1. Please ensure you are able to collect your packages from our Mas Camp in Rotterdam. (Date, address will be posted at a later date)

2. Orders will not be delivered or shipped.

3. Please note that all purchases and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

4. You MUST be 18 or older at the time of the event. (Photo ID will be required at distribution.) We reserve the right to refuse service. A photo of your ID will be taken at distribution.

5. You must keep up with payment schedules as set out by the band and/or your section leader. Failure to do so could result in the forfeiture of your costume without notice.

6. Our intention is to ensure your costume is as close to the prototype as possible; however, please note that costumes are subject to minor changes depending on whether we are able to source the exact materials used for the prototype. This is due to the availability of materials sourced from third parties.

7. Any costumes requiring alterations will be kept to a minimum and remain within the band’s theme.

8. As all costumes are made to measure due to the nature in which they are produced, we are unable to offer refunds or make alterations. Each costume is custom-made to the specific details you provide. Each section leader will provide a grace period to amend sizes and bodywear options only.

9. Please also note that the number of gems used is dependent on size; therefore, larger cup sizes may appear to have fewer gems compared to smaller cup sizes.

10. You agree to be photographed and recorded during the carnival by our media team for social and promotional purposes.

11. We ensure all our costumes are durable; however, due to the excessive crowds at carnival, damages beyond our control may occur. We are not responsible for any damages that take place on the road.

12. Whilst we are unable to refund any deposits, if there are unfortunate circumstances, we would be happy to assist in selling your costume by offering it to our customers within our database.

13. In the event that Carnival is cancelled or postponed for any reason, the non-refundable rule still applies. Any monies paid up to that point will be transferred to the new proposed date of Carnival or to the following year’s Carnival, whichever is sooner.

14. Your registration is only complete after submitting a fully completed registration form with your signature, a code of conduct with your signature and a full payment for the package you have chosen.

15. You are responsible for being present during the measuring day and try on day of your costume. You will be informed of said days in advance Blends will not be responsible for failures to attend and any issues that arise as a result

16. Indicate clearly when fitting your costume whether it fits well or not, once decorated it is not possible to make adjustments

Communication:

17. This year, in addition to the E-mails and Whatsapp messages, we will also send videos with instructions to you, we advise you to go through all three forms of communication so that you are always aware of changes.

18. Blends asks you not to spam in the Whatsapp group, not to discuss religion, politics or sexual

orientation, in case of violation you will be removed from the Whatsapp group. Keep it friendly

and respectful.

19. We kindly request that you treat each other and each other's property with respect.

20. We ask everyone to pay attention to their language use and behavior when around our Blends Kids or children of our participants. (Cursing, sexual remarks, smoking and alcohol use)

Costume and decorate shoes:

21. When you pick up your costume, you must put it on in its entirety, if you are satisfied, sign for the costume and you can take it home.

22. After the collection of your costume or T-shirt, Blends Carnival Group is no longer responsible for your costume or T-shirt, treat your costume or T-shirt properly and do not lose it. You sign for receipt of all parts of your package.

23. If your costume or T-shirt is not picked up on the agreed collection day, your costume or T-shirt will be re-sold. You can then no longer claim your costume or walk with the parade. No refund will be made for payments made.

15. If you want to walk the parade in heels, also bring a pair of flat shoes for when you are tired. Make sure both your shoes are decorated. (This is nor mandatory for non local masqueraders)

16. You can visit us on agreed days to decorate your shoe. This is always done in consultation with the Mascamp coordinator. You will also receive the right materials for your shoe from this person that also come with your package.

Starting parade day:

17. If we are not on time, we will receive a fine! It is there for compulsory to be by your purser before the parade starts.

18. The purser is your contact on the day of summer carnival, treat your purser with respect.

19. The rules are set in advance by SUAVE Global and / or Blends, not by the purser.

Rules and Regulations

20. Upon arrival at the indicated place and time on the day of the

parade, report to your purser / section leader.

21. You will only receive your wristband at the meeting point on the day of the parade. Without a wristband you have no access to the group, no food and no drink. If you still walk in the group you run the risk of being removed from the group. All members are obliged to wear a wristband.

22. There are wristbands of different colors. Without the correct color of the wristband you will not

have access to the group, the food cart, float, sections and/or music truck or other parts in the group during the parade.

23. You can hand in 1 bag or suitcase at the cloakroom. The maximum allowable dimensions of hand luggage that you may hand in at the cloakroom is 55 x 35 x 25 cm.

24. The cloakroom is only available to participants in costume. The cloakroom is located at mascamp.

25. Bags that cannot be locked or closed (zipper) are not permitted in the cloakroom.

26. It is not allowed to walk with bags in the parade (Except T-shirt section)

27. SUAVE Global and or Blends Carnival Group are not responsible for the loss or theft of your goods. The use of the cloakroom is at your own risk.

31. After the parade you are responsible for your costume, any remaining parts of the costume will not be transported back by Blends. These will be then lost.

Finally:

32. If you do not comply with these rules, you will be removed from the group, your participation in the group will be excluded. There will be no refunds.

33. YOU ARE OBLIGED TO ENJOY!!!