accredited will be promoted by ACETA to the industry and by organizations to their unique benefit.
Accreditation programs for manufacturers, manufacturers’ representatives and service providers are scheduled for roll-out within the next 12 months.
Members Directory
This entertainment technology industry peak body publication has been created to serve a number of purposes for your convenience. It categorises the bona-fide membership and associate membership into the industry sector(s) they address and presents their organisational profile. In accessing the ACETA Members Guide, it is quite likely you are an individual or organisation seeking a reliable supply partner. You may in fact be an international technology creator seeking credible partnership and representation. You could also be an individual interested in employment and exploring your options. Whatever the reason, you can be assured the members and associate members presented within are subject to Australian law and have committed to compliant and fair-trading behaviour as determined in the Australian Commercial Entertainment Technology Association Constitution, in particular the Industry Guidelines.
Terms and conditions of ACETA Membership
All Members must agree to abide by the constitution. Failure to do so will result in the immediate cancellation of membership.
All membership application must be approved by the ACETA Board.
ACETA Membership is renewed annually.
General Members can elect to pay annually or quarterly.
Quarterly membership payments will be paid by automatic billing to a credit card. Please contact the office to organise this option if you wish to use it.
Each Member is obliged to pay the membership fee in order to maintain their membership of the association.
Should a Member fail to pay an Association account within the prescribed period, they shall at the discretion of the Board, cease to be a Member of the Association.
The membership fee policy shall be reviewed annually.
Any Member wishing to withdraw from the Association shall give not less than one month’s notice in writing to the President of their intention, and such notice will be accompanied by payment of any subscriptions, levies, fees and dues owing to the Association.
Privacy Policy
The company information submitted with membership application ie name, title, business contact information including physical address, email address and telephone number, will be displayed in the Members Directory unless otherwise directed by the member. All financial information including card transactions, account balances, transaction history and payment history will remain strictly confidential & will be destroyed upon cancellation of membership.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Annual membership subscriptions are non-refundable. Seven days’ notice must be given in writing to cancel tickets purchased for events and monies will be refunded within fourteen days.