SLEEP OUT 2011 - Terms & Conditions and our Code of Conduct
If you want to join us at Sleep Out 2011, you must adhere to these rules. Please read this page before you tick the tick box on the registration form.
Terms & Conditions:
1. Registration and deposit
Only registered participants may take part in Sleep Out. You must have registered online using our Sleep Out registration form, received confirmation of your place and paid your non-refundable deposit.
2. Fundraising commitment
You must commit to raising a minimum of £1,000 per team of four, or £350 per individual participant.
3. Personal health
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are healthy enough for sleeping out overnight. If in doubt, please take advice from your medical practitioner. We strongly advise you to dress appropriately for the event – warm and water-proof clothing - and to bring a warm sleeping bag.
4. Personal safety and security
During the event you are responsible for your own, and your team’s, safety and responsibility. You must agree to take reasonable care not to compromise other participants’ safety and security.
5. Age limits
Under-16s may only participate with the prior agreement of Centrepoint and must be accompanied by their parent or guardian at all times. 16 and 17 year olds will only be registered as solo participants with verifiable written consent from their parent or guardian.
There is no maximum age limit but participants over 65 should seek advice from their medical practitioner.
6. Animals
No animals or pets may be brought to the event without the prior consent of Centrepoint. If you have a registered help-dog please advise Centrepoint prior to registering online.
7. Personal belongings
Centrepoint accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to your personal belongings during the event, including any items left at the bag drop. We strongly advise you not to bring valuables or delicate technology.
8. Centrepoint stewards
You must comply with all instructions and directions from Centrepoint event stewards, Broadgate Estates security, or any others working or volunteering on behalf of Centrepoint at the event. Failure to do so may result in you being required to leave the event site.
9. Media consent
You or your team must give permission to use your name, photograph, voice or likeness, in any broadcast, telecast, advertising promotion, or other account of this event, or marketing or promotion for future or similar events.
10. Cancellation
Centrepoint reserves the right to cancel or alter the event without notice.
Code of Conduct:
You and your team must accept that the interests and reputation of Centrepoint are of paramount importance. You must not do anything, or conduct yourself in a manner, which is not in keeping with the values of the charity or could bring Centrepoint into disrepute.
Failure to abide by the following code of conduct may result in you being required to leave the event:
1. Alcohol
Some wine will be provided during the evening. Please do not bring your own alcohol. Glass and alcohol will not be allowed into the ‘Sleepzone’. Please be mindful of how much alcohol you consume - this is an awareness-raising event and participants should conduct themselves appropriately.
2. Drugs
Any participant believed to be using or under the influence of illegal drugs will be required to leave the event and the police will be called.
3. Smoking
Smoking is not allowed in any covered area. You must follow the instruction of Centrepoint event stewards as to where you may or may not smoke.
4. Respect for others
The ‘Sleepzone’ is solely for those who wish to sleep: please be respectful of those trying to sleep. Those not wishing or who are unable to sleep should stay in a designated ‘wakezone’. If you are chatting in the ‘Sleepzone’ you will be asked to move to another area.
5. Toilets
Only used designated toilets - event stewards can direct you to their location.
6. Emergency evacuation
In the event of an emergency you must follow direction given by the event managers