Next Gen Events Collective (NGEC) — Terms and Conditions

Last updated: September 9th 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By purchasing a ticket, registering for, or attending any event hosted by Next Gen Events Collective (“NGEC,” “we,” “us”), you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not purchase a ticket or attend.

2. Tickets and Payment

• All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable.
• Ticket credit may be transferred to a future NGEC event per our Refund Policy, by emailing rielle@ngecchicago.com. Requests made within 24 hours of the event may not be eligible for credit transfer.
• Tickets are non-transferable to another person unless otherwise stated at time of purchase.
• NGEC reserves the right to refuse entry or revoke a ticket for violation of these Terms.

3. Event Changes and Cancellations

NGEC reserves the right to modify event dates, times, venues, or programming, or to cancel an event, at its discretion. In the event of cancellation by NGEC, attendees will be notified and credit will be issued per our Refund Policy.

4. Code of Conduct

Attendees agree to behave professionally and respectfully toward other attendees, staff, vendors, and venue personnel. NGEC reserves the right to remove any individual from an event, without refund, for conduct that is disruptive, harassing, unsafe, or unlawful.

5. Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability

Attendance at NGEC events is voluntary. To the fullest extent permitted under Illinois law, attendees assume all risk of injury, loss, or damage arising from participation in or travel to/from an NGEC event, and release NGEC, its organizers, staff, and venue partners from liability for such injury, loss, or damage, except where caused by NGEC’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

6. Media Release

By attending, you consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded at NGEC events, and grant NGEC the right to use such media for promotional, marketing, and archival purposes without compensation. Contact rielle@ngecchicago.com to opt out in advance.

7. Intellectual Property

All NGEC branding, event materials, and content are the property of NGEC and may not be reproduced or used without written permission.

8. Privacy

Personal information collected during registration is used solely for event administration and NGEC communications. NGEC does not sell attendee data to third parties.

9. Limitation of Liability

NGEC’s total liability arising from any event or these Terms is limited to the amount paid for the applicable ticket.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless NGEC and its organizers from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms or your conduct at an event.

11. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or an NGEC event shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois, and you consent to personal jurisdiction there.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

13. Changes to These Terms

NGEC may update these Terms at any time. Continued attendance at NGEC events after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be directed to rielle@ngecchicago.com.