This Ticketing Agreement ("Agreement") is made effective as of the date you click "Accepted and Agreed to" (the "Effective Date") and is by and between Reading Rhythms LLC (the "Licensor"), and the individual or entity executing this Agreement ("Licensee"). Licensee and Licensor may be referred to each individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."

Recitals

WHEREAS, the Licensor is in the business of hosting in-person social gatherings centered around reading along with music, food, drink, and art (each an "Event"); and

WHEREAS, the Licensee wishes to attend an Event;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and benefits contained herein, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

I. Events

The date, time, location, and details for each event are listed on our Website. Licensee is purchasing a Ticket for the Event Licensee selected on the Website. Additional terms and conditions specific to the Event may be posted or otherwise communicated to the Licensee prior to or at the Event. Licensor reserves the right to refuse entry to or eject from the Location any Licensee who refuses to comply with this Agreement or any other applicable terms, conditions, laws, regulations, or rules, or who is otherwise disrupting the Event or harassing other Licensees.

II. Event Location

Licensor does not own the Locations where Events take place unless otherwise stated. The owner or operator of any such location may have additional terms and conditions for anyone who enters their Location. Licensee agrees to abide by such additional terms and conditions.

III. Licenses Granted

A validly purchased Ticket grants the holder license to attend the Event listed on the Ticket during the time listed thereon.

IV. Payments and Refunds

Payments: Payments are made through our Website using third-party payment processing services, such as Apple Pay and credit card processing.
Refunds: All ticket purchases are final. No refunds will be offered. In the event that an Event has to be rescheduled, Licensee shall receive a Ticket to the rescheduled date free of charge.

V. Representations and Warranties

Licensee hereby represents and warrants:

If Licensee is an entity, the individual entering into this Agreement is authorized to do so on behalf of the entity.
Licensee or the individual signing on behalf of Licensee is at least eighteen years old.
Licensee will comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations while attending the Event.
Licensee has read our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions and understands their contents.
All information provided to Licensee is accurate and can be provided without violating the rights of any third party.

VI. Licensee's Responsibilities

Licensee hereby agrees to:

If purchasing a Ticket for a third party, ensure that said third party agrees to be bound by this Agreement.
Ensure that any third parties for whom Licensee has purchased a Ticket execute a Liability Waiver and Photo Release.

VII. Indemnification/Assumption of the Risk

The Licensee shall indemnify and hold harmless the Licensor and its officers, members, managers, employees, agents, contractors, sublicensees, affiliates, subsidiaries, successors and assigns from and against any and all damages, liabilities, costs, expenses, settlements, claims, and/or judgments arising from the negligence or tortious conduct of Licensee, breach of this Agreement, or any death, injury, or bodily harm resulting from attendance at an Event.

LICENSEE VOLUNTARILY ASSUMES ALL RISKS, HAZARDS AND DANGERS arising from or relating in any way to the risk of death, injury, bodily harm, and/or contracting a communicable disease or illness (including exposure to COVID-19, a bacteria, virus, or other pathogen), whether occurring before, during, or after the Event, however caused or contracted, and hereby waives all claims against Licensor.

VIII. Limitation of Liability

Except for acts of gross negligence or willful misconduct by Licensor, Licensor's aggregate liability to Licensee for damages in connection with this Agreement shall not exceed the amount paid by Licensee for the Ticket(s) for the Event at which the facts and circumstances arose giving rise to such liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Licensor shall not be liable for any indirect, exemplary, special, consequential or incidental damages of any kind.

IX-XII. Additional Terms

Term and Termination

This Agreement shall become effective as of the Effective Date and will continue until the Event is completed.

Non-Solicitation

Licensee shall not contact or solicit any customers, vendors, contractors, or employees of the Licensor for two years following termination.

Force Majeure

Licensor will not be deemed in breach for any cessation or delay due to causes beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, pandemics, or government orders.

Intellectual Property

Licensee recognizes Licensor's right, title and interest in all service marks, trademarks and trade names.

XIII. Photo and Video Release and Consent

Licensee hereby understands and agrees that Licensor, or others at the direction of Licensor, may take photo, video, or make other reproductions of the Event, including photo and video of Licensee. Licensee hereby consents to Licensor's use of such photos, videos, and similar content according to the terms set forth in the Photo/Video Consent and Release (Exhibit B).

XIV-XXI. General Provisions

Modifications: No amendment shall be valid unless in writing and agreed to by both Parties.
Assignment: Licensee may not assign obligations without written consent of Licensor.
Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws consistent with our Terms and Conditions.
Successors and Assigns: This Agreement will be binding upon Licensee's heirs and legal representatives.
Waiver: No waiver of any breach shall be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach.
Notice: Notices shall be in writing and delivered personally, by mail, or email.
Electronic Consent: By clicking "I have read and agree," Licensee agrees to be bound by these terms.

Exhibit A: Liability Waiver and Release

I hereby understand and acknowledge that in exchange for my attendance at an Event put on by Reading Rhythms LLC ("RR") at the date listed on the Ticket I used to gain entry, I agree to the following:

I agree to observe and obey all posted rules and warnings, and follow any oral instructions or directions given by RR or the Location owner/operator.
I recognize that there are certain inherent risks associated with attending the Event. I assume full responsibility for personal injury to myself.
I agree to indemnify and defend RR against all claims, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs or expenses arising from my participation.
I agree to pay for all damages to the Location caused by my negligent, reckless, or willful actions.
Any legal or equitable claim shall be resolved under New York law.

I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND UNDERSTAND IT. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT BY PURCHASING A TICKET TO AN EVENT, I VOLUNTARILY SURRENDER CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS.

Exhibit B: Photo Release

I hereby grant to Reading Rhythms LLC ("RR"), their affiliated companies, licensees and assignees (collectively "Producers"), a perpetual irrevocable right and license to use my image, likeness, and any audio and visual recordings or photographs made by Producers of me (collectively, the "Materials") taken during my attendance at an Event. That use may involve inclusion of the Materials in advertising, trade, and/or marketing initiatives in any media at Producers' discretion, throughout the world, in perpetuity.

I further grant Producers complete discretion in how they edit and use the Materials, including in combination with any other images, text, film, audio, and/or visual works. I waive any "moral rights" in connection with the Materials and release Producers from any cause of action arising out of the use of the Materials.

I acknowledge that I will receive enjoyment, good will, and satisfaction working with Producers creating the Materials, and that will be my sole compensation. I understand that I will receive no cash compensation for any use of the Materials.

This release shall be governed by the laws of the state of New York and any dispute shall take place in a court of competent jurisdiction in Kings County, New York.

I HAVE READ THIS EXHIBIT AND UNDERSTAND IT. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT BY PURCHASING A TICKET TO AN EVENT, I VOLUNTARILY SURRENDER CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS.

Questions? Contact hello@readingrhythms.co.

Ticketing Agreement

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