PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE ATTENDING A 'TheLAN' EVENT. BY ATTENDING A 'TheLAN' EVENT, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU MAY NOT REGISTER FOR OR ATTEND AN EVENT HOSTED BY 'TheLAN'.
1. General
1.1 This agreement governs your use of the services and events hosted by 'TheLAN' (henceforth the 'Service'). Including the website, all events hosted by 'TheLAN' and any events affiliated with 'TheLAN'. Additional terms and conditions of use applicable to specific areas of the Service may also be posted in such areas and, together with this agreement, govern your use of those areas. This agreement, together with any such additional term and conditions, are referred to as this "Agreement."
1.2 'TheLAN' reserves the right, in its discretion, to change or modify all or any part of this Agreement at any time, effective immediately upon notice published on the website. Your registration for an event is binding acceptance of these terms and conditions, including any changes or modifications made by 'TheLAN' as permitted above. If at any time the terms and conditions of this Agreement are no longer acceptable to you, you should immediately cease all use of the Service.
1.3 BSAA WARNING
'TheLAN' reminds and warns all participants that infringement of copyright is a serious matter which may result in monetary penalties (from the BSAA). Accordingly, it is a condition of participation in any event that participants only use licensed software. The use, advertising, copying or distribution of unlicensed software or Warez is prohibited and will result in immediate expulsion from the event.
2. Events
2.1 By registering and attending an event you are taking responsibility for all your actions at the event. Whilst 'TheLAN' staff will take all measures possible to ensure the safety of all attendees and of the equipment brought by these attendees, 'TheLAN' takes no responsibility for data transferred by yourself or another attendee, or for equipment belonging to you brought to the event. Any damages incurred are the responsibility of the owner.
2.2 'TheLAN' takes no responsibility for any data transferred during the course of an event. It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure they have the correct licenses for any software obtained at the event, and are not breaching any copyright laws by transferring, or allowing the transfer of any data during an event.
2.3 'TheLAN' also takes no responsibility for any damages sustained by data transferred over the network or as a result of such a transfer, such as viruses. Attendees are encouraged to ensure all data transferred is free of viruses, and that their system is free of viruses before the event.
2.4 All pornographic material is banned from being shown, transferred or otherwise distributed at events. Users found with such materials shared, being distributed, or even just the viewing of such materials will be asked to cease the activity, failure to comply will result in expulsion from the event with no refund. Serious and/or continual offenders will be considered on a case by case basis and action deemed appropriate will be taken.
2.5 Any persons found in possession of drugs or other illegal substances will result in expulsion from the event with no refund. 'TheLAN' also reserves the right to remove any person deemed by the organisers to be causing trouble from the event.
2.6 It is a condition of entry that money paid for admittance into an event is non-refundable. Organisers are not required to refund money paid upon entry upon early leaving for any reason. 'TheLAN' also does not give credit or accounts to participants, do not ask for these as refusal often offends.