Please note – this is a translation, and it’s not guaranteed to be up to date or correctly translated. We always refer to the Swedish version for all and any legal questions. When the jury and crew interpret the general conditions, it will be from the Swedish version.
These conditions apply between the registered participant and Fotomaraton Sverige AB (559209-9732) (hereinafter referred to as the Organizer).
These terms govern the relationship between the registered participant and Fotomaraton Sverige AB (Company Reg. No. 559209-9732) (hereinafter referred to as “the Organizer”).
- Organizer’s responsibility
The Organizer will provide all registered participants with participant materials, provided the participant arrives at the stations within the timeframes communicated by the competition management before and during the event, as well as to persons acting on behalf of the competition management. - Personal data
- By registering, the participant consents to the Organizer handling the personal data submitted by the participant or their representative.
- Anyone registering or submitting information on behalf of another person must inform that person and obtain their consent to the use of their data according to these General Terms and Conditions.
- The participant agrees to receive information from the Organizer about events organized by the Organizer.
- The participant consents to the use of photos and films of them in marketing by the Organizer and its partners related to events organized by or in partnership with the Organizer.
- Refunds
Registration fees are non-refundable. However, participants may sell or transfer their spot. This must be done no later than 24 hours before start, and the participant is responsible for updating all details in the Billetto booking system. - If the event is canceled
If the event is canceled, the ticket fee (excluding booking fee of up to 10% charged by Billetto) will be refunded as soon as possible. - Event canceled due to Force Majeure
In case of extreme circumstances (force majeure) such as terrorist attacks, natural disasters, fires, burglaries, epidemics/pandemics (including COVID-19), or on advice from authorities, the event may be canceled at short notice. In such cases, a maximum of 50% of the ticket fee (excluding Billetto’s booking fee of up to 10%) will be refunded. - Duration of the competition
The Organizer aims to hold either an 8-hour or 24-hour event. The 24-hour format is feasible only if public gatherings of at least 900 participants are permitted within a timeframe deemed suitable by the Organizer. If a 24-hour event is not deemed feasible, the Organizer reserves the right to reduce the event to 8 hours. - Regarding participants’ photos
- By participating, the participant grants the Organizer permission to store, use, and publish their photos in connection with exhibitions (in all media—print, digital, etc.), on its website, social media, and marketing.
- The participant also grants permission for the Organizer to share photos with its partners, allowing the partners to display the participant’s photos in contexts indicating they’re entries to Stockholm Fotomaraton. Partners may not use the photos in their own marketing, except when showcasing Stockholm Fotomaraton or their collaboration with it.
- The participant is responsible for ensuring consent for the use of photos per the competition rules from any identifiable individuals in the photos and for holding the rights to the photos.
- Insurance and damages
The Organizer is not liable for any damages to participants, others, or equipment during the event, awards ceremony, exhibitions, or other activities. Each participant is responsible for having their own insurance covering potential damages. - Participants under 18
Participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian’s signature. This signature must be shown upon request at the start. - Prizes and jury
- The jury’s decision is final and cannot be appealed.
- Any applicable prize taxes are the winner’s responsibility.
- Rules and terms, including changes
- All participants must read and follow the competition’s current rules and terms. The Organizer has sole authority to interpret the rules and conditions, including deciding which camera or phone features are approved for use in the competition.
- The Organizer may change rules and terms up to the day before the event. Significant changes will be communicated via the email address used at registration.
- Participation applies to an individual only—not teams or groups.