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General terms and conditions

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS – SWING BREAK 2026

These General Terms and Conditions constitute an essential and binding part of the agreement between the organizer, Association SWING FESTIVAL (Kulturno društvo Swing Festival, Celovška ulica 2, 3000 Celje, Slovenia)(hereinafter: “the Organizer”), and the individual registering for SWING BREAK 2026 (hereinafter: “the Participant”).

By completing the registration and payment, the Participant confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. Participation in the event is not possible without acceptance of these terms.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

Registration is completed via the official registration form.

  • The Participant is required to pay the applicable fee within 5 working days of receiving confirmation.
  • A spot at the event is confirmed only upon receipt of payment.
  • If payment is not received within the deadline, the Organizer reserves the right to cancel the registration.
  • If the Participant has not paid in advance, they may be required to pay on-site at the current valid price before participating in any activities.
  • All bank transfer fees are the responsibility of the Participant.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Participants may cancel their registration at any time by notifying the Organizer via email.

  • All payments are non-refundable.
  • If cancellation is made before July 8th, 2026, the Participant may transfer their payment to the next edition of the event, minus a 30 EUR administrative fee.
  • After this date, no transfers or refunds are possible.

The cancellation policy applies regardless of the reason, including but not limited to:

  • illness or injury
  • travel disruptions (e.g. cancelled flights)
  • personal or professional obligations

No exceptions can be made.

If a Participant switches to a lower-priced package, the difference is subject to the same cancellation conditions.

For partner-based registrations:

  • The Organizer reserves the right to adjust or cancel registrations to maintain a balanced ratio between dance roles (leaders/followers).
  • If one partner cancels, the Organizer may cancel or adjust the other partner’s registration.

TRANSFER OF PARTICIPATION

Participants may transfer their pass to another person under the following conditions:

  • The new Participant must match the same role, level, and pass type.
  • The Organizer must be informed in advance and approve the change.
  • Any financial arrangements between the original and new Participant are their sole responsibility.

EVENT CHANGES

The Organizer reserves the right to make changes to:

  • schedule
  • location
  • program structure
  • teachers
  • number of levels (if fewer than 30 participants are registered in a level)

Due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. travel disruptions, illness), the Organizer cannot guarantee the presence of all announced teachers.

Changes to pricing apply only to future registrations, not to already confirmed and paid registrations.

FORCE MAJEURE

The Organizer is not liable for cancellation or modification of the event due to circumstances beyond their control, including but not limited to:

  • natural disasters
  • pandemics
  • government restrictions
  • other force majeure events

In such cases, refunds or compensation are not guaranteed.

LIABILITY, INJURIES, AND THEFT

Participation in dance activities involves physical exertion and inherent risks.

By attending the event, the Participant confirms that:

  • they are physically fit to participate
  • they understand and accept the risks involved

The Participant assumes full responsibility for any injuries or damages incurred during the event.

The Organizer shall not be held liable for injuries, damages, or losses, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

The Organizer is not responsible for:

  • loss
  • theft
  • damage to personal belongings

PHOTOS AND VIDEOS

The event may be photographed and recorded.

By attending, the Participant agrees that:

  • photos and videos in which they may appear can be used for promotional purposes (website, social media, print materials)
  • no compensation is owed for such use

Participants who do not wish to appear in photos or videos should inform the Organizer in advance.

PERSONAL DATA (GDPR)

By registering, the Participant provides personal data including:

  • name and surname
  • date of birth
  • city and country
  • email address
  • phone number
  • dance role

The Organizer will process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

  • Data is used solely for event organization and communication.
  • Data will not be sold or shared with third parties.
  • Data may be stored for up to 5 years for contractual purposes.
  • Participants may request access, correction, or deletion of their data at any time via email.

Marketing communications (e.g. future events) will only be sent if the Participant has explicitly opted in during registration.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Participants are expected to:

  • behave respectfully towards others
  • follow event rules and venue policies
  • comply with applicable laws

Harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.

The Organizer reserves the right to remove any Participant from the event without refund in case of misconduct.

APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Terms and Conditions are governed by Slovenian law.

Any disputes arising from this agreement shall fall under the jurisdiction of the competent court in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Local laws of the country where the event takes place must also be respected during the event.

SIGNATURE or AGREEMENT TO GENERAL CONDITIONS

By registering and completing payment, the Participant confirms that they:

  • have read and understood these Terms and Conditions
  • fully agree to them
  • will comply with all rules and regulations

Ljubljana, April 2026