TERMS OF COMPETITION
Events Terms & Conditions
The following Terms and Conditions apply to all events undertaken in the name of the Golf Foundation.
Ticket purchasing
Bookings for events will only be confirmed upon receipt of full payment, payment must be made in full prior to the event. We reserve the right to limit the number of places an individual may book for an event to avoid issues arising from potential over-subscription.
Early bird booking rates are only available where and on the terms specified within the individual event booking information. Not all events will include an early bird booking rate.
Cancellations
Where the Golf Foundation receives a valid cancellation of a booking in writing, to [email protected], the following terms will apply.
The Golf Foundation reserves the right to alter the arrangements as described due to unforeseen circumstances.
Admission
The Golf Foundation reserves the right to refuse admission to the event to any person whose attendance has not been approved in advance in writing.
Values and Behaviours
At the Golf Foundation, values and behaviours are important to us. All guests at Golf Foundation events have a responsibility to behave in a way that shows respect for one another. We adopt a zero-tolerance approach when it comes to behaviours that sit outside of our ethics and values.
Speakers
Speakers, performers, and entertainers advertised as part of an event are correct at the time of being advertised. We reserve the right to vary such appearances where they are subject to professional engagements.
Photography and Filming
By purchasing a ticket and attending an event you are agreeing to the fact that you may be included in photographs and film of the event that may be used in future advertising or through our internal and external communication channels. If you do not wish your images to be used in such a way then please inform the office before the event takes place at via email, to [email protected].
Where an individual is included as a single image, or where that individual is the main subject of the image, then we would gain your express consent to the use of that image as described above.
Auctions
1. By bidding on any auction lot, you are bound by these auction terms and conditions.
2. It is confirmed and understood between all parties that this event is being run through the Golf Foundation. All proceeds raised from the Golf Foundation event will be spent on furthering our goals and improving the lives of young people through golf.
3. Bidders must be 18 years of age or older.
4. When you place a bid, you enter into a contractually binding obligation to complete the transaction if you are the winning bidder of that lot. The winning bidder in the live auction is the person deemed to be the highest bidder by the auctioneer at the end of the auction and the auctioneer’s decision is final. The winning bidder in the silent auction is the person whose bid is the highest when the silent auction closes.
5. In the event that the Golf Foundation receives bids of an identical amount for a particular lot and these bids are the highest for the lot at the auction, the lot will be sold to the bidder whose bid was received first.
6. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the winner is responsible for all arrangements and costs required to take up the fulfilment of their lot, including, but not limited to, delivery costs, travel and accommodation costs, travel insurance and any other necessary documentation, including passports, immunisations and visas.
7. Winning bidders must pay the amount due for their lot after the event by credit and debit card, BACS transfer or cheque. The Golf Foundation must receive the amount due within 4 weeks of the date of the event. In the event that the Golf Foundation does not receive the balance due by this date, it may deal with that lot in any way it so chooses (which may include re-auctioning the lot).
8. No tax relief is applicable to any auction item. Winners are unable to pay for their lots via CAF America.
9. Legal ownership in the lot will not pass to the winning bidder until full payment has been completed.
10. Once a lot has been fully paid for, the winning bidder will be required to make arrangements to have the lot couriered post event (at the Golf Foundation’s convenience) at a charge to the winning bidder.
11. Any physical items not collected or delivered to a winning bidder within 6 months of the event date will be deemed as unwanted and will no longer be available. In this case, winning bidders will not be able to reclaim any monies in respect of the relevant lot and the Golf Foundation may deal with that lot in any way if so chooses (which may include re-auctioning the lot).
12. It is the responsibility of all bidders to ensure that, should they be the winning bidder, they comply with all applicable laws in carrying out, and have the necessary permissions or authorisations to carry out the activity specified in the bid, including (by way of example, not limitation) appropriate identification, travel visas and so on.
13. Winning bidders will be given information setting out the details regarding claiming their lot following payment.
14. The Golf Foundation shall not be responsible for the description or condition of any lot. Bidders should inspect and satisfy themselves prior to the auction as to the condition and description of each lot, rely on their own judgement as to whether the lot accords with its description and not rely on any illustration or description in any catalogue provided. The bidder acknowledges that any statements (oral or written) made by the Golf Foundation about any of the lots are opinions only and the bidder shall not rely on any such statements.
15. The Golf Foundation may change or withdraw any or all lots up until the time such lot is deemed to be sold.
16. All lots may be subject to availability and to additional terms and conditions of the lot provider.
17. The Golf Foundation will not be liable for any circumstances that prevent a lot being taken up by the bidder.
18. To the extent permitted by law, the Golf Foundation does not accept any liability for loss, damages, claims or costs howsoever arising from or incurred wholly or partly by participation in the in the auction or taking up or failing to take up a lot.
19. Whilst the Golf Foundation believe that all auction items are genuine, it gives no warranty to such effect and makes no warranties of any nature in respect of the lots.
20. By providing personal information to the Golf Foundation, bidders agree to it being used for the purpose of administrating the auction and being shared with the Golf Foundation’s agents and lot providers, to enable delivery of the prize.
21. In the case of a dispute between lot provider and a bidder, the parties may request the Golf Foundation to determine the dispute. The Golf Foundation, in its sole discretion, may: a.) Provide a resolution to the parties; or b.) Refer the dispute to an appropriate, independent party for resolution (such party to be agreed upon by the bidder and the lot provider); or c) Refuse the request on the grounds that the dispute is beyond the Golf Foundation’s remit.
Personal data
We will hold your personal information, and any information provided in relation to your guests, for the purposes of proper administration of the arrangements surrounding the event. We will not use your personal data (as defined in our Privacy Policy) for any other purposes without your consent. In addition, any sensitive personal data (such as access requirements or dietary requirements) will only be retained after the event with the express consent of the individual to whom that data relates.
By placing a bid in the auction and providing personal information to the Golf Foundation, bidders agree to it being used for the purpose of administrating the auction and being shared with the Golf Foundation’s agents and lot providers, to enable delivery of the prize where a prize is won.
Any queries in relation to these Terms and Conditions should be addressed to [email protected].