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).
- The organizer’s responsibility
The Organizer will provide all registered participants with participant materials, provided that the participant arrives at the checkpoints within the timeframes communicated by the competition management before and during the event, as well as by persons communicating on behalf of the competition management. - Personal information
- By registering, the participant agrees that the Organizer will process the personal data submitted by the participant or by a representative (i.e., the person registering on behalf of the participant).
- Anyone registering another person is responsible for informing and obtaining consent from that person regarding the use of their data in accordance with these General Terms and Conditions.
- The participant also agrees to receive information from the Organizer about events organized by the Organizer.
- The participant consents to being photographed and filmed and allows the Organizer and its partners to use such materials in marketing related to events organized by or in partnership with the Organizer.
- Refund
Paid registration fees are non-refundable. However, participants are allowed to sell or give away their spot. This must be done no later than 24 hours before the start of the event, and the participant is responsible for updating all necessary information in the Billetto booking system (see FAQ for details on how to do this). - If the Event is Cancelled
If the event is cancelled, the ticket fee (excluding a Billetto service fee of up to 10%) will be refunded as soon as possible. - Cancelled event due to Force Majeure
In the case of extraordinary events (force majeure) such as terrorist attacks, natural disasters, fire, burglary, epidemics/pandemics (including Covid-19), or on the advice of authorities, the event may be cancelled at short notice. In such cases, a maximum of 50% of the ticket fee (excluding Billetto’s service fee of up to 10%) will be refunded. - Event Duration
The Organizer aims to hold an event lasting either 8 or 24 hours. A 24-hour event will only be held if public gatherings of at least 900 people are permitted within a timeframe deemed appropriate by the Organizer for planning. If a 24-hour event is not considered feasible, the Organizer reserves the right to shorten the event to 8 hours.s. - Regarding Participant Photos
- Participation in the competition grants the Organizer permission to store, use, and publish the participant’s photos in connection with its exhibitions (in all media), on its website, social media, and in marketing.
- Participation also grants the Organizer permission to share photos with its partners, who may display them (physically and digitally) in contexts that clearly indicate the photos are entries for Stockholm Fotomaraton. The photos may not be used by the Organizer’s partners for marketing purposes, except when showcasing Stockholm Fotomaraton or their collaboration with the event.
- Participants are responsible for obtaining consent from any identifiable individuals in their photos and for ensuring they hold the rights to use and submit the images.
- Insurance and Damages
The Organizer is not liable for any injuries or damage to participants, people around them, or their equipment during the event, award ceremony, exhibitions, or related activities. Each participant is responsible for having their own insurance that covers potential damages. - Participants Under 18
Participants under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian’s written consent to participate. This consent must be presented upon request at the start of the event. - Tax for prices and jury
- The jury’s decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
- Any applicable tax on prizes is the responsibility of the winner.
- Rules and Terms, Including Changes, including changes
- All participants must review and follow the competition’s current rules. The Organizer reserves the right to interpret how the rules should be applied in disputes, for example regarding what camera or phone functions are allowed in the competition.
- The Organizer reserves the right to amend the competition rules and terms up to and including the day before the competition. In the case of significant changes, registered participants will be notified via the email address provided at registration.