Terms & Conditions
Southern Gothic Festival
Last updated: January 30, 2026
Welcome to the Southern Gothic Festival website. By accessing this website, purchasing tickets, or attending any Southern Gothic Festival event in Camden, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully.
1. About the Festival
The Southern Gothic Festival (“Festival,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a multi-venue cultural event held in Camden, South Carolina, featuring authors, speakers, performers, vendors, and guided experiences.
These Terms & Conditions apply to:
- All ticket holders
- Website users
- Vendors, sponsors, and partners
- Attendees at any Festival-related event
2. Ticketing & Admission
2.1 Ticket Sales
All ticket sales are final unless otherwise stated in writing. Tickets may not be refunded, exchanged, or transferred except in the event of a Festival cancellation as outlined in Section 3.
2.2 Admission & Removal
Entry to certain Festival events requires a valid ticket, pass, or registration. Capacity limits may apply.
We reserve the right to refuse entry or remove any attendee without refund for:
Disorderly, unsafe, or disruptive behavior
Harassment or discrimination
Illegal activity
Violation of these Terms
3. Event Changes, Cancellations & Force Majeure
Festival schedules, speakers, venues, and programming are subject to change without notice.
The Festival is not liable for delays, interruptions, or cancellations caused by circumstances beyond our control, including but not limited to:
- Severe weather
- Natural disasters
- Acts of God
- Government orders or public safety restrictions
- Public health emergencies
- Venue closures
If the Festival is fully canceled, ticket holders may be offered, at the Festival’s discretion:
- A refund, or
- A credit toward a future event
Partial schedule changes do not guarantee refunds.
4. Photography, Video & Media Release
By attending the Festival, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You may be photographed, filmed, or recorded
- Your likeness, image, or voice may be used in Festival promotional materials, press coverage, social media, or future marketing
By entering Festival venues, you grant the Festival a perpetual, royalty-free right to use such media. If you do not wish to be photographed, you must notify Festival staff at the event.
5. Code of Conduct
The Southern Gothic Festival is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
The following behavior is prohibited:
- Harassment, discrimination, or intimidation
- Threatening or abusive conduct
- Disruption of speakers, performances, or events
- Unauthorized recording where prohibited
- Illegal activity
Violations may result in removal from Festival venues without refund and possible exclusion from future events.
6. Assumption of Risk & Liability Waiver
Attendance at Festival events is voluntary. By attending, you assume all risks associated with participation, including but not limited to:
- Personal injury
- Illness
- Property loss or damage
- Travel to and from venues
To the fullest extent permitted by South Carolina law, the Southern Gothic Festival, its organizers, staff, venues, sponsors, partners, and volunteers are not liable for any injuries, losses, or damages arising from attendance or participation.
7. Vendors & Third-Party Services
The Festival may host third-party vendors, exhibitors, food providers, and partners.
The Festival is not responsible for:
- Products or services sold by vendors
- Transactions between attendees and vendors
- Food allergies, dietary reactions, or product defects
Attendees interact with vendors at their own discretion and risk.
8. Website Use
By using this website, you agree not to:
- Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data
- Distribute malware or harmful code
- Copy, reproduce, or distribute Festival content without permission
All original website content, branding, and materials are the property of the Southern Gothic Festival unless otherwise credited.
9. Intellectual Property
The Southern Gothic Festival name, logo, branding, and original materials are protected by U.S. intellectual property laws and may not be used without written permission.
Speakers, authors, performers, and artists retain rights to their own work.
10. Accessibility
We strive to make Festival events accessible. Because venues vary in age and layout, accessibility may differ by location. For accommodation requests, please contact us in advance at:
11. Privacy & Data Use
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
When you interact with the Festival — including purchasing tickets, signing up for emails, or using our website — we may collect limited personal information such as your name, email address, and browsing activity.
We use this information for Festival-related communication, marketing, and operational purposes.
11.1 Email Communications
We use Brevo as our email marketing and communication platform. When you sign up for our mailing list or purchase tickets, your information may be stored and processed through Brevo in accordance with their privacy and data security practices.
You may unsubscribe from Festival emails at any time using the link provided in our emails.
11.2 Social Media Platforms
We may use advertising and tracking tools provided by:
These platforms may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to help us:
- Share relevant Festival updates and advertisements
- Measure the effectiveness of our promotions
- Reach audiences who may be interested in Festival programming
These tools may collect anonymized or aggregated data about website visits and interactions.
11.3 Website Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- General geographic location (city/region level)
- Device and browser type
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience. Google Analytics does not provide us with personally identifiable financial information.
You can learn more about how Google uses data at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
(You may also opt out using Google’s browser add-on tools.)
11.4 Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted service providers (such as ticketing platforms, email services, and analytics providers) strictly for Festival operations.
12. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions and any disputes arising from Festival participation or website use are governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action must be brought in the appropriate state or federal courts located in South Carolina.
13. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
Southern Gothic Festival
SouthernGothicFestival.com