RULES OF ORGANIZATION AND PARTICIPATION – GOZADERO LATIN FEST 2026
1.1. This document establishes the contractual terms and conditions under which any user is authorized to use the www.gozadero.ro website, including partner e-ticketing platforms (e.g., GoDance), owned and operated by ASOCIAȚIA ROMÂNĂ DE DANS, with headquarters in Bucharest, Str. Agatha Bârsescu no. 13, bl. V10, sc. 3, ap. 79, Sector 3, registered with the Registry of Associations and Foundations under no. 219/04.08.2011, C.I.F. 29489852, hereinafter referred to as the “Organizer“.
1.2. These Rules govern the organization and conduct of the 20th Edition of the Gozadero Festival, which will take place between August 6 – 10, 2026, at the following locations: Hotel Dorna and Doran Events Center (Dorna Restaurant) in Constanța, collectively referred to hereinafter as the “Festival“.
1.3. By accessing the website, purchasing a Pass, or participating in the event, the individual in question (hereinafter referred to as the “Participant“) declares that they have read, understood, and accepted in full and without reservations these Rules, which hold the legal force of an adhesion contract.
2.1. Legal Relations: The provisions of these Rules become legally binding for the Participant from the moment of the Pass purchase and remain in force throughout the entire duration of the Festival.
2.2. Obligation to Inform: In the event that the buyer of the Pass is different from the final Participant, the latter has the legal obligation to bring the terms of these Rules and the Privacy Policy to the Participant’s attention. The Organizer is exonerated from any liability arising from the failure to fulfill this obligation to inform.
2.3. Unilateral Amendments: The Organizer reserves the right to unilaterally amend the clauses of these Rules without prior notification. Such amendments shall be immediately applicable from the date of their publication on the website.
III. Acquisition and Use of Passes
3.1. Multiple Purchase and Distribution of Access Titles: A single user may purchase multiple Passes within the same transaction. All access titles shall be sent centrally to the e-mail address provided by the buyer at the time of payment. Each Pass is individualized by its own unique QR code, valid for one person and a single scan at check-in. The distribution of tickets to final participants is the exclusive task of the buyer, who assumes full legal responsibility for the integrity and confidentiality of the dispatched QR codes. The Organizer is exonerated from any liability if a QR code is presented for access by a person other than the one intended by the buyer or if access is denied due to a prior scan of the same code.
3.2. Official Platforms: Transactions are conducted exclusively through GoDance or through group lists managed by accredited dance school leaders. The Organizer does not recognize the validity of Passes purchased through third-party platforms or unauthorized resellers.
3.3. Payment Processing: Online payments are processed through the Stripe platform. Passes become valid exclusively after the full amount has been successfully credited to the Organizer’s account.
The reference exchange rate is set at 1 EURO = 5.1 LEI.
3.4. Electronic Delivery: Passes are sent exclusively in electronic format (PDF and QR Code) within a maximum of 24 hours after payment confirmation. Failure to receive the Pass must be reported to contact@gozadero.ro.
3.5. User Responsibility: The Participant bears full responsibility for the accuracy of the data provided in the registration forms and for maintaining the confidentiality of the access QR code.
4.1. Identification and Collection: Wristbands must be collected in person, based on a valid ID, starting from August 6, 16:00.
4.2. Application and Control: The wristband is applied to the wrist exclusively by the Organizer’s staff. Any wristband that is cut, resealed, loose, or shows signs of mechanical tampering shall be declared VOID, and the Participant shall be immediately evacuated from the Festival premises.
4.3. Loss and Theft: The Organizer is exonerated from any financial liability in the event of loss, theft, or destruction of Passes or access wristbands. In any of these situations, the Organizer has no obligation to refund the value or to replace the access title free of charge. To regain access, the Participant must purchase a new Pass at the full price.
4.4. Replacement of Defects: Replacement can only be carried out in cases of manufacturing defects, conditional upon the return of the original wristband at the check-in point.
5.1. Integrated Packages: Participants holding “Accommodation + Full Pass” packages at Hotel Dorna are required to cumulatively comply with these Rules and the Internal Regulations of the hotel unit.
5.2. Limitation of Liability: The Organizer shall not be held liable for the quality of hotel services provided by third parties or for any disputes arising from failure to comply with check-in/check-out times. Any material damage caused by the Participant within the hotel premises shall be borne entirely by the Participant. The Organizer reserves the right of recourse against the Participant in the event the Organizer is held liable for such damages.
6.1. Intellectual Property: Filming during the workshops is strictly prohibited. The Participant may record video exclusively at the end of the session (Demo), subject to obtaining the express consent of the instructor.
6.2. Instructor Promotion: Selected instructors are required to provide promotional photos according to technical specifications: American Plan format, 1080x1920px resolution.
VII. Protection of Minors
7.1. Legal Representation: Access for minors is permitted only if accompanied by a parent, legal representative, or a delegated instructor.
7.2. Condition of Validity: The presentation of the Parental/Guardian Consent Declaration in physical format, signed by hand, is mandatory at the time of wristband collection. The absence of this document shall result in the denial of access without a refund of costs.
VIII. Safety, Conduct, and Image Rights
8.1. Safety and Security: Inside the Festival premises, the Organizer ensures security and guarding through a qualified and accredited partner. During the Festival, participants are required to follow the instructions of the security guards, cooperate with them, and follow their instructions in case of emergency.
8.2. Exclusion and Evacuation Clause: The Organizer reserves the right to deny access or immediately evacuate, without any compensation, persons under the influence of alcohol or narcotics, those in possession of dangerous objects, or persons exhibiting aggressive, antisocial, or inappropriate behavior. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of physical or verbal harassment, sexual misconduct, or breach of physical or emotional consent.
8.3. Professional Standards and Zero Tolerance: Gozadero Latin Fest promotes a safe and respectful environment for all. We operate under a zero-tolerance policy regarding harassment or abuse. This policy applies equally to Participants, Staff, and Instructors. The Organizer reserves the right to unilaterally terminate any contract or collaboration if an individual’s conduct violates these fundamental values or poses a risk to the community’s safety.
8.4. Handling of Allegations: Any report of misconduct will be analyzed internally according to our safety protocols. However, to take definitive contractual action (such as permanent bans or contract cancellations), the Organizer requires verified facts or official documentation from authorized legal institutions (e.g., police reports, court rulings). The Organizer does not mediate private third-party disputes and acts strictly within the legal framework of the Romanian law.
8.5. Image Rights: By participating in the event, the Participant grants the Organizer the irrevocable, free, and perpetual right to use their image in photo/video materials captured during the Festival for any promotional or commercial purposes.
9.1. Non-refundability: According to art. 16 lit. l) of O.U.G. 34/2014, the purchase of tickets for entertainment events is exempt from the right of withdrawal. Purchased Passes are non-refundable and cannot be carried over to future editions. In the case of installment payments, amounts paid as an advance are strictly non-refundable.
9.2. Force Majeure: In the event of a Force Majeure event or a fortuitous event (epidemics, armed conflicts, extreme weather, public authority orders), the Organizer shall refund the paid amounts within 14 days from the official cancellation announcement.
10.1. Severability Clause: The nullity of any clause shall not result in the nullity of the entire Rules; the void clause shall be replaced by law with the legal provisions closest to the will of the parties.
10.2. Dispute Resolution: Any dispute arising from these Rules shall be resolved amicably. Should an amicable settlement not be possible, the jurisdiction for resolution lies with the competent courts of law in the Municipality of Bucharest.
10.3. Applicable Law: This contract is governed by Romanian law.
