Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: November 2024

By attending Vertigo and any of Vertigo's event days, you acknowledge that participation is entirely at your own risk. You confirm that you understand the nature and conditions of the event and voluntarily assume full responsibility for yourself, your personal property.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Damage, loss, or destruction of personal or third-party property;
  • Risks associated with travel to and from the event site, including driving or flying;
  • Medical care, injury, serious injury, or death.

Activities such as interacting with installations, stages, equipment, performances, or vehicles are undertaken at your own risk, and the organizers accept no liability for injuries, damages, or losses arising from these interactions.

Your entry to any Vertigo event is not allowed without agreeing to these terms.

Medical Emergencies

In the event of a medical emergency, you agree to:

  • Accept medical assistance from on-site personnel;
  • Follow any directions given, which may include leaving the event site to seek further medical care;
  • Indemnify the event organizers, medical personnel, and staff from any claims arising from such assistance, and release them from liability for personal or property-related damages.

Participant Accountability

Behavioral standards informed by the event's principles, safety guidelines, and consent policies will be enforced. Unsafe behavior may result in investigations, sanctions, or removal from the event.

By attending, you release the organizers from liability for any personal or property-related damages or losses and indemnify them against third-party claims related to your participation.

Event Requirements

The event site is clearly demarcated, and attendees are not permitted beyond designated areas without prior consent. Trespassing in restricted zones, including staff or operational areas, is prohibited.

Commercial vending, weapons, fireworks, and other explosives are strictly prohibited. Attendees must comply with event rules, local laws, and instructions from event staff.

The creation or use of intellectual property, including photos, videos, or audio recordings at the event, is subject to the ownership and use rights of the event and other attendees. Commercial use of such material without prior written consent is prohibited.

Leave No Trace

Attendees are required to dispose of their litter and other trash into the bins located around the event venue. Please help us keep things clean.

Personal Insurance

Attendees are advised to consider obtaining personal insurance to cover travel, medical emergencies, or other unexpected situations.

  • Ensure adequate medical coverage for treatment or evacuation if required.
  • Insure all personal property brought to the event, whether owned by you or not.

Consumer Protection Act of South Africa

By attending Vertigo and any of Vertigo's event days, you understand and agree that Vertigo as a supplier did not require you to give up any rights or to take up any other obligations, or to free it of any liability on terms that are unfair, unreasonable, or unjust.

You have read and understood the above terms and indemnity, and agree it is not one-sided against you, deem it not unfavorable against you, and you have not been supplied with any incorrect or misleading information which can be calculated to be to your detriment.

You confirm you are aware that the indemnity contained in this document limits the risk and liability of Vertigo and passes such risk and liability to you, and that such indemnity imposes an obligation on you to indemnify Vertigo, its members, owners, directors, employees and agents, including the venues and their staff.

You confirm that the extent of the application of the disclaimers and indemnity together with its liability limitation and exclusions contained in this document have been drawn to your attention in plain language and you have had the adequate opportunity receive and comprehend the contents and terms of such disclaimers and indemnity.

Vertigo is a brand of VAULT Events (Pty) Ltd. All references to Vertigo pertain to the products and services provided by VAULT Events (Pty) Ltd.