TERMS AND CONDITIONS

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi (the “Circuit”) is operated by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company). The promoter of the Grand Prix is Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company).

These Terms & Conditions of Entry shall be read and accepted in conjunction with the Terms & Conditions of Sale (collectively, “Terms & Conditions”) which you will find here and our Privacy Policy, which you will find here.

Unless otherwise specifically defined herein, defined terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in Clause 2 of these Terms & Conditions of Entry. Any general or specific authorisation or permission for any person (individually an “Entrant” and collectively the “Entrants”) to attend any Event, participate in any Experience (whether on-track or off-track), enter into and/or remain at the Circuit, including, without limitation, pursuant to any Ticket, is strictly subject to, and conditional upon, the Entrant’s acceptance of all Terms & Conditions. Entrants are strongly encouraged to read and inform themselves of these Terms & Conditions of Entry. Any Entrant who breaches these Terms & Conditions of Entry may be liable to penalty, denial of entry and/or expulsion from an Event and/or the Circuit.

These Terms & Conditions of Entry may be updated periodically to account for any changes in legal or regulatory requirements and/or changes to our products, services and other offerings of the Circuit. We recommend that you consult this page frequently so that you are aware of our latest terms.
 

1. SALE AND ATTENDANCE SUMMARY

1.1. The Circuit is primarily a motorsports venue. Motorsport is both noisy and dangerous. Attending the Circuit, including any Event held at the Circuit, may involve danger and risk to an Entrant’s personal safety. Entrants are hereby warned that there is a possibility of an accident causing injury, death or property damage or loss. Attendance is at the Entrant’s own risk. Each Entrant is responsible at all times for all children under their care. By attending any Event or Experience, purchasing a Ticket for an Event, entering into and/or remaining at the Circuit, each Entrant is deemed to have accepted all applicable terms and conditions and any accompanying risks, obligations and responsibilities.

1.2. If an Entrant is attending an Event and is required to hold a Ticket, the Entrant is reminded that the purchase of a Ticket is final. Except as provided in the Terms & Conditions of Sale, Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and not for resale. No ticket for an Event may be used by any person for advertising, promotional or commercial purposes including without limitation, prizes, competitions, contests, sweepstakes or packaged with hospitality or other products without the prior written consent of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) (and, in relation to the Grand Prix, FOWC) first being obtained.

1.3. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves the right to inspect and refuse bags or other items to be brought into the Circuit. Restrictions apply to items which Entrants bring into the Circuit which include professional video cameras and photography cameras and food and beverages. Please see section 6 for further details.

1.4. In relation to certain Events and for safety and operational reasons, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) may advise that children do not attend particular Events.

1.5. In the event of adverse weather conditions, access to the Circuit may be denied and some Events delayed or cancelled at Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company)'s sole discretion and at short notice.

1.6. In relation to each Event, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves the right to, without notice and in any circumstances, add, withdraw, reschedule or substitute any particular person, group, car, race, team or personality from the Event and to amend Ticket prices, seating arrangements and audience capacity.

1.7. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves the right, with reasonable cause, to refuse entry to any Entrant or remove any Entrant from the Circuit
 

2. DEFINITIONS

Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) means its employees, directors, management, shareholders and subsidiaries.

Associated Entities means the owners of the Circuit, the Promoter, FIA and sanctioning bodies, FOWC and its affiliates including FOM, Formula One Marketing Limited, Formula One Licensing B.V., Formula One Asset Management Limited, Formula Motorsport Limited, Formula One Hospitality and Event Services Limited, Title Sponsor (if any), engineers, consultants, contractors and/or suppliers appointed by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) or any other suppliers, organisers, promoters, entities and/or any and all persons involved in the organisation, conduct and promotion of activities and Events at the Circuit (including officials, marshals, rescue and medical staff), the competitors and drivers (all such parties to include where relevant all directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors and affiliated companies).

Authorised Agents means persons to whom Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) has granted the right to sell Tickets including Authorised Retail Agents and Authorised Web Agents.

Authorised Retail Agents refers to temporary or permanent retail outlets or kiosks that Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) has granted the right to sell Tickets.

Authorised Web Agents refers to online agents whom Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) has granted the right to sell Tickets.

Booking Hotline refers to the following number: 800 927 or +971 (0) 2 659 9800.

Entrant(s) has the meaning given in the introduction to these Terms & Conditions of Entry.

Event means any event, activity or function held or to be held at the Circuit, including for the avoidance of doubt, the Grand Prix.

Event Organiser means the organiser of a particular Event.

Experience means any driving, karting, drifting, drag racing or other motorsports (whether on-track or off-track) or other activities offered by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) or any Associated Entities on or at the Circuit.

FIA means Federation Internationale de l’Automobile.

FOM means Formula One Management Limited.

FOWC means Formula One World Championship Limited and/or where the context requires shall include FOM or any employee, representative, agent or contractor acting on its or their behalf.

Grand Prix means the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2024, and refers to any and all of the trial day, qualifying day and race day in relation thereto.

Police means the Abu Dhabi Police Authority, or any other body tasked with providing security arrangements for the Circuit and/or an Event.

Ticket refers to any ticket, pass, wristband, lanyard, card, permission credential and/or other document or thing issued by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) or any Associated Entities which permits entry to an Event (whether or not for payment).

Title Sponsor means the title sponsor for a particular Event (from time to time).

Website means any official websites or mobile applications operated by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management (an Ethara group company), including www.yasmarinacircuit.com www.abudhabigp.com and the Abu Dhabi GP app. 0
 

3. INTERPRETATION

For the purposes of these Terms & Conditions of Entry, except to the extent that the context otherwise requires:

(a) words utilising the singular shall include the plural and vice versa;

(b) words importing a specific gender shall include the other genders (male, female or neuter);

(c) the headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation;

(d) any reference to conduct includes an omission, statement or undertaking, whether or not in writing;

(e) a reference to a “Clause” is a reference to a clause of these Terms & Conditions of Entry;

(f) a reference to a document includes all amendments or supplements to that document, or replacements or notations of it; and

(g) whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” (or similar terms) are used in these Terms & Conditions of Entry, they are deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”.
 

4. GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1. These Terms & Conditions of Entry are available from our Websites, Authorised Agents or by calling the Booking Hotline.

4.2. It is the Entrant's responsibility to read, understand and comply with these Terms & Conditions of Entry.

4.3. Each Entrant is reminded, agrees, accepts and acknowledges that the Circuit is a dangerous place and that certain Events and activities associated therewith are dangerous and accidents can happen. By attending any Event, entering into and/or remaining at the Circuit each Entrant is deemed to have accepted these Conditions of Entry and any accompanying risks, obligations and responsibilities. Each Entrant is warned that there is a possibility of an accident causing injury, death or property damage or loss and attending any Event, entering into and/or remaining at the Circuit is solely at the Entrant’s own risk and that Entrant assumes such risk. Each Entrant acknowledges that the risks associated with attending or participating in any Event, entering into and/or remaining at the Circuit includes the risk of suffering harm as a result of motor vehicles (or parts of them) colliding with other motor vehicles, persons or property. Each Entrant agrees, accepts and acknowledges attending any Event, entering into and/or remaining at the Circuit has a degree of danger and, to the extent permitted by law, hereby excludes, releases and forever discharges the Associated Entities and each of them, and all other persons involved in the organisation, conduct and promotion of the applicable Event and/or the maintenance, management and organisation of the Circuit, from any and all liability for claim, loss, damage, cost or expense arising from any personal injury or death (including but not limited to for any personal injury, death, loss or damage to property) arising from or connected with the Entrant attending/participating in any Event/Experience, or entering into and/or remaining at the Circuit or participating in Recreational Services (as defined in Clause 4.4 below), including but not limited to as a result of the negligence of any of the Associated Entities (but excluding: (a) personal injury or death caused by negligence; or (b) fraud) to the maximum extent permitted by the laws of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. At certain times, including in relation to certain Events, and for safety and operational reasons, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) may advise that children do not attend the Circuit. From time to time Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) may prohibit persons under the age of eighteen (18) years of age from attending an Event, entering into and/or remaining at the Circuit, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian who is over eighteen (18) years of age. The protection of any person who is under the care of another, (including any person under eighteen (18) years of age) is the sole responsibility of the accompanying parent or guardian. Each Entrant is strongly advised to exercise diligent supervision and extreme caution when attending an Event, entering into and/or remaining at the Circuit with a person under eighteen (18) years of age.

4.4. To the extent permitted by law, each Entrant acknowledges that, to the extent to which such Entrant participates in: (a) a sporting activity or similar leisure time pursuit; and/or (b) an activity that involves a significant degree of physical exertion or physical risk; and/or (c) is undertaken for the purposes of recreation, enjoyment or leisure, (“Recreational Services”), including any pre-Event, post-Event and contemporaneous activities, pit walks and participation in various amusements and interactive displays, the Associated Entities do not make any warranty that the Recreational Services will be provided with due care and skill or that any materials provided in connection with the Recreational Services will be fit for the purposes for which they are supplied. Each Entrant acknowledges that, to the extent that any warranty is implied it is excluded to the full extent permitted by law.

4.5. Without limiting any other release or limitation of liability contained in these Terms & Conditions of Entry, the Associated Entities will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss (including, but not limited to, loss of earnings), suffered by any Entrant(s) or caused by any acts or omissions of the Associated Entities, their directors, employees, agents and contractors.

4.6. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves the right, with reasonable cause (which includes failure to comply with any of these Terms & Conditions of Entry) to refuse entry to any Entrant(s) or remove any Entrant(s) from the Circuit at any time.

4.7. Each Entrant is solely responsible for complying with all immigration, customs and legal requirements of any relevant authority for entry into the United Arab Emirates and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (including, but not limited to, obtaining an entry visa or permit of any kind). In relation to an Event, no exchanges, refunds or replacements of Tickets will be made due to an Entrant’s failure to comply with such requirements or his or her inability to obtain (or his or her denial, cancellation, expiration or revocation of) an entry visa or permit, for any reason whatsoever. Each Entrant is advised to review all immigration, customs and legal requirements for entry into the United Arab Emirates and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi prior to purchasing any Ticket(s) for an Event.

4.8. No person may use the name of the Grand Prix or part thereof (nor any abbreviation or foreign language version thereof) nor any logo or graphic device of or relating to the Grand Prix for any commercial purpose whatsoever without the prior written consent of FOWC first being obtained exercisable in FOWC’s discretion.
 

5. CIRCUIT ACCESS AND ENTRY

5.1. Each Entrant is only permitted to access the open areas of the Circuit and must not enter any of the restricted areas designated by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) or any of the Associated Entities.

5.2. Each Entrant which is accompanying a child or vulnerable person to an Event must:

(a) ensure that they and such persons are in possession of a valid Ticket;

(b) be responsible for the care, conduct and supervision of such persons at all times; and

(c) must keep them within sight at all times, particularly within the vicinity of the Circuit. Entrant(s) under twenty-one (21) years of age may not be permitted to enter certain areas of the Circuit for safety reasons as determined or advised by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) in its absolute discretion.

5.3. After entry to the Circuit has been granted to an Entrant on a particular Event day, Tickets are non-transferable for that Event day. Each Entrant must be in possession of a valid Ticket at all times. No person will be admitted to the Circuit for an Event without a Ticket. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves the right to refuse entry to a person for an Event who is not in possession of a valid Ticket and may ask that person to leave the Circuit. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves the right to charge a fee for the replacement of Tickets. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves the right not to replace Tickets that are lost, stolen, counterfeit, damaged or unreadable.

5.4. As a condition of entry into and remaining at the Circuit, each Entrant acknowledges and accepts that certain activities at the Circuit, including motor racing and other activities associated therewith are dangerous and attending the Circuit may involve personal risk to Entrant(s). Attendance at the Circuit is entirely at the Entrant’s own risk. Each Entrant is reminded of, agrees, accepts and acknowledges the warnings, indemnities and limitation of liabilities set out these Terms & Conditions of Entry.

 

5b. CHILDREN AGE LIMITATION TERMS

5b.1. Babies below the age of 3 years old can enjoy complimentary entry to Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

 

5b.2. Children between the age of 3 – 17 must hold a valid Ticket to enter the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

 

5b.3. Babies/Children must be always accompanied by a responsible adult who MUST:

 

(i) be the parent, legal guardian or nominated guardian,

 

(ii) be aged 21 or over, and

(iii) hold a valid Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Ticket.
 

5b.4. By accompanying a Baby/Child into the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, you are confirming that you are either the parent, legal guardian or nominated guardian of the Baby/Children for whom you are accompanying and for whom you shall remain legally responsible.

 

5b.5. We do not accept any parental or supervisory duty of care or parental or supervisory liability for any Babies/Children at the Venue.

 

5b.6. Each adult Ticket holders attending can accompany only one Baby/Child.

 

5b.7. Upon entry, age verification will be requested. Accepted documents include passport/age card. In the case of Babies, the responsible parent’s may bring their own passport and a photocopy of the Baby’s birth certificate. Following verification, Babies will be provided with a wristband displaying parent contact details and be granted access.

 

5b.8. Please note, seating is not guaranteed, and Babies must be seated on their parent's lap.

 

5b.9. For safety reasons, Babies/Children must be always supervised while at the Venue. The responsible Adult should provide hearing protection to Babies and Children while in proximity to amplified sound.

 

6. SECURITY, CONDUCT AND ATTENDANCE

 

6.1. By purchasing a Ticket, each Entrant agrees to comply with:

(a) the conditions (including any restrictions) displayed at the entrance to the Circuit;

(b) these Terms & Conditions of Entry, Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as any other applicable Terms & Conditions made available from time to time relating to the Circuit or any Event or Experience;

(c) the security arrangements, notices or announcements displayed or given by the Police or agents representing any of the Associated Entities, including, without limitation, all directions or notices relating to access and security at the Event;

(d) all laws and regulations of the United Arab Emirates;

(e) requests of the Police;

(f) requests of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) or agents of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) or any of the Associated Entities with regards to the activities of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company), the Events and/or the use or occupancy of the Circuit and its facilities.

6.2. For reasons of security and safety, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves the right to inspect any possessions or persons entering the Circuit. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) also reserves the right to refuse bags and/or other items being brought into the Circuit (including those listed at 6.4 below), and with reasonable cause, to refuse entry to any Entrant or remove any Entrant from the Circuit. Any consent given by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) or anyone duly authorized on its behalf (each an “Authorized Representative”) may be revoked by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) at any time. If such consent is withdrawn, the Entrant must immediately remove or hand to Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) or the Authorized Representative, the offending article or immediately leave the Circuit through the nearest exit, as directed by Abu Dhabi Mot orsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) or its Authorized Representative.

6.3. Due to health and safety issues, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) may require that Entrants below the age of twenty-one (21) years of age do not attend the Circuit at particular times, including certain Events. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) may recommend that Entrants wear appropriate ear protection and/or other protective clothing or equipment during certain Events. If Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) does issue such a recommendation, each Entrant must also ensure that any Entrant below the age of twenty-one (21) years of age or any other person within their care wears appropriate ear protection and/or other protective clothing or equipment as directed by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company). Their protection is the sole responsibility of the accompanying parent or guardian.

6.4. Each Entrant must not, without the prior consent of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company), have in their possession, or bring into the Circuit, any of the following items:

(a) Alcohol, food and beverages (excluding baby food and medically required items);

(b) Cooler boxes, picnic hampers, bottles, flasks or other food or beverage containers;

(c) Animals (except service animals);

(d) Dangerous items such as firearms, knives or weapons (including imitations);

(e) Fireworks, flares, lasers or balloons;

(f) Flags, banners or signs (with or without poles);

(g) Commercial or promotional materials;

(h) Drones or similar aircraft;

(i) Musical instruments, sound amplifying devices, loudhailers, whistles, air horns;

(j) Professional film, photography, audio or broadcast equipment;

(k) Chairs, stools or seating devices;

(l) Large articles not fitting under a seat;

(m) Rollerblades, skateboards, hoverboards, bicycles, scooters;

(n) Umbrellas and large backbacks;

(o) Illegal items or substances; or

(p) Any items with the potential for injury, venue damage, public nuisance or offence at staff discretion.

6.5. The Associated Entities, and each of them, shall not be liable for lost or damaged property brought by Entrant(s) into the Circuit. Cloaking facilities are not available at the Circuit.

6.6. Each Entrant agrees to compensate the Event Organiser, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) and/or the Associated Entities for any and all damage, loss, liability or injury that they suffer or may suffer as a result of the Entrant(s)’ failure to comply with these Terms & Conditions of Entry or the wilful, reckless or negligent acts or omissions of the Entrant, or any person with the Entrant’s care, guidance or supervision, within the Circuit or in relation to an Event.

6.7. Each Entrant must not without the prior written consent of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company):

(a) be on the Circuit;

(b) remain at the Circuit outside the published closing times;

(c) leave the Circuit and/or an Event other than through a designated exit;

(d) remove any glass object from a reserved area;

(e) enter any fence or cordoned off area, or interfere with any activity undertaken by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) in any fenced or cordoned off area;

(f) erect any structure, or erect or display any sign or banner;

(g) pick, damage or uproot any tree or shrub, disturb or interfere with any fauna;

(h) climb or remain on any tree or structure;

(i) post, stick or place any poster, placard, bill, banner print, paper or any advertising material on any building, structure, fence, tree or cordon;

(j) distribute any printed or visual matter or distribute, display or promote any advertising or promotional material, samples of goods or services or any other matter or thing;

(k) distribute, hawk, sell, offer or expose for sale any goods or services or collect money or orders for goods and services;

(l) sell, offer or make available for sale, or give away any Ticket;

(m) misuse, deface, damage, or tamper with any building, seat, chair, table, structure, vehicle, vessel, truck, pipe, tap, tap-fitting, conduit, electrical equipment, wiring, or sign;

(n) block any thoroughfare including, without limitation, any stairs, steps, aisle, gangway, overpass, underpass, pontoon, bridge, passage, entry or exit;

(o) deposit litter, except in a receptacle provided for that purpose;

(p) throw or kick any stone, bottle or other projectile;

(q) disrupt, interrupt or behave in any manner that may disrupt or interrupt any race, event or activity;

(r) act or conduct oneself in such a way as to hinder, obstruct or interfere with a driver of any vehicle taking part in a race or to adversely affect the safety of the public;

(s) deliberately obstruct the view of any Entrant seated in a seat in the immediate vicinity, or cause unreasonable annoyance to any other Entrant(s), official or employee or contractor of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company), or interfere with the comfort of any Entrant(s) or their enjoyment of an Event;

(t) use indecent or obscene language or threatening or insulting words or otherwise behave in a threatening, abusive, riotous, indecent or insulting manner;

(u) interfere with, obstruct or hinder an Authorized Person in the exercise of his or her powers, functions or duties;

(v) operate or use a loud hailer, public address system, broadcast device or other device which may interfere with electronic or radio communications being used by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) or other persons authorized by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company);

(w) conduct public surveys or opinion polls, solicit money, donations or subscriptions from members of the public;

(x) busk or conduct entertainment;

(y) smoke in a designated no smoking area; or

(z) make, create, store, record or transmit any form of visual footage, audio-visual footage, sound recording, information or other data of, at or in relation to any Event other than for personal, private and non-commercial purposes, unless expressly permitted by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) and (as applicable) FOWC or its agents.

6.8. In relation to certain Events and as a condition of use of the Circuit you, and such other persons as Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) may designate from time to time, may be required to enter into, and at all times comply with, a waiver and indemnity in such form as Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) may, in its absolute and sole discretion decide. For those Events, you will be required to ensure that all signed waiver and indemnity form(s) are duly completed (accurately and legibly) and delivered to Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) prior to use of the circuit.

6.9. Whilst at an Event and at the Circuit, you must take care to protect your safety and the safety of others. You are required to take appropriate care for your sun protection and hydration and must wear appropriate footwear and clothing at all times. Volume levels at any Event may vary, and it is recommended that you take appropriate care for your hearing protection, including using earplugs.
 

7. ALTERATIONS TO EVENTS

7.1. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) reserves the right, without notice, to add, withdraw, reschedule or substitute any particular person, group, car, race, team or personality from an Event, to amend Ticket prices, seating arrangements and audience capacity whether advertised or not and whether expected to be in the Event or not. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) is not liable to Entrants for any changes in the participants or format of, or any other element of an Event arising from the arrangement of a substitute event. Unless otherwise stated Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) is the promoter and exclusive distributor of Tickets for Events to be held at the Circuit. However, other entities (the actions of whom are not controlled by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) ) may elect to cancel, postpone or change the date and time of an Event and Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) is not responsible or liable to Entrants for any loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, that is incurred as a result of an Event (or any part of an Event) being cancelled, postponed or changed. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) provides no warranty, guarantee, promise of any nature regarding the date and time of a particular Event and cannot warrant, guarantee or promise that an Event will not be cancelled, postponed or changed.

7.2. Each of the Associated Entities, at their sole and absolute discretion, reserves the right to delay or postpone an Event, and, if necessary, to cancel or abandon an Event entirely due to adverse weather conditions. The Event may resume on the same or next day after such delay or postponement.

7.3. None of the Associated Entities shall be liable to any Entrant(s) for any loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, that is incurred as a result of an Event (or any part of an Event) being cancelled, postponed or changed.
 

8. PHOTOGRAPHS, IMAGES & RECORDING AND THE COLLECTION OF INFORMATION

8.1. For the purposes of this Clause 8, “Recordings” means any kind of sound recording, visual footage or audio-visual footage, “Data” means any information or other data, including official timing, results, performance, telemetry, weather or race control data, “Image” means any image, including photographic images and any still pictures derived or capable of being derived from a Recording, and “Recording Equipment” means any equipment that may enable an Entrant to make, create, store, record, reproduce or transmit any kind of Recording, Image or Data.

8.2. Unless authorised by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) and (as applicable) FOWC in writing, each Entrant must not bring into or use within the Circuit any professional Recording Equipment or any Recording Equipment deemed unacceptable by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) and (as applicable) FOWC/IWC in its absolute discretion having regard to the purposes of this Clause ‎8. Subject to Clause ‎8.3, personal electronic devices (including still image cameras, mobile telephones and other personal communications and handheld devices) are permitted within the Circuit unless otherwise advised.

8.3. Entrants must not make, create, store, record, transmit, reproduce, broadcast, stream, use, sell, licence or otherwise deal in any Recordings and/or Images or store, record or transmit any Data made within the Circuit of, at or in relation to any Event except:

(a) where such is for the private enjoyment of the Entrant and for non-commercial purposes only; or (b) where the Entrant has obtained the prior written consent of the relevant Associated Entity, which, for the purposes of the Grand Prix shall be FOWC.

8.4. An Entrant must, upon request from FOWC, assign in writing for no fee all intellectual property in any Recordings, Images and/or Data made at or in relation to the relevant Event to FOWC, and such Entrant agrees to waive or where waiver is not possible, to not enforce any moral rights which such Entrant has in such Recordings, Images or Data.

8.5. The Associated Entities have the right to admit any authorised photographers into the Circuit for photography and/or video recordings for future advertising and promotional purposes without any requirement for permission from any Entrant whatsoever.

8.6. Each Entrant acknowledges that Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) and third parties authorised by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) may make Recordings within the Circuit and such Recordings may include the images and/or voices of the Entrant(s). Each Entrant hereby grants FOWC and third parties authorised by FOWC permission to make, reproduce, broadcast, stream, use, sell, licence or otherwise deal in a recording of the Entrant(s) in any media, worldwide, in perpetuity and for any purpose without identification, compensation or payment of any kind and each Entrant waives any and all of its personality and privacy rights to the extent necessary to permit such use. Each Entrant who is accompanied by persons aged under 18 years old will be deemed to have provided such permissions as a consenting parent and/or guardian on behalf of the accompanying persons.
 

9. MISCELLANEOUS

9.1. Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management LLC (an Ethara group company) may amend these Terms and Conditions of Entry at any time, for example, to ensure that we remain compliant with relevant laws and regulations and to ensure that we are constantly improving your experiences at Events, Experiences and other activities at the Circuit. Updates will be published on the Website. By attending the Circuit (including for any Event or participating in any Experience or Recreational Service) after any changes are made, you accept those changes and will be bound by them.

9.2. Each of the provisions of these Terms & Conditions of Entry is severable from the other(s). If any provision or part of a provision is or becomes invalid, unenforceable or illegal in any respect, such provision or part of such provision will, to the extent that the term is invalid, be deemed not to form part of these Terms & Conditions of Entry. The remaining provisions or parts of such provisions will not be invalidated in any way.

9.3. These Terms & Conditions of Entry are available in both Arabic and English. In the event of any inconsistency between the Arabic and English versions of these Terms & Conditions of Entry, the English shall prevail.

9.4. These Terms & Conditions of Entry are governed by and construed, performed and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the Federal laws of the United Arab Emirates, without giving effect to the principals of conflicts of laws or choice of law provisions therein. Each Entrant hereby submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Abu Dhabi courts.

Updated: January, 2024