TERMS, PRIVACY, IMAGE RELEASE
SUBMISSIONS
terms & conditions
– By submitting to Laugh After Dark ComedyFest I understand that if selected to perform in the festival, I will be required to be in Las Vegas October 1-5, 2023.
-I acknowledge that no travel, payment, or accommodations will be provided to festival participants unless specified separately in writing.
– I understand that all submission fees are non-refundable.
– I understand that not all submissions will be selected for participation in the festival. Our Judges are free to make their own choices and no answers will be given about entries not selected for the festival.
STANDUP SUBMISSIONS
– For standup submissions, a 5-7 minute video with quality audio is required for consideration.
– Submitting to the festival authorizes Laugh After Dark ComedyFest to use, distribute and share your photos on our social media and that of our partners. You also agree to provide such items to the festival as needed.
FILM SUBMISSIONS
– All film submissions must be completed and paid for using our listing on Film Freeway. No films submitted using this form will be considered.
– If you wish to submit to both the standup and film portions of the festival, you must submit and pay separately: standup submissions will be taken directly through the official ComedyFest website, and film submissions through Film Freeway.
– In order to submit a film, you must own the rights or have permission from the owner.
– Films must have been produced after January 2022
– The Festival relationship will exclusively be with the film submitter.
– Any Foreign film that is not in English must have English subtitles.
– A copy of the film will be required for screening at the festival.
– You can submit in multiple categories including standup and multiple film projects. All selection decisions are strictly determined by our judges’ team and no selection is guaranteed.
– The fee is required for each category submission.
– Submitting to the festival authorizes Laugh After Dark ComedyFest to use, distribute and share the film poster, trailer, synopsis, and movie stills on our social media. You also agree to provide such items to the festival.
PARTICIPANT
terms & conditions
Laugh After Dark Entertainment, LLC, also known as “ComedyFest,” is thrilled to present our line-up of events, which includes in-person Physical Events such as The Laugh After Dark ComedyFest Standup and Comedy Film Festival, as well as Online Events. These events are collectively referred to as “Events.”
By registering for, attending, or participating in any ComedyFest Event, including the purchase and possession of any entry or access credentials (such as wristbands, badges, tickets, passes, and giveaways), whether physical or digital, you acknowledge and agree to these ComedyFest Participant Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”). These Terms apply to you, as well as any individual or entity you may be representing.
IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION REGARDING LIABILITY, ARBITRATION, AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER: These Terms contain essential information about our liability limitations, your indemnification obligations, the applicable law, and the dispute resolution process, which requires binding arbitration on an individual basis to resolve disputes instead of lawsuits in court and jury trials. Additionally, these Terms include a class action waiver.
ComedyFest Credentials
- Credentials: ComedyFest, its agents, and representatives are the exclusive creators, sellers, and distributors of ComedyFest Credentials. Any Credential that has not been legally acquired from ComedyFest or its authorized agents or representatives will be deemed fraudulent and invalid, and ComedyFest reserves the right to take legal action against any person or entity involved in creating, disseminating, or using an unauthorized Credential.
- Applications: Only application forms, submission forms, proposals, or other offers located on official ComedyFest channels will be deemed as official ComedyFest applications and considered for fulfillment. Any other forms of applications will not be considered.
Refund & Revocation Policy.
- ComedyFest reserves the right to cancel, revoke, or refuse any transactions with any individual or entity at its sole discretion and at any time. ComedyFest is not responsible for any penalty, fee, loss, or expense incurred by Participants resulting from such action, regardless of whether it was foreseeable or advised.
- ComedyFest does not provide refunds for any reason, including Application fees and Credentials transactions. Payments made to ComedyFest are non-refundable, even in cases of illness, natural disasters, travel-related issues, or any other reason. ComedyFest will not issue refunds, deferrals, or credits for revoked Credentials.
- In case of cancellation of an Event, Participants may defer their Credentials to the next ComedyFest Event of the same type. However, Participants have no legal remedy against ComedyFest for any actual, consequential, or punitive loss or damages of any kind, including refunds or expenses incurred.
- If an Event is postponed, Participants’ Credentials will be valid for the rescheduled dates in the same calendar year. Participants have no legal remedy against ComedyFest for any actual, consequential, or punitive loss or damages of any kind, including refunds or expenses incurred.
- Unused Credentials have no monetary value and cannot be credited to future years or events, except if the entire Event is canceled, and Participants defer their Credentials to the next Event.
- ComedyFest does not issue refunds or credits for failure to redeem discount coupons during the registration or application process.
- Discounted Credentials prices are based on the date payment is received in the ComedyFest office.
- Lost or stolen Credentials will not be replaced. Participants must purchase new Credentials at the full price in effect at that time to maintain access to the Events, including showcases, parties, and conference content.
- The use of Credentials by anyone other than the authorized individual will result in the revocation of the Credentials without a refund.
- ComedyFest Credentials are issued to, can be picked up by, and used by only the Participant named in the registration. Physical and Online Event Credentials are non-transferable.
Credentials Entry Requirements
- Physical Events. To ensure security and gain entry to ComedyFest Physical Event(s), Participants are required to possess and present their Credentials in the following manner: (i) badges must be worn on the ComedyFest-issued lanyard around the Participant’s neck while attending Physical Events; (ii) wristbands must be firmly attached to the Participant’s wrist and must remain on the Participant’s wrist throughout the ComedyFest Physical Events; and (iii) digital Credentials for Physical Events must be presented by the Participant on a digital device in their possession. ComedyFest reserves the right to refuse entry to Physical Events if Participants fail to wear or present their Credentials correctly.
- Online Events. Sharing of Credentials for access to Online Events is strictly prohibited. Participants must possess their own valid Credentials to attend Online Events.
Credential Entry and Restrictions.
- Access and Limitations. The ComedyFest Credentials grant entry or access to specific Events, but not necessarily all parts of an Event. Entry and participation are subject to various restrictions, such as venue capacity, technical constraints, and age limits, in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Each venue may also impose its own limitations on entry, such as compliance with Venue policies, restrictions on certain items, or requirements for negative testing. Wristbands are valid Credentials for specific Physical Events only and do not provide access to other conference activities unless specified otherwise by ComedyFest.
- Prohibited Use of Credentials. ComedyFest Credentials may not be used as prizes or incentives in any promotion, contest, game, or sweepstakes without prior written approval from ComedyFest.
- Tampering with Credentials. Any tampering with the Credentials, including stretching, tearing, cutting, taping, or any other modifications, is strictly prohibited. If tampering is detected, the Credentials will be deemed invalid and confiscated, and the Participant will be denied entry to any ComedyFest venues or Events where the Credentials are required. No refunds will be issued in such cases.
System Requirements, Content Use, and Anti-Piracy
- System Requirements. Participant acknowledges and understands that their access to Online Events and related services provided by ComedyFest or its vendors is subject to their own internet connection, hardware, and required software, including third-party software, that may need updating. ComedyFest will not be held responsible for any streaming issues, outages, interruptions, or the Participant’s inability to access Online Event content due to their internet connection or other technical issues. The Participant is responsible for ensuring their own data security when accessing the Online Events. The Participant also acknowledges that a high-speed internet connection is necessary to access the Online Events and that data usage fees may apply. The system requirements outlined in this Paragraph 9 are the sole responsibility of the Participant.
- Content Use. The availability of Event content for viewing may vary based on the Participant’s geographic location and the Credentials purchased.
- Anti-Piracy. The participant is strictly prohibited from copying, modifying, republishing, transmitting, recording, sublicensing, licensing, renting, leasing, loaning, selling, distributing, creating derivative works based on, or reverse engineering any Event content delivered by ComedyFest as part of the Events, except in accordance with these Terms, the ComedyFest Terms of Use, or other content usage guidelines provided by ComedyFest in writing, or with express permission from ComedyFest and the applicable rightsholder(s). Any violation of this provision will result in legal action by ComedyFest and/or the applicable rightsholder(s).
- Participant agrees not to use any device, software, web-based service, internet site, or other means to interfere with, circumvent, avoid, bypass, alter, or remove any digital rights management mechanism, device, or other content protection or access control measure associated with Event content, including copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices, and applicable geo-filtering mechanisms. The Participant may not use any technology or technique to obscure or disguise their location when accessing Online Events or related services.
- Image Release. Participant agrees to the Image Release incorporated herein by reference and applicable to the Event they are attending or for which they have purchased Credentials.
Image Release.
By attending and/or participating in the Events, Participant acknowledges that photographs and/or audio/video recordings may be taken by ComedyFest or others on its behalf, which may include Participant’s image, name, voice, and/or likeness. Participant hereby grants ComedyFest perpetual permission to use and sublicense Participant’s photograph, image, likeness, voice, and statements (whether in writing or orally) for any purpose, including, without limitation, commercial purposes, without compensation or credit to the Participant. This permission extends to any and all media, worldwide, now known or hereafter devised.
VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK.
By participating in the Events, the Participant acknowledges and agrees that such participation is voluntary and may involve certain risks of physical injury, property damage, intellectual property damage, or other damages or losses. Participant assumes all risk of property loss, personal injury, and/or damage that may occur as a result of participating in the Events, including exposure to CDC-identified pandemic-level communicable illnesses (including COVID-19). Participant releases ComedyFest, ComedyFest owners, ComedyFest sponsors, and ComedyFest official venues, and each of their respective officers, directors, managers, employees, volunteers, contractors, suppliers, and representatives (the “Released Parties”) from any liability associated with participating in the Events, including liability for the negligence of any Released Parties, unless such liability is due to the gross negligence of the Released Parties, in which case the release will still apply to any of the Released Parties that were not grossly negligent.
In no event shall ComedyFest be liable to any Participant or any other person or entity for any personal injury or damages to property, data loss, damages for loss of business profits or other pecuniary loss, including any direct, consequential, incidental, special, punitive, or similar damages arising out of any Participant’s use of the credentials and/or participation in the Events, even if ComedyFest or Participant has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Except as may be expressly set forth in these Terms, Participant’s participation in the Events and all services and products provided in connection with the Events are provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind. ComedyFest expressly disclaims all express, implied, or statutory warranties, representations, or conditions, whether written or oral, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, security, reliability, integration, safety, or any warranties that may arise from course of dealing. ComedyFest expressly disclaims any warranties not expressly stated herein and has made no representations or warranties to Participant about the suitability, condition, or safety of the ComedyFest Events, ComedyFest platform, or digital transmission of the Events, Participant’s ability to access or use ComedyFest content or services, any equipment provided by ComedyFest or its vendors, ComedyFest services or products supplied as part of the Events, or that the Events, including any streaming, will operate without interruption or be error-free.
Arbitration.
- At ComedyFest, we are dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction, and we will make every effort to address any issues or disputes that may arise. However, if our attempts to resolve your concerns are unsuccessful, either you or we may take further action as described in this section.
- Before initiating legal proceedings against ComedyFest, you agree to first give us an opportunity to resolve any disputes that may arise between us. To do so, please contact us directly at info@laughafterdarkComedyFest.com with any claims related to these Terms, our Privacy Policy, or any services or products we provide. We require that you wait for 60 days after contacting us before filing a suit or initiating arbitration proceedings. If we are unable to resolve your claim within this timeframe, you may pursue relief through arbitration or small claims court.
- You and ComedyFest agree that any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration, except for Claims that qualify for small claims court. This applies to all Claims against us, our subsidiaries, and any companies offering products or services through us.
- In arbitration, there is no judge or jury, and court review is limited. However, the arbitrator can award the same damages and relief as a court, including statutory damages, attorney fees, and costs. The arbitrator must follow and enforce these Terms.
- The American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) will conduct arbitrations according to its rules, including the AAA Consumer Rules. ComedyFest will cover all filing, administration, and arbitrator fees, except in cases where the arbitrator finds your Claim to be frivolous or brought for an improper purpose. If you start arbitration proceedings, you will need to pay the filing fee, but ComedyFest will cover all other fees or expenses charged by AAA. If AAA determines that you are unable to pay any part of the filing fee, ComedyFest will cover that portion
- All proceedings to resolve Claims will be conducted on an individual basis only, not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. The arbitrator will decide issues related to the scope of this arbitration agreement and the arbitrability of Claims. If the Claim proceeds in court rather than arbitration, you and ComedyFest waive any right to a jury trial.
Indemnification.
By participating in the Events and using the Credentials, the Participant agrees to protect, defend, and hold ComedyFest, its affiliates, and all of their respective officers, directors, managers, employees, volunteers, contractors, suppliers, and representatives harmless from any and all claims, demands, and other liabilities, including but not limited to costs and attorneys’ fees, that may be made by a third party due to the Participant’s participation in the Events, use of the Credentials, or violation of the Terms.
Venue and Jurisdiction.
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Nevada, regardless of its conflict of law provisions. The Federal Arbitration Act shall govern the Arbitration provision of these Terms. If the Agreement to Arbitrate is found to be inapplicable to you or a particular Claim, you agree that any Claim that has arisen or may arise between you and ComedyFest must be resolved through litigation exclusively in a state or federal court located in Clark County, NV, in an individual capacity and not as a representative or class action. You and ComedyFest both agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in Clark County, NV, for the purpose of resolving all such Claims or disputes.
Updates to Terms.
ComedyFest reserves the right to make changes to the Terms as posted, so be sure to check back and review the Terms from time to time prior to purchase. Any dispute between you and ComedyFest will be governed by the Terms agreed to at the time of your purchase or, if you have made no purchase, at the time of your participation or application.
General Provisions.
The parties acknowledge that nothing in these Terms creates an agency, partnership, joint venture, or employer-employee relationship between them, or between either party and the other party’s personnel. The headings in these Terms are provided for convenience only and will not be used to interpret or construe these Terms. If any term or provision of these Terms is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, it will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other term or provision (which will remain in effect). The parties will use their best efforts to substitute a provision of similar economic intent and effect. ComedyFest reserves the right to assign this agreement to a third party at its discretion.
By accepting these Terms and Conditions by clicking the button below, or by using any other electronic mechanism presented for acceptance, Participant acknowledges having read and understood the Terms and agrees to be bound by them.
VOLUNTEER TERMS
By applying to be a ComedyFest volunteer, you are agreeing to the terms set forth as follows:
THIS LAUGH AFTER DARK COMEDYFEST VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT (Agreement) is entered into on the date the application is accepted and approved in writing by Laugh After Dark Entertainment LLC (henceforth referred to as “ComedyFest”) and is entered into exclusively between ComedyFest and the individual (henceforth referred to as “Volunteer”) named on the application. Volunteer and ComedyFest may be referred to collectively as the Parties and singularly as a Party.
THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
- The Volunteer agrees to participate as an unpaid volunteer for the 2023 Laugh After Dark ComedyFest (ComedyFest) October 1-5, 2023, subject to the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement. Agreement to these terms is required as a condition precedent to volunteering for the event.
- The Volunteer acknowledges and agrees that their participation as a volunteer does not establish an employment, agency, or contractor relationship with ComedyFest. The Volunteer understands that they will not receive any compensation or employee benefits and agrees to provide volunteer services solely for personal purposes, pleasure, or education.
- The Volunteer agrees to comply with all rules and directions provided by ComedyFest while acting as a volunteer. The Volunteer will refrain from making any statements, oral or written, that could harm the reputation or goodwill of the Laugh After Dark ComedyFest. Additionally, the Volunteer will not engage in self-promotion, solicit celebrity photographs or autographs, scalp volunteer tickets, or profit from volunteer privileges.
- The Volunteer will sign up for positions or shifts on a flexible schedule during the ComedyFest and provide volunteer services during the shifts they select. Volunteer Coordinators may reassign the Volunteer to different positions based on the needs of the ComedyFest during the Volunteer’s scheduled shift.
- The Volunteer is expected to arrive on time and complete each shift. If the Volunteer anticipates missing a shift due to unforeseen circumstances or emergencies, they will notify their supervisor and Volunteer Coordinator as soon as possible. Unexcused absences and habitual tardiness may limit the Volunteer’s ability to volunteer for future Festivals.
- Volunteer is requested to cancel any assigned shift within 48 hours of the shift start time.
- During Volunteer’s scheduled shifts, they will refrain from participating in ComedyFest activities.
- Volunteer will be responsible for returning all equipment provided by the ComedyFest in good working condition after their volunteer services are completed.
- Volunteer will be entitled to the following privileges: one ComedyFest fest pass for the entire festival.
- Confidentiality
Without prior written consent from the ComedyFest, Volunteer will not use or disclose any Confidential Information obtained during their volunteer services or through their involvement with the ComedyFest. This includes but is not limited to the identity of ComedyFest attendees, dates and locations of special events related to the ComedyFest, agreements related to the ComedyFest, and proprietary information, such as trade secrets and know-how. However, if required by law or court order, this restriction will not apply. Confidential Information does not include information that is publicly available through no action of Volunteer or information that has been approved for release by ComedyFest in writing.
- Term
This Agreement will begin on the date ComedyFest accepts and approves Volunteer application in writing and will continue until the completion of the ComedyFest, unless one party terminates it immediately upon notice to the other party, with or without cause. Upon termination, Volunteer must cease all activities related to the ComedyFest and leave the ComedyFest grounds. Additionally, Volunteer will lose all volunteer privileges granted under this Agreement.
- VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK.
Volunteer acknowledges that they are providing volunteer services willingly and voluntarily and are assuming full and sole responsibility for any personal injury, accidents, or illness, including death, and for any damage to or loss of personal property that may occur while providing volunteer services. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Volunteer will release, indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the ComedyFest and its directors, officers, employees, agents, managers, other volunteers, contractors, and representatives (collectively referred to as “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all liabilities, losses, claims, demands, liens, and actions of any nature whatsoever, including attorney fees and defense costs (collectively referred to as “Liabilities”) arising from or related to this Agreement. The release, indemnification, hold harmless, and defense obligations extend to Liabilities in favor of, claimed, demanded, or brought by Volunteer, Volunteer’s heirs, personal representatives, and assigns, the Indemnified Parties, or third parties on account of injury, death, property damage, or other losses, now existing or arising in the future. The provisions of this paragraph will survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.
- Arbitration.
At ComedyFest, we are dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction, and we will make every effort to address any issues or disputes that may arise. However, if our attempts to resolve your concerns are unsuccessful, either you or we may take further action as described in this section.
- Before initiating legal proceedings against ComedyFest, you agree to first give us an opportunity to resolve any disputes that may arise between us. To do so, please contact us directly at info@laughafterdarkComedyFest.com with any claims related to these Terms, our Privacy Policy, or any services or products we provide. We require that you wait for 60 days after contacting us before filing a suit or initiating arbitration proceedings. If we are unable to resolve your claim within this timeframe, you may pursue relief through arbitration or small claims court.
- You and ComedyFest agree that any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration, except for Claims that qualify for small claims court. This applies to all Claims against us, our subsidiaries, and any companies offering products or services through us.
- In arbitration, there is no judge or jury, and court review is limited. However, the arbitrator can award the same damages and relief as a court, including statutory damages, attorney fees, and costs. The arbitrator must follow and enforce these Terms.
- The American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) will conduct arbitrations according to its rules, including the AAA Consumer Rules. ComedyFest will cover all filing, administration, and arbitrator fees, except in cases where the arbitrator finds your Claim to be frivolous or brought for an improper purpose. If you start arbitration proceedings, you will need to pay the filing fee, but ComedyFest will cover all other fees or expenses charged by AAA. If AAA determines that you are unable to pay any part of the filing fee, ComedyFest will cover that portion.
- All proceedings to resolve Claims will be conducted on an individual basis only, not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. The arbitrator will decide issues related to the scope of this arbitration agreement and the arbitrability of Claims. If the Claim proceeds in court rather than arbitration, you and ComedyFest waive any right to a jury trial.
- Indemnification.
By participating in the Events and using the Credentials, the Participant agrees to protect, defend, and hold ComedyFest, its affiliates, and all of their respective officers, directors, managers, employees, volunteers, contractors, suppliers, and representatives harmless from any and all claims, demands, and other liabilities, including but not limited to costs and attorneys’ fees, that may be made by a third party due to the Participant’s participation in the Events, use of the Credentials, or violation of the Terms.
- Choice of Law and Exclusive Venue and Jurisdiction.
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Nevada, regardless of its conflict of law provisions. The Federal Arbitration Act shall govern the Arbitration provision of these Terms. If the Agreement to Arbitrate is found to be inapplicable to you or a particular Claim, you agree that any Claim that has arisen or may arise between you and ComedyFest must be resolved through litigation exclusively in a state or federal court located in Clark County, NV, in an individual capacity and not as a representative or class action. You and ComedyFest both agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in Clark County, NV, for the purpose of resolving all such Claims or disputes.
- Updates to Terms.
ComedyFest reserves the right to make changes to the Terms as posted, so be sure to check back and review the Terms from time to time prior to purchase. Any dispute between you and ComedyFest will be governed by the Terms agreed to at the time of your purchase or, if you have made no purchase, at the time of your participation or application.
- General Provisions.
The parties acknowledge that nothing in these Terms creates an agency, partnership, joint venture, or employer-employee relationship between them, or between either party and the other party’s personnel. The headings in these Terms are provided for convenience only and will not be used to interpret or construe these Terms. If any term or provision of these Terms is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, it will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other term or provision (which will remain in effect). The parties will use their best efforts to substitute a provision of similar economic intent and effect. ComedyFest reserves the right to assign this agreement to a third party at its discretion.
- Entire Agreement
This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter, and it replaces and supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous, oral or written, agreements, understandings, communications, and representations between the Parties. This Agreement may not be amended except in writing signed by the Parties.
- Acknowledgment
Volunteer hereby acknowledges that he/she has carefully read this Agreement and fully understands its contents. Volunteer is aware that this is a binding legal contract between him/her and ComedyFest and that it affects Volunteer’s legal rights. Volunteer further acknowledges that he/she has had the opportunity to review this Agreement and to seek legal advice if he/she has any questions.
- Age Requirements
Volunteer hereby acknowledges that he/she must be at least 21 years of age in order to volunteer for ComedyFest.
Image release
By submitting to the Laugh After Dark ComedyFest and/or attending the festival, I irrevocably authorize and grant Laugh After Dark Entertainment, LLC and Laugh After Dark ComedyFest LLC (“hereinafter the Producers” which includes its successors and assigns) the right to:
– I thereby grant and authorize ‘Laugh After Dark Comedy Fest’ and ‘Laugh After Dark Entertainment LLC’, the right to take, edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, distribute and make use of any and all pictures or video taken of me by ‘Laugh After Dark Comedy Fest’ to be used for distribution, live streaming, and promotional materials including, but not limited to, newsletters, flyers, posters, brochures, advertisements, press kits and submissions to journalists, websites, social networking sites, and other print and digital communications, without payment or any other consideration. This authorization extends to all languages, media, formats, and markets now known or later discovered. This authorization shall continue indefinitely, unless ‘Laugh After Dark Comedy Fest’ and/or ‘Laugh After Dark Entertainment LLC’ otherwise revoke this authorization in writing.
– I waive the right to inspect or approve any finished product in which my likeness appears, including written or electronic copy. I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of my image.
– I further agree to provide photos of myself upon request to use in promotional materials for and throughout the festival.
– I understand that if I am selected to participate in the festival that my showcase performance will be filmed but will not be distributed as part of the ‘Laugh After Dark’ TV Show.
– ‘Laugh After Dark Comedy Fest’ and ‘Laugh After Dark Entertainment LLC’ may use the Recording of my set for publicity, advertising, sales, and promotion of the festival and/or future festivals on social media, and YouTube.
– I hereby release the Producer from any infringement or violation of personal and/or property rights of any sort whatsoever based upon the use of the Recording.
– I further acknowledge that the Producer is not obliged to use the Recording.
– I warrant that I have full power to enter into this Release and that the terms of this Release do not in any way conflict with any existing commitment on my part. Reference to “the Recording” in this Release includes any and all edited versions made by the Festival and also includes any previously recorded material of me made by the Producer.
privacy policy
BY VISITING LAUGH AFTER DARK COMEDYFEST, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY.
Laugh After Dark Entertainment LLC and the Laugh Laugh After Dark ComedyFest (“LAD”) is committed to safeguarding your online privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the specifics of personal information collection through our websites at www.LaughAfterDark.com and www.LaughAfterDarkComedyFest.com (referred to as the “sites”).
Visitors and users of the sites are addressed as “user”, “you”, and “your”, while LAD is referred to as “we”, “us”, and “our”. By accessing this site, you acknowledge your acceptance of the Privacy Policy and your utilization of the sites.
Our sites serves as an informational platform regarding our current and upcoming projects, productions, events, and the Laugh After Dark ComedyFest, (“event”). Additionally, the sites facilitate submissions for entry into the event.
The usage of the sites, comprising all content presented herein, and the online Services provided by LAD, is contingent upon adherence to this Privacy Policy. This Policy extends to all sites visitors, customers, and other users of the sites. Your utilization of the sites or Service confirms your unaltered acceptance of this Privacy Policy, and your acknowledgment of having reviewed its contents.
To further enhance our Services, we may periodically update this Privacy Policy. In the event of such updates, we will notify you via notices displayed on the Laugh After Dark Entertainment LLC sites, sent emails, or other appropriate means. It is important to note that if you opt not to receive legal notice emails from us (or have not provided your email address), these notices will still govern your usage of our Services. It remains your responsibility to read and understand them. Your continued use of the Services following any modifications to the Privacy Policy indicates your acceptance of these changes. You can use the VIP signup form below to opt-in to receiving our communications.
This Privacy Policy excludes the practices of entities not under our ownership or control.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
LAD collects various information and data when utilizing the sites. This information may encompass Personal Information, Contact Data, Message Data, and Traffic Data, collectively termed as “Customer Information.” “Personal Information” involves details like your name, address, email address, passwords, home and business addresses, phone number(s), and other non-publicly available information. “Contact Data” includes information provided by you to enhance your utilization of LAD products and services. “Message Data” comprises messages sent or received through the sites, details and data about these messages, your account activity, and log-in and log-out times. “Traffic Data” encompasses information about your site usage and services, which may include IP addresses, domain servers, referring/exit pages, operating systems, date/time stamps, clickstream data, computer or mobile phone type, web browser type, one or more cookies identifying your browser, and telecommunications carrier information. In addition to the information you provide when you use our sites, LAD may use technology to gather anonymous data about the usage of our website. This technology helps us track various aspects, such as the number of visitors accessing our site, the timestamp of their visit, the duration of their stay, and the specific pages they browse. It also assists in identifying the web browsers visitors use and the origin of their site access (e.g., through clicking on a banner ad).
The technology employed does not identify individuals personally. Instead, it enables us to compile statistics concerning our visitors and their interaction with the website. LAD and our Affiliates utilize this anonymous data, sharing it with third parties to enhance the content and functionality of our website, gain a better understanding of our customers and markets, and improve our array of products and services.
USE OF CUSTOMER INFORMATION
When you register or conduct a purchase transaction on the LAD sites or through a ticketing or merchandising partner affiliated with Laugh After Dark Entertainment LLC (LAD), your personal information will not be sold, shared, rented, or distributed to third parties, including sponsors, affiliates, or partners (the “Affiliated Parties”). However, there might be limited circumstances in which LAD may need to share or transfer Personal Information from our databases, such as complying with legal requirements, administering justice, protecting vital interests, or during corporate events like sales, mergers, reorganizations, or dissolutions. Access to nonpublic Personal Information is restricted to employees and agents who require such data. LAD employs physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal information.
LAD utilizes Customer Information to enhance your experience with its services, processing collected information for various purposes, including but not limited to: providing information about LAD products and services to users, formatting and displaying elements of Contact Data and Message Data, delivering advertisements and related links, and storing messages.
LAD may engage third-party services to perform functions on its behalf, such as sending newsletters, postal mail, email, data analysis and processing, payment processing, and customer service provision. These third parties are required to agree to use Personal Information in adherence to this privacy policy and relevant confidentiality and security procedures. While these parties may access Customer Information necessary for their functions, LAD does not authorize them to use it for purposes not aligned with this privacy policy.
In case LAD intends to use Personal Information for purposes other than those outlined in this privacy policy, it will provide you with the opportunity to opt out of such usage.
If at any point you receive communications from us that you prefer not to receive, you can opt out of these communications by clicking the unsubscribe link provided in the email or contacting us at info@laughafterdark.com. While there are occasional service-related announcements that need to be sent out, users generally cannot opt out of these communications as they are not promotional in nature.
THIRD PARTIES
LAD may share aggregated information about our users with advertisers, sponsors, business partners, and other third-parties. However, this summary information will not contain any specifics related to your individual identity. We utilize the Personal Information you provide to manage Web Site usage, monitor traffic levels, and contact you regarding potential improvements to our services and Web Site if necessary.
For certain functions, LAD may engage third-parties to perform tasks on our behalf, such as sending newsletters, postal mail and emails, data analysis, payment processing, and customer service. We require these parties to use Personal Information in compliance with our privacy policy and relevant confidentiality and security procedures. While these parties may access Customer Information required for their functions, LAD does not permit them to use it for purposes outside the scope of this privacy policy. We will adhere to the Opt In/Opt Out policies detailed earlier should we propose to disclose your information to a third-party.
LAD refrains from disclosing personal information to third-parties except under the following circumstances: When the individual gives permission for the disclosure; When disclosure is required by law or professional standards; When reasonably related to a sale, disposition, merger, or reorganization of LAD’s business or assets; When the information is publicly available; When shared with entities connected or controlled by LAD; When reasonably necessary for legal claims; When disclosed to persons or entities providing or receiving services for purposes consistent with the obtained personal information; LAD may share certain aggregated, non-personal information, and Traffic Data with third-parties, ensuring no individual identification. LAD might share Customer Information if legally mandated or at the request of governmental authorities conducting investigations. LAD may share your Customer Information with a third-party if you have consented to receive information from them through registration with a co-branded LAD service or through communication enabled by the LAD Service. Such third-parties handle user information in accordance with their agreements with you, if any, and their privacy policies. It is your responsibility to review these agreements and privacy policies. You acknowledge that LAD bears no liability for sharing information with such third-parties and disclaims any liability related thereto.
SECURITY
We do our best to protect your information from any unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, you acknowledge that the personal information you voluntarily share could be accessed or tampered with by a third party. You agree that we are not responsible for any intercepted information shared through our sites without our knowledge or permission. Additionally, you release us from any and all claims arising out of or related to the use of such intercepted information in any unauthorized manner. You agree to notify us for any breach of security or unauthorized use of your information.
Please note, LAD cannot ensure the complete security of Personal Information accessible or transmitted via the Internet.
CHILDREN – ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT COMPLIANCE
To access or use the sites and to submit for the festival, you must be 18 years old or older and have the requisites power and authority to enter into this Privacy Policy. We do not knowingly collect or solicit data online from or market online to people under the age of 18.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
You acknowledge and agree that you have reviewed this sites and this Privacy Policy and that you will continue to review to be aware of any modifications. Any changes to this Policy will be updated on this page.
