BIG FAM FESTIVAL – TERMS & CONDITIONS

BY ACCEPTING, WEARING, OR USING ANY WRISTBAND, TICKET, CAMPING PASS, VEHICLE PASS, OR ANY OTHER ACCESS CREDENTIAL (COLLECTIVELY, “CREDENTIAL”), THE HOLDER AGREES TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS.
These terms apply to all persons granted access, including paid ticket holders, volunteers, staff, artists, media, guests, and recipients of complimentary or gifted credentials.

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1. RELEASE OF LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK

The holder voluntarily assumes all risks incidental to attendance before, during, and after the event, including but not limited to:

• crowd conditions or crowd behavior

• camping hazards

• uneven terrain, mud, holes, debris, wildlife, insects, and weather

• exposure to alcohol, drugs, loud noise, strobe lighting, heat, cold, smoke, pyrotechnics

• interactions with other attendees

• illness (including communicable diseases)

• vehicle movement, traffic, and operational equipment

The holder fully releases Big Fam Productions LLC, festival staff, venue owners, vendors, sponsors, performers, artists, volunteers, security, contractors, and all affiliated parties (“Management”) from any and all claims for injury, illness, death, property loss, or damage arising from or related to the event, including claims arising from Management’s own negligence.

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2. SEARCH, INSPECTION & PROHIBITED ITEMS

The holder consents to all searches of their person, vehicle, campsite, bags, coolers, and belongings at any time.
Management may deny entry or eject any person who refuses a search. Prohibited items may be confiscated and not returned. Management may update the prohibited items list at any time.

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PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST

(Applies to festival grounds, campgrounds, parking lots, entry lanes, and all Big Fam-controlled areas.)

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🚫 WEAPONS & DANGEROUS ITEMS

Absolutely no:

• firearms (including concealed carry; no weapons permitted regardless of permits)

• ammunition

• tasers or stun guns

• knives of any kind (other than small eating utensils)

• axes, hatchets, machetes, or saws

• pepper spray, mace, or defensive sprays

• clubs, bats, or blunt-force weapons

• martial arts weapons

• explosives

• fireworks of any kind

• flares, signal flares, emergency flares (except DOT-approved flares for vehicles)

• slingshots, projectiles, or launch devices

 

🚫 GLASS

No glass of any kind:

• glass bottles

• glass containers

• glass food jars

 

This is for patron safety and campground protection.

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🚫 ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES

• illegal drugs

• drug paraphernalia

• nitrous oxide (NO2), tanks, crackers, balloons

• illegal inhalants or gas cartridges

• illegal chemicals or lab materials

 

Adherence to all state and federal laws is required.

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🚫 FIRE / FLAMMABLE / HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

• charcoal grills

• campfires or fire pits

• tiki torches

• pyrotechnics

• fireworks

• flammable liquids exceeding 1 gallon total per campsite

• kerosene heaters

• gas lanterns with open flame

• candles (battery-powered OK)

• loose fuel containers without proper safety caps

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Note: Small propane cylinders for cooking are typically allowed (see Allowed Items list below if you want me to write it).

 

🚫 PROFESSIONAL RECORDING EQUIPMENT

Without advance written permission:​

• audio recording equipment

• drones, UAVs, or aerial devices

 

Personal cell phones, cameras and GoPros are allowed.

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🚫 UNAUTHORIZED VENDING OR PROMOTIONS

• unapproved merchandise sales

• unapproved food or beverage sales

• solicitation, sampling, or leafleting

• brand activations without contract

• street-team marketing

• placing posters or signs without permission

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🚫 ANIMALS

• pets of any kind

• emotional support animals (not covered under ADA law)

 

Only service animals trained to assist a person with a disability are allowed per ADA regulations.

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🚫 DISRUPTIVE OR UNSAFE ITEMS

• laser pointers

• air horns

• megaphones

• No subwoofers or large powered speakers (As a general rule, if your speaker has a handle, it is too large, and will likely be confiscated.)

• large flags on metal/wood poles

• drones or remote-controlled devices

• yard torches

• unauthorized generators

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🚫 TRANSPORTATION / PERSONAL VEHICLES

Without written approval:

• golf carts

• ATVs / UTVs

• dirt bikes

• motorized scooters

• hoverboards

• drones

• powered skateboards

• motorized wheeled vehicles (including One Wheelers)

• unauthorized personal transport devices

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Mobility devices for accessibility are allowed.

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🚫 UNAUTHORIZED STRUCTURES

Without written approval:

• scaffolding

• viewing towers

• platforms or elevated decking

• large tents not permitted by security

• carport

• permanent or semi-permanent construction

• pools or hot tubs

• trenches or modifications to the land​

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3. CAMPING & CAMPGROUND CONDITIONS

The holder acknowledges and accepts the inherent risks associated with camping, including:

• uneven ground, hidden obstacles, natural terrain, and weather hazards

• open flames, cooking equipment, generators, and fuel

• noise at all hours

• wildlife, insects, and pests

• proximity to vehicles and pedestrian traffic

Holder assumes responsibility for securing their campsite and acknowledges that Management is not responsible for theft, loss, or damage, including from other attendees or weather.

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4. VEHICLE, PARKING & RV DISCLAIMER

All vehicles enter and park at the holder’s sole risk.
Management is not responsible for:

• vehicle damage

• towing costs

• weather-related incidents (mud, flooding, stuck vehicles, tree damage)

• accidents involving other drivers

• property left in vehicles

Parking locations, traffic routes, and access points may change at any time without notice.

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5. WEATHER, EMERGENCIES & FORCE MAJEURE

Big Fam Festival is rain or shine. The holder assumes all risks associated with weather, including storms, lightning, extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, mud, and flooding. Management may delay, modify, interrupt, or cancel the event due to weather, emergencies, or force majeure without obligation to provide a refund. The holder agrees to follow all evacuation, shelter-in-place, or emergency instructions.

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6. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES

All credentials:

• have no cash value

• are non-refundable except where required by law

• are non-transferable once applied or activated

• cannot be replaced if lost, stolen, destroyed, or tampered with

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If the event is:

Rescheduled within 12 months:
The holder may use the same credential for the rescheduled date.

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Not rescheduled within 12 months:
Management may, at its discretion, offer a comparable replacement credential.

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Complimentary / gifted / free credentials:
Are not eligible for refund, exchange, or replacement under any circumstances.

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Unauthorized or counterfeit credentials are void and may be confiscated.

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7. CREDENTIAL TAMPERING & UNLAWFUL TRANSFER

Any credential that is:

• cut

• stretched

• altered

• tampered

• transferred to another person

…is immediately void.

Holder is subject to ejection without refund.

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Removing or attempting to remove a wristband is strictly prohibited.

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8. CONDUCT & REMOVAL

Management may refuse entry or eject holder without refund for:

• disorderly or aggressive behavior

• harassment or threats

• public indecency

• vandalism

• illegal drug use or distribution

• unsafe behavior

• failure to comply with rules or instructions

• poor hygiene creating a nuisance

• unauthorized vending or performing

 

This credential is a revocable license.

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9. PUBLICITY RELEASE & PHOTO/VIDEO CONSENT

Photography, filming, audio/video recording, and streaming occur throughout the event. By attending, holder grants Management and its licensees perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free permission to use their image, likeness, name, and voice for any purpose in any media, without further approval or compensation. Holder releases Management from all liability related to such uses.

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10. MEDICAL CONSENT & LIABILITY WAIVER

Holder consents to receiving medical treatment deemed advisable by onsite medical personnel. Holder releases Management from any liability relating to medical treatment or lack thereof.

Management is not responsible for:

• EMS response times

• medical outcomes

• availability of medical resources

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11. PERSONAL PROPERTY DISCLAIMER

Management is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal property anywhere on the grounds, including:

• campsites

• vehicles

• parking lots

• festival grounds

• lockers

• walkways

 

Holder assumes full responsibility for their belongings.

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12. FACILITY RULES & COMPLIANCE

Holder agrees to abide by all:

• venue rules

• campground rules

• state and local laws

• fire marshal guidelines

• alcohol and substance restrictions

 

Management may modify rules at any time.

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13. AGE REQUIREMENTS

Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times. Management may require proof of age.

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14. COMMUNICABLE DISEASE WAIVER

Holder acknowledges the risk of exposure to communicable illnesses (including but not limited to COVID-19, influenza, norovirus). By entering, holder assumes all such risks and releases Management from related claims.

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15. UNAUTHORIZED RECORDING & DRONES

Drones, UAVs, or aerial devices are prohibited without express written approval. Unauthorized recording, photography for commercial use, or media activity violates these terms.

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16. NO GUARANTEE OF AMENITIES

Management does not guarantee availability of:

• potable water

• restrooms or showers

• cell signal or Wi-Fi

• food vendors

• parking capacity

• campground amenities

 

Amenities may be limited or unavailable at any time.

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17. VENDORS, THIRD-PARTY SERVICES, & MERCH

Management is not responsible for:

• food vendor quality or safety

• merchandise quality

• vendor services

• third-party actions

 

All transactions with vendors are at the holder’s own risk.

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18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT & SEVERABILITY

This Disclaimer represents the entire agreement between holder and Management and supersedes all prior terms.
Management may update these terms at any time.

If any section is deemed unenforceable, the remainder shall continue in full force.