Legal

1. Organiser

The Sesh is an event organised by The Bulldog Amsterdam, operating from The Bulldog Palace, Leidseplein 15, 1017 PT Amsterdam, Netherlands ("the Organiser").

By registering for and attending The Sesh, you agree to these Terms & Conditions in their entirety.

2. Registration

Registration is free of charge and mandatory to attend. All registrations are processed through this platform and are strictly personal and non-transferable, except where a formal transfer is completed through the designated transfer feature on this platform.

Registering for the event does not guarantee entry if the venue reaches its maximum permitted capacity before your arrival. Spots at the door are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Holding a confirmed registration entitles you to priority access, but not unconditional entry.

3. Age Requirement

Entry to The Sesh is strictly restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. Valid government-issued photographic identification — such as a passport, national identity card, or driving licence — must be presented at the entrance upon request.

The Organiser reserves the right to refuse entry to any person who cannot provide satisfactory proof of age, or who appears to be under 18 years of age regardless of identification presented.

4. Right of Admission

The Organiser reserves the right of admission (recht van toegang) in full accordance with Dutch law. Entry may be refused at the sole and absolute discretion of the Organiser or its authorised staff without any obligation to provide a reason.

Refusal of entry does not entitle the affected person to any form of compensation, reimbursement, or damages. The Organiser exercises this right consistently and without unlawful discrimination.

5. Conduct

Attendees are expected to behave in a respectful, lawful, and responsible manner at all times during the event and on the premises of the venue. The Organiser and venue staff reserve the right to remove, without notice, any person who: engages in aggressive, threatening, violent, or antisocial behaviour; fails to comply with reasonable instructions from event staff or security personnel; is visibly intoxicated or under the influence of substances in a manner that poses a risk to themselves or others; or otherwise disrupts the event or the enjoyment of other attendees.

Persons removed from the event for behavioural reasons will not be entitled to any form of compensation.

6. Liability

Attendance at The Sesh is entirely at the attendee's own risk. The Organiser accepts no liability for loss, theft, or damage to personal property — including but not limited to clothing, electronics, cash, or valuables — during the event or on the venue premises.

The Organiser accepts no liability for personal injury, illness, or death sustained at the event unless directly caused by the proven gross negligence or wilful misconduct of the Organiser. Attendees are solely responsible for their own transport to and from the venue and for their personal safety throughout.

7. Cancellation and Changes

The Organiser reserves the right to cancel, postpone, relocate, or modify the event at any time and for any reason, including circumstances beyond its control (force majeure).

In the event of a cancellation or material change, registered attendees will be notified by email to the address provided at registration as soon as reasonably practicable. As attendance is free of charge, no financial refund obligation arises from cancellation or postponement.

8. Photography and Recording

By attending The Sesh, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed, filmed, or otherwise recorded by the Organiser or its authorised representatives. Such recordings may be used for promotional, editorial, social media, or commercial purposes without further notice or compensation.

If you do not wish to appear in such material, please notify event staff at the entrance prior to entry. Requests will be accommodated where reasonably practicable. Unauthorised livestreaming, audio recording, or video recording of performances, speakers, or other programme elements is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from the Organiser.

9. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited at The Sesh: unauthorised recording or livestreaming of any performances or programme content; distribution, sale, or promotion of goods, services, or materials without prior written consent from the Organiser; possession or use of weapons, illegal substances, or any items deemed dangerous by event staff; any conduct that is unlawful under Dutch or European law; harassment of other attendees, staff, or performers in any form.

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate removal from the event and, where appropriate, referral to law enforcement authorities.

10. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these terms, the event, or your attendance shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for personal data collected through this platform is The Bulldog Amsterdam, Leidseplein 15, 1017 PT Amsterdam, Netherlands.

For all privacy-related enquiries or requests, please contact us at: [EMAIL TBD].

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following personal data when you create an account or register for an event: full name; email address; date of birth; phone number (optional); Instagram handle (optional).

We also collect technical data strictly necessary for platform functionality, including authentication tokens and session data. We do not collect sensitive personal data as defined under Article 9 GDPR.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes: managing your event registration and providing access to your digital entry ticket; sending event-related communications, including confirmation emails, event reminders, and important updates; sending our newsletter, exclusively if you have opted in during registration.

The legal basis for all processing is your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent provided at the time of registration, in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your personal data is stored on secure servers provided by Supabase, Inc., operating infrastructure within the European Union, in full compliance with GDPR requirements.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account remains active on our platform. If you submit a request to delete your account, your personal data will be permanently deleted within 30 days of receiving the request, except where retention for a longer period is required or permitted by applicable law (for example, for the purposes of legal compliance or dispute resolution).

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data: the right to access the data we hold about you and to receive a copy (Article 15); the right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data (Article 16); the right to erasure of your data in certain circumstances (Article 17); the right to restriction of processing in certain circumstances (Article 18); the right to data portability in a structured, machine-readable format (Article 20); the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests (Article 21).

To exercise any of these rights, please submit a written request to: [EMAIL TBD]. We will respond within 30 days. Where necessary, we may ask you to verify your identity before processing a request.

7. Cookies

We use only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for authentication and the basic functionality of this platform. These cookies do not collect any personal data beyond what is required to maintain your login session.

We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, profiling cookies, or any third-party analytics services that collect personal data without your explicit consent. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the platform.

8. Third-Party Processors

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes. We work with the following service providers who process data on our behalf under appropriate data processing agreements (DPAs) as required by Article 28 GDPR: Supabase (database infrastructure and authentication); Resend (transactional email delivery).

All processors operate in compliance with GDPR. We do not engage any processor without ensuring adequate contractual and technical safeguards are in place.

9. International Data Transfers

All personal data collected through this platform is processed and stored exclusively within the European Union. We do not transfer personal data to countries outside the EU or the European Economic Area (EEA).

In the event that an international transfer becomes necessary in the future, we will ensure adequate safeguards are in place in accordance with Chapter V of the GDPR before any such transfer takes place.

10. Contact and Supervisory Authority

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding the processing of your personal data, please contact us at: [EMAIL TBD].

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) if you believe your data is being processed unlawfully. The Authority can be reached at autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl or via post at Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, PO Box 93374, 2509 AJ The Hague, Netherlands.

Policy Statement

The Sesh — Right of Admission Policy

The Organiser reserves the right of admission to The Sesh in accordance with applicable Dutch law, including principles derived from the Wet gelijke behandeling (Equal Treatment Act) and general civil law. This policy is applied consistently and without unlawful discrimination on any protected characteristic.

1. Grounds for Refusal

Entry to The Sesh may be refused on any of the following grounds, without limitation: failure to present valid government-issued photographic identification upon request; being under 18 years of age; displaying visibly disruptive, aggressive, threatening, or antisocial behaviour before or upon entry; being visibly intoxicated by alcohol or under the influence of substances in a manner that poses a risk to staff, other attendees, or themselves; the venue having reached its maximum permitted capacity; wearing or displaying items associated with prohibited organisations; any other reason at the sole discretion of the Organiser or authorised security staff.

2. No Obligation to Justify

The Organiser and its authorised representatives are not obliged to provide a reason or justification for the decision to refuse entry in any individual case.

This right is exercised in a manner that is consistent, proportionate, and compliant with the Dutch Equal Treatment Act. Refusal of entry will never be based on grounds of race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

3. No Right to Compensation

Refusal of entry does not entitle the affected person to any form of financial compensation, reimbursement, damages, or other remedy.

As attendance at The Sesh is free of charge, no financial claim of any nature arises from a decision to refuse entry, whether that decision was made before, at, or during the event.

4. Enforcement and Removal

The Organiser's security personnel and venue staff are fully authorised to enforce this right of admission policy. Persons who have been refused entry, or who have been asked to leave the event for any reason, are required to vacate the premises immediately and peacefully.

Failure to comply with a removal request may result in the involvement of the Dutch police (Politie) or other relevant law enforcement authorities. The Organiser reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies in such cases.