Events fundraiser agreement

These terms and conditions constitute the agreement between Guide Dogs Association for the Blind (“Guide Dogs”) and you, as a participant. These terms and conditions cover the following events: London Landmarks Half Marathon, Royal Parks Half Marathon, and the Great North Run.

Guide Dogs ask that everyone taking part in an event is aware of and comply with the following terms and conditions:

1. Sponsorship

(a) I agree to commit to raising a minimum of £350.00. It's incredibly important that each charity place runner meets the minimum sponsorship pledge, to help Guide Dogs fund vital services for children and adults living with sight loss in the UK. Each charity place costs the Guide Dogs money, so we ask that you have a realistic plan of how you will reach the £350.00 target before you accept a charity place. 

(b) I acknowledge that Gift Aid does not count towards my fundraising target. 

(c) I acknowledge that runners who have failed to raise the amount pledged may be placed on a low performance list held by Guide Dog. Being placed on this list may affect my chances when applying for future Guide Dogs events. (There is no minimum target if you are using a ballot place).

(d) I agree to complete the event console as per the instructions given by the Guide Dogs Events Team, I understand that if I do not complete the console within this specified timeframe, my place may be at risk. 

(e) I shall Inform the Guide Dogs Events Team immediately if I am unable to take part in the event. All monies paid to Guide Dogs by this time are non-refundable and will be treated as a donation.

(f) I shall keep details of the names and addresses of, and amounts donated or pledged by, all donors and provide such details to Guide Dogs on request.

2. Payment

(a) I agree to obtain and pay to Guide Dogs all sums pledged within six weeks of the event and return all used and un-used sponsor forms.

(b) I agree that I shall not hold on to money raised but send it to Guide Dogs regularly in cheque form (made payable to Guide Dogs) or paid directly via any online giving pages (such as JustGiving).

(c) I acknowledge that any public money collection or door to door fundraising will require a license from my local authority and I must not carry out this activity until the correct license is in place.

(d) I agree not to engage in any fundraising activity which may:

(i) result in any unreasonable intrusion on any person’s privacy; or

(ii) involve unreasonably persistent approaches to any person for the purpose of soliciting or otherwise procuring money; or

(iii) place undue pressure on any person to give money.

(e) I shall not raise funds by carrying out ‘door to door’ or unsolicited collections.

(f) I shall not collect on private property (including shops, pubs etc.) without obtaining the owner’s permission.

(g) I shall not conduct any raffle, lottery, or public collection without first contacting the Guide Dogs Events Team.

(h) I accept that, in the event I have received a guaranteed Guide Dogs place, no income related to this fundraising can be reallocated to other fundraising products, including Name a Puppy.

3. Health

(a) I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to fully prepare myself for the physical challenge of the event and participate at my own risk. If necessary, I shall seek medical advice prior to the event. I will not hold Guide Dogs responsible for any accident, injury or illness sustained from my participation in the event.

4. Withdrawal

(a) I agree to let Guide Dogs know as soon as possible if I need to withdraw from the event and acknowledge that I can only defer my place once. Any money raised can also be rolled over to count towards my fundraising total.

5. Cancellation

(a) In the event that the event is cancelled for any reason, I will not hold Guide Dogs responsible for any loss, damage or claim that arises in relation to the event. 

6. Data Protection

(a) I acknowledge and consent to any photos or film footage taken of me as part of my participation in the event be used for promotional and marketing purposes for this event and for any future Guide Dog events.  If I have any concerns or do NOT wish to be part of these materials, I will contact Events@guidedogs.org.uk

(b) If the event is organised by a third party, I acknowledge that Guide Dogs may share my contact details with the organiser of the event.

(c) Guide Dogs will never share your data with any other third parties or used in any other way, unless you agree.

7. Confirmation

(a) I agree that I am taking part in this event at my own risk shall not hold Guide Dogs liable for any accident, injury, loss or damage incurred as a result of my participation in the event, unless such accident, injury, loss or damage is caused by the negligence of Guide Dogs.

(b) If the event is not run or organised by Guide Dogs, I am aware that this is the case and I will not hold Guide Dogs responsible for any loss, damage or claim that arises in relation to the event. Further I acknowledge that I may be asked to sign an agreement with the event organisers.

(c) I will not do anything to bring Guide Dogs into disrepute.

(d) By accepting these terms and conditions I confirm that I will be 18 years of age or over by the date of the event. 

(e) I accept and acknowledge that the points stated in these terms and conditions form a legal agreement between me (the event participant) and Guide Dogs.

These terms and conditions constitute the agreement between Guide Dogs Association for the Blind (“Guide Dogs”) and you, as a participant. These terms and conditions cover the TCS London Marathon.

Guide Dogs ask that everyone taking part in the TCS London Marathon is aware of and comply with the following terms and conditions:

1.) Sponsorship

(a) I agree to commit to raising a minimum of £2,000.00. It's incredibly important that each charity place runner meets the minimum sponsorship pledge, to help Guide Dogs fund vital services for children and adults living with sight loss in the UK. Each charity place costs the Guide Dogs money, so we ask that you have a realistic plan of how you will reach the £2,000.00 target before you accept a charity place. 

(b) I acknowledge that Gift Aid does not count towards my fundraising target. 

(c) I acknowledge that runners who have failed to raise the amount pledged may be placed on a low performance list held by Guide Dogs. Being placed on this list may affect my chances when applying for future Guide Dogs events. (There is no minimum target if you are using a ballot place).

(d) I agree to complete the event console as per the instructions given by the Guide Dogs Events Team, I understand that if I do not complete the console within this specified timeframe, my place may be at risk. 

(e) I shall inform the Guide Dogs Events Team immediately if I am unable to take part in the event. All monies paid to Guide Dogs by this time are non-refundable and will be treated as a donation.

(f) I shall keep details of the names and addresses of, and amounts donated or pledged by, all donors and provide such details to Guide Dogs on request.

2. Payment

(a) I agree to obtain and pay to Guide Dogs all sums pledged within six weeks of the event and return all used and un-used sponsor forms.

 (b) I agree that I shall not hold on to money raised but send it to Guide Dogs regularly in cheque form (made payable to Guide Dogs) or paid directly via any online giving pages (such as JustGiving).

(c) I acknowledge that any public money collection or door to door fundraising will require a license from my local authority and I must not carry out this activity until the correct license is in place.

(d) I agree not to engage in any fundraising activity which may:

(i) result in any unreasonable intrusion on any person’s privacy; or

(ii) involve unreasonably persistent approaches to any person for the purpose of soliciting or otherwise procuring money; or

(iii) place undue pressure on any person to give money.

(e) I shall not raise funds by carrying out ‘door to door’ or unsolicited collections.

(f) I shall not collect on private property (including shops, pubs etc.) without obtaining the owner’s permission.

(g) I shall not conduct any raffle, lottery or public collection without first contacting the Guide Dogs Events Team.

(h) I accept that, in the event I have received a guaranteed Guide Dogs place, no income related to this fundraising can be reallocated to other fundraising products, including Name a Puppy.

3. Health

(a) I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to fully prepare myself for the physical challenge of the event and participate at my own risk. If necessary, I shall seek medical advice prior to the event. I will not hold Guide Dogs responsible for any accident, injury or illness sustained from my participation in the event.

4. Withdrawal

(a) I agree to let Guide Dogs know as soon as possible if I need to withdraw from the event and acknowledge that I can only defer my place once. Any money raised can also be rolled over to count towards my fundraising total.

5. Cancellation

(a) In the event that the event is cancelled for any reason, I will not hold Guide Dogs responsible for any loss, damage or claim that arises in relation to the event.

6. Data Protection

(a) I acknowledge and consent to any photos or film footage taken of me as part of my participation in the event be used for promotional and marketing purposes for this event and for any future Guide Dog events.  If I have any concerns or do NOT wish to be part of these materials, I will contact Events@guidedogs.org.uk

(b) If the event is organised by a third party, I acknowledge that Guide Dogs may share my contact details with the organiser of the event.

(c) Guide Dogs will never share your data with any other third parties or used in any other way, unless you agree.