SAFECHAIN™ MASQUERADE BALL SERIESSPONSORSHIP TERMS & CONDITIONS
SAFECHAIN™ MASQUERADE BALL SERIES
SPONSORSHIP TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Definitions
“Event” refers to the SAFECHAIN™ Masquerade Ball Series (Winchester and London 2026, and any subsequent licensed editions).
“SAFECHAIN™” refers to the trademarked safeguarding and reform platform founded by Samantha Avril-Andreassen.
“Sponsor” refers to the organisation entering into a sponsorship agreement.
“Agreement” refers to the executed Sponsorship Contract including these Terms & Conditions.
2. Sponsorship Commitment
2.1 Sponsorship is confirmed only upon:
Signed agreement by both parties
Receipt of payment in full (unless otherwise agreed in writing)
2.2 Sponsorship benefits are limited to those explicitly stated in the agreed Sponsorship Tier.
2.3 SAFECHAIN™ reserves the right to determine final allocation of branding placement and speaking slots in alignment with event structure and safeguarding principles.
3. Payment Terms
3.1 Sponsorship fees are payable within 14 days of invoice unless otherwise agreed.
3.2 Failure to make payment may result in:
Withdrawal of sponsorship recognition
Removal of branding from promotional materials
3.3 Sponsorship payments are non-refundable except where the Event is cancelled by SAFECHAIN™ and not rescheduled.
4. Use of Brand & Intellectual Property
4.1 SAFECHAIN™ retains full ownership of:
Name
Logo
Event branding
Programme structure
Educational frameworks
Reform themes
4.2 Sponsors may not use SAFECHAIN™ branding for marketing purposes beyond the scope agreed in writing.
4.3 SAFECHAIN™ may use sponsor logos solely for event-related promotional purposes.
5. Ethical Alignment & Conduct
5.1 Sponsors must align with SAFECHAIN™ values:
Safeguarding integrity
Human dignity
Non-discrimination
Lawful conduct
5.2 SAFECHAIN™ reserves the right to terminate sponsorship if:
The Sponsor engages in conduct materially inconsistent with safeguarding principles
The Sponsor’s public conduct risks reputational harm to SAFECHAIN™
5.3 In such cases, sponsorship fees may be retained to cover incurred costs.
6. Event Programme & Speaking Rights
6.1 Speaking opportunities (where included) must:
Align with event tone
Avoid political partisanship
Avoid defamatory content
Maintain dignity toward survivors
6.2 SAFECHAIN™ reserves editorial control over event programme flow.
7. Media & Public Statements
7.1 Sponsors may reference their partnership publicly.
7.2 Any press releases referencing SAFECHAIN™ must be approved in advance.
7.3 SAFECHAIN™ reserves the right to issue official press communications.
8. Force Majeure
SAFECHAIN™ shall not be liable for cancellation or delay due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to:
Public health restrictions
Venue cancellation
Government restrictions
Force majeure events
Rescheduling will be prioritised where possible.
9. Limitation of Liability
SAFECHAIN™ shall not be liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from participation in the Event.
Sponsor participation is voluntary and at own risk.
10. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.