General Terms and Conditions for Visitors of the Berlin Board Game Con 2024
Gender reference
For the sake of easier readability this publication does not include any gender-neutral
differentiation, e.g. visitors*. Corresponding terms apply to all people in the sense of equal
treatment.
By ordering a ticket in the online shop, the Convention Rules and the General Terms and Conditions
of Berlin Brettspiel Con Event GmbH for the Berlin Brettspiel Con 2024 are bindingly accepted.
Please observe the following instructions:
- Children under 4 years have free entrance to the Berlin Brettspiel Con.
- On Saturday, children from 4-14 years receive a reduced entrance ticket.
- On Sunday, children under 14 years have free entrance to the Berlin Brettspiel Con.
- Children over 14 years need an entrance ticket.
- Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets for
children under the age of 14 must also be ordered by a parent or guardian. - Physically handicapped persons who are dependent on an accompanying person can bring
this accompanying person to the Berlin Brettspiel Con free of charge. A correspondingly
valid proof is required at admission.
§ 1 Organizer
Berlin Brettspiel Con Event GmbH
Hansastr. 60
14612 Falkensee
Managing Director:
Johannes Jaeger
§ 2 Name of the event
Berlin Brettspiel Con
§ 3 Operator/event location
Estrel Convention Center Berlin
Sonnenallee 225
12057 Berlin
§ 4 Period of the event
Friday, 19th July 2024 until
Sunday, 21th July 2024
§ 5 Opening hours
Friday, 19th July 2024
4:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Open: Free games area (Game Night)
Saturday, 20th July 2024
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Early access with Berlin Con badge from 9:30 a.m.
Open: Entire event with exhibitor area and free games area
7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Open: Free game area (Game Night)
Sunday, 21th July 2024
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Early access with Berlin Con badge from 9:30 a.m.
Open: Entire event with exhibitor area and free games area
§ 6 Cancellation of the event
If the event is cancelled before the start, only the nominal value of the ticket can be refunded. The
event can be cancelled until the beginning without giving reasons. There shall be no further claim
for damages. The event will take place in all weather conditions as long as the organizer deems it
responsible. Should the weather conditions pose a danger to body and health, the event will be
cancelled immediately. In this case, as well as in the event of termination of the event for other
reasons of force majeure, due to official orders or court decisions as well as the endangerment of
visitors due to misconduct by others or the threat of escalation, due to excessive crowds, there
shall be no claim for reimbursement or damages unless the organizer can be charged with intent or
gross negligence. The organizer reserves the right to restrict access to areas of the site due to
overcrowding for safety reasons. This does not give rise to any claims for damages, as it is
impossible to plan the flow of visitors precisely.
§ 7 Claims for damages
Claims for damages against the organizer due to negligence are excluded. This also applies to its
legal representatives or its vicarious agents. This regulation does not apply to damages due to
injury to body, life, health, as well as gross negligence or intent of the organizer or due to the
violation of essential contractual obligations, whereby the claim for damages is limited to the
replacement of the foreseeable, typical damage. Further liability is excluded.
§ 8 Venue area
“Venue area” means the area as a whole, including the entrance areas, the inner courtyard, the
dining areas and the associated designated routes. “Admission area” means the outdoor area in
front of ESTREL-Berlin on Ziegrastraße. At the ticket offices there, the purchased ticket is
exchanged for an admission ticket (badge) or an admission wristband, which grants access to the
event. The term “inner courtyard” refers to the area in front of the ESTREL that provides access to
the event halls. “ESTREL” means the actual building with its individual halls forming the event
grounds.
§ 9 Parking spaces
Only public parking spaces are available for visitors. These include the Estrel hotel underground car
park, which is subject to a charge, and the car park at Ziegrastraße 6, which is also subject to a
charge. It is strongly recommended that visitors travel by public transport. The S-Bahn station
“Sonnenallee” is within walking distance.
§ 10 Access
Admission to the event grounds is only permitted with a valid admission ticket (badge) or a
specific admission wristband, which can be purchased at the event on the day of the event or the
visitor can obtain in exchange for the advance ticket at the ticket offices in the entrance area.
Commercial resale of the advance booking ticket or the admission ticket is strictly prohibited.
Visitors are allowed to leave the premises. When re-entering the event grounds, the undamaged
wristband or admission ticket (badge) must be presented; otherwise there is no entitlement to reentry.
§ 11 Refusal of access
The organizer reserves the right to deny entry to the visitor for important reasons. In this case, the
visitor is only entitled to a refund of the nominal value of the ticket, unless the refusal of admission
for important reasons is due to the person of the visitor. Any further claim for damages is excluded,
unless the organizer acts with gross negligence or intent.
§ 12 Dangerous objects
It is prohibited to take glass containers of any kind, drugs as defined by the Narcotics Law,
weapons of any kind and other dangerous objects onto the event grounds. The security service is
instructed to carry out random bag checks and body searches. The visitor declares his or her
agreement by purchasing tickets. In the event of violation of laws or these regulations, the visitor
may be expelled from the event grounds. In this case, reimbursement and damage claims are
excluded unless the organizer himself can be charged with gross negligence or intent.
§ 13 Wardrobe
On the event site, there is a luggage storage for a fee but no cloakrooms available.
§ 14 Escape routes
Escape routes and stairs must be kept clear at all times, may not be used as seating and must be
crossed quickly.
§ 15 Waste
During the event, waste must be disposed of in the bins and containers provided for this purpose.
§ 16 Youth Protection Act
The Youth Protection Act applies to all event areas.
§ 17 Toilets
Urinating outside the designated toilets and facilities is not permitted.
§ 18 Vandalism
Deliberate damage to any objects and equipment is prohibited and will be prosecuted as vandalism.
§ 19 Stay without authorization
Persons who are not entitled to stay on the event grounds will be reported for fraudulent
performance (§ 265a StGB) and trespass (§ 123 StGB).
§ 20 Consideration
It is necessary to be considerate towards the other visitors.
§ 21 Non-compliance with the General Terms and Conditions for Visitors
Non-compliance with the General Terms and Conditions for Visitors may lead to complete exclusion
from the event. With an exclusion from the event, the ticket loses its validity. A claim for re-entry
or reimbursement of the purchase price is excluded.
§ 22 Consent for the use of pictures and sound recordings
By entering the premises, the visitor irrevocably consents to the free use of his image and voice for
photographs, live broadcasts, broadcasts and/or recordings of images and/or sound made by the
organizer and/or its agents in connection with the event, as well as their subsequent utilization in
all current and future media (in particular in the form of sound and image carriers, via print, as well
as digital distribution, e.g. via the Internet).
§ 23 Photography
Photography for private use is generally permitted. Professional media representatives, YouTubers,
etc. are requested to obtain accreditation from the organizer in advance.
§ 24 Relocation
The organizer reserves the right to relocate the event to a different location and/or schedule, as
long as this is reasonable for the visitor and is announced one week before the start of the event.
He also reserves the right to change the program. Cancellations or changes will be announced by
the organizer as early as possible and can still take place after the beginning of the event for
important reasons. Changes during the event will be announced by notices. No claims of any kind
can be derived from this on the part of the visitor, unless the organizer acts grossly negligent or
with intent.
§ 25 Liability
The organizer is not liable for lost or stolen items.
§ 26 Commercial activities
Any commercial action on the part of the visitors is prohibited without the prior written consent of
the organizer.
§ 27 House right
On the entire event area, the house right is exercised by the organizer and/or by assigned third.
§ 28 Animals
Animals are not allowed on the event grounds.
§ 29 Night’s rest
The night’s rest starts at 10:00 p.m. From this time on, noise in the courtyard and in front of the
ESTREL must be avoided.
§ 30 Smoking ban
Smoking is prohibited in all halls of the ESTREL.
§ 31 Team of helpers, security and information booths
The instructions of the voluntary helper team, the security and the fire guards must be followed. If
you have any problems or questions for the organizer, please contact the official information point.
§ 32 Jurisdiction
For all disputes on a contractual or legal basis, Berlin shall be agreed as the place of jurisdiction,
insofar as this is legally permissible; German law shall apply.
§ 33 Severability clause
Should a clause be ineffective, the remaining clauses shall not be affected thereby. The ineffective
clause shall be replaced by the statutory provision.
– Last update: 21th June 2024 –