CURE LEUKAEMIA SPORTING EVENTS TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

By applying for a place in a sporting event VIA OR with Cure Leukaemia you accept and agree to abide by the following terms:

 

Cure Leukaemia (CL) reserves the right to change these Terms at its discretion, and you are invited to regularly check this page for updates.

Registration

  1. CL has a limited number of places in sporting events (“Place”) and cannot guarantee the success of any application. If you are offered a Place, you will be contacted by a member of the CL Team.
  2. You may be required to confirm your Place by paying a registration fee (the “Fee”). Failure to pay the Fee within the allocated time specified in the welcome email, may result in you losing your Place and it being reallocated to another participant.
  3. The Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable and does not count towards your fundraising target unless clearly stated in the initial communications. 
  4. Your place cannot be transferred to another person or event. In exceptional circumstances, you may be allowed to defer your place (subject to these terms).
  5. We reserve the right to refuse any application at our absolute discretion, without providing reasons for doing so.

 

Fundraising

  1. Obtaining places in sporting events often requires an investment from CL. In applying for a Place, you agree to meet the minimum sponsorship amount as specified on each event webpage.
  2. By accepting a Place through CL, you agree that CL has the right (in its absolute discretion) to withdraw your Place at any time if CL considers that you are unlikely to raise the pledged sponsorship, or if you fail to comply with these terms. No refund of Fee or Sponsorship to the point of withdrawal will be given in this instance.
  3. Gift Aid is in addition to the minimum sponsorship amount and cannot be counted towards it.
  4. When accepting your Place with CL, you agree to meet the following fundraising targets milestones. Inability to do so may result in your Place being withdrawn:
  • Setting up your fundraising page and receiving your first donation within four weeks of your registration.
  • Raise at least 25% of your fundraising target within eight weeks of your registration.
  • Raise at least 50% of your fundraising target no later than eight weeks before the event date. If you have registered within eight weeks of the event, 50% of your fundraising target must be raised within two weeks of your registration.
  • At least 80% of your fundraising target must be raised by the event date.

 

EVENT ORGANISER 

  1. If the event is not organised by CL, but by a third-party company who are individually responsible for the operation and management of the event (the “Event Organiser”). You must adhere to the rules outlined by the Event Organiser. CL’s liability for (1) cancellation of the sporting event and (2) any loss, damage or injury acquired (directly or indirectly) as a result of taking part and/or as a result of cancellation of the sporting event is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.
  2. It is your responsibility to read, agree and accept any terms and conditions issued by the Event Organiser and to comply with these. Failure to do so may result in your Place being rescinded. CL reserves the right to revoke your Place if any Event Organiser terms are breached.
  3. CL will need to pass your personal data to the Event Organiser in order to complete your registration on their system (console). Further details will be provided by CL and the 3rd party event organisers closer to the event date.
  4. You must meet the minimum age requirements as specified by the Event Organiser. Failure to do so will result in you being unable to take part and your Place terminated without a refund.
  5. By taking part in the event, you do so at your own risk. Agreeing to these Terms confirms that you are aware of the nature of the event and the medical and physical risks involved with taking part. We recommend that you undertake a medical check with your GP prior to signing up and arrange your own insurance to cover potential injuries, losses, or other unforeseen circumstances. CL are not responsible for any injury or illness you may suffer before, during or after the event.

 

wITHDRAWALS & DEFERRALS 

  1. You may withdraw your Place at any point by emailing running@cureleukaemia.co.uk. No withdrawal fee will be payable to CL. CL is unable to refund any registration payment or monies raised.
  2. If you have registered for a Place with CL but wish (instead of withdrawing) to defer it to the following year, CL cannot guarantee any deferral or accept liability for any losses arising from a failure to defer your Place. You may need to re-apply for a Place and you commit to the sponsorship pledge that is set for the following year.
  3. Deferral requests will be considered by CL on a case-by-case basis, and are based on one, or more, of the following:
  • Whether you have reached the fundraising milestones and whether you’re on track to raise the minimum sponsorship target amount;
  • Whether you are wishing to defer your Place due to exceptional circumstances;
  • Whether you have been in contact with the CL sporting events team and have made CL aware of the circumstances for your deferral request at the earliest opportunity.
  1. Your Place may only be deferred for a maximum of 1 year and is subject to the availability of Places the following year, as determined by the Event Organiser. If the Place cannot be deferred, it will be terminated without liability to you.
  2. If CL agree to defer your Place, you may be required to pay a deferral fee. You will be required to commit to the sponsorship pledge that is set for the following year.
  3. Failure to participate in an event, for any reason, will not result in that Place being deferred, except as set out herein.

 

gENERAL

  1. You have provided CL with information about you and in doing so, you consent to us using your personal data. CL will process your data in accordance with GDPR. In addition, by signing up for a Place, CL can contact you in regard to the work of the charity and further fundraising events or opportunities for an initial further 12 months.  You can opt out of receiving information at any point after the conclusion of your Event participation.  You understand that it may be necessary for us to share your personal data with the Event Organiser in order for you to participate in the event.
  2. Except where CL’s liability cannot be limited or excluded by law, in no event shall CL be liable to you, whether in breach of contract, any tortious act or omission (including negligence) or otherwise, under or in connection with these Terms for any direct or indirect loss or damage, including (but not limited to) (i) loss of profits, (ii) loss of reputation, (iii) loss of business, (iv) loss of revenue or goodwill, (v) loss of anticipated savings, (vi) pledges made on your behalf or by you to CL or another charity, or (vii) any other consequential losses, regardless of whether the loss or damage (a) would arise in the ordinary course of events, (b) is reasonably foreseeable, or (c) is in contemplation of the parties, or otherwise.
  3. You must not behave in any way which harms, or is likely to harm, the reputation of CL or harm or injury to others. This includes (but is not limited to) any form of harassment, bullying, discrimination, or other inappropriate conduct. CL reserves the right to terminate your Place if you fail to adhere to these Terms.
  4. CL has strived to ensure that the information provided in relation to the sporting event is accurate at the time of publication, timely, unbiased and useful. However, no information provided by CL or any third party should be treated as medical guidance or professional advice. CL is not responsible for errors or omissions in the information provided, nor any actions resulting from the use of such information, and CL makes no warranty of any kind, either express or implied, with respect to this information. Use of the information provided is entirely voluntary.

 

These Terms shall be governed by English law. Any dispute arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

If you have any questions about these terms and conditions, please do not hesitate to email running@cureleukaemia.co.uk