Terms & Conditions

For all participants!

1.    Every participant must register individually. For greater effectiveness of the classes, we aim to have balanced groups in all levels, thus the places in all groups are limited. Participants registering for Standard or Full Pass will be prioritized based on successful couple registration. In case that space runs out – or there is a high imbalance between leads and follows in any given group, registrants can be put on a waiting list.

2.    In order to compete he/she must hold a Pass to ILHC Europe 2023 and pay the required entry fees per competition.

3.    In the case of registering a couple or a team competition, only one person should register and holds responsibility for the payment relevant to the respective competitions.

4.    Filling the registration form on the website does not guarantee you participation in ILHC Europe 2023 event. After a successful submission of the form, each participant should receive “Registration Confirmation & Payment Details” email. In case you register for Standard or Full Pass without a partner, you will receive this email after a successful partner match. If you haven’t received a confirmation e-mail in few days after your registration, please report it by sending a message to ilhceurope@lindyhop.bg.

5.    All registrants are required to make the payment counting 7 days from the date he/she receives email with information regarding the chosen payment method and the final amount due.

6.    The registrant is required to make the payment in time, otherwise the registration may be canceled. Please be advised that any transaction costs are to be paid by the participants.

7.    The ILHC Europe 2023 event organizers do not take responsibility for accidents or losses, thefts or harm that occur to participants at the event for whatever reason, unless such harm comes from the fault of the organizers themselves.

8.    The ILHC Europe 2023 event organizers do not take responsibility for any kind of unforeseen circumstances (e.g. illness of instructors) and their consequences.

9.    The ILHC Europe 2023 event organizers reserve the right to make reasonable changes to the schedule before and through the duration of ILHC Europe 2023 event.

10.    If the event is canceled or postponed by us (the organizers) due to circumstances beyond our control (e.g. due to restrictions placed by government) participants will have the option to transfer their passes for the new date of the event.

11.    All attendees give their consent to be photographed and filmed during the event; these images/videos may be used by organizers for promotional purposes.

12.    All official ILHC Europe videos, images and competition submissions will be the property of ILHC Europe and may be submitted to the ILHC YouTube and Vimeo channels.

13.    Any visual image, sound recording or other physical impressions of ILHC Europe attendees, staff, bands and events for a commercial and/or public-facing purposes is strictly prohibited. Recording for personal-use is permitted.

14.    During the event, all participants agree to these Terms and Conditions, Code of Conduct, Privacy Policy and COVID-19 Policy, as well as to later instructions given by the Organizers and other persons involved in the event.

1.    Information from ILHC Europe 2023 event organizers is collected only through direct input from customers such as email, names, address, phone number, etc. The information is collected for personalization of the interaction with the website, improvement of the website and the services, execution of the offered services and user data is not distributed/shared/sold to third parties. All necessary precautions to ensure the security of the user data has been taken. Users have the right to contact us and request to delete or change all personal information.

2.    Participants give their consent to be photographed and filmed during the event and these to be used by ILHC Europe 2023 event organizers for promotional purposes.

3.    All official ILHC Europe videos will be the property of ILHC and shall be submitted on ILHC YouTube and Vimeo channels.

Refund/Transfer of Passes

1.    There are no refunds. Except in case that the registrant proves that the cancellation is due to a force majeure situation (e.g. government has placed limits on public transport), the registrant will be entitled to full refund after deducting the necessary bank fees.

2.    All type of Passes ARE transferable to another individual for the ILHC Europe 2023 event, provided the transfer happens prior to registration closing the Monday before the event begins.

3.    Transferring a registration to another person (couple) is possible ONLY after the organizer’s knowledge. Be advised that equal registration and pass details (track, level, leader/follower) must be met. Please contact us for further information.

 

Refund/Transfer of Competition entry fees

1.    Refunds of competition fees can be requested through September 30, 2023. Starting October 1, 2023 competition fees will not be refunded for any reason.

2.    Competition fees ARE transferable to another individual for the ILHC Europe 2023 event, provided the transfer happens prior to registration closing the Monday before the event begins AND ONLY after the organizer’s knowledge. Be advised that equal registration and competition details (division, level, leader/follower) must be met. Please contact us for further information.

HOW TO BE “CRAZY BULGARIAN”!
GUIDE ON SAFETY, TRUST, ENGAGEMENT, PREVENTION AND SUPPORT

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Crazy Bulgarians believe that everyone can and should enjoy swing dancing. We hold in high regard good music, a supportive community, and dancers who know how to properly have fun. This represents all members regardless of age, gender, physique, ethnicity, and appearance, where socializing and being equal is integral part of who we are, as swing dancing and its culture perfectly exemplifies those values. With ILHC Europe we bring people together and provide a platform for expressing those true and humane values.

We know that the Lindy Hop world is already welcoming, supportive and awesome and that instances of inappropriate behavior are rare. However we crafted our Code of Conduct to carry out our vision acknowledging that we all have a responsibility to build a safe environment and contribute to the well-being of the whole community. Therefore the following code guides our actions at any time or occurrence:

1. We are NICE to everyone and treat all people with respect. We do not harass anyone. We do not discriminate according to sex, gender expression or sexual orientation, nor race, religion, or nationality. We treat everyone equally, regardless of age, ability, physical appearance, lifestyle, dance experience or role.
2. We are INCLUSIVE and invite others to dance, and we are gracious if turned down. We may say no without giving a reason, but are polite when doing so and if we promise to dance later on, we honor that promise.
3. We are RESPONSIBLE for our own physical safety and that of others nearby. We practice safe floor-craft and say sorry if we accidentally bump another person. We do not offer unsolicited advice or instruction, nor perform aerials on the social floor, except in jam circles. If we consume alcohol we do so responsibly, and if we are drunk enough to pose a risk to ourselves or others, we leave the dance floor and retire to the bar.
4. We are RESPECTFUL and acknowledge that the personal boundaries of others may not be the same as our own. We are mindful of the appropriateness of behavior or actions that some may find offensive.
5. We UNDERSTAND that following the above guidelines ensures a better experience for everyone and that participating in any kind of verbal, physical or sexual abuse will have consequences.
6. We PROMISE to treat any reports made, from dancers in our home scenes or elsewhere, with sensitivity and to keep all details as confidential as is possible.

*The guidelines above apply to EVERYONE attending ILHC Europe, including members of staff, volunteers, teachers, judges and participants.

We encourage anyone who has experienced or witnessed intimidating or inappropriate behavior to tell ILHC Europe organizer:

• Yavor Kunchev
• Sonia Kutishcheva
• Damyan Naydenov
• Remy Kouakou Kouame

If you prefer to talk in person, or would prefer to speak to another member of staff, you are welcome to do so at any time. Crazy Bulgarians are available for discussion and reassurance – please do tell us about your concerns, even small ones – we’re here for you! Let’s have some great time swinging!