Tickets Terms & Conditions
NZ International Sevens: Full Ticketing Terms & Conditions – 2012
All tickets issued by Wellington Rugby Football Union Incorporated ("WRFU") for the 2012 NZ International Sevens are issued on the terms and conditions set out below ("Conditions").
- These Conditions incorporate the rules and regulations of the ticketer ticketing the Tournament and the venue at which the Tournament is played (“Venue”). In case of any conflict between these Conditions and such rules and regulations, these Conditions will prevail. The issuance, use or attempted use of this Ticket binds the Ticket Holder to the Conditions.
- Any breach of any Condition may, in addition to any other remedy the WRFU may have, result in refusal of entry, eviction/expulsion from the Venue, cancellation of this Ticket and non-refund of the price of the Ticket. All Tickets remain the property of WRFU. In the event of a breach of any of these Conditions, Tickets will, upon request of WRFU, be delivered up or surrendered to WRFU. Such actions are without prejudice to other remedies which may include a fine and/or legal action.
- Ticket Holders will be obliged, upon request, to give an explanation as to how, from whom and from where their Tickets have been obtained and at what price.
- Ticket Holders agree that it is an essential condition of issuance of Tickets and the right of admission to the Tournament conferred on the Ticket Holder that Tickets will not be:
a. offered (including for sale by way of auction), provided, resold or transferred at a value greater than the face value of the ticket;
b. offered for sale by way of any auction website, unless;
i) that website offers a “Buy Now” option, and the auction specifies a Buy Now price not greater than the face value of the ticket;
ii) the auction includes a photograph of the ticket/s clearly showing the relevant aisle and seat number/s.
c. used in relation to any commercial purposes (including any competitions, advertising, promotion or as a prize in any competition or sweepstake) or to enhance the demand for any other goods or services or as part of a hospitality or travel package; and/or
d. bundled with any other goods or services (including as part of any hospitality or travel package),
without WRFU's prior written consent.
- Entry to the Venue will only be authorised upon presentation of a valid Ticket (one Ticket will be required for each person, regardless of age) and, upon request, proof of identity with valid photograph and signature. Ticket Holders must comply with the security protocols in place at the Venue as well as any applicable safety and security regulations.
- Exit turnstiles will be in operation which will allow re-entry with a valid ticket. There will be no pass outs after 6pm on both days of the tournament, meaning Ticket Holders leaving the venue after 6pm will not be admitted back into the venue.
- Entrance to the Venue will be refused to; any person noticeably under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or any behavior-modifying substance; any person not dressed in accordance with generally accepted standards of public decency; or to any person behaving, or considered likely to behave, violently, harmfully or contrary to public order. In relation to all of these matters the assessment of gate staff will be determinative and final. Entrance will also be refused to any person who attempts to bring in prohibited items, fails to comply with security or gate staff requests, who has previously been issued with a trespass notice that still applies, or who is not authorised to be in the Venue, for example has no valid entry ticket or accreditation pass.
- Ticket Holders agree that it is an essential condition of issuance of Tickets and the right of admission to the Tournament conferred on the Ticket Holder that any person at, or entering, or attempting to enter, the Venue is expressly prohibited from:
a. holding or bringing any prohibited or restricted items (to be assessed at the discretion of the Authorised Persons) including, without limitation; alcohol; illicit drugs; knives; weapons; fireworks; glass; cans; bottles; thermos flasks; hot food; commercially produced takeaway food; hard cool boxes; chilly bins, picnic baskets; large bags unable to fit under a seat; compressed gas containers; political, religious, offensive or race-related banners, signs, slogans or materials; flares; air horns; sound amplifiers including loudhailers; toy guns or water pistols; smoke bombs and flag sticks; commercial standard recording devices; prams, strollers, pushchairs; dogs or other pets; laser pointers;, skateboards, roller blades, scooters or bicycles; chairs of any kind; or items that may interfere with the enjoyment, comfort or safety of other persons or security at the Venue ("Prohibited Items");
b. using, possessing or holding promotional or commercial objects and materials; engaging in any ambush marketing; gambling; conducting any commercial activity; offering to sell, selling or possessing goods with intent to sell such as drinks, food, souvenirs, clothes, promotional and/or commercial items, without prior written approval of WRFU. All such items, or other Prohibited Items, may be removed or confiscated (temporarily or for destruction) by stewards, security, safety personnel and/or any other persons legally authorised to take such steps at the Venue ("Authorised Persons");
c. engaging in disruptive or dangerous behaviour including, without limitation; throwing, casting, thrusting or firing any objects; instigating violence, racism or xenophobia; behaving in a way that others may interpret as provocative, threatening, discriminatory, or offensive; creating any threat to the life or safety of themselves or others, or harming another person in any way whatsoever; climbing lighting masts, fences, roofs and other apparatus or constructions; or standing on seats;
d. entering or circulating in sectors or other areas where that person is not permitted, including the playing enclosure; and
e. entering or attending where that person is banned by competent authorities or sports governing bodies, from attending rugby Tournaments, receiving Tickets, entering the Venue or remaining at the Venue;
- Patrons may bring the following food & drink items; empty plastic water bottles up to 1 litre in size (empty plastic water bottles may be filled in the Venue from water outlets located at aisles 2, 6, 9, 12, 23, 25, 28, & 32 – the 1 litre restriction still applies; note no liquids including water may be brought into the Venue, whether the vessel is sealed or not); small amounts of food for personal consumption, such as sandwiches, fruit, chippies, cakes etc, contained in one small bag per ticket holder. The bag must be soft-sided and fit under your seat. Please note that ample food and beverage outlets including free water refill outlets are easily accessible at the Venue.
- Any person attending the Tournament acknowledges that his/her presence and/or movement in and around the Venue is at his/her own risk and that WRFU, the Venue and other Authorised Persons or any other relevant body cannot be held liable for any loss and/or harm, including but not limited to bodily or mental harm, personal property damage or loss, or any other loss and/or harm arising from and/or occurring during attendance at the Venue, and without limitation to the foregoing, no claim, complaint or proceeding will be brought by Ticket Holders in relation to the foregoing.
- There is no smoking in at the Venue except in designated smoking areas.
- Ticket Holders will indemnify and hold WRFU, the Venue, Authorised Persons or any other relevant body harmless from and against all damages and liabilities suffered or incurred in connection with, resulting from, or arising out of, a breach of these Conditions.
- For the purpose of safety, security and checking compliance with these Conditions, all persons attending the Tournament shall, if requested by any Authorised Persons, co-operate by:
a. producing, and surrendering for inspection, a valid Ticket and proof of identity with valid photograph and signature;
b. submitting to the search and inspection of any parcel, bag, garment or other item in their possession or worn by them, and/or body checks for the purpose of detecting and removing Prohibited Items; and
c. complying with the instructions and guidelines of such personnel.
All patrons and their possessions may be subject to searches before entering the Venue. Searches may also be carried out during an event and when leaving the Venue. Patrons who refuse to participate in searches may be denied entry to the Venue or may be asked to leave the venue. All vehicles entering and leaving the Venue may be searched. Prohibited items will be confiscated.
If a person refuses to be searched or refuses to remove prohibited items from the Venue, such person will not be permitted to enter or remain in the Venue.
- Ticket holders will be asked to leave the Venue if they; use obscene language, are verbally or physically abusive, or behave in a disorderly or offensive manner; are intoxicated; are carrying out unauthorized activities within the Venue; throw items in the air or onto the pitch (including during Mexican waves); or fail to comply with any of the Terms and Conditions as set out.
- Ticket Holders acknowledge that they are individually responsible for their own property and there is no storage available at the Venue.
- If a Ticket has been lost or stolen prior to the event, the Ticket Holder may request cancellation of the Ticket and issue of a lost ticket pass from Ticketmaster. A fee of $40.00 will apply for each Pass. If a Ticket has been lost or stolen on either day of the event, the Ticket Holder may request cancellation of the Ticket and issue of a lost ticket pass from Ticketmaster outside the venue. A fee of $40.00 will apply for each Pass.
- Patrons are not allowed on the playing area before, during or after sports events. Without prejudice to other actions open to WRFU, breach of this rule will result in eviction, and issue of a trespass notice.
- Photographs or any other recording of sound or images taken within the Venue may be used only for private non-commercial purposes. It is forbidden to disseminate over the Internet, radio, television or any other current and/or future media, any sound, image, description, or result and/or statistics of the Tournament in whole or in part, or assist any other person(s) conducting such activities. Making, or distribution of; broadcasts; commentary; news reports or statistics (by any means in any format or media including any such commentary made by photographs, recording, mobile phone or other wireless device) is also forbidden.
- Any person attending the Tournament and associated events:
a. acknowledges that it is likely to be recorded in a number of media and publicly disseminated;
b. agrees that perpetual use may be made, free of charge, of his/her voice, image and likeness whilst at the Venue or associated event outside the Venue, by means of live or recorded video display, broadcast, transmission or other dissemination or recording, photographs or any other current and/or future media technologies; and
c. waives, on an irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual basis, all rights to object to such broadcasting, transmission or dissemination in any media.
LAST UPDATED 23 August 2011, WRL
