Terms & Conditions for Event Registration
Eligibility
Event registration is open to artists, promoters, and event organizers approved by the Qatar Comedy Festival (QCF) organizing committee.
All applicants must hold a valid QID or company CR registered in Qatar.
QCF reserves the right to accept or reject any registration without prior notice.
Registration & Approval
Submission of an application does not guarantee participation.
All registered events will be reviewed by the QCF programming team to ensure alignment with the festival’s vision, schedule, and standards.
Approved events will receive an official confirmation email outlining setup, branding, and operational guidelines.
Event Guidelines
Events must promote comedy, stand-up, improv, or related entertainment genres.
Content must adhere to Qatar’s laws, cultural values, and public decency regulations.
All performers must be pre-approved by QCF, and final performance content may be subject to review.
Venue & Technical Requirements
Organizers are responsible for ensuring the venue meets safety, licensing, and technical requirements.
QCF may provide venue recommendations or coordinate venue use under separate terms.
Sound, lighting, and stage setups must comply with QCF’s technical specifications if hosted under the official festival banner.
Branding & Marketing
All approved events must include the official “Qatar Comedy Festival” logo and follow the provided branding guidelines.
Any press release, poster, or advertisement featuring the festival name must receive prior approval from the QCF marketing team.
Unauthorized or misleading use of the QCF brand is strictly prohibited.
Ticketing & Revenue
Ticket sales for festival events will be managed through the official QCF ticketing partner (e.g., Platinumlist).
Revenue sharing, if applicable, will be based on a separate written agreement between the event organizer and QCF.
Free or invite-only events must still be registered for security and scheduling purposes.
Liability & Compliance
Organizers assume full responsibility for performer conduct, audience safety, and event operations.
QCF will not be held liable for loss, injury, cancellation, or damages arising from any registered event.
All participants must comply with Qatari law, including licensing, decency, and sponsorship regulations.
Cancellation & Changes
Any cancellation or major change must be communicated to QCF in writing at least 14 days before the event.
QCF reserves the right to reschedule, postpone, or cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances, force majeure, or non-compliance with terms.
Intellectual Property
All original content performed during the festival remains the property of the performer or organizer.
By registering, participants grant QCF the right to use event footage, photos, and promotional materials for marketing and archival purposes.
Acceptance of Terms
By submitting the registration form, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the above Terms & Conditions governing participation in the Qatar Comedy Festival.
General Policy
All ticket sales and registration fees under the Qatar Comedy Festival (QCF) are non-refundable and non-transferable, except in cases where the event is officially cancelled or postponed by the festival organizers.
Refunds, if applicable, will be processed only under the conditions stated below and in accordance with Qatar’s event regulations.
Organizer-Initiated Cancellations
If a registered event is cancelled by the event organizer, the organizer is required to notify QCF immediately and refund ticket holders in full within 14 working days of the cancellation.
QCF reserves the right to withhold future participation or promotional privileges from organizers who fail to honor refunds.
Festival-Initiated Cancellations or Postponements
In the event QCF cancels or postpones an officially registered event due to operational, safety, or regulatory reasons, full refunds will be issued through the official ticketing partner (e.g., Platinumlist, Virgin Megastore Tickets).
For postponed events, ticket holders may choose between:
a) Attending the rescheduled event, or
b) Requesting a full refund within 7 days of the new date announcement.
Force Majeure
QCF and event organizers are not liable for cancellations due to events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to: government restrictions, extreme weather, safety incidents, illness, or acts of God.
In such cases, QCF will work with the ticketing partner to assess refund or credit eligibility on a case-by-case basis.
Changes in Line-up or Venue
Substitution of artists, comedians, or venue changes within the same city do not qualify for a refund.
QCF will ensure that any changes are communicated in advance through official festival channels.
Duplicate or Unauthorized Purchases
QCF and its ticketing partners are not responsible for duplicate, fraudulent, or third-party ticket purchases.
Refunds will not be granted for tickets bought from unauthorized sellers or resale platforms.
Refund Process
Approved refunds will be made using the same payment method used for purchase.
Processing time may vary depending on the ticketing partner and issuing bank but typically takes 10–15 working days.
Service fees, convenience charges, or payment gateway fees may be non-refundable depending on the policy of the ticketing platform.
Organizer Responsibility
Event organizers registered under QCF must clearly communicate their individual refund policy to ticket buyers and ensure alignment with QCF’s refund framework.
QCF reserves the right to intervene and enforce refunds in cases of misrepresentation, event failure, or breach of festival regulations.
No-Show or Late Entry
Refunds are not applicable for attendees who fail to attend the event, arrive late, or are denied entry due to violation of venue rules, intoxication, or inappropriate behavior.
Agreement
By registering or purchasing a ticket for any event under the Qatar Comedy Festival, all participants, organizers, and attendees acknowledge and agree to abide by these Refund Terms & Conditions.
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