Terms and conditions
Last updated: September 14, 2024
Welcome to the Website of the Austrian Society and its charitable arm, the Austrian Society Trust Fund.
The Austrian Society and its charitable arm, the Austrian Society Trust Fund (together, the “Austrian Society” or “we”), organize events for the Austrian community in Montréal and surrounding areas, open to Austrians, people of Austrian descent, and all friends of Austria. We communicate information regarding such events, both past and future, as well as other news and other events that may be of interest to the community we serve, which communication is done in various ways such through emails, social media posts, direct messaging, and publishing information on our Website. We refer such activities, collectively and individually as the “Activities”.
By using this Website, by allowing us to communicate with you regarding the Activities, and by participating in our Activities, you agree to the Terms set out in these Terms and Conditions, including with regard to your browsing, purchasing tickets, making donations, and any other interactions with the Website. We refer to our Privacy Policy for the terms governing our collection, use, storage, and disclosure of any Personal Data collected.
Interpretation and definitions
Interpretation
The expressions “such as”, “including” shall always be understood to refer to non-exhaustive lists or examples.
Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:
- Terms refer to the binding Terms and Conditions outlined on this page for your use of our Website, including any amendments or updates as well as your participation in our Activities;
- Austrian Society means the Austrian Society and its charitable arm, the Austrian Society Trust Fund and is also referred to as “we”, “our” or “us” in these Terms and Conditions;
- Website refers to the website of the Austrian Society, accessible from https://austriainmontreal.com
- Ball refers to the Annual Viennese Ball of Montréal, an annual event organized by the Society.
Governing law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in the Province of Quebec, Canada.
Purpose of the Website
Our Website is designed to provide information about the Austrian Society including our Activities, such as the Viennese Ball as well as other activities, events, and news that we deem might of interest to you. We also offer an e-commerce component for purchasing tickets to the Ball and other events, as well to accept donations made to the Austrian Society (whether to the Austrian Society or its charitable arm, the Austrian Society Trust Fund).
Purchase of tickets
The Austrian Society offers information regarding its Activities and ways to participate, including the registration to Activities and the purchase of tickets to Activities, such as the Ball. It is also possible to make donations via our Website (for more details, we refer to the section below “Donations to the Austrian Society”).
All transactions, purchases, and donations are subject to these Terms, as well as any specific terms and conditions we may set for a particular Activity, and the terms and conditions provided by the payment processor “Zeffy” at the point of sale, or such other payment processor that the Austrian Society may use, in its sole discretion.
Tickets for our Activities as well as donations are generally non-refundable and non-cancellable. In exceptional circumstances, we may review the situation and, in our discretion, offer a full or partial reimbursement upon a request made to such end by the buyer. Please contact us if you would like to request such a review. Our decision will take into consideration factors such as timing, reason, and any expenses incurred by the Society at such time.
Participation in Activities implies:
- consent for photographs and videos to be taken at the event in question and for said photographs to be used by the Austrian Society for advertising, promotional, or other materials, including on its Website, in its newsletters, on its social media platforms, and in any other manner;
- agreement to any particular dress code applicable to the event in question: this applies specifically for the Viennese Ball, to which we request our guests to attend in formal attire, as more fully detailed on the Ball pages. The dress code will be enforced, and any lack of participation arising therefrom will not give rise to the right to be reimbursed;
- agreement to act responsibly and respectfully at the event towards guests and staff. We reserve the right to remove any individuals from the venue at the discretion of the Austrian Society or venue staff;
- agreement not to bring prohibited items to the venue. We reserve the right to restrict access to any persons found to have brought prohibited items with them or to confiscate said items for the duration of the event. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
- any items illegal in Montréal, Quebec, or Canada;
- weapons and otherwise hazardous or deadly materials or items;
- own food or drinks;
- recreational drugs;
- items that have bright or flashing lights or loud sounds or are otherwise disruptive;
We reserve the right to cancel purchased tickets for an event at our discretion for any reason. In the case of a cancellation from our side without justification or serious reason, we will provide a notice to you and a refund. We will not be responsible for any other amount or claim relating to such cancellation.
Donations to the Austrian Society
The Austrian Society is a non-profit organization and its charitable arm, the Austrian Society Trust Fund is a registered charity and are governed by laws applicable to such types of organizations.
Donations to the Austrian Society, more specifically to its charitable arm, the Austrian Society Trust Fund are eligible for a charitable donation tax receipt if they meet the legal requirements applicable to them.
If you wish to make a donation in kind, please contact us to discuss the donation process. In some cases, a certification of value may be required. A charitable donation tax receipt is available for certain types of donations, and will be issued in such a case for the eligible amount according to the applicable legal rules.
We appreciate any form of generosity towards the Austrian Society and the causes we support. However, in some circumstances, we may decline a donation for various reasons. We can do so at our discretion.
Acceptance of a donation does not imply endorsement or agreement with the donor’s views, actions, or other affiliations, nor does it entitle the donor to special status, perks, or privileges within the Austrian Society or for its events, including the Ball, unless expressly provided for by us.
Age restrictions
Our Activities are addressed to adults. Participants may bring their children to certain events, always under their supervision and guardianship. Certain programs we have (such as the Debutante and Cavalier program) are addressed to youth over 16 years old. We do not market our Activities nor transact with children.
Collection of Personal Data
Our Privacy Policy provides detailed information on how we collect, store, disclose, and use your personal data, including our use of tracking technologies. Our Privacy Policy can be consulted on our Website at https://austriainmontreal.com/privacy.
User conduct
There are no specific rules or guidelines for using our Website beyond those outlined in these Terms. Users agree to use the Website in a lawful and responsible manner, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. We reserve the right to enact rules for specific pages without updating these Terms. Any such changes will be displayed prominently on the relevant page.
Dispute resolution
In the event of any disputes or complaints, please contact us directly. We will attempt to resolve issues amicably. Any unresolved dispute would be submitted to the tribunals having jurisdiction thereover in the Province of Quebec, District of Montréal.
Third-party services
The Society utilizes third-party services, including ‘Google ReCAPTCHA’ for security and human verification, ‘Zeffy’ for transaction processing, and ‘MailChimp’ for email communications. We reserve the right to add or remove third-party services and will update this Policy accordingly. Use of our Website constitutes agreement to the terms and conditions of these third-party services. When you sign up to our mailing list, you agree to MailChimp’s terms and conditions. You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at anytime by clicking the link in any of our emails. When you are redirected to Zeffy (or another payment processing platform we may use) or otherwise interact with their platform through an embedded window on our Website, you will be subject to their terms and conditions, over which we have no control and with regard to which we are not liable in any way.
Intellectual property
All content and materials on the Website, including but not limited to text, images, logos, and design elements, are the exclusive property of the Austrian Society or its service providers and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use of our intellectual property is prohibited.
Disclaimer
While the Austrian Society strives to maintain accurate and up-to-date information on the Website, it makes no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content.
Changes to Terms
The Austrian Society reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Website, your registration at Activities, your participation at Activities all constitute, individually and collectively, your acceptance of the revised Terms.
Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, you can contact us:
- By email: info@austriainmontreal.com
- By visiting this page on our Website: https://austriainmontreal.com/contact
- By phone number: 1-800-304-0193