Terms & Conditions

Brighton Santa Dash (“the Event”)

Participation in the Event is subject to the following terms and conditions:

1 REQUIREMENTS

  • 1.1 Everyone properly registered can take part in the Event.
  • 1.2 The minimum age’s for admittance are as follows – 15 years if running on your own. Anyone under this age running the 5k distance must be accompanied for the entire distance by a parent or guardian.
  • 1.3 Every participant should carefully read the race information placed on the website and sent to each individual in the race pack prior to the event.

2 OBLIGATIONS

  • 2.1 Every participant shall make sure that his/her health is in a condition that allows him/her to take part in the Event and consult a doctor if necessary. He/she shall have proper footwear and clothing.
  • 2.2 A participant must comply with instructions and directions given by the race director, the officials and race marshals.

3 CONTRACT

  • 3.1 The application that constitutes a binding offer of a contract vis-à-vis the Organiser can be filed ONLINE under https://santadashbrighton.co.uk
  • 3.2 The contract shall be considered concluded when a) the applicant accepts the terms and conditions of participation and the regulations by clicking the relevant field in the ONLINE registration form; b) the entry fee has been received and processed by the Organiser and c) the participant has received confirmation that they can take part in the Event. In the case of minors, the registration form must be completed by a parent or guardian who at the same time confirms his/her acceptance of the terms and conditions of participation.

4 PAYMENT

  • 4.1 Payment is accepted by debit card or credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Switch, Maestro and Solo.

5 ACCREDITATION

All race information packs will be emailed to the entrant prior to the event. Race number s and Santa Suits will be picked up at the event on the event day.

6 CANCELLATION/POSTPONEMENT OF EVENT / NO-SHOW

  • 6.1 If the Event is cancelled because of circumstances of force majeure, the participant will not be entitled to any refunding of the entry fee and/or compensation of other losses, such as travelling or accommodation expenses.
  • 6.2 If the Event is postponed because of circumstances of force majeure, the participant’s entry will be deferred to the new date for the Event. In this case, the participant will not be entitled to any refunding of the entry fee and/or compensation of other losses, such as travelling or accommodation expenses.
  • 6.3 All claims will be forfeited for no-shows.

7 LIABILITY

  • 7.1 Participation will be at the participant’s own risk.
  • 7.2 Other than as stated below, the Organiser shall not be liable for any loss, damage or expense caused by cancellation, curtailment or change of schedule of the Event because of government action, strike, civil commotion, and national disaster or other force majeure event or cause beyond the reasonable control of the Organiser.
  • 7.3 In no case shall any liability (other than for death or personal injury) of the Organiser, its staff, agents or contractors arising from acts or defaults at or near the course or otherwise in respect of the Event include any liability for indirect or consequential loss or damage.
  • 7.4 By entering, every participant will state in a binding manner that there are no health concerns as regards his/her participation in this race.

8 COLLECTION AND USE OF DATA

  • 8.1 Personal data disclosed on the registration form will be stored in the United Kingdom by the entry system provider on behalf of the Organiser and will be transferred to the Organiser who will process the personal data only for the purpose of organising the Event.
  • 8.3 A participant acknowledges that their data will be kept for a reasonable period in accordance with legal requirements, for administration purposes, and for marketing purposes.
  • 8.4 A participant has the right to ask for a copy of the information held about them which is subject to the Data Protection Act 2018 (for which the Organiser will may make a small charge) and to correct any inaccuracies in their information.
  • 8.5 An applicant must inform the Organiser of any change of address, contact telephone number or email address. The Organiser accepts no liability for an applicant’s failure to do so. Please note that the preferred method of contact is by email.

9 MISCELLANEOUS

  • 9.1 By attending the Event, a participant consents to filming and sound recording of themselves as Event participants. The Organiser and [its licensees] and those authorized by it may use such films and recordings (including any copies) without payment.
  • 9.2 By participating in the Event this does not confer any rights (by implication or otherwise) on the participant to use, alter, copy or otherwise deal with any of the symbols, trademarks, logos and/or intellectual property of the Event.
  • 9.3 The Organiser reserves the right to disqualify a participant at any point on reasonable grounds and may take any appropriate action to enforce this right. By way of example, a participant may be disqualified if he/she has behaved in a manner which, in the reasonable opinion of the Organiser, has, or is likely to affect the safety of other participants; or uses threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour or in any way provokes or behaves in a manner which may provoke a breach of the peace; or in the reasonable opinion of the Organiser is acting under the influence of alcohol or drugs or fails, when required to produce proof of identity or age.
  • 9.4 A participant shall not engage in any form of “ambush marketing” (ambush marketing is an activity by a party which utilizes the publicity value of an event without having any official involvement or connection with the event) and shall not breach or infringe the rights of any sponsor or other party commercially associated with the Event, nor conduct unauthorized promotions or other commercial activity.
  • 9.5 If any provision of these terms is declared by any judicial or other competent authority to be void voidable illegal or otherwise unenforceable the provision shall be amended in such a reasonable manner, or it may be severed from the terms and in either event the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

10 LAW AND JURISDICTION

  • These conditions are subject to English Law and Jurisdiction