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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TICKETING AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. BY CLICKING THE CHECKBOX “I agree to abide by Reading Rhythm's Ticketing Agreement, Terms & Conditions & Privacy Policy” OR BY PURCHASING A TICKET, YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING, AS WELL AS OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY.

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.” All capitalized terms used herein shall have the same meaning as defined by our Terms and Conditions.

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:

1. 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, and Licensee agrees to be bound by and follow such additional terms and conditions. Licensor reserves the right to refuse entry to 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.

2. Event Location

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

3. Licenses Granted

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

4. Payments and Refunds
   1. Payments: Payments are made through our Website using third-party payment processing services, such as Apple Pay and credit card processing.
   2. 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.
5. Representations and Warranties

   Licensee hereby Represents and Warrants:

   1. If Licensee is an entity, the individual entering into this Agreement is authorized to do so on behalf of the entity and the entity in good standing and is authorized to do business pursuant to applicable law;
   2. Licensee or the individual signing on behalf of Licensee is at least eighteen years old;
   3. Licensee will comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations while attending the Event;
   4. Licensee has read our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions, understands their contents and that this Agreement is expressly subject to their terms and conditions, specifically including, but not limited to, the Indemnification, Limitation of Liability, Warranty,
   5. All information provided to Licensee is accurate and can be provided without violating the rights of any third party.
6. Licensee’s Responsibilities

   BLicensee hereby agrees to:

   1. If Licensee is purchasing a Ticket for a third party that said third party agrees to be bound by this Agreement.
   2. Ensure that any third parties for whom Licensee has purchased a Ticket executes a Liability Waiver and Photo Release, attached hereto as Exhibits A and B, respectively.
7. 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, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements that any of them may suffer from or incur and that arise or result primarily from (i) the negligence or tortious conduct of Licensee or Licensee’s Users, employees, officers, contractors, or other agents; (ii) Licensee’s breach of any of its obligations, warranties, representations, or duties under this Agreement; or (iii) any death, injury, or bodily or other harm to Licensee resulting from, arising out of, or suffered in connection with Licensee’s attendance at or participation in 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 capable of causing a communicable disease or illness), whether occurring before, during, or after the Event, however caused or contracted, and hereby waives all claims and potential claims against Licensor to such risks. Additionally, Licensee agrees to the terms and conditions of the Liability Waiver, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

   
   
8. 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, regardless of the form of action giving rise to such liability (under any theory, whether in contract, tort, statutory or otherwise) 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 to Licensee or Licensee’s Users for any indirect, exemplary, special, consequential or incidental damages of any kind, or for any damages resulting from loss or interruption of business, lost data or lost profits, arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the subject matter hereof or the use of the DTS System, however caused, even if Licensee has been advised of or should have known of the possibility of such damages.

9. Term and Termination

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

   The Parties’ obligations pursuant to Sections IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, X, XI, XIII and XIII, shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

   
   
10. Non-Solicitation

    Licensee shall not, either during the term of this Agreement or for a period of two (2) years following the termination of this Agreement for any reason, directly or indirectly contact or solicit any customers, vendors, contractors, or employees of the Licensor or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates for the purpose of providing similar services or for the purpose of employing them directly or for a third party.

11. Force Majeure

    Licensor will not be deemed in breach hereunder for any cessation, interruption, cancellation, or delay in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement due to causes beyond Licensor’s reasonable control, including earthquake, flood, or other natural disaster, epidemic, pandemic, act of God, labor controversy, civil disturbance, government orders and rules, terrorism, war (whether or not officially declared) or the inability to obtain sufficient supplies, transportation, or other essential commodity or service required in the conduct of its business, or any change in or the adoption of any law, regulation, judgment, or decree.

12. Intellectual Property

    Licensee recognizes the Licensor’s right, title and interest in and to all service marks, trademarks and trade names used by Licensor and agrees not to engage in any activities or commit any acts, directly or indirectly, that may contest dispute or otherwise impair Licensor’s right, title and interest therein, nor shall Licensee cause diminishment of value of said trademarks or trade names through any act or representation.

13. 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 for the in the Photo/Video Consent and Release, attached hereto as Exhibit B.

14. Modifications

    No amendment, change or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and agreed to by both Parties.

15. Assignment

    The Licensee may not, without the written consent of Licensor, assign, subcontract or delegate Licensee’s obligations under this Agreement.

16. Governing Law and Conflict Resolution

    This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in the same manner as our Terms and Conditions.

17. Successors and Assigns

    This Agreement will be binding upon Licensee’s heirs, executors, administrators and other legal representatives and will be for the benefit of the Licensor, its successors, and its assigns.

18. Waiver

    No waiver by the Licensor of any breach of this Agreement shall be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach. No waiver by the Licensor of any right under this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of any other right. The Licensor shall not be required to give notice to enforce strict adherence to all terms of this Agreement.

19. Notice

    Notices and all other communications contemplated by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when personally delivered or when mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested or overnight mail, or to an email address designated by the Parties.

20. Electronic Consent

    By clicking “I have read and agree to this License and Use Agreement”, Licensee agrees to be bound by its terms and all other Agreements which are expressly incorporated herein or otherwise required for carrying out the purpose of this Agreement.

21. Headings

    Headings used in this Agreement are provided for convenience only and shall not be used to construe meaning or intent.

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:

1. I agree to observe and obey all posted rules and warnings, and further agree to follow any oral instructions or directions given RR or the employees, representatives or agents of RR and the owner or operator of the Location where the Event takes place.
2. I recognize that there are certain inherent risks associated with attending the Event. I assume full responsibility for personal injury to myself and further release and discharge RR, whether caused by myself or other parties.
3. I agree to indemnify and defend RR against all claims, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs or expenses, including attorney fees and other litigation costs, which may in any way arise from my participation in or attendance at the Event.
4. I agree to pay for all damages to the Location of the Event caused by my negligent, reckless, or willful actions.
5. Any legal or equitable claim that may arise from participation in the above 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.

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, my likeness, voice, and/or image (collectively, the “Materials”) taken during my attendance at an Event put on by Producers or while I remain at the Location after the Event has completed. 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 or materials. I further understand that the Materials may be cropped and/or altered in any manner Producers may desire, in Producers’ sole discretion, including in any electronic format or medium, and that the Producers are under no obligation to use the Materials. Further, I waive any right to inspect the Materials. I waive any “moral rights” in connection with the Materials and release Producers from any cause of action, liability, loss or damage of any nature arising out of Producers’ exercise of the rights that I have granted in this agreement or Producers’ use of the Materials. I further warrant that the rights I have granted in this document and any information or material supplied by me to Producers do not and will not violate the rights of any third party and understand and agree that I have no rights of ownership, use, or otherwise in the Materials.

I acknowledge that I will receive or have received enjoyment, good will, and satisfaction working with Producers creating the Materials, and that will be my sole compensation and consideration for this agreement. I understand that I will receive no cash compensation for work as a model, actor, or subject and no compensation for any further use, re-use, re-distribution, re-editing, and/or re-release of any Materials or any other compensation or remuneration whatsoever and hereby waive any claim to any further compensation or remuneration that I may have under any applicable law.

I acknowledge and agree that the Producers may assign this agreement, that it does not create an employment relationship, and that its terms shall be binding upon me, my heirs, executors, representatives and assigns. I execute this agreement freely and voluntarily with full understanding of its contents and represent that I am at least 18 years of age. I also represent that I am not a member of SAG-AFTRA or any similar performer’s union or guild, or if I am a member of any such union or guild then I declare that I fully understand that my involvement with the Producers’ activities does not fall within the scope of a SAG-AFTRA production. This release shall be governed by the laws of the state of New York and any dispute shall take place in a court of competition in the county of 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.