Baltimore Fine Art Print Fair 2023 Terms and Conditions
GENERAL TERMS
1. Baltimore Fine Art Print Fair (“Fair” or "Event”) is organized and managed by Fine Arts Baltimore, LLC (“Organizer”), a company incorporated in Maryland.
2. Baltimore Fine Art Print Fair is held at 1100 Wicomico, 8th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21230 (the “Venue”).
3. By purchasing a general admission ticket to the Fair and/or attending the Fair using a general admission ticket or a VIP pass (“Ticket”), you (“You”) agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set out herein (“Terms and Conditions”), the Website Terms of Use and such other terms as are drawn to the attention of visitors by the Organizer and those detailed on the Ticket.
4. By purchasing an admission ticket to the Fair for a child, being a person who is 2 – 12 years old (inclusive) at the time of the Fair (a “Child Ticket” or “Youth Ticket”), You confirm that you are either the parent, legal guardian or nominated guardian of the child for whom You are purchasing.
5. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland without regard to its conflict of laws principles that require another State’s law to apply. Any claim arising under this Agreement shall be prosecuted in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located within Baltimore City, Maryland.
6. If any of these Terms and Conditions should be determined to be illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable by reason of the law of any state or country in which these Terms and Conditions are intended to be effective, then to the extent and within the jurisdiction in which that term or condition is illegal, invalid or unenforceable, it shall be severed and deleted from that term and the remaining Terms and Conditions shall survive and continue to be binding and enforceable.
7. To the extent permitted in law, any cause of action a Ticket holder may have with respect to their Ticket must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises.
8. The Organizer expressly reserves the right to change and/or amend these Terms and Conditions from time to time.
ENTRY CONDITIONS
1. A valid admission Ticket entitles the Ticket holder to attend the Fair on the date stated on the Ticket. Visitors will not be allowed admission to the Fair without a valid admission Ticket.
2. Children aged 2 and up need a valid ticket to attend the Fair. Child and Youth Ticket holders under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years of age at all times.
3. Children under 2 years of age shall be admitted free of charge, subject to being accompanied at all times by an adult holding an admission Ticket.
4. It is Your responsibility to check your Ticket(s), as mistakes cannot always be rectified, and the Organizer shall not be responsible for any incorrect, lost or stolen Tickets.
5. By submitting an order for Tickets You acknowledge and accept that all details provided to the ticket issuer (See Tickets) are correct and consent to the ticket issuer providing e-tickets immediately following the processing of payment.
6. Tickets may not be used as prizes in competitions, “give-aways” or a lottery without the prior written consent of the Organizer in its sole discretion.
7. Tickets must not be resold, exchanged, transferred, altered or defaced. Any such action shall render the Ticket(s) void (and any individual with such a Ticket may be refused entry or removed from the fair in the Organizer’s sole discretion).
8. On entry to the Venue all visitors agree to accept and abide by any venue rules and regulations as set by Fine Arts Baltimore, LLC or the event Venue (as may be updated from time to time) and any other regulations from time to time provided on entry to the Venue.
9. In order to facilitate the security, safety and comfort of all Fair visitors, the Organizer reserves the right in its absolute discretion to conduct security searches of persons, clothing, bags and all other items on entry and exit to the fair and to confiscate items which may be illegal, cause danger and/or disruption to the fair or other visitors, or are in breach of these Terms and Conditions and to refuse admission to the fair. Anyone resisting confiscation of disallowed items or disregarding these Terms and Conditions will face eviction from the Venue.
10. Large bags (including, but not limited to, suitcases, backpacks, folding bicycles, scooters) or any large items bigger than a handbag or laptop bag will not be permitted into the fair. Visitors arriving with such items will be refused entry.
11. Visitors must not bring any of the following items into the Venue: glass, sharp items, drones, laser pens, and the Organizer reserves the right to confiscate any such item(s) from any person entering or at the Venue. You will not be allowed to bring any glass bottles of any kind into the Fair.
12. Proof of age may be required for all Ticket types. Please ensure You carry a valid photo ID with You that can be provided as proof of age on request. Failure to provide such ID may result in You being asked to stop consuming and purchasing alcohol and/or leave the Fair.
13. The Organizer reserves the right to: a. refuse admission to the Fair to anyone who does not have a valid Ticket (including those which appear to be counterfeit or which have been altered and/or defaced); b. evict any person who is: breaching these Terms and Conditions; committing a criminal offence; behaving in a disorderly manner or in a way that has an adverse effect on public safety; behaving in an anti-social manner or in a way that causes a public nuisance; conducting themselves in a manner that is inappropriate to and/or compromises the safety and/or security of other visitors; conducting themselves in a manner that is offensive and/or disrespectful to staff; and/or under the influence of drugs and/or excessive alcohol; and c. refuse alcohol to any visitor who, in the Organizer’s absolute discretion, is unreasonably intoxicated and/or is behaving in an unacceptable manner.
14. Use of illegal substances is strictly prohibited at the Fair.
15. No animals are allowed at the Fair, other than service animals.
16. Commercial, promotional and trading activities (including the sale or distribution of any items) are not permitted at the Fair, in the gangways or anywhere else in or around the Venue without the prior written consent of the Organizer. The Organizer reserves the right to confiscate any such items for infringement of this condition.
17. All sound and moving or still picture rights including, without limitation, on the internet, vest exclusively with the Organizer and any material captured, filmed or recorded at the Fair may only be used for the personal, non-profit making enjoyment of amateurs and not for commercial gain.
18. By entering the fair, You agree and consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded as visitors attending the fair, and grant their permission to the Organizer, its affiliates and those authorized by it, to use such photographs, films and recordings (including any copies), and for Your image, likeness, mannerisms and/or voice to be included in any content from such filming, photographs and/or recording (and edited) without compensation and/or credit, which content may be communicated and/or exploited in any and all media worldwide in all perpetuity including for future marketing and promotional material for the Fair; being photographed, filmed or recorded for television, radio, webcast, podcast and other public broadcast in any medium; and/or being recorded by onsite CCTV cameras and recordings for security purposes.
19. Visitors agree to adhere to any policies or restrictions relating to mobile phones and camera usage put in place by the Organizer and/or any Fair exhibitors.
20. In the event of an emergency, Ticket holders and all visitors to the Fair must follow instructions and directions from stewards, staff, security and/or other officials.
21. You acknowledge that attendance at the fair is entirely at your own risk and neither the Organizer nor any of its employees, contractors or agents, shall be liable for any loss, injury or damage (to person or property) howsoever suffered by You, including consequential losses, save for: a. death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the Organizer, its employees, contractors or agents; and b. any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable laws.
22. The Organizer cannot accept financial or other responsibility for any loss or liability incurred by a visitor to the fair as a result of contracts entered into by visitors with any Fair exhibitor or advice sought or obtained from any Fair exhibitor.
COVID-19 (coronavirus) PROTOCOLS AND ENTRY CONDITIONS
23. The Organizer reserves the right to set health and safety policies and procedures to govern the Event, which may be set and updated by the Organizer from time to time in its sole discretion. By purchasing a ticket and/or enter the Event, all visitors agree to comply with the current health and safety policy posted by the Organizer.
24. For the avoidance of doubt, Organizer reserves the right to modify the required documents and protocols in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and guidelines in place at the time of the Event.
25. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 (coronavirus) exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is a contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By purchasing or otherwise accepting a ticket to the fair, You are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By attending the Fair, You and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold the Organizers, venue management, and/or venue owners liable for any illness or injury in connection with your or your guests’ attendance at the Fair.
26. By purchasing a ticket to the Fair, You and any guests agree that You are not to attend or travel to the Fair should any of the following be applicable on the day of your visit; • You are experiencing any known symptoms of COVID-19 including; a fever (temperature above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit), chills, repeated shaking with chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, a new and continuous cough, sore throat, muscle pain, headache, new loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea • You have had close contact (more than 15 minutes / under 6 feet distance) with someone who was exhibiting COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms, was recently diagnosed with or tested positive for COVID-19, or was under self-quarantine due to exposure or potential exposure to COVID-19 • You have been directed to self-isolate by a public health authority any time in the past fourteen (14) days.
PURCHASE CONDITIONS
27. Tickets are issued subject to these Terms and Conditions, and shall remain the property of the Organizer who hereby reserves the right to recall any Ticket at any time.
28. All Ticket sales are final and unless otherwise stated herein, no refunds, cancellations or exchanges are available after a Ticket has been purchased.
29. If the Fair is postponed (whether in its entirety or if the relevant day of the Fair to which Your Ticket relates, is postponed), Your Ticket will be valid for the rescheduled day of the Fair. Where You are unable to attend the rescheduled day of the Fair or where You choose not to do so, You will be entitled to a full refund of the face value of the Ticket but no refund will be given in respect of any other expenditure whatsoever.
30. If the Fair is cancelled (whether in its entirety or if the relevant day of the Fair to which Your Ticket relates, is cancelled) prior to the opening of the Fair day (as applicable), You shall be entitled to a full refund of the face value of the Ticket but no refund will be given in respect of any other expenditure whatsoever. Details of how to claim refunds will be provided by the Organizer on the day and/or on the Fair website.
31. If the day of the Fair to which Your Ticket relates is curtailed, the Organizer may offer refunds (in whole or in part) or may reschedule the day of the Fair in its sole discretion (acting reasonably). Where any curtailed day of the fair is rescheduled, the provisions of clause 32 shall apply.
32. You are responsible for any travel and accommodation arrangements for the Fair and except as set out in these Terms and Conditions, the Organizer shall not be liable for loss or damage of any kind whether direct or consequential, including but not limited to travel or accommodation expenses from postponement, cancellation, abandonment or curtailment of the Fair and You waive all rights of whatsoever nature against the Organizer, its employees, contractors, agents or representatives arising from cancellation, abandonment or curtailment of the Fair.
33. Without prejudice to the provisions of clauses 32, 33, and 34, Tickets are non- refundable and are issued subject to the Organizer’s right to alter or vary the Fair (including the content or timing of the whole or part of the fair) due to events or circumstances beyond its reasonable control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange Tickets. It is Your responsibility to ascertain the date, time and venue of any rearranged staging of the Fair.