Wiser Elite: The Elites Awards Ceremony Terms and Conditions (“Terms”)

1. Introduction

1.1 WeAreWiser Ltd (“Organiser/s”, “Wiser Elite”, “our” and “us”) is a company registered in England and Wales. Company registration number is 08362294 and our registered office is at 10 Baker’s Yard, Baker’s Row, London, EC1R 3DD.

2. Definitions and Interpretations

2.1 In this Terms and Conditions, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words shall have the following meanings:

“Attendee” – means an individual or group that attends the Ceremony;

“Awards” – means the competition known as The Elites Awards judged by our independent panel and awards are given in relation to the Categories;

“Category” – means each particular category within the Awards listed and detailed on the Website;

“Ceremony” – means the awards ceremony on 18th May 2023 where the Winners will be announced;

“Closing Date” – Deadline as conveyed on the Website;

“Confidential Information” – be considered as confidential to the other party (whether or not identified as confidential), and in any case shall include (i) any information relating to a party including information in respect of a party’s business, activities, personnel, customers, products, services, business plans, business developments, finances, marketing plans, management systems, new business opportunities, ideas, know-how, processes, policies and/or procedures;

“Entrant” – means an individual, team or company that submits an Entry for the Awards;

“Entry” – means the material submitted for the Awards by the Entrant; “Multiple Entries” – means more than one entry per brand;

“Fee” – means the relevant fee payable by the Attendee for Tickets or tables or sponsorship paid by suppliers which is set out on the Website;

“Organisers” – means the team who organise and implement the Awards;

“Rules” – means the terms and conditions set out on the Website and (unless the context otherwise requires) including any special terms and conditions agreed in writing between the Entrant and / or Attendee and the Organisers;

“Ticket” – means an individual seat or table at the Ceremony;

“Venue” – means the venue where the Ceremony takes place;

“Website” – means the Awards website accessible at https://wiserelite.com/elites;

“Winners” – means the winner for each Category.

2.2 The Organisers reserve the right to cancel / amend all or any part of the Awards and / or Rules. Any changes to the Rules or Awards will be posted on the Website. It is the responsibility of the Entrant and / or Attendee to keep themselves informed of any changes.

2.3 By submitting an Entry to the Awards and / or purchasing a Ticket to the Ceremony, the Entrant and / or Attendee agrees to comply with the Rules.

2.4 In the event of any dispute regarding the Rules, conduct or results of the Awards, the decision of the Organisers shall be final and unchallengeable.

3. Awards Entrant

3.1 The Awards is open to entrants fulfilling the Entry Criteria set out on the Website.

3.2 By entering the Awards, the Entrant hereby warrants that all information submitted is true, accurate and complete. The Organisers reserves the right to verify any information contained in the Entry and the Entrants eligibility to enter the Awards.

3.3 A party shall not disclose Confidential Information of the other party to any third party, except as may be required by law, a court of competent jurisdiction or any governmental or regulatory authority.

3.4 The Entries will be judged by a panel of selected judges. A list of the judges can be viewed on the Website at the address set out on the Website.

3.5 The Organisers reserve the right to disqualify an Entrant if it has reasonable grounds to believe that an Entrant has breached any of the Rules, any applicable law (any copyright law) or has otherwise infringed the intellectual property of any third party.

3.6 In the event a Winner is disqualified from the Awards, the Organisers will select an alternative Winner in the same manner as the original Winner and such selection will be subject to the Rules.

4. The Awards

4.1 All Entries must be submitted digitally using the official entry forms on the Website. No hardcopy Entries will be accepted.

4.2 An Entry can be submitted to multiple Categories.

4.3 Multiple Entries can be submitted from a single organisation or brand.

4.4 While submitting an Entry, Entrants should supply the Organisers updated and reachable contact details. Any changes to contact details supplied should be emailed directly to the Organisers.

4.5 In case of technical difficulties, Entrants are advised to save a version of the Entry in a saveable document prior to submitting their Entry.

4.6 On receipt of an Entry, the Organisers will confirm its receipt via email. If an Entrant does not obtain such a receipt within three days, it is the Entrant’s responsibility to contact the Organisers to confirm its receipt. Unless confirmation has been received verbally or in writing, the Organisers cannot guarantee the arrival of an Entry.

4.7 Only a fully completed Entry will be accepted. Word limits are to be strictly observed. judges will only receive the exact number of words requested.

4.8 Amendments cannot be made to an Entry once submitted. If an Entrant has any concerns about information included in an Entry after it has been submitted, they should contact the Organisers directly.

4.9 In the event the Organisers have reasonable grounds to believe an Entrant has attempted to influence the decision of the judges further, by any means outside or in addition to the official Entry, the Entrant will be disqualified.

4.10 All Entries must be submitted before the Closing Date. No Entry will go forward for judging unless submitted before Closing Date.

4.11 The shortlist will be notified in early March 2023.

4.12 Final judging will take place in March 2023.

4.13 Winners will be announced at the award on the 18th May 2023.

4.14 Upon being shortlisted, Entrants agree that at least one representative will be present at the Ceremony.

4.15 All materials will remain confidential to the judges.

4.16 The Organisers will not be held responsible for any claims concerning rights infringement.

5. The Ceremony

5.1 Tickets for the Ceremony must be purchased directly from the Organisers. All Fees must be received by the Organisers before the Ceremony.

5.2 Fees are committed to at the point of order and must be paid in full by the deadline conveyed on the website, entry forms, and booking forms;

5.3 All Attendees must be at least 18 years of age on the date of the Awards Ceremony.

5.4 The Organisers are not responsible for any offence caused by the presenter or any acts or other entertainment in the awards ceremony.

5.5 Tickets are non-refundable from the point of order not payment.

5.6 By purchasing Tickets via the website or any other means, the Attendee agrees to provide the Organisers with all information requested.

5.7 Attendees are required to make their own arrangements for transport to the Venue. The Organisers are not responsible for any inability to attend owing to failure of transport.

5.8 An Attendee who arrives late may not be allowed to enter the Venue until there is a suitable break in the Ceremony, or until suitable door arrangements have been made.

5.9 The Organisers will not be liable or responsible to Attendees and/or Entrants for any failure or delay in performing any obligation under these Terms and Conditions arising as a result of or in connection with any strike, lock out, trade dispute, accident, fire, flood, existence of hazardous materials or any natural disaster, compliance with public health advice, terrorist attacks, acts or regulations of local or national government, or act of God or any contingency whatsoever beyond the Organisers reasonable control (an “Event Outside our Control”). In particular, but without limitation, any suspension or cancellation of the Ceremony and/or the Awards arising as a result of or in connection with an Event Outside our Control shall not constitute a breach of contract between Attendees and/or Entrants and the Organisers, nor will Attendees and/or Entrants be entitled to any refund or to any claim for any loss or damage howsoever arising as a result of a cancellation or postponement arising as a result of or in connection with an Event Outside our Control. Personal arrangements including travel, subsistence, hospitality or accommodation relating to the Ceremony which have been arranged by Attendees and/or Entrants are at their own risk. In the event that the Organisers decide to postpone the Ceremony due to an Event Outside our Control, the Organisers will attempt to re-organise the same as soon as reasonably practicable and convenient after the Event Outside our Control has ceased.

5.10 All attendees are expected to behave appropriately and safely and The Organisers take no responsibility for behaviour of individual attendees arising in damages, loss, reputational risk or injury.

6. Venue and Special requirements

6.1 Attendees must comply with the rules and regulations governing the Venue including dress codes and rules of entry. If an Attendee brings any property to the Venue, he/ she/she does so at his/ her own risk. The Organisers are not responsible for any loss and/or damage to such property. If an Attendee is using car parking facilities at the Venue, he/ she does so entirely at his/ her own risk. The Organisers do not accept any responsibility for any loss and/or damage resulting from his/ her use of such car parking facilities. Car parking spaces are not guaranteed.

6.2 The Organisers reserve the right to refuse admission to any Attendees whom the Organisers consider in the Organiser’s absolute discretion to be unsuitable for admission to the Ceremony or to remove such Attendees after the start of the Ceremony. In such circumstances, there will be no refund of the Attendance Fee.

6.3 If there are any specific requirements due to a disability, food allergies or for any other reason (a “Special Requirement”), please email us at the address set out on the Website as soon as possible and, in any event, no less than 7 days before the Ceremony. Where you inform us of a Special Requirement less than 7 days before the Awards Ceremony you understand it may not be possible to accommodate that Special Requirement, or its accommodation may result in an additional charge.

6.4 If you are hosting other guests, you are responsible for informing us of any Special Requirements for any of your guests, as per clause 6.3.

7. Data Protection

7.1 To the extent that you provide us with Personal Data under these Terms, The Organisers Privacy Policy (as set out on the Organiser’s website here https://wearewiser.com/assets/privacy_policy.pdf ) shall apply to the provision of such Personal Data to us.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

8.1 The Rules and any dispute or claim arising from or in connection to them or their subject matter, existence, negotiation, validity, termination or enforcement (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English Law.

8.2 The Court of England shall have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any dispute or claims arising out of or in connection with the Rules, their subject matter, existence, negotiation, validity, termination or enforcement (including non-contractual disputes or claims).