In order for the attendee (hereinafter referred to as you "You" or "Your") to enter any venue used for any event affiliated or hosting elements of the 2026 BEAUTYCON UNIVERSITY (the "Event"), You may be required register to attend the event on the Event's E360 app or and check in at marked locations in order to enter the Event.
Please be advised, entering into any venue used for or related to the Event shall constitute Your unconditional acceptance to be bound by (i) any and all of the terms and conditions contained within this agreement (this "Agreement") between You and Beautycon Management, LLC, Sundial Media and Technology Group LLC, Essence Ventures LLC, Essence Communications LLC and each of their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, assigns, distributors, sponsors, vendors and licensees (collectively the "Company") to attend all or part of the Event, including the terms available at https://web-statics-cdn.refinery29.com/privacy-policy/docs/us/privacy-policy.html and (ii) Company's privacy policy ("Privacy Policy"), which can be found at via the Company/Event mobile app (if applicable). For the avoidance of doubt, Your presence at the Event will be governed by this Agreement and the Privacy Policy.
For safety reasons, Company reserves the right to do the following without any prior notice or compensation to You: postpone, cancel, interrupt or stop the Event; provisionally keep you and visitors on the Event site at the end of the Event; totally or partially vacate the Event site; and deny access to the Event site regardless of the possession of a valid Ticket.
Subject to the limitations of this Agreement, the Company reserves the right to change, modify, or alter any aspect of the Event (including, without limitation, the appearance of any performer or artist, and/or the order of performance of any performer or artist), at any time, for any reason whatsoever, without any prior notice or compensation to You.
You understand that the artists, speakers, event schedule, and/or lineup for the Event may be changed and that such occurrence shall not, under any circumstances, entitle You to any claim whatsoever, including, but not limited to, a refund for Your Ticket. You understand, acknowledge, and agree that the names of any artist, act or performer contained in any Event promotional material is intended for informational purposes only, and does not, in any way, represent the importance or headline status of any single artist, act or performer, and is subject to change without prior notice.
EXCEPT AS EXPLICITLY OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, YOU UNCONDITIONALLY UNDERSTAND THAT ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. THERE WILL BE NO TICKET REFUNDS AND/OR TICKET EXCHANGES. THE EVENT IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.
If the Event is cancelled in whole, or in part, due to a Force Majeure Event (as defined below), You will not be entitled to any refund. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may issue, at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, a partial or full refund of any purchased tickets, by accounting for, among other considerations, the extent and nature of the cancellation. A "Force Majeure Event" shall mean an act of God, force of nature, accident, war or warlike activity, terrorism or threat of terrorism (or security measures related thereto), insurrection or civil commotion, strike or other labor dispute, transportation delay, pandemic, quarantine, state of emergency, communicable disease, governmental regulatory action (whether or not with proper authority) or similar contingency or unexpected event, and any such occurrence beyond the reasonable control of Company. You understand that in all instances, the maximum remedy You may receive for any cancellation of any part of the Event, if any, will be the face value of any purchased tickets, excluding and expressly not including any and all service fees, processing fees, facility fees, taxes, and/or other charges paid by You in connection with the purchase of Your Ticket, all of which are non-refundable.
By entering the Event, You assume any and all risk and/or danger, known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, resulting from, or incidental to, the Event, whether occurring prior to, during, or subsequent to, the Event, including, but not limited to, any death, illness, personal injury or loss, damage or liability whatsoever. You understand that Your attendance is contingent upon Your voluntary assumption of the risk and danger that may result from, or be incidental to, Your presence at the Event, whether occurring prior to, during or after the Event, including, but not limited to, any actions or omissions of the Company Parties (as defined herein). You acknowledge that You are entering the Event where a high volume of people traffic is present, and where it is incumbent that You use Your best judgment with regard to public health. We encourage You to wear a mask, wash Your hands and do Your best to distance yourself if You feel You are at risk.
You acknowledge and understand that admission to the Event is a revocable license to attend the Event d, which is subject to revocation and denial of admission without compensation for any reason, including, but not limited to, any of Your conduct, disruption of the Event, actual or perceived threat of injury to any other person as solely determined by Company, actual or perceived threat of damage to any real or personal property as solely determined by Company Your attempted or actual violation of any of the rules set forth herein, policy or regulations and for any other action taken by You in violation of any local, state or federal law, or that may endanger other ticketholders.
Priority Admission. Certain ticket categories may include expedited entry, priority security screening, early admission, dedicated queues, or other premium access benefits as described at the time of purchase. Availability and procedures are subject to change for operational, safety, or security reasons.
ADA Accommodations. Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Guests requesting accommodations should contact Company before the Event or visit the designated ADA Services location during the Event. The availability of priority admission purchased as part of a premium ticket package does not limit Company's ability to provide reasonable modifications to policies or procedures when required by applicable disability laws.
In order to enter into any ticketed portions of the Event, You must have Your own valid ticket purchased through Company's official designated platforms ("Ticket"). One (1) Ticket is required per attendee and will only be valid on the day(s) of the Event and area(s) of the Event as indicated on the ticket.
Your Ticket is not redeemable for cash. There will be no replacements for Tickets that are lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged and You unconditionally accept the risk of damage to, loss of and/or theft of Your Ticket. Your Ticket is intended for You only. In no instance shall You share Your Ticket with any person(s) attending or attempting to attend the Event. If You are discovered to be sharing Your Ticket with another person(s), Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, not to grant You access to the Event or eject You from the Event.
To ensure that Your Ticket is valid, obtain and otherwise purchase Your Tickets from the official Company website, located at https://beautycon.ticketbud.com/university-2026 or otherwide indicated on refinery29.com or the E360 app. Tickets from unauthorized sales channels (e.g., scalpers) may be forged. In no event will forged tickets be honored or eligible for a refund.
If You have any questions or concerns regarding ticketing for the Event, please contact customer support at info@essence.com no later than thirty (30) days after the Event.
You must submit Your Ticket for validation upon entry into the Event.
Entry into certain aspects of the Event is limited to persons that meet the minimum age requirements on or before the day of the Event. To enter the bar area of the Event, you must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
You must have one of the following forms of approved identification to enter age-restricted portions of the Event that demonstrate proof of age. No exceptions will be made, even if You are accompanied by an adult or a person with valid identification. Failure to provide valid identification shall preclude You from entering the Event and You shall not be entitled to any refund nor will You be entitled to, or will the Company be liable for, any other damages, including, but not limited to, incidental and/or consequential damages. In addition, during the Event, You must be able to provide valid identification if requested by a member of security or crew. If You are not able to show a valid identification, You may be promptly ejected from the Event without the opportunity to return, and You shall not receive a refund of Your Ticket.
The following original forms of identification are ACCEPTABLE:
The following forms of identification are UNACCEPTABLE:
Access to the Event site is PROHIBITED and refused to, but not limited to, people who:
Please note all ticket holders may be searched upon entering the Event site. Security guards will inspect all objects brought onto the Event site including, but not limited to, clothing, luggage and other personal items in order to detect objects that may disrupt the course of the Event, jeopardize the safety of other ticketholders, or disturb the peace. Security guards may search any persons and property on the Event site at any time, including, but not limited to, storage lockers, and confiscate any prohibited items, in their sole discretion. Given the volume of attendees, it is not guaranteed that these objects will be returned to You. For that reason, please read Article 4 carefully.
PROHIBITED ITEMS FOR THE EVENT:
If You bring any of the items on the above prohibited items list into the Event, such items will be confiscated and discarded and You will be subject to removal from the Event based on the sole discretion of Company. Under no circumstances will Company hold any prohibited items for You.
PLEASE RESPECT YOUR BODY AND MIND. ALL PERSONS AND PROPERTY ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES DURING SEARCH. COMPANY HAS A ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES. THE USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS AND UNDERAGE DRINKING IS NOT PERMITTED. ANYONE FOUND WITH ILLEGAL DRUGS WILL BE SUBJECT TO REMOVAL FROM THE EVENT AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED BACK IN.
At the Event, it is forbidden to:
You must heed the directions of Event organizers and security personnel at all times whilst on the Event site. If You fail to comply with such directions, You will be removed from the Event site, and, if necessary, Event staff may call on the police for assistance.
Ticketholders that exit the Event will have to purchase a new Ticket to re-enter the Event the same day.
If You are removed from the Event, Your ticket shall not be refunded and You will be denied re-entry, even if You are in possession of a new Ticket. If You have a new Ticket, Event staff may seize that Ticket and You shall not receive a refund.
Anyone caught forging entry tickets or any other special admission tickets in order to access or sell such tickets to the Event will be prosecuted without exception. Counterfeit tickets will not be honored or refunded by the Company and Your purchase of such ticket(s) is not binding on the Company whatsoever.
Anyone caught tampering with or sharing their Ticket will be immediately ejected and banned from the Event.
Tickets may not be resold without prior explicit permission from the Company. Tickets which appear to have been resold without permission from the Company will not be honored or subject to a refund.
The resale, attempted resale, or purchase of Your Ticket at a price higher than the official purchase price from the Company-authorized sale channels, is grounds for seizure and cancellation of Your Ticket without compensation. The only valid tickets are those purchased and/or redeemed through Company-authorized sale channels listed on the official Company website.
Tickets may not be used in association with any giveaway, sweepstakes, contest or similar activities, including, but not limited to, as a prize or incentive, without the Company's prior written consent. Any Ticket so used will automatically become void at the Company's sole discretion with no refund to You and/or the ticketholder.
By attending the Event, You agree to adhere to any policies applicable to mobile phone and/or camera usage put in place by Company or the Event venue. You understand, agree and acknowledge that (i) You may be photographed and filmed, and (ii) You hereby provide the Company, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, sponsors, vendors, partners, and any thirdparties related to the Event, its sponsors, or performing talent, with Your absolute, express consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded in all mediums and/or media now known or hereafter discovered or developed throughout the world. You further understand and agree that these images and/or recordings can be registered, stored, transmitted, broadcast/streamed, rebroadcast, and sold for archival, promotional, and/or commercial purposes, in any manner, and in any media, now known or hereafter discovered, without any compensation to You. Your name, image, voice and/or Your likeness may be captured as part of and/or used in connection with any broadcast/stream, audio, visual, or audio-visual recording, photograph, or other reproduction or other publication of the Event (the "Footage") and may also be used by or on behalf of the Company or any of the Company's parent entities, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, sponsors, vendors, invitees, officers, shareholders, successors or assigns for any purpose, including, but not limited to, archival, promotional, and commercial purposes, without any compensation to You. You waive all other rights in and to the Footage, including, but not limited to, all claims of so-called moral rights. This Footage may be used as a means to identify and facilitate the prosecution of illegal or impermissible conduct.
At the Event, there will be camera surveillance for the purpose of ensuring the safety and proper operation of the Event. The Footage may be registered or stored by the Company or governmental authorities for the purpose of ensuring the security and safety of Event attendees and the enforcement of and compliance with the safety regulations on the Event site.
Any content filmed or recorded at or near the Event by You may not be used for any commercial, advertising or public purposes, unless consented to by the Company (including, without limitation, having ads run on or beside such videos on YouTube and other video sharing websites). Non-professional grade small video cameras and cameras are allowed at the Event site.
Official T-shirts and other Event souvenirs are only on sale within the Event site. Unless you have received written permission from Company, You may not sell any items at the Event. Unauthorized sale of goods at the Event may result in your removal from the Event.
The Company disclaims all responsibility from losses or damages to vehicles parked on or near the Event. The Company is not responsible for losses or damage to any vehicle towed from the Event site.
You must maintain the cleanliness of the Event site and dispose of refuse properly. The collecting points for garbage and recycling on the Event site will be clearly indicated. The bathroom facilities at the Event are free of charge. It is forbidden to use any other location as a bathroom facility.
The Company has a zero tolerance policy regarding illegal drugs. It is forbidden on the Event site to: (i) use, distribute, sell and/or to be in possession of illegal drugs; and (ii) distribute, sell or improperly use prescription or over-the-counter drugs. You understand and agree that Your use of the Ticket is contingent upon Your unconditional and voluntary acceptance to be searched for the presence of drugs, weapons, objects that may disrupt the peace or jeopardize the safety of other ticketholders, and/or other prohibited items prior to Your admission to the Event site, and/or at any time thereafter. If any of these items are found, this license for admission shall be immediately revoked, such items will be seized by security personnel and forfeited by You, or You will be immediately removed from the Event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, You are permitted to bring into the Event prescription drugs if You have a valid prescription with Your name clearly listed on the prescription. You will only be allowed to carry the dosage of medication required for the duration of the Event.
If You are in violation of this rule, You will be immediately ejected from the Event site. The Event staff will closely monitor any potential illegal or prohibited drug activity, relying in part on security cameras placed throughout the Event site.
Company may choose to, but shall not be required to, offer amnesty bins at the Event.
By entering the Event site, You consent to be searched by Event staff. If You refuse to submit to a search by Event staff, You will be denied entry to, or ejected from, the Event site.
Some open-air stages are fitted with large screens enabling anybody who is standing further away to enjoy the Event.
If You would like additional information about available ADA accommodations, please e-mail the Company at info@essence.com or visit the official Company website for details at https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/beautycon later than thirty (30) days before the Event.
Due to weather or other conditions, the floors and/or Event grounds may in whole, or in part, slippery.
You hereby consent to medical care and transportation in order to obtain treatment in the Event of injury as Event staff, security, police or medical professionals may deem appropriate in their reasonable discretion. You understand this waiver extends to any liability that arises out of, or is in any way connected with, the medical treatment and transportation provided in the event of an emergency and/or injury.
You hereby agree to release and hold harmless the Company Parties from any liability arising out of or in connection with the actions or omissions of the Company Parties related to Your medical care.
You recognize and acknowledge that there are hazards and risks of physical injury or illness and that not all such risks can be fully eliminated. By entering the Event site, You voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of death, bodily injury or property damage, regardless of severity, that may sustain as a result of attendance at the Event or while on the premises, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Company Parties.
You hereby indemnify and hold harmless BEAUTYCON MANAGEMENT, LLC, R29, LLC, ESSENCE FESTIVALS PRODUCTIONS, LLC, ESSENCE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, ESSENCE VENTURES, LLC, ESSENCE STUDIOS, LLC, SUNDIAL TECHNOLOGY & MEDIA GROUP LLC, their related parent, affiliate, and subsidiary companies, and each of their respective representatives, officers, directors, owners, members, trustees, agents, attorneys, employees, successors and assigns, and any designated ticketing agent, Event sponsors/promoters, and the performing artists, including, but not limited to, their respective management, their agents, their staff and their designees (collectively, the "Company Parties") harmless from any loss, liability, damage or cost in any way arising out of, or related to, Your actions and omissions at, around, or while traveling to and from, the Event.
You hereby waive, discharge, hold harmless and covenant not to sue the Company Parties from any and all liability arising out of, or in connection with, the Event, for any claims, causes of action, obligations, lawsuits, charges, complaints, controversies, damages, costs or experiences of whatsoever kind, nature, or description, whether direct or indirect, in law or in equity, in contract or in tort, or otherwise, whether known or unknown, arising out of, or related to, the Event, Your attendance at the Event, or Your travel to and from the Event, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Company Parties.
IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY PARTIES OR THEIR SUPPLIERS, ADVERTISERS AND SPONSORS, BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE TO YOU OR ANYONE ELSE FOR, AND YOU HEREBY KNOWINGLY AND EXPRESSLY WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO SEEK, DIRECT, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS, REVENUES OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY TYPE, AND ANY RIGHTS TO HAVE DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR OTHERWISE INCREASED, ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE EVENT OR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE PURCHASED AT THE EVENT, EVEN IF THE COMPANY PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CLAIM IS BASED UPON ANY CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE COMPANY PARTIES WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR (a) ANY FAILURE OF ANOTHER ATTENDEE OF THE EVENT TO CONFORM TO THESE RULES, (b) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT, RESULTING FROM YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT, (c) ANY ERRORS, MISTAKES, INACCURACIES OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT, OR (d) ANY LOST, STOLEN OR DAMAGED TICKETS, OR FAILURE OF EVENT STAFF OR SECURITY TO HONOR YOUR TICKET. YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE EVENT IS TO LEAVE THE EVENT. THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS ARTICLE 17 SECTION 3 WILL APPLY EVEN IF ANY LIMITED REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. THE ALLOCATION OF RISK BETWEEN US IS AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT OF THE BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN US. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF DAMAGES, SO THESE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH CASES, THE COMPANY PARTIES' LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. IN NO EVENT WILL ATTORNEYS' FEES BE AWARDED OR RECOVERABLE BY YOU.
In no event shall the Company Parties be liable for any claim unless written notice is given within six (6) months from the date of the loss. No suit for any cause may be maintained against the Company Parties unless it is commenced within one (1) year after the Event.
These terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of New York. Any controversy or claim shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by JAMS in New York County under its applicable consumer rules, except that the Company may seek injunctive relief in state or federal court. In the event any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these terms is not resolved by binding arbitration, such claims shall be brought only in the courts located in New York County in the State of New York, unless otherwise specified. The parties hereto specifically consent to personal jurisdiction of said courts.. YOU HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OR TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION, to the fullest extent permitted by law
You understand that the Company Parties and all other related parties, including, but not limited to, each of the Company Parties and the related parties' management, employees, and agents, will not be held responsible, financially or otherwise, for any items that are left, lost, stolen, destroyed, confiscated, damaged or misplaced anywhere at the Event site regardless of fault or reason, so act accordingly. Any and all losses incurred by You under this Article 18, Section 3 shall be subject to Article 17, Section 1 above. The Company recommends that You do not bring any valuables to the Event.
You unconditionally agree that the terms and conditions contained herein and/or referenced herein represent the entire Agreement between You and the Company with respect to its subject matter, and shall supersede and replace all prior contemporaneous understandings, communications, and agreements, written or oral, regarding such subject matter which contradict these terms, including, but not limited to, the text contained on the back of the actual Ticket and/or any contrary understanding or agreements between You and the Company. You further confirm that there are no other agreements between You and any of the other Company Parties. You unconditionally agree to be bound by any and all of the terms and conditions contained herein and/or referenced herein and any additions, changes and/or modifications thereof, which may be made from time to time without prior notice to You. Any updates to these terms and conditions will be posted to this website address.
The provisions of this Agreement shall be construed and interpreted to be separate and severable. Should any provision of this Agreement be determined to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall be construed in accordance with its terms as if the invalid or unenforceable provision were not contained in this Agreement Further, if any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent possible so as to effect the intent of the parties hereto, and the other provisions contained herein will remain in full force and effect. Company's failure to insist upon or enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right.