Terms and Conditions
To ensure you and we have a safe and successful event which raises money for at risk veterans we do have to have a few rules.
By signing up to Dare to Descend (“the Event”), you:
Undertake to abseil 42ft down the side of The Forum, Norwich, in order to raise sponsorship funds for Walking With The Wounded (“WWTW”).
Understand that WWTW reserve the right to alter the event without notice and/or cancel the event in consultation with and under the direction of Emergency Services and major event stakeholders/land owners.
Raising Funds
Acknowledge that the Event is a fundraising event in aid of WWTW exclusively.
Agree to use your best endeavours to raise the sponsorship target of £100.
Acknowledge the Event is organised by WWTW in order to raise funds for WWTW.
Understand the amount of funds raised does not include the sums paid as entry fees, nor the funds which may be subsequently reclaimed by the charity in Gift Aid.
Agree that you'll pay to WWTW (using WWTW's advertised paying in methods) all funds raised by the fundraising deadline of 6 weeks after the Event. We want to get your money working hard to support veterans as soon as we can.
Because the aim of the event is to raise funds to support veterans, you understand that individuals who don't make an effort to fundraise may be politely asked to reconsider taking up entry to subsequent WWTW challenges or events. If you have any concerns or worries on this, please speak to the fundraising team who are there to support you.
Agree that if, for any reason, you choose not to take up your place or the Event is cancelled, or you are not permitted to take part in the Event, you must contact donors and ask if they are still happy for the money to go to WWTW, and issue refunds if they are not.
Agree that no funds raised will be paid to any charity other than WWTW or used for any personal expenses.
You agree not to:
Raise funds by carrying out house-to-house collections;
Collect funds in any public place without first obtaining a collector's licence from the appropriate local authority (usually local council or police);
Collect on private property (including shops, pubs etc) without first obtaining the permission of the owner;
Shake collection tins or buckets, as this is prohibited by law;
Organise any raffle or lottery without first obtaining permission from WWTW.
Entry to the Event
Agree that valid details for all partircipants must be recorded at the point of application or by 27th June 2024.
Understand that submitting an entry does not automatically guarantee your entry to the Event.
Understand that your place in the Event is not confirmed until you have paid the Event entry fee and received confirmation from WWTW.
Acknowledge that entry works on a 'first come, first served' basis and once the Event has reached capacity no further applications will be accepted.
Acknowledge that your entry fee is non-refundable or transferable.
Liability
This event is hosted by Howard Adventure hire who hold appropriate insurance cover for liabilities arising from their own negligience.
Please note that while WWTW can not exclude liability for personal injury or death caused by its own negligence, you undertake the Event entirely at your own risk and will not hold WWTW responsible for:
- any damage to, or loss of personal property or
- any accident or injury which does not result from the negligence of WWTW arising directly or indirectly or in any manner whatsoever out of or in connection with the Event.
Understand that the organisers will have no responsibility for damage to vehicles or property left within vehicles at the Event.
The hazardous nature of the Event
Understand the Event involves physical exercise and involves hazardous activities.
Agree you are responsible for your own fitness and health to take part in the Event, and have consulted a doctor about your participation if you have a medical condition or concerns.
In the event of an accident or illness while taking part in this event, you give permission for Event staff to initiate medical treatment and to inform your emergency contact in case of hospitalisation.
Confirm that to the best of your knowledge you have submitted, as part of the online registration, a true and accurate description of your medical history and current condition. You agree to inform WWTW of any medical or other condition that might affect your ability to take part in the Event.
Understand WWTW will not carry insurance in relation to your participation in the Event so it is your responsibility to obtain any necessary insurance in connection with the Event.
Disabilities and medical problems
WWTW challenges are open to participants of all backgrounds and we will do our best to cater for any special requirements you may have within reason. If you have any medical problem or disability which may affect your involvement in the Event we ask you to contact WWTW beforehand and you must provide us with full details when signing up for the event (such information will be dealt with in a confidential manner). Before we confirm your booking we will advise as to the suitability of your chosen arrangements if possible, and we will endeavour to assist you.
If we reasonably feel unable to properly accommodate the particular needs of the person(s) concerned, we will not confirm your entry or, if full details are not given at the time of signing up, we reserve the right to cancel where relevant.
Rules and regulations
Agree to responsibly wear all safety equipment provided.
Agree to wear appropriate clothing for abseiling.
Agree to return the safety equipment on the day or be liable to an additional £30 charge to cover the full cost of the equipment.
Understand that failing to responsibly wear safety equipment, failing to comply with safety order notices issued by the Event marshals, or acting dangerously or unfairly during the event may result in withdrawal.
Agree to behave in a way that does not cause offence to fellow participants, Event staff or the public, and does not in any way bring WWTW into disrepute.
If you are a smoker, agree to smoke only in the designated area provided at the Event.
Registration
Understand that registration is a mandatory safety procedure and it is your responsibility to ensure that this is completed in good time prior to the start.
Understand that you must arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled time slot in order to receive your safety briefing. If you arrive after this time, WWTW cannot guarantee your participation in the Event.
Understand that you cannot substitute your place to someone else after you have registered at the Event.
Agree that if you are deemed by the organisers to be inadequately equipped or prepared you may be disqualified on safety grounds.
You agree to abide by the terms and conditions set out in the Event safety briefings which take place before the start of your activity. You MUST attend one of these compulsory safety briefs.
Data Collection
Understand that in the course of registering and participating in the Event, WWTW will collect personal data from you and your team members.
Agree we may process and use the personal data collected for administrative, research and publicity purposes.
Agree that by entering the Event you give us permission to use your name (and that of the organisation that you represent), voice or picture in any broadcast, telecast, advertising material, or other account of the Event.
Agree that images, film and interview material taken at the Event of all participants and any supporters may be used by WWTW to promote the Event and other WWTW events in the future to further support the charity. WWTW retain all rights, title and interest in such photography or media made by or on behalf of WWTW and have a licence to use any material shared with WWTW by participants either direct or publicly on social media.
When uploading photographs and/or videos, please ensure that you have obtained permission from the copyright holder. When permission from a copyright holder is obtained, you should retain this for your records. Infringing uses of copyrighted works are subject to penalties including fines, which may be borne by Walking With The Wounded for infringements on our sites. Please work with us to ensure that your hard earned fundraising is used to support our work with wounded Veterans in full.
Agree that, if you give your consent, we may also use your details to send you information about future events which we think may be of interest to you.
You will provide WWTW with certain information about yourself when signing up for the Event, including medical information, and in doing so you consent to WWTW using and sharing the data with our event partners Howard Adventure Hire in order to manage and operate the Event.
We do not sell or swap your details with any third parties, but in order to carry out our work to deliver the Event we may need to pass your details to service companies authorised to act on our behalf.
We will keep your details on our database so we can provide you with the best possible support every time you contact us. You are entitled to request access to, and correction of, all of your personal data collected by us, as well as requiring us to delete your data if you no longer wish us to process it after having taken part in the Event. To make such a request please email info@wwtw.org.uk.
If you are not happy with the communications you are receiving you can email us at any time via info@wwtw.org.uk or call 01263 863 902 or follow the ‘unsubscribe’ option in the footer of emails.
Privacy Policy
Understand and agree to WWTW's privacy policy and statement which can be accessed here: https://walkingwiththewounded.org.uk/Home/About/10...
Understand and agree that by submitting an online registration to participate in this event, you are consenting to receive email and postal communications from WWTW regarding The Event.
You acknowledge it is your responsibility to ensure emails regarding your participation in the event sent by WWTW and/or event organisers (including but not limited to email receipts, tickets and advanced notices) are received by you, and are not redirected to Spam or Junk folders or sent to email addresses you do not have access to. If you've signed up but not received anything, do let us know.
Acknowledge that your data will only be used for marketing purposes, including but not limited to electronic marketing, if you provide specific consent for this during the registration process.
You understand that you may unsubscribe from any marketing lists you do opt in to receiving at any time, either by using the link provided in e-mails or by calling WWTW at any time.
Complaints
We hope you don’t have any and we work hard to try and foresee issues but should you have any complaints then please do get in touch with any WWTW staff at the Event, or, if that is not possible, then in writing to complaints@wwtw.org.uk as soon as possible after the Event.
Force Majeure
WWTW will not be liable for any issues arising from a force majeure event which prevents its delivery of the Event in any way, including (but not limited to) acts of God, threats of terrorism, industrial action and/or other events outside its control.
Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and the courts of England have exclusive jurisdiction to hear or settle any dispute or claim arising from them.