MODE: The World’s Photography Festival

September 18-20, 2026

Minneapolis, Minnesota USA

MODE FESTIVAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

Event Dates: September 18-20, 2026 Event Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

1.1 Binding Agreement

By purchasing a ticket to MODE Festival ("Festival"), you ("Attendee," "you," or "your") agree to these Terms & Conditions ("Terms") and Flickr's Terms & Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Awes.me, Inc. ("MODE Festival," “Flickr,” "we," "us," or "our").

1.2 Acknowledgment

You acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms before completing your ticket purchase. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not purchase a ticket.

1.3 Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email to the address associated with your ticket purchase at least thirty (30) days before the changes take effect. If you object to the modified Terms, you may request a refund by contact us within fourteen (14) days of receiving notice of the changes. Your continued possession of a ticket after such notice constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. ELIGIBILITY AND AGE REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Minimum Age

You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase tickets. By purchasing a ticket, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

2.2 Age Verification at MODE Festival

We reserve the right to require proof of age at any time, including at festival entry. Acceptable forms of identification include government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, or state ID).

3. TICKET PURCHASE AND PAYMENT

3.1 Account Requirement

Ticket purchases require a Flickr account in good standing. If you do not have an account, you will be required to create one during the checkout process. Accounts that are suspended or terminated may not be used to purchase tickets. Your Flickr account is subject to Flickr's Terms of Use.

3.2 Payment Processing

All payments are processed through our secure payment systems powered by Stripe. You warrant that you have the legal right to use any payment method provided. We accept major credit cards, debit cards, and other payment methods as displayed at checkout.

3.3 Pricing and Taxes

Ticket prices are as displayed at the time of purchase. All applicable taxes will be added to the purchase price and reflected on your receipt. Prices are subject to change without notice, but changes will not affect tickets already purchased.

3.4 Processing Fees

A non-refundable processing fee applies to all ticket purchases to cover wristband fulfillment, shipping, processing, and on-site pick up costs. The current processing fee is displayed at checkout and is separate from the ticket price. This fee applies regardless of whether your wristband is shipped or picked up on-site.

3.5 Purchase Confirmation

Upon successful payment, you will receive an email confirmation containing your order details and receipt. This confirmation does not constitute your ticket; your RFID wristband serves as your admission credential.

3.6 Purchase Limits

We reserve the right to limit the number of tickets purchased per person, household, or credit card. Orders exceeding posted limits may be cancelled without notice.

3.7 Fraudulent Purchases

We reserve the right to cancel any ticket purchase that we reasonably believe was made fraudulently, in violation of these Terms, or through unauthorized means. Cancelled tickets will not be honored for entry.

4. TICKET DELIVERY AND WRISTBANDS

4.1 RFID Wristband Delivery

All tickets include RFID wristbands that serve as your festival admission and session access credentials. Wristbands will be shipped to the address provided during checkout. Your wristband is your ticket - no separate paper ticket will be issued. International shipping will not be available. All guests with an international address must select “I have an international address and will pickup onsite” at checkout.

4.2 Shipping Timeline

Wristbands will be shipped approximately from August 1 until September 4th, 2026. After September 4th, all wristbands will be available for on-site pickup at the MODE Festival Will Call. You are responsible for providing accurate shipping information. We are not responsible for wristbands lost or delayed due to incorrect address information.

4.3 Shipping Address Changes

Address changes may be requested up to 60 days before the festival by contacting our support team. Address changes requested after this deadline cannot be guaranteed.

4.4 Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Wristbands

If your wristband is lost, stolen, or damaged before the festival, contact us immediately at support@modefestival.com. Replacement wristbands may be issued subject to verification of your original purchase. A replacement fee of $25 may apply.

4.5 Wristband Activation

Your wristband must be activated through your Flickr account before the festival. Instructions for activation will be included with your wristband shipment and sent via email.

4.6 Wristband Care

Do not remove, tamper with, or damage your wristband. Wristbands that have been removed, altered, or damaged may not be honored for entry. We are not responsible for wristbands that malfunction due to tampering or misuse.

4.7 On-Site Pickup

If you do not receive your wristband before the festival, on-site pickup will be available at the MODE Festival Will Call with valid photo identification matching the name on your order.

5. NO REFUNDS POLICY

5.1 All Sales Final

ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS, RETURNS, OR EXCHANGES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY REASON. This includes, but is not limited to:

Inability to attend due to personal circumstances;
Travel disruptions or cancellations;
Illness, medical emergencies, or pandemics;
Change of mind or dissatisfaction;
Weather conditions;
Schedule or programming changes;
Partial attendance.

5.2 No Exceptions

We do not offer refunds, credits, or rain checks for any reason, including circumstances beyond your control. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers event tickets.

5.3 Processing Fees

Processing fees are non-refundable under all circumstances, including in the event of festival cancellation.

5.4 Transfer as Alternative

If you cannot attend, your sole remedy is to transfer your ticket to another person in accordance with Section 6 below.

6. TICKET TRANSFERS

6.1 Transfer Permitted

Tickets may be transferred to another person through customer support at support@modefestival.com beginning July 1, 2026. Flickr Pro memberships that are bundled with Flickr Pro Interactive Pass types are non-transferable. Transfers conducted outside this system are not recognized and may result in denial of entry.

6.2 Transfer Process

To initiate a transfer, contact support@modefestival.com beginning July 1, 2026.

6.3 Transfer Fee

A transfer fee of $15 per ticket applies to all transfers. This fee covers administrative costs and wristband re-assignment.

6.4 Transfer Deadline

All transfers must be completed at least fourteen (14) days before the festival (by September 4, 2026). No transfers will be processed after this deadline to allow sufficient time for wristband fulfillment to the new ticket holder.

6.5 Transfer Limitations

Each ticket may only be transferred once
Partial transfers (transferring some but not all tickets in an order) are permitted
The original purchaser remains responsible for any outstanding payment obligations
Transferred tickets are subject to these same Terms & Conditions

6.6 Recipient Requirements

Transfer recipients must:

Be at least 18 years of age;
Have a valid email address;
Create or have an existing Flickr account;
Accept these Terms & Conditions;
Provide accurate shipping information for wristband delivery.

6.7 Wristband Fulfillment for Transfers

For transfers completed before the wristband shipping deadline, a new wristband will be shipped to the transfer recipient. For transfers completed after wristbands have shipped, the original purchaser is responsible for delivering the physical wristband to the recipient.

7. NAME CHANGES

7.1 Name Change Requests

Name changes on tickets (without transferring to a different person) are permitted up to fourteen (14) days before the festival.

7.2 Name Change Process

To request a name change, contact support@modefestival.com with:

Your order confirmation number;
Current name on the ticket;
New name for the ticket;
Reason for the name change.

7.3 Identification Requirements

Photo identification matching the name on the ticket is required for festival entry.

8. FESTIVAL CANCELLATION BY MODE

8.1 Cancellation Refund

If MODE Festival is cancelled in its entirety due to circumstances beyond our control, we will, at our sole discretion, either:

Provide refunds of the ticket purchase price (excluding processing fees), OR
Offer credit toward a future MODE Festival event.

8.2 Partial Cancellation

If one or more days of the Festival are cancelled but the Festival proceeds on other scheduled days, no refunds will be provided. We may, at our discretion, offer partial credits toward future events.

8.3 Force Majeure

We are not liable for cancellation, postponement, or modification of the Festival due to acts of God, natural disasters, government actions, public health emergencies, pandemics, civil and/or political unrest, terrorism, war, labor disputes, venue unavailability, or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control ("Force Majeure Events").

8.4 Postponement

If the Festival is postponed to a later date, tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date. No refunds will be provided for postponement. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you may transfer your ticket in accordance with Section 6.

8.5 Notification

In the event of cancellation or postponement, we will notify ticket holders via email to the address associated with their purchase as soon as reasonably practicable.

8.6 Limitation on Damages

In no event shall our liability for cancellation or postponement exceed the face value of your ticket, excluding processing fees and other charges.

9. FESTIVAL ATTENDANCE AND CONDUCT

9.1 Entry Requirements

Festival entry requires:

A valid, activated RFID wristband;
Photo identification matching the name on the ticket;
Compliance with all venue security procedures.

Entry may be denied for failure to comply with these requirements.

9.2 Wristband Verification

Your wristband will be scanned at entry points and may be checked throughout the Festival. You must wear your wristband at all times while on Festival grounds.

9.3 Re-Entry

Re-entry is permitted with a valid wristband. Your wristband will be scanned upon each entry.

9.4 Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited at the Festival (this list is not exhaustive and specific venues may have additional restrictions):

Weapons of any kind (firearms, knives, pepper spray, etc.);
Illegal substances or drug paraphernalia;
Outside food and beverages (unless medically necessary with documentation);
Professional recording equipment (without prior written authorization);
Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles are not permitted without a permit issued by MODE Festival;
Laser pointers;
Fireworks or explosives;
Glass containers;
Pets (except service animals);
Tents, canopies, or large umbrellas;
Chairs or furniture;
Items deemed dangerous by venue security.

Note: Photography equipment including cameras, tripods, and selfie sticks are permitted unless they obstruct other attendees or violate venue-specific rules.

9.5 Bag Policy

All bags are subject to search upon entry. We recommend small bags or clear bags for expedited entry.

9.6 Conduct Standards

Attendees must comply with all venue rules, applicable laws, and the direction of Festival staff and security. The following conduct is prohibited:

Disruptive, threatening, or abusive behavior;
Harassment of any kind;
Interfering with or distracting service animals accompanying other attendees;
Unauthorized commercial activity;
Trespassing in restricted areas;
Interference with Festival operations;
Intoxication to the point of incapacity;
Any illegal activity.

Attendees must also comply with Flickr's Community Guidelines, which apply to all in-person interactions at the Festival.

9.7 Removal and Ejection

Disruptive, illegal, or unsafe behavior may result in immediate removal from the Festival without refund, credit, or compensation. We reserve the right to revoke admission and eject any attendee at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to deny entry or remove any attendee whose Flickr account has been suspended or terminated for violations of Flickr's Terms of Service, including but not limited to violations involving illegal content, harassment, or conduct that poses a safety risk to other attendees.

9.8 Assumption of Risk

By attending the Festival, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with attendance, including but not limited to risks of personal injury, property damage, illness, or death.

10. PHOTOGRAPHY AND RECORDING CONSENT

10.1 Festival Documentation

By attending MODE Festival, you consent to being photographed, filmed, and recorded during the event for promotional, educational, archival, and marketing purposes.

10.2 Use of Images

Images and recordings may be used by MODE Festival, Flickr, Awes.me, Inc., and authorized partners in:

Marketing materials;
Social media content;
Website content;
Promotional videos;
Future festival promotion;
Press and media coverage;
Archival purposes.

Such use may be made without additional compensation, notification, or approval.

10.3 Release of Rights

You hereby release MODE Festival and its affiliates from any claims arising from the use of your image or likeness as described above, including claims for invasion of privacy, right of publicity, defamation, or copyright infringement.

10.4 Opt-Out Process

If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please contact us at privacy@modefestival.com before the festival to discuss accommodation options. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate such requests, but cannot guarantee that you will not appear in any Festival documentation.

10.5 Attendee Recording

Personal, non-commercial photography and video recording by attendees is permitted, including with professional-grade equipment. Commercial recording for broadcast, distribution, or sale requires prior written authorization.

11. PRIVACY AND DATA COLLECTION

11.1 Personal Information

Your personal information is collected and used in accordance with Flickr's Privacy Policy and this MODE Festival Privacy and Data Collection Notice (Section 11). By purchasing a ticket, you consent to the collection, processing, and use of your personal information as described therein and in these Terms.

11.2 RFID Data Collection

RFID wristbands may collect data about your festival attendance and session participation for operational and analytical purposes. This data may include:

Entry and exit times
Session attendance
Location within Festival grounds
Movement patterns and timestamps between festival areas
Interactions with sponsor activations and exhibitor booths
Purchases made at Festival vendors (if applicable)

This data is collected through RFID readers placed throughout festival venues and is linked to your ticket/wristband ID. The data may be used for (but not limited to):

Operational management and crowd control;
Session capacity management and waitlist administration;
Analytics to improve future festivals;
Security and safety purposes;
Sponsor engagement reporting (in aggregated, anonymized form unless you opt in).

This data will be processed in accordance with applicable privacy laws and retained as long as necessary after the festival for analytical, operational, and compliance purposes..

11.3 RFID Opt-Out

If you do not wish to have your attendance tracked via RFID, please contact us before the Festival. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate such requests. Alternative access methods may be available, but may limit your ability to participate in certain sessions or activities.

11.4 Marketing Communications

By purchasing a ticket, you consent to receive communications about MODE Festival and related Flickr services, which may include separate mailing lists for MODE Festival updates and Flickr platform communications.. You may opt out of promotional communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting privacy@modefestival.com.

11.5 Sponsor Data Sharing

We may share your information with Festival sponsors only if you have explicitly opted in to receive communications from sponsors. Your information will not be sold to third parties.

You will always have the opportunity to opt in or opt out of sponsor communications through:

Checkboxes during ticket purchase;
Preference settings in your Flickr account;
Unsubscribe links in sponsor emails.

Your information will not be sold to third parties. Aggregated, anonymized data may be shared with sponsors for reporting purposes without identifying individual attendees.

11.6 Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

11.7 Event Services Providers

For MODE Festival, we share your personal information with the following service providers who process data on our behalf:

Ticketing Platform (TicketSocket): Order processing, ticket management, transfers, and inventory management;
Wristband Fulfillment (Intellitix): Name, shipping address, email, phone number for wristband production, shipping, and RFID access control;
Payment Processor (Stripe): Payment information for transaction processing;
Communications Platform (Iterable): Email address and engagement data for event communications and marketing;
Venue Partners: Attendance data for capacity management and safety compliance.
Integration and Workflow Automation (Zapier): Automated data transfer between our website forms, support systems, and marketing platforms.
Customer Feedback and Analytics (Airtable): Storage and analysis of customer feedback, feature requests, and product improvement suggestions collected from support tickets, forms, and customer interactions.

These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to MODE Festival and in accordance with applicable privacy laws. They act as data processors on our behalf and may not use your information for their own purposes.

11.8 Age Verification

We collect and store information that you are at least 18 years of age when you purchase tickets. This verification includes:

Your confirmation checkbox selection;
Timestamp of verification;
IP address at the time of purchase;
Order ID linking verification to your ticket purchase.

This information is retained with your order record for legal compliance purposes and may be used to verify eligibility in the event of disputes.

11.9 Accessibility and Health Information

If you request accommodations or alternative access methods, we may collect sensitive personal information including:

Information about disabilities or accessibility needs;
Medical conditions that prevent wearing RFID wristbands;
Dietary restrictions or food allergies (if applicable);
Service animal documentation.

This information is considered sensitive personal information under applicable privacy laws and is:

Used solely to provide requested accommodations;
Shared only with venue staff and service providers on a need-to-know basis;
Retained only as long as necessary to fulfill accommodation requests;
Subject to enhanced security protections.

11.10 Emergency Contact Information

We may collect emergency contact information (name and phone number) for safety purposes. This information is:

Used only in the event of a medical or safety emergency;
Not shared for marketing purposes;
Shared only with emergency responders or medical personnel as necessary;
Retained for the duration of the festival and 30 days thereafter.

11.11 International Data Transfers

If you are purchasing tickets from outside of the United States, your personal information will be transferred to and processed in the United States where MODE Festival takes place. Flickr complies with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (EU-US DPF), and the UK Extension to the EU-US DPF, and the Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework (Swiss-US DPF) as described in Flickr’s Privacy Policy.

For international attendees, your data may be transferred to:

Related service providers (TicketSocket, Intellitix, Stripe, Iterable);
Festival venues and partners in Minneapolis, Minnesota;
Emergency services if necessary.

By purchasing a ticket, you consent to these international data transfers.

11.12 Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

Access and Portability: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you;
Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information;
Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements and legitimate business needs;
Objection: You may object to certain processing of your personal information;
Restriction: You may request restriction of processing in certain circumstances;
Withdraw Consent: Where we process data based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@modefestival.com. Or through the Flickr Help Center. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

California Residents: You have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as described in Flickr’s Privacy Policy.

EU/UK/Swiss Residents: You have rights under the GDPR and Data Privacy Framework as described in Flickr’s Privacy Policy.

11.13 Data Security and Breach Notification

We and our service providers implement physical, technical, and administrative security measures to protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

However, no security measure is perfect, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will:

Notify you via email within 72 hours of discovering the breach (as required by applicable law);
Describe the nature of the breach and the information affected;
Provide information about steps we are taking to address the breach;
Offer guidance on steps you can take to protect yourself.

You can report security concerns to security@modefestival.com.

11.14 Children’s Privacy

MODE Festival is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a person under 18, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a person under 18, please contact us immediately at privacy@modefestival.com.

12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

12.1 Festival Content

All Festival content, including but not limited to logos, designs, text, graphics, photographs, videos, and other materials, are the property of MODE Festival and Awes.me, Inc. and are protected by intellectual property laws.

12.2 Limited License

Your ticket grants you a limited, non-exclusive, to attend the Festival that may be transferred only as expressly provided in Section 6. No other rights are granted.

12.3 Restrictions

You may not:

Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display MODE Festival branded content, logos, or official marketing materials without authorization;
Use Festival trademarks, logos, or branding without written permission;
Create derivative works based on Festival content;
Use Festival content for commercial purposes.

NOTE: Photographs and videos you create at the Festival are your own content and may be freely shared.

12.4 User Content

Any content you create or share during the Festival remains your property, but you grant MODE Festival a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use such content for promotional purposes.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

13.1 Disclaimer

THE FESTIVAL IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. We do not guarantee that the Festival will meet your expectations, be uninterrupted, or be error-free.

13.2 Liability Limitation

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS RELATED TO YOUR TICKET PURCHASE OR FESTIVAL ATTENDANCE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR YOUR TICKET. This limitation does not apply to claims arising from our gross negligence, fraud, or willful misconduct.

13.3 Excluded Damages

WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Lost profits or business opportunities;
Travel expenses;
Visa denials, immigration issues, or inability to enter the United States;
Transportation disruptions or inability to travel to Minneapolis;
Accommodation costs;
Lost wages;
Emotional distress;
Any other damages arising from your attendance or inability to attend.

13.4 Third-Party Actions

We are not liable for the actions of other attendees, vendors, sponsors, performers, or third parties at the Festival.

13.5 Personal Property

We are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property. You are solely responsible for safeguarding your belongings.

13.6 Health and Safety

You acknowledge that attendance at large events carries inherent risks, including exposure to communicable diseases. You assume all such risks by attending.

14. INDEMNIFICATION

14.1 Your Indemnification Obligations

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless MODE Festival, Awes.me, Inc., Awesome Events, LLC, Flickr, Eventus Outdoors LLC d/b/a Eventus EXP, PHNTM Agency, Inc., and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, production partners, sponsors, talent, vendors, contractors, and other partners from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

Your attendance at the Festival and participation in any Festival activities (including but not limited to photography workshops, classes, live music performances, food and beverage services, and other programming);
Your violation of these Terms;
Your violation of any applicable law or regulation;
Your violation of any third-party rights;
Your negligent or wrongful conduct.

14.2 Cooperation

You agree to cooperate fully with us in the defense of any claim. We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you.

14.3 Release From Liability

I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, estate, insurers, successors and assigns, fully and forever release and discharge MODE Festival, Awes.me, Inc., Awesome Events, LLC, Flickr, Eventus Outdoors LLC d/b/a Eventus EXP, PHNTM Agency, Inc. and the affiliates and subsidiaries of MODE Festival, Awes.me, Inc., Awesome Events, LLC, Flickr, Eventus Outdoors LLC d/b/a Eventus EXP, PHNTM Agency, Inc., their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, distributors, contractors, successors, assigns and insurers, all event sponsors, advertisers, volunteers, and staff, and all owners or lessors of premises used in connection with the Event (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all injuries (including death), losses, damages, claims (including negligence claims, excluding gross negligence and intentional misconduct claims), demands, lawsuits, expenses, and any other liability of any kind, of or to me, my property, or any other person, directly or indirectly arising out of or in connection with my participation in or attendance at the Event, including transportation to the Event, even if it is due to the negligence of the Released Parties, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

15. ANTI-SCALPING AND RESALE RESTRICTIONS

15.1 Prohibited Resale

Tickets may not be resold, offered for resale, or transferred except through the official MODE Festival transfer system as outlined in these Terms. Any tickets offered for resale through unauthorized channels, including but not limited to secondary ticketing websites (StubHub, Ticketmaster, Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, TicketSwap, TickPick, etc.), social media, classified advertisements, or auction sites, will be void and the holder will be denied entry.

15.2 Commercial Restrictions

Commercial resale, scalping, or bulk purchasing for resale purposes is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

15.3 Price Restrictions

Tickets may not be sold or transferred for more than face value plus the applicable transfer fee.

15.4 Enforcement

MODE Festival reserves the right to:

Cancel tickets purchased through unauthorized resellers without refund;
Deny entry to holders of tickets obtained through unauthorized channels;
Pursue legal action against scalpers and unauthorized resellers;
Void tickets that have been duplicated or counterfeited.

15.5 Verification

We may implement verification measures to ensure tickets are being used by authorized holders.

16. FESTIVAL MODIFICATIONS

16.1 Right to Modify

MODE Festival reserves the right to modify the Festival schedule, programming, performers, speakers, venues, or other aspects of the event at any time without notice.

16.2 No Refunds for Modifications

Such modifications do not entitle ticket holders to refunds, credits, or compensation.

16.3 Notification

We will make reasonable efforts to communicate significant changes via email and on our website.

17. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

17.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.

17.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

17.4 Limitation on Claims

Any claim arising from these Terms or your Festival attendance must be brought within one (1) year of the date the claim arose.

18. GENERAL PROVISIONS

18.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with Flickr's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and MODE Festival regarding your ticket purchase and Festival attendance.

18.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The unenforceable provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.

18.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

18.4 Assignment

These Terms may be assigned by MODE Festival to any affiliate or successor entity without notice. You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms except through the official transfer process.

18.5 Survival

Provisions relating to limitation of liability, indemnification, intellectual property, dispute resolution, and any other provisions that by their nature should survive, shall survive termination of these Terms.

18.6 Headings

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

18.7 Language

These Terms are written in English. Any translations are provided for convenience only. In the event of a conflict, the English version shall control.

19. ACCESSIBILITY

19.1 Commitment to Accessibility

MODE Festival is committed to providing an accessible experience for all attendees.

19.2 Accommodation Requests

If you require accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at support@modefestival.com at least 30 days before the Festival.

19.3 Service Animals

Service animals are permitted in accordance with applicable law. Emotional support animals are not permitted. Please be respectful of service animals and their handlers. Always ask permission before photographing service animals.

19.4 Alternative Access Methods

If you cannot wear an RFID wristband due to a medical condition, please contact us to arrange alternative access credentials.

20. HEALTH AND SAFETY

20.1 Health Requirements

We may implement health and safety protocols in response to public health conditions. Such protocols may include, but are not limited to, vaccination requirements, testing requirements, mask mandates, or health screenings.

20.2 Compliance

Attendees must comply with all health and safety protocols in effect at the time of the Festival. Failure to comply may result in denial of entry or removal without refund.