KC Arirang Festival Terms & Conditions

Welcome to the KC Arirang Festival. Our goal is to provide a safe, enjoyable, and welcoming experience for all attendees while celebrating Korean culture and community. By registering for or attending the Festival, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the following Terms and Conditions.

1. Voluntary Participation and Assumption of Risk

Participation in the Festival is voluntary. By attending, participants acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with public events, including but not limited to weather conditions, uneven walking surfaces, large crowds, performances, food consumption, cultural activities, workshops, demonstrations, and children’s activities. Each participant assumes full responsibility for their own safety and the safety of any minors under their care.

2. Release of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, KC Arirang Festival, its organizers, volunteers, sponsors, exhibitors, vendors, performers, venue partners, and affiliated organizations shall not be held liable for any injury, illness, death, accident, loss, theft, property damage, or any other claim arising from participation in or attendance at the Festival. Participants voluntarily release and hold harmless the Festival and all related parties from any liability resulting from their participation.

3. Personal Belongings

Participants are solely responsible for their personal belongings throughout the event. The Festival is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged personal property. Lost and found items may be reported to or claimed at the Festival Information Booth.

4. Medical Emergencies

In the event of a medical emergency, Festival staff or volunteers may contact emergency medical services on behalf of a participant if deemed necessary. Any medical treatment or transportation expenses remain the sole responsibility of the participant.

5. Food and Beverage Vendors

Food and beverages available during the Festival are prepared and sold by independent vendors. KC Arirang Festival does not assume responsibility for food allergies, dietary restrictions, foodborne illnesses, or any issues arising from food or beverage purchases. Participants with allergies or dietary concerns should consult directly with individual vendors before consuming any products.

6. Children and Minors

Parents and legal guardians are responsible for supervising children under their care at all times. The Festival does not provide childcare services and assumes no responsibility for unattended minors.

7. Photo, Video, and Media Release

Photography, videography, audio recording, livestreaming, and other media production may occur throughout the Festival. By entering the Festival grounds, participants grant KC Arirang Festival and its authorized partners permission to capture and use their image, likeness, voice, and appearance in photographs, videos, livestreams, promotional materials, websites, social media, news coverage, educational materials, and future marketing without compensation or additional consent. Individuals who prefer not to appear in promotional materials should notify the Festival Information Booth upon arrival. While reasonable efforts will be made to honor such requests, complete avoidance of incidental capture in public spaces cannot be guaranteed.

8. Attendee Conduct

All attendees are expected to conduct themselves respectfully toward fellow participants, volunteers, vendors, performers, and staff. Harassment, discrimination, threatening behavior, violence, vandalism, intoxication that disrupts the event, or any conduct that jeopardizes the safety or enjoyment of others will not be tolerated. Festival organizers reserve the right to deny entry or remove any individual from the event without refund or compensation.

9. Prohibited Items

Unless otherwise authorized by law or approved by the Festival, firearms, dangerous weapons, illegal drugs, fireworks, explosives, laser devices, hazardous materials, and unauthorized drones are prohibited within the Festival grounds.

10. Activities and Interactive Programs

Participants joining cultural experiences, performances, workshops, traditional games, martial arts demonstrations, dance activities, or other interactive programs do so voluntarily and at their own risk. Participants should follow all instructions provided by Festival staff and activity leaders. The Festival assumes no responsibility for injuries resulting from voluntary participation in these activities.

11. Vendor Transactions

Merchandise and food vendors operate as independent businesses. Product quality, warranties, exchanges, refunds, and customer service are the sole responsibility of each individual vendor. KC Arirang Festival is not responsible for transactions between attendees and vendors.

12. Schedule Changes, Weather, and Cancellation

Festival schedules, performances, vendors, activities, speakers, workshops, and other programming are subject to change without prior notice. The Festival reserves the right to modify, postpone, relocate, suspend, or cancel any portion of the event due to weather conditions, public safety concerns, venue requirements, government regulations, or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the organizers.

13. Admission and Registration Fees

Unless otherwise stated, admission fees and registration fees are non-refundable. If the Festival is canceled by the organizers before the event begins, refund policies will be communicated through the official Festival website and registration platform.

14. Parking

Parking is provided solely as a convenience where available. Participants park vehicles at their own risk. KC Arirang Festival is not responsible for theft, vandalism, vehicle damage, or personal injury occurring within parking areas.

15. Accessibility

KC Arirang Festival is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all attendees. Individuals requiring reasonable accommodations are encouraged to contact the Festival organizers prior to the event whenever possible.

16. Personal Information

Any personal information collected during event registration will be used solely for Festival administration, participant communication, operational planning, and future Festival-related announcements, unless otherwise authorized by the participant. Personal information will not be sold to third parties.

17. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri.

Acknowledgement

By registering for or entering the KC Arirang Festival, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and voluntarily agreed to these Terms and Conditions.