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    Definitions

    • Walk with me
    Walk with ME is a walking event with no competitive element. The distance is 50 kilometres and must be completed within a maximum of 14 hours.

    • Organisation
    Walk with ME is organised by the ItsME Foundation, registered with the Chamber of Commerce under number 75951738

    Participant
    Any individual who has registered to take part in Walk with ME in a manner approved by the Organiser.

    Registration
    A Participant who has registered for Walk with ME and thereby agrees to these participant regulations.

    Participation & Registration

    1. By registering for Walk with ME, the Participant agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions. The Participant is deemed to have read these terms and conditions, to accept them without reservation, and to comply with them.

    2. Participation in Walk with ME is voluntary and at your own risk.

    3. Any breach of the provisions set out in or pursuant to these regulations may result in (provisional) exclusion from (further) participation.

    4. The registration fee must be paid before the start of Walk with ME.

    5. If a Participant who has already registered is unable or unwilling to take part for any reason, the registration fee will not be refunded.

    6. If Walk with ME cannot take place due to exceptional circumstances, the participant is not entitled to a refund of the registration fee. The registration fees will then be donated to the ItsME Foundation.

    7. The minimum age for participation in Walk with ME is 16 years.

    Liability

    8. Walking 50 kilometres within 14 hours is an intensive physical and mental endeavour. The Participant declares that they are aware that participation requires good health, both physically and mentally, and declares that they meet this requirement and that they will have prepared themselves sufficiently for Walk with ME through training and otherwise.

    9. Stichting ItsME, and all involved parties and volunteers of the organisation, shall never be liable for any accidents, injuries, illnesses, deaths, damages, loss or theft of money and/or goods that may occur before, during, or after, or as a consequence of, Walk with ME.

    10. Sponsors of the event and the municipality/municipalities in which Walk with ME takes place are, on the same footing as the Organisation, excluded from all liability.

    11. The Organisation reserves the right to change the route, start and/or finish times and/or locations, or to cancel Walk With ME in whole or in part due to extreme weather conditions or other emergencies, solely at the discretion of the Organisation. In such cases, there is no entitlement to a refund of the registration fee, nor to compensation for incurred costs and (im)material damages.

    During the Walk with ME hike

    12. Taking part in Walk with ME involves: walking 50 kilometres within 14 hours from the joint start time. Only marching and walking are permitted.

    Privacy

    13. By registering, the participant grants unconditional consent to the Organiser and its partners to publish photographs and visual material, and similar, taken during or around Walk with ME, on which the participant is visible, without any right to claim remuneration, taking into account the privacy policy applied by the Organiser for this purpose.

    14. By registering, the Participant grants unconditional consent to the Organiser and its partners to disclose their participation in Walk With ME.

    15. The personal data provided by the Participant will be included in a file by the Organisation. By entering into the agreement, the Participant grants the Organisation permission to use the personal data for sending information to the Participant.

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    16. If one or more articles of these regulations are declared invalid or unlawful for any reason whatsoever, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these regulations.

    17. Dutch law applies to these regulations. The competent court in the district of Oost-Brabant is authorised to hear disputes.

    Tips from ItsME to make your fundraiser a success

    With these tips, you can raise more donations:
    Tip 1. Create a personal fundraising page

    Tell your story, share photos, and explain why you started this fundraiser. People mainly support because they know you and want to help.

    Tip 2. First a few donations, then publicity

    Ask family and friends to donate first. A good example is contagious.

    Tip 3. Add the link to your email signature

    That way, everyone you email automatically sees your fundraiser.

    Tip 4. Talk about it and let people donate straight away

    At work, school, your club, or during parties: talk enthusiastically about your fundraiser and ask people to donate directly via their smartphone. Share the hyperlink to your fundraiser.

    Tip 5. Blog and share on social media

    Share your fundraiser’s progress, post updates, and repeat your message.

    Examples:

    • Share your preparations for a sports event and tag friends involved
    • Thank donors publicly, as this motivates others to join in too
    Tip 6. Start a final sprint

    The last two weeks often bring in the most donations. Ask your supporters to help you reach your target amount during that final stretch.

    Tip 7. Involve companies

    Approach your employer, clients, or suppliers for sponsorship. Thank them in a blog or place their logo on your fundraising page.

    Tip 8. Keep reminding people

    Not everyone donates immediately. Send friendly reminders by email or WhatsApp. Persistence pays off.