TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. No persons under the age of 18 are permitted to attend any events with Dark Arts Paranormal.
2. Several locations are not suitable for clients with disabilities. At Dark Arts Paranormal we value all our clients and aim to make as many of our events as accessible as possible but unfortunately, due to the conditions of some of the buildings this is not always feasible and we have to ensure that safety is paramount. If you would like any additional information regarding our locations please Email or message our FB page.
3. Due to restrictions at our locations heavily pregnant women are not allowed at any of our events.
4. Each client will act in a responsible manner and respect the needs of others. You will not cause harm or injury to anyone else or put yourself or anyone else in danger. You will respect the nature of the event and behave accordingly. When leaving the event you will ensure that due to the lateness of the hour you will respect the needs of nearby residents by leaving quietly and quickly.
5. Absolutely no alcohol or drugs are permitted at any event with Dark Arts Paranormal. If anyone appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs and/or is suspected of bringing either alcohol or drugs to the event they will be asked to leave immediately and will not be refunded for any part of monies paid for the event. The staff at Dark Arts Paranormal will use their own discretion and have the ultimate decision to evict anyone whom they consider being behaving in an inappropriate manner due to alcohol or drugs.
6. There are strict laws on smoking indoors and Dark Arts Paranormal does not allow anyone to smoke or to bring any naked flames to the events. This includes candles and matches. Our team will not be using candles for experimental purposes due to safety hazards.
7. Unless otherwise stated there are no sleeping facilities at our events. We suggest that you bring a comfortable cushion to sit on whilst carrying out vigils or taking breaks.
8. Dark Arts Paranormal will not be liable for any damage or loss to property and personal equipment either on the journey to the event, during the event, and on the journey back home from the event.
9. It is important that each client is aware that they attend the events at their own risk. Dark Arts Paranormal accepts no liability for any accident/incident/injury to a client however it may be caused. Dark Arts Paranormal attempts to foresee any potential problems or hazards in order to eliminate them before the event. However, due to the nature of the events and locations accidents can still happen. We encourage all our clients to have their own third party public liability insurance. Although Dark Arts Paranormal has its own public liability insurance some of our policies may not be covered due to the fact that some of the location boundaries are beyond the normal public access categories.
10. By accepting and agreeing with these terms and conditions you are further indemnifying the promoters/organisers/individuals from and against all legal liability in respect of any claims, damages, costs, penalties, actions, demands, proceedings, any kind of legal suits, losses or expenses amounted in respect of or arising out of the injury to or the death of any person, or persons, or damage to any property arising from the client's participation and involvement in the event or activity or premises pertaining to the event.
11. Dark Arts Paranormal accepts no responsibility for any clothing, equipment, damage to vehicles, parking fines, clamping of vehicles. All property and effects belonging to you are your responsibility and we would urge you to protect your property and keep all said articles safe whilst attending the event.
12. There are occasions when events are canceled due to circumstances beyond the control of Dark Arts Paranormal. If these events are canceled then you will be given a full refund of monies paid for the said event. However, if the event is rescheduled Dark Arts Paranormal may set limitations on any refunds requested. We will endeavor to ensure that every client is made aware of a canceled event as soon as possible. However, if this has not been possible, Dark Arts Paranormal will not refund any expenses incurred due to the cancellation of an event, this includes travel and hotel expenses.
13. When any part of an event is in the open air it is obviously going to be affected by the weather conditions. Although in very rare circumstances would this have an effect on the event, if it does Dark Arts Paranormal reserves the right to move the event into covered conditions. However, this is very rare and it is the responsibility of the client to ensure that they are wearing appropriate clothing and are protected against the weather. In the event of severe adverse weather conditions Dark Arts Paranormal reserve the right to cancel an event. As much notice as possible will be given to guests prior to traveling to the event. However, if the weather is such that any member of the Dark Arts Paranormal Team is unable to reach the event then Dark Arts Paranormal will deem the event to be inaccessible and therefore canceled. This may happen as late as guests traveling en route to the event. Dark Arts Paranormal, will, however, endeavor to ensure that this is the last option taken and will always work towards the event going ahead as planned.
14. Dark Arts Paranormal only use responsible and reputable mediums and paranormal investigators. However, they can only offer you their own perspective and this should be considered when deciphering information. You are responsible for making your own decisions about what you are experiencing and act according to your own beliefs not the beliefs of others. Dark Arts Paranormal recognises that statements are the sole opinion of the medium, host, or investigator and not a reflection of Dark Arts Paranormal policies and opinions. There are no guarantees in relation to what is truth and what may be an offered opinion.
15. Any information that we may receive from you or that is requested by us in relation to names, addresses, email addresses, or contact telephone numbers is sensitive and will not be used for any purposes other than to be incorporated into our database for Dark Arts Paranormal data protection laws.
16. We endeavor to offer a psychic element to our events through the use of mediums & psychics, however, there may be occasions where this is not possible. If you are booking your event on the basis of a Medium being present then please contact us via Email or Facebook for clarification prior to completing your order.
17. Dark Arts Paranormal holds all their events at locations that have demonstrated paranormal activity witnessed and recorded by ourselves and others. It is impossible to guarantee what activity may occur during an event. This may be minimal or very intense resulting in injury to yourself or your clothing due to paranormal activity. Dark Arts Paranormal accepts no responsibility for whatever may occur as a result of any paranormal activity. It also accepts no responsibility if minimal or no activity is experienced in an event.
18. Dark Arts Paranormal suggests that due to the lateness of the investigation you make arrangements that ensure you are not too tired to drive and perhaps book into a hotel or guesthouse prior to the event. Remember Tiredness Can Kill.
19. These terms and conditions are non-negotiable and your booking of an event demonstrates their acceptance by you, the client. These conditions and any contract into which they are incorporated shall be subject to English Law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England.
20. Dark Arts Paranormal will endeavor to ensure that your time spent at the location is fruitful and rewarding and between us, we should all have an experience that will not be forgotten.
21. The use of cameras, filming, and recording equipment is permitted on our events subject to limitations. Any footage caught is deemed to be for personal use only and not for public view and ownership of this footage either audio or visual belongs solely with Dark Arts Paranormal. Before commencing video or audio capture you must advise anybody being recorded so that they are aware and have the choice not to be included. It is also imperative that you seek consent from the Dark Arts Paranormal Office by email before releasing any audio or visual footage into the public domain and this includes Facebook and personal websites. This is to ensure that our guests, events, and our locations are not compromised in any way. Failure to comply with this could lead to legal action being taken. You may be asked to sign a document during your event and some locations do have limitations for filming in order to ensure the enjoyment of all guests.
CANCELLATIONS BY US
We can cancel a Dark Arts Paranormal event at any time for any reason at our own discretion. We can particularly cancel an event if not enough customers have booked to make it financially viable to operate. If we have to cancel, we will tell you as soon as reasonably possible. In these circumstances, we will give you a full refund of any money paid to us or move your booking to another event of your choice (within reason) but we will have no other liability whatsoever to you. This includes refunds on any hotel bookings or refunds on any travel arrangements or other costs incurred relating to the canceled event.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
It is your responsibility at the time of booking to ensure that you are able to make the event date as Dark Arts Paranormal cannot offer a refund or transfer your places if you are unable to attend. Our locations are paid in advance and we are liable for these costs even if you cannot make the event. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Deposit payment options will secure your place(s) on the event but the balance payment should be made no later than 4 weeks prior to the event. If the balance payment is not received by the due date, Dark Arts Paranormal has the right to re-sell your places and retain any deposit payment already received.
We cannot put your places back up for sale on the website if you are unable to attend your event. However, if the ticket price has been paid in full your tickets can be transferred to a third party and where applicable you can advertise your tickets for sale on our Facebook Group Page. However, these tickets cannot be sold on any other advertising site due to the terms and conditions associated with them. You can find this page here. Please note that Dark Arts Paranormal accepts no liability for any third-party transactions made via this method nor will Dark Arts Paranormal enter into any correspondence to help with this transaction.
All guests need to be directed towards Dark Arts Paranormal Terms and Conditions and it will be deemed that the person(s) purchasing your tickets have been asked by you to ensure that the terms and conditions have been read and agreed by all concerned. Failure to do so will result in the guests not being allowed to enter the location.
BEHAVIOUR POLICY
We want all of our guests to enjoy our events and to feel safe at all times. We know that one disruptive guest can have an adverse effect on any event. We would therefore ask you to please read and agree to the terms set out in this policy and also to share this with those in your booking:
No disrespectful behavior will be tolerated as this has a detrimental impact on the event and the other guests. Any behavior deemed disrespectful or inappropriate will be dealt with swiftly and the person or people concerned will be removed from the event regardless of any transport difficulties or adverse weather conditions.
ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS ARE TO BE CONSUMED PRIOR TO OR DURING THE EVENT.
There is zero tolerance for this and any guest thought to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to take part in the event. We do not have to prove that you are under the influence but can act accordingly if we believe this to be the case.
We would be grateful if you could contact us as soon as possible to let us know if you are unable to attend an event, even if it is on the day of the event so that we are aware that you will not be arriving and can inform our staff.