Porsche Terms and Conditions for GT3 Accelerated & GT3 Cup Experience events

 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
 
The following information is required to be disclosed under NSW Fair Trading Legislation to all participants based in New South Wales.
 
Do you need to sign a Release and Indemnity to participate in the Activity?
Yes, participation in an Activity will not be permitted unless you sign all required Release and Indemnity(s) at or before the Activity. A copy of the Release and Indemnity documents are available at https://porscheevents.com.au/Media/Documents/2024 Release and Indemnity The Bend GT3.pdf and https://porscheevents.com.au/Media/Documents/The_Bend_Waiver 2024.pdf. For further information see clause 6 of these Terms and Conditions.

Is PCA entitled to use your personal information or image?
Yes, by participating in an Activity, you grant PCA the right to use your name, likeness, image and voice in any media for an unlimited period without remuneration in relation to the Activity or for the purpose of promoting any of the PCA’s events or products. For further information see clause 9 of these Terms and Conditions.

Is our liability excluded or limited?
Yes. Should the Activity be cancelled, shortened, altered or interrupted PCA, will not have any liability to you arising out of such cancellation, alteration or interruption, including any travel and accommodation expenses you may have incurred, unless required by law (including under the Australian Consumer Law). PCA reserves the right to cancel an Activity or combine the Activity with another session on the same date or to hold the Activity on another date. For more information see clause 12 of these Terms and Conditions.
 
Are you entitled to a refund in respect of the Fees or replacement in respect of a Voucher?
Subject to the Australian Consumer Law and any other applicable law, PCA will not provide any refunds in respect of the Fees, or replacement in respect of a Voucher, where (a) you change your mind (b) there is a change in your personal circumstances, (c) you do not attend the Activity that is the subject of your Booking or (d) there is inclement weather or any other unforeseen conditions during the Activity that prevent the Activity from proceeding.
If you cancel your Booking and make a Cancellation Request, a refund (or if you are holding a voucher, a new Booking) will be considered by PCA on a case-by-case basis. If your Cancellation Request is made less than 14 days before the Activity, no refund of the Fee will be given.

For more information see clauses 13 to16 of these Terms and Conditions.

Is your personal information disclosed to third parties?
Yes, your personal information is disclosed to third party service providers who assist us in providing the services under these Terms and Conditions, including Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG and its related entities, service providers and business partners. Your personal information may also be disclosed where required by law or shared with other entities within the Porsche corporate group (which may be located overseas). For more information see clause 19 of these Terms and Conditions. 
 

1. The organiser of the Activity is Porsche Cars Australia Pty Ltd ACN 004 327 048 (PCA).
    
2. These Terms and Conditions govern your participation in the Activity. By completing and submitting an online application form to participate in an Activity (Booking Form), you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set out in this document (Terms) and acknowledge that you have read and understood the Terms.
    
3. The following words have the following meanings:
   Activity means a Porsche Track Activity, including GT3 RS Accelerated and GT3 Cup Vehicle Activities, offered by PCA.
   Australian Consumer Law means Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and any equivalent State or Territory legislation.
   Booking means a booking with PCA to participate in an Activity using the Booking Form.
   Fees means the fee, as notified by PCA, payable by you to PCA in respect of your participation in an Activity.
   Health Condition means any impairment of your mental or physical condition, including but not limited to any of the following:
   a) recent stroke;
   b) surgery or illness;
   c) heart or respiratory conditions, or cardiac disease;
   d) neck or back pain, ailments or weakness;
   e) broken bones or joint or limb ailments;
   f) high blood pressure or aneurysms;
   g) diabetes (on insulin therapy);
   h) epilepsy;
   i) prescription medication that may adversely affect my participation in the activity; or
   j) any other pre-existing medical or physical condition that prevents safe participation, including pregnancy, in an Activity.
   Release and Indemnity means the document made by you in favour of PCA, as set out at https://porscheevents.com.au/Media/Documents/2024 Release and Indemnity The Bend GT3.pdf, as set out at https://porscheevents.com.au/Media/Documents/The_Bend_Waiver 2024.pdf Voucher means a gift voucher issued by PCA in respect of an Activity.
    
4. Places are strictly limited and payment details or Voucher details are required to be provided with your Booking Form.
    
5. A binding contract between you and PCA for your participation in the Activity in accordance with these Terms will arise as soon as PCA has:
   a) accepted your application to participate in the Activity as set out in the Booking Form by sending you written confirmation of your Booking;
   b) received full payment of your Fees and/or your Voucher; and
   c) received all required Release and Indemnity(s) duly executed by you (at or before the Activity).
    
6. Participation in an Activity will not be permitted if PCA has not received all required Release and Indemnity(s) duly executed by you (at or before the Activity).
    
7. You acknowledge, warrant and represent to PCA that:
   a) you have read, understood, accept and agree to be bound by these Terms;
   b) all details provided by you on your Booking Form are true and correct;
   c) PCA has the right to reject your Booking if the prerequisites for the Booking are not met;
   d) you understand all the risks involved in driving a vehicle at an Activity, including those detailed in the Release and Indemnity(s);
   e) you have not been charged with any serious road offence, including, but not limited to, any road related death or dangerous driving charges;
   f) at any and all times during the Activity, you will:
       i.be over the age of 18 and provide evidence of such at the request of PCA;
       ii. have a current valid full Australian driver’s licence or a current valid overseas driver’s licence recognised in the jurisdiction in which the Activity is held;
       iii.comply with all rules and directions in relation to the Activity provided by PCA or their personnel or contractors;
       iv. comply with all applicable laws;
       v. not be under the influence of any alcohol, legal or illegal drugs or substances that may impact on your ability to participate in the Activity, including your ability to drive a vehicle; and
       vi. not be affected by any Health Condition or will provide written certification from your physician that the Health Condition will not affect your participation in the Activity and will not be aggravated by your participation in the Activity
    
8. Due to the nature of the Activity, participation and vehicle usage is at the sole and absolute discretion of PCA. PCA may refuse to allow you to participate, suspend or ban you from participating in any part of or whole of the Activity, at any time, in its absolute discretion, including if:
   a) you breach any term of these Terms;
   b) a warranty or representation provided by you is, or at any time becomes, untrue or inaccurate; or
   c) PCA determines, in its absolute discretion, that you are mentally or physically unfit to participate in any aspect of the Activity.
    
9. Photographs and/or videos may be taken during an Activity. By participating in an Activity, you grant PCA the right to use your name, likeness, image and/or voice (including photograph, film or other recording) in any media for an unlimited period without remuneration in relation to the Activity and/or for the purpose of promoting any of the PCA’s events and/or products. This might include using them in printed and online publicity and social media.
    
10. Subject only to clause 11, PCA does not provide any warranties that the Activity (or any services in relation to the Activity) will be provided with due care and skill or that any materials or equipment provided in connection with the Activity will be fit for the purposes for which they are supplied. To the fullest extent permitted by any law, all conditions and warranties implied by law arising out of or in connection with the supply of the Activity by PCA are excluded.
     
11. PCA acknowledges that you may have certain rights under the Australian Consumer Law in respect of the Activity and nothing in these Terms should be interpreted as attempting to exclude, restrict or modify the application of any such rights if to do so would be contrary to that law. To the extent of any inconsistency between any of those rights you may have and these Terms, those rights will prevail.
     
12. Should the Activity be cancelled, shortened, altered or interrupted, PCA will not have any liability to you in relation to any losses, damage, costs, expenses or liabilities you may suffer or incur as a result of or arising out of such cancellation, alteration or interruption, including any travel and accommodation expenses you may have incurred, unless required by law (including under the Australian Consumer Law). PCA reserves the right to cancel an Activity or combine the Activity with another session on the same date or to hold the Activity on another date. PCA will provide a refund where it cancels the Activity or where you are unable to attend the rescheduled Activity, but otherwise will have no liability to you for any failure to hold the Activity, or the rescheduled Activity.
     
13. Subject to the Australian Consumer Law and any other applicable law, PCA will not provide any refunds in respect of the Fees, or replacement in respect of a Voucher, where:
    a) you change your mind;
    b) there is a change in your personal circumstances;
    c) you do not attend the Activity that is the subject of your Booking; or
    d) there is inclement weather or any other unforeseen conditions during the Activity that prevent the Activity from proceeding.
     
14. If you cancel your Booking, PCA may provide you with a refund if there are special circumstances that PCA considers, in its sole and absolute discretion, warrant a refund. If you believe such special circumstances exist and you wish to cancel your Booking, you should contact PCA immediately (Cancellation Request). If you make a Cancellation Request and PCA decides, in its sole and absolute discretion, to provide you with a refund, then, subject to clause 15, if your Cancellation Request is made:
    a) 90 days or more before the Activity - Porsche may refund 95% of the Fee;
    b) Between 60 and 89 days before the Activity - Porsche may refund 75% of the Fee;
    c) Between 31 and 59 days before the Activity - Porsche may refund 50% of the Fee;
    d) Between 16 and 30 days before the Activity - Porsche may refund 25% of the Fee.
    Any request received from a person holding a Voucher that has not expired will be considered on a case-by-case basis and they may be offered a new Booking.
     
15. Where your Booking was made using a Voucher, any refund given by PCA under clause 14 will be made by way of issue of a new voucher in an amount equal to that refund on the same terms and conditions as the original Voucher (Replacement Voucher). In the event that you wish to re-book to participate in the Activity, if the value of the Replacement Voucher is not sufficient to cover the Fees for the Activity, you will be required to pay to PCA the difference between the Fees and the value of the Replacement Voucher.
     
16. If your Cancellation Request is made between 1 and 15 days before the Activity, no refund of the Fee will be given.
     
17. It is a requirement that you are comfortably dressed in non-flammable clothing that is suitable to the weather conditions and fully covers flesh from ankles up to and including the neck. PCA recommends non-flammable clothing for all Activities. Fully enclosed flat-soled shoes are mandatory. Race suits and helmets are provided when necessary. When advised by PCA to do so, helmets must be worn by all participants.
     
18. You understand and accept that PCA may:
    a) require you to submit to a random alcohol breath test; and
    b) refuse to allow you to participate, suspend or ban you from participating in any part of or whole of the Activity, at any time, in its absolute discretion, including if you fail to pass an alcohol breath test.
     
19. You consent to PCA collecting, storing, handling and using your personal information to assess your Booking Form, contact you about the Activity, for the purpose of direct marketing about its products and services and any other purposes set out in PCA’s Privacy Policy. PCA may disclose your information to relevant third parties including Porsche AG (located in Germany) and its related entities, service providers, business partners and as required by law. PCA is committed to protecting your personal information and agrees to handle it in accordance with its Privacy Policy, which is available online at www.porsche.com.au/privacy-policy or by phoning PCA on 1800 711 911.
     
20. In addition to any other obligation herein or in the Release and Indemnity(s), if I cause or contribute to any damage to any Vehicle I understand, consent and agree that PCA has a discretion to immediately charge my credit card the lesser of the repair cost or the insurance excess shown below (provided always that PCA’s insurance claim is allowed by its insurer):

• $10,000.00 (being the excess or deductable payable under PCA’s insurance policy for Porsche GT3 events).
• The Customer authorises PCA to place a pre-authorisation amount equivalent to the amount of any insurance excess specified above on the Customer’s credit card (Pre-Authorisation) at the time of check-in at the Activity. If for any reason the Pre-Authorisation cannot be placed on the Customer’s credit card (e.g. because the credit card does not have the required coverage), participation in the Activity will not be permitted and the Customer will be deemed to have cancelled the booking and PCA is entitled to retain the Fee in accordance with clause 16.

21. Personal insurance is the sole responsibility of the participant. I agree my personal insurance arrangements are ultimately my responsibility and I will arrange my insurance at my expense.
     
22. These Terms are governed by the laws in force in the State of Victoria and the parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Victoria.
     
23. This event will be held in accordance with the local State Government Covid-19 rules and regulations which are in place at the time of the event. You agree to comply with any applicable rules and regulations together with any reasonable directions which may be issued by PCA to ensure the safety of all participants of the event.