terms & conditions

afrofuture terms & Conditions

AfroFuture Festival is proud to produce our events Afro Expo, AfroFuture Music Museum, African Royalty Night, NYE PAR, V for Vanity, Soul Food Sundays and AfroFuture Talks.

These AfroFuture Participation and Credentials Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) apply to you as a participant in any AfroFuture Events and any individual you are making a purchase on behalf of (“you” “your” or “Participant”), and such Participant’s registration, attendance, participation, enrollment, and/or application for involvement in the Events, including, without limitation, your purchase and/or possession of any AfroFuture Event entry credential(s) whether physical or digital, such as wristbands for the AfroFuture Festival, and surrounding events (collectively referred to as “Wristbands”), badges, tickets, passes, and giveaways (Wristbands, tickets, passes and badges are collectively referred to herein as “Credential(s)”). By clicking “accept” below, and/or by obtaining your Credentials you acknowledge and agree to these Terms.

  1. Applicable Terms. Paragraphs 1-21 below apply in full if Participant is purchasing Credential(s). If Participant is not purchasing Credential(s) and is only applying for a AfroFuture program, including, without limitation, an awards program, competition, or other opportunity to demonstrate, display or present an original idea, concept or other work, then only Paragraphs 1-3; 9-21 below apply to Participant.
  2. Official AfroFuture Credentials and Applications.
    • Credentials. AfroFuture and its agents and representatives are the sole creators, sellers and distributors of AfroFuture Credentials. Any Credential(s) not created by and legally acquired from AfroFuture or its authorized agents or representatives will be considered fraudulent and invalid, and subject to revocation. AfroFuture reserves the right to pursue any and all legal action available against any person or entity involved in the actual or attempted creation, dissemination or use of an unauthorized Credential.
    • Accreditation Submission. Any application for Accreditation in AfroFuture must be submitted through Press@AfroFuture.com. Any applications not located on Press@AfroFuture.com do not constitute official AfroFuture applications.
  3. Refund & Revocation Policy. No AfroFuture fees are refundable. All Credentials are the sole property of AfroFuture. AfroFuture may, in its sole discretion and at any time determined by AfroFuture, cancel, revoke, or refuse from any individual or company the following: Credentials, purchases, and/or hotel reservations made through AfroFuture. AfroFuture will not be responsible for any penalty, fee, loss, or expense that might result from such action.
    • a. AfroFuture does not issue refunds under any circumstances. Any and all payments made to AfroFuture are not refundable for any reason, including, without limitation, failure to use Credentials due to illness, acts of God, travel-related problems, acts of terrorism, loss of employment and/or duplicate purchases. AfroFuture will not issue refunds for Credentials that have been revoked.
    • b. Unused Credentials have no monetary value and cannot be credited to future years or events. AfroFuture will not issue refunds or credits due to failure to redeem a discount coupon during the registration process. Discounted prices are based on the date payment is received in the AfroFuture office.
    • c. Lost or stolen Credentials will not be replaced. In the event Credentials are lost or stolen, new Credentials will need to be purchased at the full price in effect at that time for a Participant’s continued access to the Events, including, without limitation, showcases, parties and conference content.
    • d. Use of a Credential by anyone other than the authorized individual will result in revocation of the Credential without a refund.
  5. Credentials are Non-Transferable. AfroFuture Credentials are issued to, can be picked up by, and used by only the Participant named in the registration. Credentials are non-transferable after they have been picked up.
  6. Wearing Credentials is Required for Entry. For security reasons, and to allow entry into AfroFuture Event(s), Participant must wear, possess and present their Credential as follows: badges must be on the AfroFuture-issued lanyard around Participant’s neck while participating in Events, Wristbands must be securely affixed to the Participant’s wrist and remain on the Participant’s wrist throughout the AfroFuture Events, and digital Credentials must be presented by the Participant on a digital device in their possession. No other laminates may be worn on the AfroFuture lanyard for the badge to be valid. If a Credential is not worn or presented correctly by a Participant, AfroFuture reserves the right to deny that Participant’s entry into AfroFuture Events.
  7. Entry and Restrictions. AfroFuture Credentials allow the Participant entry to specific defined events, but do not guarantee admission to every AfroFuture Event. Event admission is subject to venue capacity and age restrictions in compliance with state and local laws. Age restrictions and capacity are specific to each venue. Venues may each have their own restrictions limiting entry with certain foods, beverages, or other items such as chairs or bags that are non-transparent or do not fit specified dimensions. Wristbands are valid Credentials for specific Events applicable to the Wristband type, but will not afford the Participant access to other AfroFuture activities, unless AfroFuture specifies otherwise.
  8. Credentials cannot be Prizes. AfroFuture Credentials may not be used as a prize or incentive in any form of promotion, contest, game, or sweepstakes without advance written approval from AfroFuture.
  9. No Tampering with Credentials. Tampering with any Credentials, including, without limitation, Wristbands (e.g., stretching, tearing, cutting, taping, etc.) is not permitted. If tampering is evident, the applicable Credential will be invalidated and confiscated and Participant will not be allowed entry to any/all AfroFuture venues and Events where the Credential is required.
  10. AfroFuture Lost and Found. AfroFuture is not responsible for lost or damaged items dropped off at the Help Desks during the Events. Lost and Found will be located on the field of the Events. Participants can drop off found items at the Help Desks during the Events. Participants can also email a description of the item and the location it was lost/found to Info@AfroFuture.com. After ninety (90) days following the event, unclaimed lost and found items may be disposed of at AfroFuture’s discretion.
  11. Image Release. Photographs and/or audio/video recordings taken at the Events by AfroFuture, or others on behalf of AfroFuture, may include a Participant’s image, name, voice and/or likeness. By attending and/or participating in the Events, Participant hereby grants AfroFuture permission to use, and to sublicense to third-parties, the Participant’s photograph, image, likeness, voice and statements for any purpose, including, without limitation, commercial purposes, without compensation or credit to the Participant, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised. Participant further acknowledges and agrees to the Photo and Video Policy applicable to the Event that Participant is participating in or purchasing a Credential to attend, which policies are incorporated herein by this reference.).
  12. Code of Conduct. Insert Link to Code of Conduct applicable to the Event Credentials Participant is purchasing (See the AfroFuture Code of Conduct).  If AfroFuture determines that a Participant violated the AfroFuture Code of Conduct, AfroFuture reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to revoke that Participant’s Credentials without refund to Participant.
  13. Weapons-Free Policy. AfroFuture is a private event and maintains a [Weapons-Free Policy]. Participant is prohibited from carrying weapons of any kind, including, without limitation, concealed or displayed firearms, and are not permitted to bring weapons onto the premises of any AfroFuture Events. Participant’s bags may be checked prior to entering a venue by: (a) AfroFuture and its employees, contractors and/or representatives; (b) the venue for AfroFuture Events; and/or (c) AfroFuture clients or their representatives. AfroFuture reserves the right, in its sole discretion, without refund to Participant, to deactivate and/or revoke the Credentials of a Participant if such Participant violates this Weapons-Free Policy. Participant agrees that this policy is in force, and agrees to comply with the policy, regardless of whether signs prohibiting weapons are posted on the premises of any official AfroFuture Event.
  14. Voluntary Participation & Assumption of Risk. Participant understands that participating in the Events is voluntary and may involve certain risks of physical injury, damage to property, and other damages or losses that may be sustained by a Participant. Participant assumes all risk of damage, property loss, and/or personal injury, which may occur by participating in the Events.
  15. Personal Information. The AfroFuture website uses cookies as a collection tool along with personal data that you share with AfroFuture to tailor marketing to your interests, deliver the goods/services you purchase from AfroFuture, and to enhance and customize your experience on the AfroFuture website and at the event. Be sure to review the applicable AfroFuture Privacy Policy
  16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL AFROFUTURE BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTICIPANT, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGES TO PROPERTY, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF ANY PARTICIPANT’S USE OF THE CREDENTIALS AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENTS, EVEN IF AFROFUTURE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
  17. NO WARRANTIES. EXCEPT AS MAY BE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THESE TERMS, PARTICIPANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENTS, AND ALL SERVICES AND PRODUCTS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE EVENTS, ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND NO OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR OTHERWISE, ARE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE SAME, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR SAFETY, OR ANY WARRANTIES THAT MAY ARISE FROM COURSE OF DEALING. AFROFUTURE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES NOT EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN.
  18. Indemnification. Participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold AfroFuture and its officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, suppliers, and representatives harmless from and against any and all claims, demands and all other liabilities, including, without limitation, costs and attorneys’ fees, made by any third party arising out of or in connection with Participant’s use of the registration(s) or Credentials, or any violation of the Terms by Participant.
  19. Choice of Law. These Terms are governed by the laws of Ghana without regard to its principles of conflicts of laws. Participant and AfroFuture hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Republic of Ghana and any such court will be the proper forum for the determination of any dispute arising hereunder.
  20. Updates to Terms. AfroFuture reserves the right to make changes to the Terms at any time without notice to Participant, so please check back and review the Terms from time to time.
  21. General Provisions. Nothing in this agreement establishes an agency, partnership or joint venture between the parties, or relationship of employer or employee, between the parties (or between either party and the other party’s personnel). Headings are included for convenience only and will not be used to construe these Terms. In the event that any term or provision of these Terms is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other term or provision hereof (which will remain in effect), and the parties agree thereafter to use their best efforts to substitute a provision of similar economic intent and effect.