RULES AND POLICIES

The Code of Conduct (the “Code”) applies to your conduct while you are attending a KCON event, whether participating on-site or off-site, such as, without limitation, your participation on any KCON social media platforms.  Along with this Code, KCONers should use common sense rules for their behavior in public, including being courteous, cooperative, and considerate to others and property. As a KCONer, you are expected to follow all rules and instructions by CJ, KCON staff/representatives, venue staff, and/or security personnel. 

We want to ensure that all KCONers understand what behavior is expected and what behaviors will not be tolerated at KCON.  All determinations of appropriate or inappropriate behavior are in sole discretion of the CJ and/or KCON staff/representative, and such decision(s) on-site will be final.

Actions We Encourage

KCONers shall: 

• Embrace the KCON community!
• Help keep KCON a safe environment for everyone! Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow KCONers. Alert KCON staff/representative if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress.
• Engage with your fellow KCONers and feel free to talk about K-POP Fans and Artists
• Be a great KCONer by being friendly and treating everyone with respect! 
• Have a great time with your fellow K-pop and K-culture enthusiasts!
• Comply with all Rules and Policies and with all applicable laws and regulations. 

Prohibited Actions

We expressly prohibit harassment and discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or perceived disability (physical or mental), family responsibilities, political affiliation, or any other legally protected characteristic.  

KCONers shall:

• Refrain from harassing, discriminatory, or demeaning conduct 
• Listen or comply with requests or instructions from KCON staff, venue staff, security personnel, or officers/officials
• Not scalp KCON tickets
• Not threaten the safety of KCONers, special guests or artists in any way (physically, psychologically, emotionally, sexually, or otherwise)
• Not engage in demeaning, offensive, hostile, obscene, or lewd behavior, materials and speech
• Not make or perform any threatening actions or behavior, harassment (in any form), stalking/following, bullying, heckling, or intimidation
• Not cause disruptive actions or behavior, such as interrupting artists or guest speakers during MEET & GREET or Panels, or other KCON events
• Not damage any private property, such as onsite at the venue or any CJ property
• Not steal anyone else’s personal property or be involved with theft in any manner
• Not cause unwanted physical contact or the use of physical force against another person
• Not solicit of tips, fees, donations, or the like, for any reason (including in exchange for goods/services), in any part of KCON
• Not sell merchandise/goods outside of the designated exhibitor spaces in the FESTIVAL GROUND area
• Not hand out any materials (e.g., flyers, stickers, cards, banners, promotional items) anywhere inside or outside of the FESTIVAL GROUND or M COUNTDOWN venues (except by exhibitors within their designated space or as otherwise authorized by CJ)
• Not gather information, perform market research, collect surveys from KCONers (unless authorized or as performed by CJ)
• Not possess, distribute, or use any illegal substances or alcoholic beverages
• Not smoke in any form, including cigarettes, pipes, cigars, e-cigarettes, vapes, etc., unless in a designated area
• Not possess any item that may be considered (or mistaken for) a weapon, or possess  any item that can be used as a weapon against others 
• Not cause or perform any action or behavior that people would generally deem inappropriate, disorderly, disruptive, or potentially harmful
• Not violate any part of this Code, any of the Rules and Policies, or any venue policies
• Not perform any activity prohibited by applicable law, rule, or regulation

Zero Tolerance

CJ adopts a Zero Tolerance Policy for all of the above prohibited (and similar) actions. KCONers asked to stop any prohibited activity or behavior are expected to comply immediately. If you are participating in any such prohibited action(s) and/or are in violation of this Code and/or the Rules and Policies, CJ may, at its sole discretion, revoke any tickets/passes in your possession. CJ reserves the right to refuse admittance to, or immediately remove any person from, the FESTIVAL GROUND, M COUNTDOWN, or any KCON programming at any time in its sole discretion, without a refund to you. If deemed necessary, the proper authorities will be notified.

Safety & Security/Reporting Procedure

Take care of yourself and your personal belongings while you are at KCON. If you see anyone violating the Code and/or the Rules and Policies, or feel you or someone else’s safety is at risk in any way, please report it to a KCON staff/representative or security personnel. All reports and concerns raised will be treated seriously, and we will promptly follow-up and/or investigate reported incidents. As appropriate to the incident, we may direct you to other resources or authorities for resolution.

All ticket sales regarding KCON are final. Please be careful at checkout to ensure that you are purchasing the tickets you intend to buy.

The MEET & GREET type you can access is determined SOLELY by the QR code, which you have on AXS mobile app.  

Third Party Sales

There may be individuals, third party websites, and social media pages (i.e., Facebook) that offer the sale or trade of certain tickets, PLEASE BE WARY OF SCAMMERS AND COUNTERFEIT TICKETS! We highly discourage the purchase of tickets from any third party. General KCON staff, venue staff, and security personnel will not be able to confirm authenticity. 

Helpful Tips

• Be careful if the price is too good to be true. It probably is!
• Be careful if the price is too high! Those tickets are likely high in demand and scammers know this!
• Try to bring the seller with you to find a KCON staff member (not venue staff or security personnel) at the KCON LA 2024 event area to confirm validity and authenticity. If they are unwilling to go with you, there’s likely a problem.  Please report that person immediately!
• Protect yourself by taking a selfie with the seller, recording the seller’s name and phone number, check and take a photograph of their ID (e.g., driver’s license, identification card, passport), and check to see if they have a packet of legitimate tickets like any other KCONer would have. This information may be useful if you have to report them to the proper authorities.

If you are found to be in possession of a counterfeit ticket, the ticket will be confiscated, and you will not be allowed to enter the M COUNTDOWN and/or FESTIVAL GROUND without exception. CJ cannot be liable for the actions of a third party.

CJ would hate for any KCONers to be defrauded or scammed, so be very careful and use your best judgment.

While the venues that we contract with have sole responsibility for providing appropriate accessibility and other accommodations in their facilities, CJ is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in KCON programming areas for KCONers, volunteers, and staff with special needs or disabilities that are protected by federal, state, and local public accommodation and accessibility laws. 

KCON welcomes everyone of all abilities and strives to provide a stellar experience for everyone. If there are any issues while on-site, please contact a KCON staff/representative (who will have special KCON staff badges) on the floor of the venue or at Guest Services. 

Please be advised that certain designated areas (e.g., MEET & GREET, Panels) fill up quickly and all seating is first come, first served, so special seating may not be available if you arrive late.
All KCONers must have the appropriate tickets to enter certain controlled access programming.

KCONers who are minors (under 18 years of age) should be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian during their attendance of a KCON event. Moreover, children/minors who are13 years old and under must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian at all times during/at any KCON event. If you see any unattended children who are 13 years old and under, please immediately notify a KCON staff/representative at the nearest KCON information booth for assistance.

The possession, distribution, or use of any illegal substances or outside alcoholic beverages is absolutely prohibited and can subject you to ticket forfeiture and removal from a KCON event. If the FESTIVAL GROUND or M COUNTDOWN venue supplies or sells alcoholic beverages, only those alcoholic beverages sold/supplied by the venue’s employee(s) at a venue-operated booth are permitted.

Pursuant to the Code, weapons, real or fake, are not allowed into any KCON event. Please do not bring anything that resembles or could be mistaken for a weapon. If you are found to have any such items, you will be asked to leave the venue and you may only seek entry into a KCON event without such items in your possession.

Entry into the 2024 FESTIVAL GROUND will begin at 7:00 AM PDT on Friday, July 26, 2024 through Sunday, July 28, 2024. The FESTIVAL GROUND will remain open until 6:00 PM PDT on July 26th, 27th, and 28th.

1. Admission to the FESTIVAL GROUND is available to the following persons only:

• KCON ticket holders, and Official Event badge ticket holders
  • Some FESTIVAL GROUND programs, including MEET & GREET sessions, may require separate ticket or passes for entry.
  • Official event badge holders (including press pass holders) will have separate designated entry.

2. The QR Code on your AXS.com app will be scanned to authenticate your right to enter the FESTIVAL GROUND and provide you with the various benefits associated with your ticket tier:

• Beware of fraudulent or unauthorized copies since each ticket contains a unique QR code which invalidates any subsequent copies of said ticket when scanned
• Do NOT share pictures of your tickets, as those QR codes may be used to create counterfeit tickets and may prevent your entry to the Event
• CJ is not responsible or liable for your purchase of counterfeit or fraudulent tickets and CJ advises you to buy tickets only from official sources including the Box Office, AXS, and authorized resellers.
• On your first entry, you will receive a wristband which gives you access to re-entry of the FESTIVAL GROUND.

3. When you exit the FESTIVAL GROUND and if you plan to re-enter, a KCON wristband will be provided to you for re-entry.

• Wristbands must be worn at all times while on the FESTIVAL GROUND.
• Wristbands that are tampered with or removed shall be void and unusable. CJ reserves the right to deny re-entry to anyone with a wristband that has been cut, re-tied, or otherwise tampered with.
• LA Convention Center – Maximum allowable bag size is 12” x 12”x 6”; clear bags only.
• Crypto.com Arena – Bags, backpacks, purses, totes, clear bags, fanny packs, and camera bags are not allowed. Small clutches and wallets smaller than 5” x 9” x 1” are permitted and are subject to security inspection.

Taking photographs and recording video by KCONers using cell phones and/or small, non-professional cameras (e.g., cameras without detachable lenses, telephoto or zoom lenses, external flashes) are generally allowed in the common areas of the FESTIVAL GROUND for personal, non-commercial use, provided that the photography or video recording is not disruptive.
Photos and videos may not be sold, or otherwise published, uploaded, reproduced, transmitted, or distributed for commercial exploitation in any manner whatsoever.
Be sure to watch out for specific photo and video rules that apply to certain designated programming areas (e.g., MEET & GREET, Panels) and always follow KCON staff instructions. If you fail to follow the rules or instructions, you may be removed from the area without refund.

• Because space is limited, programming areas and panel rooms are generally on a first come, first served basis.
• All programming area and panel room attendees are expected to comply with the Code.
• Please respect the order of the line for these areas and enter in an orderly fashion. Once the program or panel has finished, all KCONers must exit the area to make room for the next program or panel and its attendees.
• For KCONers who require reasonable accommodations, please refer to the “For Participants with Disabilities” section of the Rules and Policies.

Programming Area & Panel Room – Restrictions

• Do not crowd the stage at any time.
• Do not stand on chairs, step stools, ladders, etc.
• Do not bring any items that may block other audience members’ vision (e.g., tablets, signs, posters, balloons, selfie-sticks, Go-Pro poles).

Programming Area & Panel Room – Photo & Video Policy

Be sure to watch out for specific photo and video rules that apply to programming areas and panel rooms, and always follow KCON staff’s instructions. If you fail to follow the rules or instructions, you may be removed from the area without refund.

Special guests and panelists should refer to the terms and conditions of their agreement with CJ. Further, just like all other KCONers, special guests and panelists are expected to comply with the Code and the Rules and Policies, as applicable.

Access to your purchased MEET & GREET tickets is determined SOLELY by the QR code generated on your AXS mobile app account.  

• All MEET & GREET participants are expected to comply with all Rules and Policies.
• MEET & GREETs are controlled access programming. Depending on your ticket tier, you may enter specific sections of the MEET & GREET viewing area. Attendees may enter the general MEET & GREET viewing area at any time.
• Please do not lose or damage your MEET & GREET ticket. CJ is not responsible for any lost or damaged MEET & GREET tickets.
• Once the MEET & GREET has finished, all KCONers must exit the area to make room for the next session.
• For KCONers who require reasonable accommodations, please refer to the “For Participants with Disabilities” section of the Rules and Policies.

MEET & GREET – Line-Up Procedures

• Official entry lines will form approximately thirty (30) minutes before the start of each MEET & GREET session. 
• Out of respect for other KCONers, please follow all Rules and Policies and do not cut in line.

MEET & GREET – Restrictions

• For your safety (and the safety of others), do not run in the MEET & GREET area!
• Safety devices can be placed on the stage for both artists and KCONers’ safety and health
• If you fail to follow the Rules and Policies, you may be removed from the area and barred from attending any other KCON event.
  • Cameras with detachable/interchangeable telephoto or zoom lenses are prohibited! Do not bring these cameras into the MEET & GREET areas!
  • Only cell phones and small, non-professional cameras are allowed in MEET & GREET sessions (see FESTIVAL GROUND and MEET & GREET Photo and Video Recording by Participants Policy). 
  • Any devices that extend your cell phone or cameras away from your hand or body (e.g., selfie-sticks, Go-Pro poles, stilts, tripods) are strictly prohibited!
  • Video recording devices such as hand-held camcorders, Google Glass, Meta Ray-Bans, and Go-Pros are not permitted in the MEET & GREET sessions! Please put these items away.
  • If you are unsure about your camera, please ask a KCON staff member working in the MEET & GREET area.
  • Regardless of type of camera, if a KCON staff member or security personnel asks you to put your camera away, you must do so.
• MEET & GREET M&G PREMIUM (HI-WAVE) ticket holders:
  • Only one HI-WAVE access per KCONer per artist is permitted (even if you have multiple tickets)!
  • You must listen to KCON staff when asked to line up for HI-WAVE. If you do not line up or are otherwise distracted, you may miss your chance to participate!
  • Any video recording or taking photos during the HI-WAVE is not allowed!
    • Please store all cell phones and point-and-shoot cameras away in your bags or back pockets.
  • Do not hug, grab, kiss, shake hands, or make any other physical contact with the artists. Gifts for artists are not allowed!
    • We understand you are passionate and would like to show your appreciation to the artists, but this is for the artists’ safety! We appreciate your cooperation.
  • Keep pace with other HI-WAVE KCONers. There is a limited amount of time, so please do not inconvenience other KCONers!
  • Oversized or inappropriate signage is not permitted!

MEET & GREET – Disclaimer

• MEET & GREET schedules are subject to change or cancellation at any time due to unforeseen circumstances.
• In the case of an outright cancellation of a MEET & GREET session, CJ may make efforts to provide appropriate accommodations, but CJ is not responsible for, and does not guarantee, an alternate MEET & GREET opportunity or any other remedies.

KCON exhibitors and vendors must abide by the terms and conditions of their agreement with CJ. Additionally, exhibitors and vendors are expected to comply with the Code and the Rules and Policies, as applicable. KCON exhibitors and vendors must stay within their allotted exhibitor space, and any sales outside of that space (including outside of the venues), will subject them to immediate forfeiture of their exhibitor/vendor booth, without refund, and a ban from future events.

• Taking photographs and recording video by KCONers using cell phones and/or small, non-professional cameras (e.g., cameras without detachable lenses, telephoto or zoom lenses, external flashes) are generally allowed in the common areas of the FESTIVAL GROUND for personal, non-commercial use, provided that the photography or video recording is not disruptive to the KCON event.
• Photos and videos may not be sold, or otherwise published, uploaded, reproduced, transmitted, or distributed for commercial purposes in any manner whatsoever without CJ’s authorization.
• Be sure to watch out for specific photo and video rules and policies that apply to certain designated programming areas (e.g., MEET & GREET, Panels) and always follow KCON staff instructions. If you fail to follow the Rules and Policies or KCON staff instructions, you may be removed from the area without a refund.

M COUNTDOWN venues that CJ contracts with will have their own rules and policies. Please refer to the venue’s websites for more information: 

https://www.cryptoarena.com/plan-your-visit/general-info-faq/a-z-guide.

M COUNTDOWN Line-Up and Entry Rules

P1 GA (STANDING) may start lining up at 3:00 PM PDT on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Subject to change depending on venue conditions. If an unofficial line is formed, we do not guarantee that your place in line will be honored. Out of respect for other KCONers to comply with all Rules and Policies, please do not cut in line.

• We reserve the right to change where lines will form and which entrance will be used at any time prior to the M COUNTDOWN.

When it is your turn, please enter the M COUNTDOWN venue in an orderly fashion. If you are found to be running, pushing, pulling, or violating the Rules and Policies, we reserve the right to remove you from your place in line or the M COUNTDOWN altogether. Safety is our top priority and any action or behavior that endangers or threatens the safety of any KCON participant, staff, volunteers, etc., will not be tolerated.

M COUNTDOWN Photo & Video Policy

• M COUNTDOWN venues have their own camera and video policies. Please refer to the website below for more information (https://www.cryptoarena.com/plan-your-visit/general-info-faq/a-z-guide).
• Cameras with detachable/interchangeable telephoto or zoom lenses will be strictly prohibited in the M COUNTDOWN. Upon entry, M COUNTDOWN venue staff will be checking bags and your camera may be confiscated by venue staff. In order to avoid this, please store your cameras away in a safe place (e.g., car, hotel room, etc.) before lining up for the M COUNTDOWN.
• Video and audio recording of the M COUNTDOWN is strictly prohibited. Video recording devices such as hand-held camcorders, Google Glass, Meta Ray-Bans, and Go-Pros are strictly prohibited.
• Anyone caught violating this policy will be escorted out of the M COUNTDOWN immediately, without a refund.

Your Image and Publicity Rights

You grant to CJ ENM USA, Inc., and its affiliates, representatives, agents and assigns (collectively, “CJ”), the limited, royalty-free right and permission and license to use, exploit, print, publish, broadcast, reproduce, adapt, and display your name, actual or simulated likeness, photograph, image, voice, portrait, picture, personal characteristics, biographical information and other personal identification  in any and all languages and media now known and hereafter developed, on or in connection with CJ, including, without limitation any and all advertising, promotion, marketing, and/or publicity thereof, including all ancillary and subsidiary rights therein, without additional consideration or limitation as to frequency of use.  

You acknowledge and agree that this authorization is intended to satisfy all consent requirements of the California Civil Code sections 3344 and 3344.1, or any other statutes or common law principles of similar effect, and you hereby waive and release any and all claims that you have or hereafter have against CJ under such statutes or any other statutes or common law principles of similar effect.  If you have an objection to this consent, please do not attend the FESTIVAL GROUND or M COUNTDOWN.

General Waiver, Consent, and Limitation of Liability 

By attending a KCON event, you and/or your parent/legal guardian hereby acknowledge and agree to the following terms of this General Waiver, Consent, and Limitation of Liability (the “Waiver”):

1. You have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Code, Rules and Policies, which are incorporated into this Waiver as set forth herein.
2. You understand and agree that this Waiver, along with the Code, Rules and Policies, apply to you at all times before, during and after attending KCON events.
3. You understand and agree that my failure to abide by the Code, Rules and Policies, or any instructions of KCON staff, FESTIVAL GROUND venue staff, M COUNTDOWN venue staff, security, officials, officers, or any other persons affiliated with or acting for or on behalf of CJ, KCON, the venues, or the City of Los Angeles, may subject you to forfeiture of your KCON ticket(s) without refund.
4. You understand that your attendance and participation in activities at KCON is voluntary and that some activities (e.g., dancing, M& G, Red Carpet events) may involve risks, including physical injury (temporary or permanent), death, damage to property, loss of property, and other damages or losses. As a condition of you being permitted to attend KCON or participate in any activities, you assume and accept all risks of harm, loss or injury, and waive the right to claim any damages whatsoever resulting from, arising from, or in connection with your attendance at KCON or participation in any activities.
5. You understand and agree that CJ shall not be held responsible for any loss or theft of your property during KCON. You understand that it is your responsibility to be mindful of your property at all times.
6. You understand and agree that if you damage any real or personal property in any manner or extent during KCON, including but not limited to the property owned by the FESTIVAL GROUND venue or M COUNTDOWN venue, you will be solely responsible for the cost of repairs and/or replacement of such damaged property.
7. You hereby waive and release, indemnify and forever hold harmless CJ, the FESTIVAL GROUND venue, the M COUNTDOWN venue, the City of Los Angeles, their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, and each of their respective officers, directors, partners, members, shareholders, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (the “Released Parties”) from any and all disputes, claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, causes of action, lawsuits, attorneys’ fees, and/or claims of every kind and nature (“Disputes”), whether known or unknown, in law or equity, that you ever had or may have, arising out of or in connection to my attendance or participation at KCON, including any acts or omissions by third parties such as medical providers, emergency personnel, and food and beverage vendors.
8. You acknowledge that you have read and understand the provisions of California Civil Code Section 1542, which provides as follows: “A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.” Being aware of such statutory right, by participating in KCON, you expressly waive any rights under California Civil Code Section 1542 as well as any other statutes or common law principles of similar effect.
9. You agree that any and all Disputes arising out of or in connection to your attendance or participation at KCON shall be determined by confidential binding arbitration, in accordance with the arbitration rules of JAMS to be held in Los Angeles County, California, before a single neutral arbitrator. You agree that the laws of the State of California shall apply to and govern any Disputes, without regard to its principles of conflicts of laws.  No waiver of any breach or default of the terms herein shall be effective unless in writing signed by you and CJ.  If any provision herein is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect any other provision hereof, and the invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced by an enforceable provision that most closely meets the commercial intent of the parties.
10. You consent to CJ collecting, storing, and sharing your personal information as outlined in the Privacy Notice that is available at https://www.kconusa.com/privacy-policy/.

You submit this Waiver of your own free will, free of any pressure, duress or threat of duress. You have read this Waiver carefully, understand it, and understand you are giving up substantial rights, including your right to sue. You agree to be legally bound by it and intend by acknowledgement to be a complete and unconditional release of CJ of all liability to the maximum extent permitted by law. You agree that no certification authority or other third-party verification is required to validate your acknowledgement, and that the lack of such certification or third-party verification shall not in any way AFFECT the enforceability of this Waiver. Your continued attendance of KCON will act as acknowledgement of this Waiver. 

Parent/Legal Guardian’s Additional Release for Minor Attendees

You represent and warrant that you are the parent or legal guardian of the minor(s) attending KCON and hereby give permission for your child(ren) to attend and participate in activities at KCON. You acknowledge that you have read this Waiver on behalf of yourself and your minor child(ren), understand it, and understand that you are giving up substantial rights, including your right to sue. You agree to be legally bound by it and intend by acknowledgement to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Per http://Crypto.com Arena: Bags, backpacks, purses, totes, clear bags, fanny packs, and camera bags are not allowed. Small clutches and wallets smaller than 5” x 9” x 1” are permitted and are subject to security inspection.

M COUNTDOWN venues have their own camera and video policies. Please refer to the website below for more information (https://www.cryptoarena.com/plan-your-visit/general-info-faq/a-z-guide).

Cameras with detachable/interchangeable telephoto or zoom lenses will be strictly prohibited at M COUNTDOWN. Upon entry, M COUNTDOWN venue staff will be checking bags and your camera may be confiscated by venue staff. In order to avoid this, please store your cameras away in a safe place (e.g., car, hotel room, etc.) before lining up for the M COUNTDOWN.

Video and audio recording of the M COUNTDOWN is strictly prohibited. Video recording devices such as hand-held camcorders, Google Glass, Meta Ray-Bans, and Go-Pros are strictly prohibited.

Anyone caught violating this policy will be escorted out of M COUNTDOWN immediately, without refund.

You acknowledge and agree that this authorization is intended to satisfy all consent requirements of the California Civil Code sections 3344 and 3344.1, or any other statutes or common law principles of similar effect, and you hereby waive and release any and all claims that you have or hereafter have against CJ under such statutes or any other statutes or common law principles of similar effect.

If you have an objection to this consent, please do not attend the FESTIVAL GROUND or M COUNTDOWN(s).

It is important that you and/or your parent/legal guardian read and understand the below.  If you have any questions, please email us at questions@kconusa.com
In consideration of being permitted to attend KCON, you and/or your parent/legal guardian hereby acknowledge and agree to the following terms of this General Waiver and Limitation of Liability (the “Waiver”):

1. I have read, understand, and agree to abide by these Rules and Policies, which are incorporated into this Waiver as set forth herein.
2. I understand and agree that this Waiver, along with the Rules and Policies, apply to me at all times before, during and after KCON.
3. I understand and agree that my failure to abide by the Rules and Policies, or any instructions of KCON staff, FESTIVAL GROUND venue staff, M COUNTDOWN venue staff, security, officials, officers, or any other persons affiliated with or acting for or on behalf of CJ, KCON, the venues, or the City of Los Angeles, may subject me to forfeiture of my KCON ticket(s) without refund.
4. I understand that my attendance and participation in activities at KCON is voluntary and that some activities (e.g., dancing, MEET & GREET , Red Carpet) may involve risks, including physical injury (temporary or permanent), death, damage to property, loss of property, and other damages or losses. As a condition of my being permitted to attend KCON or participate in any activities, I assume and accept all risks of harm, loss or injury, and waive the right to claim any damages whatsoever resulting from, arising from, or in connection with my attendance at KCON or participation in any activities.
5. I understand and agree that CJ shall not be held responsible for any loss or theft of my property during KCON. I understand that it is my responsibility to be mindful of my property at all times.
6. I understand and agree that if I damage any real or personal property in any manner or extent during KCON, including but not limited to the property owned by the FESTIVAL GROUND venue or M COUNTDOWN venue, I will be solely responsible for the cost of repairs and/or replacement of such damaged property.
7. I hereby waive and release, indemnify and forever hold harmless CJ, the FESTIVAL GROUND venue, the M COUNTDOWN venue, the City of Los Angeles, their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, and each of their respective officers, directors, partners, members, shareholders, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (the “Released Parties”) from any and all disputes, claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, causes of action, lawsuits, attorneys’ fees, and/or claims of every kind and nature (“Disputes”), whether known or unknown, in law or equity, that I ever had or may have, arising out of or in connection to my attendance or participation at KCON, including any acts or omissions by third parties such as medical providers, emergency personnel, and food and beverage vendors.
8. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the provisions of California Civil Code Section 1542, which provides as follows: “A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.” Being aware of such statutory right, by participating in KCON, I expressly waive any rights under California Civil Code Section 1542 as well as any other statutes or common law principles of similar effect.
9. I agree that any and all Disputes arising out of or in connection to my attendance or participation at KCON shall be determined by confidential binding arbitration, in accordance with the arbitration rules of JAMS to be held in Los Angeles County, California, before a single neutral arbitrator. I agree that the laws of the State of California shall apply to and govern any Disputes, without regard to its principles of conflicts of laws.  No waiver of any breach or default of the terms herein shall be effective unless in writing signed by you and CJ. If any provision herein is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect any other provision hereof, and the invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced by an enforceable provision that most closely meets the commercial intent of the parties.

I submit this Waiver of my own free will, free of any pressure, duress or threat of duress.  I have read this Waiver carefully, understand it, and understand I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I agree to be legally bound by it and intend by signature to be a complete and unconditional release of CJ of all liability to the maximum extent permitted by law. I agree that no certification authority or other third-party verification is required to validate my electronic signature, and that the lack of such certification or third-party verification shall not in any way AFFECT the enforceability of this Waiver. 

Parent/Legal Guardian’s Additional Release for Minor Attendees

I represent and warrant that I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor attending KCON and hereby give permission for my child to attend and participate in activities at KCON. I acknowledge that I have read this Waiver on behalf of me and my minor child, understand it, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I agree to be legally bound by it and intend by signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the maximum extent permitted by law.