1. Ticket Purchase and Entry
All tickets are subject to availability and the applicable ticket price.
A valid ticket or approved registration is required for entry.
Attendees must retain proof of purchase and present it upon request.
Tickets may not be transferred to another person without prior approval from the organisers.
Attendees are responsible for ensuring that the information provided during registration is accurate.
Entry is subject to compliance with these Terms & Conditions and any reasonable safety requirements imposed by the organisers or venue.
2. Attendee Conduct and Event Safety
All attendees must behave respectfully towards other attendees, volunteers, performers, sponsors, venue staff and organisers.
Harassment, discrimination, violence, threatening behaviour, deliberate damage to property, or conduct that creates a safety risk will not be tolerated.
Guthi Canberra reserves the right to refuse entry to, or remove, any person whose conduct is considered inappropriate, disruptive or unsafe, subject to applicable law.
Attendees must follow reasonable instructions issued by authorised event organisers, venue management and emergency personnel.
Attendees are responsible for their own conduct and for any loss or damage they cause to the venue, equipment, property or other persons, to the extent permitted by law.
Any attendee who chooses not to follow safety instructions may be required to leave the event. Any refund will be assessed in accordance with these Terms & Conditions and applicable law.
3. Seating and Traditional Ceremony Arrangements
Seating and floor arrangements will be determined by the organisers according to venue capacity, cultural requirements and operational needs.
Guests wishing to sit together should purchase their tickets in a single transaction where possible. Seating together cannot be guaranteed.
Traditional floor seating may be provided for the Mha Puja ceremony and meal service.
Attendees should inform the organisers in advance of accessibility requirements or other needs relating to seating.
Attendees participate in traditional ceremonies and activities voluntarily and are expected to respect the cultural practices and instructions provided by the organisers.
4. Food, Dietary Requirements and Allergies
Attendees should notify the organisers of any dietary requirements or food allergies before the deadline communicated by Guthi Canberra.
The organisers will make reasonable efforts to communicate dietary requirements to relevant food providers, where practicable.
Food may be prepared, handled or served in environments where allergens are present. Guthi Canberra cannot guarantee that food will be free from allergens or cross-contamination.
Attendees with severe allergies or specific dietary needs should assess the available food information and take appropriate precautions.
Attendees are responsible for informing the organisers or relevant food provider of any specific requirements they consider necessary for their safety.
Nothing in this clause excludes any duty of care or other obligation that cannot lawfully be excluded.
5. Photography, Video and Media
Photography and video recording may take place during the event for cultural documentation, community records and promotional purposes.
Guthi Canberra may use photographs and recordings in which attendees appear, subject to applicable privacy laws and any required consent.
Attendees who do not wish to be photographed or recorded for promotional purposes should notify the organisers before the event or approach an authorised event representative upon arrival.
Guthi Canberra will make reasonable efforts to accommodate such requests where practicable, but cannot guarantee that an attendee will never appear incidentally in background or crowd footage.
Close-up photographs, interviews or other identifiable promotional material may require separate consent where required by law.
Attendees must not photograph, record or publish images of other individuals in circumstances where doing so would breach applicable law or a reasonable privacy request.
6. Limitation of Liability and Personal Belongings
6.1 Participation and personal responsibility
Attendees are expected to take reasonable care for their own safety and the safety of others while attending the event. Attendees participate in activities voluntarily and must take reasonable precautions in relation to their personal circumstances.
6.2 Personal belongings
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Guthi Canberra is not responsible for the loss, theft or damage of attendees' personal belongings, including money, jewellery, mobile phones, cameras, clothing and other valuables, except to the extent that liability cannot lawfully be excluded.
Attendees are responsible for keeping their belongings secure throughout the event.
6.3 Injuries, accidents and property damage
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Guthi Canberra does not accept liability for loss, injury, damage, expense or claims arising from attendance at or participation in the event where that liability can lawfully be excluded.
This provision does not exclude liability arising from negligence, breach of a non-excludable legal duty, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.
6.4 Protection of panel members and representatives
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the event organiser's panel members, office bearers, committee members, volunteers and authorised representatives are not personally liable merely because they hold a position or perform authorised duties on behalf of Guthi Canberra.
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions creates a personal guarantee by an individual panel member for the debts, obligations or liabilities of Guthi Canberra.
This clause does not protect an individual from liability for their own conduct where the law provides otherwise, nor does it prevent a person from being held liable where the law does not permit that liability to be excluded.
6.5 Third-party services and venue facilities
The event may involve services or facilities provided by third parties, including venues, caterers, performers, equipment providers and contractors.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Guthi Canberra is not responsible for independent acts or omissions of third parties to the extent that responsibility does not legally rest with Guthi Canberra. Nothing in this clause removes any legal responsibility that Guthi Canberra or another party may have under applicable law.
6.6 No exclusion of mandatory rights
Nothing in this section excludes, restricts or modifies any consumer guarantee, statutory right, duty of care or other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified under Australian law.
7. Alcohol and Responsible Behaviour
Any alcohol service or consumption at the event must comply with applicable laws, liquor licensing requirements and venue rules.
Alcohol may only be consumed where expressly permitted by the organisers and venue.
Proof of age may be required where applicable.
Intoxication, unsafe alcohol consumption, disorderly behaviour or conduct that places others at risk may result in removal from the event, subject to applicable law.
Attendees must not supply alcohol to persons where doing so would be unlawful.
8. Event Changes, Postponement and Unforeseen Circumstances
Guthi Canberra reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the event program, schedule, seating, catering, performers or venue arrangements where necessary for operational, cultural, safety or other legitimate reasons.
Where reasonably practicable, attendees will be notified of significant changes.
If circumstances beyond the organisers' reasonable control arise, including severe weather, venue unavailability, government restrictions, emergencies or other unforeseen circumstances, Guthi Canberra may postpone, relocate, modify or cancel the event where necessary.
Guthi Canberra will communicate material changes as soon as reasonably practicable and determine the appropriate response in accordance with applicable law and the refund provisions below.
Nothing in this clause removes any entitlement to a refund, compensation or other remedy that an attendee may have under applicable law.
9. Children and Supervision
Children attending the event must be supervised by a responsible parent, guardian or accompanying adult.
Parents and guardians are responsible for their children's conduct and must take reasonable steps to ensure their safety.
Guthi Canberra does not provide individual childcare or supervision services unless expressly stated in writing.
Parents and guardians should inform the organisers of any relevant accessibility or safety needs before the event.
10. Venue Rules and Applicable Laws
All attendees must comply with applicable Australian laws, venue conditions, emergency procedures and reasonable event safety instructions.
Attendees must not damage venue property, obstruct emergency exits or interfere with event operations.
Guthi Canberra may take reasonable steps to address safety or compliance concerns, including refusing entry or removing an attendee where justified and lawful.
11. General Provisions
These Terms & Conditions apply to ticket holders and attendees to the extent permitted by law.
If any provision is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be severed or limited to the extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue to apply.
No provision is intended to create a personal guarantee or impose personal financial responsibility on an individual panel member solely because of their position within Guthi Canberra.
Any waiver or variation of these Terms & Conditions must be authorised by Guthi Canberra.
12. Acceptance of Terms
By purchasing a ticket, attendees agree to these Terms & Conditions, subject to applicable law.
