Introduction

These terms and conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy, govern your use of this website; by using this website, you accept these terms and conditions in full. Horse Racing Ireland ("HRI") reserves the right to amend or modify these Terms and Conditions without notice, at its sole discretion by posting any altered Terms and Conditions on the Website. If you do not agree with the Terms and Conditions, you must not use the Website.

License to use website

Unless otherwise stated, HRI and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights in the website and material on the website. Subject to the license below, all these intellectual property rights are reserved.

You may view, download for caching purposes only, and print pages from the website for your own personal use, subject to the restrictions set out below and elsewhere in these terms and conditions.

You must not:

• republish material from this website (including republication on another website);
• sell, rent or sub-license material from the website;
• show any material from the website in public;
• reproduce, duplicate, copy or otherwise exploit material on this website for a commercial purpose;

Acceptable use

You must not use this website in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the website or impairment of the availability or accessibility of the website; or in any way which is unlawful, illegal, fraudulent or harmful, or in connection with any unlawful, illegal, fraudulent or harmful purpose or activity.

You must not use this website to copy, store, host, transmit, send, use, publish or distribute any material which consists of (or is linked to) any spyware, computer virus, Trojan horse, worm, keystroke logger, rootkit or other malicious computer software.

You must not conduct any systematic or automated data collection activities (including without limitation scraping, data mining, data extraction and data harvesting) on or in relation to this website without HRI's express written consent.

No warranties

This website is provided "as is" without any representations or warranties, express or implied. HRI makes no representations or warranties in relation to this website or the information and materials provided on this website.

Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing paragraph, HRI does not warrant that:
this website will be constantly available, or available at all; or
the information on this website is complete, true, accurate or non-misleading.

Nothing on this website constitutes, or is meant to constitute, a recommendation of any kind. For example, horse racing statistics, racing previews, etc. are produced for your reference only, and their listing on the HRI Website does not constitute a recommendation by HRI.

Limitations of liability

HRI will not be liable to in relation to the contents of, or use of, or otherwise in connection with, this website:

• to the extent that the website is provided free-of-charge, for any direct loss;
• for any indirect, special or consequential loss; or
• for any business losses, loss of revenue, income, profits or anticipated savings, loss of contracts or business
• relationships, loss of reputation or goodwill, or loss or corruption of information or data.
  
  

These limitations of liability apply even if HRI has been expressly advised of any potential loss.

Reasonableness

By using this website, you agree that the limitations of liability set out in this website disclaimer are reasonable.

If you do not think they are reasonable, you must not use this website.

Unenforceable provisions

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is, or is found to be, unenforceable under applicable law, that will not affect the enforceability of the other provisions of these Terms and Conditions.

Indemnity

You hereby indemnify HRI and undertake to keep HRI indemnified against any losses, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses (including without limitation legal expenses and any amounts paid by HRI to a third party in settlement of a claim or dispute on the advice of HRI's legal advisers) incurred or suffered by HRI arising out of any breach by you of any provision of these terms and conditions,or arising out of any claim that you have breached any provision of these terms and conditions.

Breaches of these terms and conditions

Without prejudice to HRI's other rights under these terms and conditions, if you breach these terms and conditions in any way, HRI may take such action as it deems appropriate to deal with the breach, including suspending your access to the website, prohibiting you from accessing the website, blocking computers using your IP address from accessing the website, contacting your internet service provider to request that they block your access to the website and/or bringing legal proceedings against you.

Variation

HRI may revise these terms and conditions from time-to-time. Revised terms and conditions will apply to the use of this website from the date of the publication of the revised terms and conditions on this website. Please check this page regularly to ensure you are familiar with the current version.

Assignment

HRI may transfer, sub-contract or otherwise deal with HRI's  rights and/or obligations under these terms and conditions without notifying you or obtaining your consent.
You may not transfer, sub-contract or otherwise deal with your rights and/or obligations under these terms and conditions.

Severability

If a provision of these terms and conditions is determined by any court or other competent authority to be unlawful and/or unenforceable, the other provisions will continue in effect. If any unlawful and/or unenforceable provision would be lawful or enforceable if part of it were deleted, that part will be deemed to be deleted, and the rest of the provision will continue in effect.

Entire agreement

These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and HRI in relation to your use of this website, and supersede all previous agreements in respect of your use of this website.

Law and jurisdiction

These terms and conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with Irish law, and any disputes relating to these terms and conditions will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ireland. This will not prevent HRI from pursuing a claim for breach of contract, copyright infringement or otherwise in respect of these Terms and Contions in any other jurisdiction throughout the world.

Terms & Conditions of entry to the Racecourse

• The Racecourse reserves the right to refuse entry to the racecourse.
• Tickets are valid for the date stated only & cannot be exchanged or refunded.
• After purchase the holder of this ticket is responsible for its care.
• We do not accept responsibility for any loss/damage of the ticket.
• Please note that it is a condition of admission that the racecourse will not be responsible for any incident that may occur to any person or persons or other injury & that all persons entering upon the racecourse lands &premises do so entirely at their own risk.
• In the event of the racemeeting being abandoned before gates open, customers will be entitled to a full refund if requested through the racecourse office, otherwise the customers tickets will be valid for the rescheduled meeting.
• In the event of a meeting being abandoned after gates open and before the start of the 3^rd race, Patrons will be offered tickets to the next raceday.
• It is a condition of entry to the racecourse that patrons accept that the racecourse or its agents, press or other photographers may capture photographic or moving images of patrons & that such patrons are aware that any such images may be utilised by the racecourse, its parent or associated companies, together with its sponsors.
• The Racecourse may share customer data, including names & phone numbers, with the racecourse caterer to allow them to provide their service to the highest possible standard.
• The caterer may contact customers directly to confirm booking details, dietary requirements, or for any other purpose relating to the delivery of the service.
• Tickets are not for resale.
• If a customer does not agree to the terms and conditions of the racecourse they must inform the racecourse within 7 days of purchase to be entitled to a full refund.
• It is the responsibility of the person purchasing the tickets to ensure that the end user of the ticket understands and agrees to the terms and conditions of admission.
• Use of cameras, video equipment, laptop and other computer equipment, mobile telephones and other telecommunications devices at the Racecourse is strictly controlled and limited. You are not permitted to make any commercial use of any audio/visual coverage, still images or data relating to racing or music performance at the Racecourse. Non-compliance with this provision will result in the withdrawal of any Ticket or other entitlements issued to you and will cause you to be ejected from the Racecourse.
• Under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Notice:

In the event of a Gardaí order to evacuate the stand & enclosures, the following procedures will be adopted:

1. Orders to evacuate will be made on the public address system.
2. Visual notices will flash on closed circuit T.V.
3. The fire alarm may be sounded intermittently. Customers should proceed in an orderly fashion through the exits to the assembly points on the racetrack. 

Damages:

Any damages to the premises will be the responsibility of the ticket purchaser & will be charged accordingly.

The racecourse will not be responsible for damage or loss to any property or equipment left in premises prior to, during or following any race meeting or function.   

Miscellaneous

Special security arrangements are available on request at an additional cost.

No food or beverage may be served or consumed on the premises unless same are supplied by racecourse designated caterers. 

Refunds   

We are unable to issue refunds unless the meeting is abandoned. If abandoned see above terms and conditions.

Deposits

A non-refundable deposit (30% of estimated head count) is required at time of booking or 6 weeks prior to event. A credit card is required to guarantee ALL bookings.

• Payment Methods: All bookings must be prepaid 10 working days prior to the event by bank transfer, recognised credit card, banker's draft or cheque (made payable to the racecourse).
• Tickets cannot be issued until full payment is received. Clients will be invoiced based on final numbers confirmed 5 working days prior to the event date.

Cancellation Charges

Cancellation notification is required in writing by the racecourse.

In the event of a cancellation by the client the following cancellation charges (based on projected numbers confirmed by the client) will be payable by the Client to the racecourse. 

1. 2 months from event date - 50%.
2. 1 month from event date - 75%.
3. Within 10 days of event date - 100%.

Contracts 

Failure to adhere to any agreed payment schedule may result in the booking being released automatically.

Signs / Notices / Branding: Any signage, notices or branding must be of a professional nature & be restricted to certain specific areas of the premises agreed by in writing with the racecourse.

Defacing or taping of materials in the racecourse premises is prohibited & any damages resulting from such actions will be charged to the client accordingly.