General terms and conditions (GTC)

These GTC contain a data-protection-declaration (Point IV. Subsection 14.).

1. Validity of the terms of contract

   1. Contracting parties in connection with these general terms and conditions (hereinafter: "GTC") are
      1A Special Events GmbH
      Burgstr. 25
      65594 Runkel, represented by Geschäftsführer Dirk Zimmermann (hereinafter: "1A Special Events GmbH") and the client or customer.

   2. Any provisions or terms and conditions that deviate from these GTC shall only become the subject of the contractual agreement if 1A Special Events GmbH confirms this in writing in advance. This also applies if 1A Special Events GmbH does not expressly contradict deviating terms and conditions of the customer, even if these requests for quotations, orders or declarations of the customer are enclosed.

   3. These GTC also apply to all future orders, orders and other agreements of the parties, even if they are not expressly agreed again or are not referred to again, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

2. Conclusion of contract and subject matter of the contract

   1. Unless the parties agree otherwise in writing, the contract is concluded;

      1. with receipt of the order confirmation by the customer or

      2. at the time of the beginning of the contract referred to in the contract ("order confirmation") or

      3. with the acceptance of the "offer" of 1A Special Events GmbH by the customer (in writing per letter or e-mail), but at the latest,

      4. with provision and / or execution of the contractual services by 1A Special Events GmbH

      whichever is the earlier.

   2. The content, scope and limits of the contractual services are based on the order, if applicable, its attachments and service descriptions.

   3. In the absence of an agreement to the contrary, the customer must always independently check, before accepting an offer or issuing an order to 1A Special Events GmbH, whether the respective performance plans and contractual services correspond to his individual needs and requirements.

3. Contract term and termination

   1. The term of the respective contractual relationship ends automatically with the fulfillment of the contractually owed services / payments by all contracting parties.

   2. The right of the parties to terminate the contract for good cause without notice, remains unaffected. An important reason exists in particular in the following cases:

      1. The customer is in arrears with payments due more than two (2) months.

      2. One of the contracting parties infringes after previous warning against elementary obligations of the contract.

   3. All cancellations always require the written form.

   4. In every case of termination, the contractual items provided by 1A Special Events GmbH or handed over by the customer must be returned by the customer.

   5. Insofar as the subject matter of the contract is the unrestricted transfer (purchase) of the contractual services, unless otherwise agreed, 1A Special Events GmbH shall grant the customer a simple (non-exclusive) and unlimited right of use subject to the payment of the agreed remuneration.

       

4. Access to our events

   By acquiring a ticket or paying an entry-fee for events without physical tickets, the transferees and ticket-holders submit in the following terms and conditions:

   1. On some events, the ticket is to be completed upon arrival at the entrance with a bracelet entitling to the event. The entrance-ticket is validated and thus loses its validity. The bracelet is non-transferable and will not be replaced if lost or damaged.

   2. If there is an important reason, in particular if visitors commit crimes on the event site, cause trouble or cause brawls, willfully destroy or steal furniture and decoration, 1A Special Events GmbH is entitled to relieve the visitor of the event excluded. With the exclusion the ticket loses its effectiveness. A refund of the card-value is excluded in this case.

   3. It is generally forbidden to bring glass-containers, cans, plastic-cans, pyrotechnic articles, torches and weapons of all kinds or other dangerous objects into the event-venues. In case of non-compliance, reference is made from the venue. At the entrance there is a security-check. The admission staff is instructed to perform body-searches.

   4. No liability is accepted for any damage to health, such as hearing damage due to increased noise-levels during the events.

   5. 1A Special Events GmbH adheres to the youth protection law. All visitors have to confirm their age by presenting a valid passport. The inlet staff is instructed to control this.

   6. On the premises belonging to the event, the possession, the taking, the sale or purchase of drugs and medicines covered by the "Narcotics Act", prostitution and gambling are expressly prohibited. Upon becoming aware of such facts, 1A Special Events GmbH issued an irrevocable ban and reimbursed criminal charges.

   7. 1A Special Events GmbH reserves the right to deny drunken or otherwise intoxicated persons entry.

   8. Bringing and consuming your own drinks is prohibited. If meals are also sold at the events, it is also forbidden to bring your own food.

   9. Coats and jackets can and should be given to the wardrobe in their own interest. The visitors expressly point out to the cloakroom-staff if particularly valuable items or clothing are to be taken into custody. 1A Special Events GmbH is not liable for the loss or theft of any clothing, bags or valuables that have not been delivered to the cloakroom.

   10. The instructions of the event-staff must be obeyed.

   11. The visitors have to be quiet in the outdoor-area of ​​events and to take into account the interests of the neighborhood, especially in the sleep-time.

   12. 1A Special Events GmbH indicates that even small amounts of alcohol or severe fatigue can significantly affect the ability to drive and, if necessary, supports the call of a taxi.

   13. Temporary departure from an event without a physical ticket requires a stamp.

   14. At the events, 1A Special Events GmbH or third parties regularly take photos and video recordings of visitors present, in particular for public relations and marketing. These recordings are published on the websites of the 1A Special Events GmbH or on third-party websites (such as Facebook) and on flyers. Visitors expressly agree to this by attending the event.
       
       The creation, storage, editing and publishing of photos and videos is done in the interest of an attractive presentation of the event-rooms and the events on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

   15. People who send us recordings of the events for publication ensure that these recordings do not violate any applicable law or infringe or infringe third-party-rights of any kind, and shall indemnify 1A Special Events GmbH against any claims of third-parties in connection with infringements free and agree to replace 1A Special Events GmbH all resulting damage in this context. This includes the costs of legal-advice and representation of 1A Special Events GmbH against the alleged infringement. 1A Special Events GmbH reserves the right to postpone, reject or discontinue publication of the recordings at any time. The parties must inform each other if they become aware of a possible legal violation.

    

5. Prices and terms of payment (direct sales at events)

   The prices and the amount of the remuneration for the contractual services are awarded on the events by a menu or price-tags. The event-staff is also happy to provide advance information. All prices and remuneration are inclusive of VAT, in the amount valid on the day of invoicing.

    

6. Prices and terms of payment (online sale via the Internet shop)

   1. The prices and the amount of the remuneration for the contractual services are in the webshop of the website by quoting award. All prices and remunerations are inclusive of VAT, in the amount valid on the day of invoicing plus shipping costs, which are displayed to the customer before completing the order.

   2. Payment claims from 1A Special Events GmbH to online-orders from the webshop are due immediately upon receipt of the invoice without deduction and payable within fourteen (14) days of the invoice-date, unless 1A Special Events GmbH has a different payment-period on the invoice.

   3. If the customer is unfounded with the payment of an invoice

      1. more than one (1) month from the date on which the invoice was due and

      2. even after an unsuccessful threat with a grace period of at least fourteen (14) days, does not pay, 1A Special Events GmbH is under reference to these legal consequences entitled to withhold the provision of the contractual services owed, or cease in whole or in part until full payment.

   4. For orders of tickets via the Internet, the regulations on distance selling contracts in accordance with § 312b (3) no. 6 BGB are not applicable. This means that there is no right of revocation and return. Every order of tickets is binding and obligatory for acceptance and payment. (District Court Munich, 10.09.2007, file number: 182 C 26144/05)

    

7. Warranty rights

   1. If the contractually owed service is defective, the statutory provisions shall apply in accordance with the following provisions.

   2. In the event that the customer does not meet his obligation to cooperate or insufficiently, 1A Special Events GmbH is exempted from the obligation to provide the contractual services. Any additional work resulting from the Customer's improper or delayed performance may be asserted by the 1A Special Events GmbH within reasonable compensation.

   3. A defect or functional impairment resulting from environmental conditions, incorrect operation or failure to comply with operating instructions or technical or organizational specifications by the customer or its vicarious agents is not a fault for which the 1A Special Events GmbH is responsible. 1A Special Events GmbH reserves the right in this case to charge the cost of error analysis and troubleshooting to the customer, if the customer has misjudged that the defect comes from his sphere. The same applies if the defect was caused by the customer himself.

   4. The strict liability for damages (§ 536a BGB) for defects existing at the conclusion of the contract is excluded.

   5. The period of limitation for claims arising from material defects is 12 months. Claims for damages due to material defects with the exception of claims due to intentional or grossly negligent conduct as well as claims due to damage to life, limb and health are also subject to a limitation period of 12 months. Claims under the Product Liability Act remain unaffected by this regulation.

    

8. Liability

   1. The contracting parties shall be liable to each other in accordance with the general statutory provisions, unless otherwise provided by the following provisions. These provisions apply to all claims for damages and claims for reimbursement of futile expenses, for whatever legal reason, unless otherwise stipulated in writing.

   2. The parties are always liable to each other

      1. for itself, as well as by the legal representatives or vicarious agents intentional or grossly negligent caused damage, as well

      2. according to the Product Liability Act and

      3. in case of injury to life, body or health, which is the responsibility of a party, its legal representatives or vicarious agents.

   3. 1A Special Events GmbH, its legal representatives and vicarious agents are not liable for slight negligence. This only applies if it is a culpable violation of essential contractual obligations. Significant contractual obligations are obligations of the 1A Special Events GmbH, the fulfillment of which enables the proper execution of the respective contract and on whose observance the customer may regularly rely in the context of the provision of the respective contractual services, ie therefore obligations whose violation would jeopardize the achievement of the purpose of the contract. In this case, however, the liability of the 1A Special Events GmbH is limited to the contractually typical and foreseeable damage. However, in the absence of a written agreement to the contrary, the claim for damages per claim is limited to the order value of the respective service picture.

   4. The aforementioned provisions also apply to lost profits or lost savings. Further liability of 1A Special Events GmbH therefore does not exist for distant consequential damage.

   5. The above limitations of liability also apply to the personal liability of employees, and legal representatives of 1A Special Events GmbH.

    

9. Force majeure

   1. In cases in which the provision of a contractual service, co-operation or service is not possible or reasonable due to force majeure, there are no claims for damages or other claims or rights (including rights of design, objections or objections) of the other contracting party.

   2. Force majeure shall be any event for which no party is responsible and which can not be avoided by the utmost reasonably expected care, which completely or partially prevents the contracting party concerned from providing the contractual services, co-operations or services in accordance with the contract, in particular natural events, electricity - and line failures, which are not within the control of the 1A Special Events GmbH, in cases of arson, vandalism, burglary, sabotage, strikes or legal lockouts and similar circumstances.

    

10. Secrecy

    1. The contracting parties will always treat all confidential information and trade secrets of the other, which they have come to notice in the context of this contractual relationship or upon initiation of an agreement, with unlimited confidentiality and only for the purpose of carrying out the respective contract.

    2. The contracting parties shall also impose these obligations on their employees and any third parties involved and shall ensure that the contractual services are only made available to employees and third parties insofar as this is necessary for the contractual use.

    3. 1A Special Events GmbH has until the revocation of the customer the right to call this as a reference.

     

11. Compliance

    1. The contracting parties undertake to act only in accordance with the applicable laws and, in particular, to observe the rules of fair competition. The parties expressly undertake and warrant that neither they, nor their employees, nor any other agents of theirs, will commit or prohibit any third party to engage in such acts. These prohibited acts include in particular the offering, granting, requesting or accepting of unlawful payments, benefits or other advantages for themselves or a third party or the betrayal of trade secrets (§§ 18 et seq. UWG).

    2. The parties assure that they have the required trade law and conditions and fulfill their obligations towards the collection points (statutory health insurance), professional association and tax authorities as well as the provisions of the Posted Workers Act and Minimum Wage Act (AEntG: Minimum Wage - Minimum Wage Act).

     

12. Data protection and data safety

    1. The parties are obliged to comply with the provisions of data protection laws regarding the protection of personal data and to take the necessary precautions to protect personal data against unauthorized access and misuse.

    2. If necessary, the parties will separately conclude the necessary contracts for the processing of personal data on behalf of the customer (ADV) and enclose them with the contractual documents.

    3. The Privacy Policy of 1A Special Events GmbH applies.

     

13. Final provisions

    1. Additional agreements, changes and additions to the contract must be made in writing in order to be valid. The written form can only be canceled by written agreement.

    2. These terms and conditions and the documents referring to them are subject to German law.

    3. Place of jurisdiction is Koblenz, Germany.

    4. Should individual provisions of these terms and conditions, including their components, prove ineffective or impracticable, the validity of the remaining provisions of these GTC shall not be affected thereby. In such a case, the invalid or ineffective provision shall be replaced by a new provision which corresponds to the intended purpose and shall apply from the beginning of the invalidity.

Status: 06/15/2025

Informations

FAQ:

1. Hotel rooms / sleeping cars:
   Guests who have booked a hotel room or a sleeping car can check in on Friday from 3:00 PM. Check-out on Sunday is possible until 11:00 AM. Due to the event, the usual night-time quietness in the rooms and sleeping cars cannot be guaranteed. Hotel and sleeping car guests may drive up to the parking area in front of the castle. For overnight stays in the sleeping car, you will need a sleeping bag or your own bedding.
   
   

2. Camping:
   Camping at Castrum Nigra (the Gothic party at Ehrenburg Castle) is possible on an illuminated meadow near the castle with pre-purchased camping tickets. As the area is used as a pasture, barbecuing, glass containers, and glass bottles are strictly prohibited!  
   The camping area may be accessed for setup on Friday from 2:00 PM–8:00 PM and on Saturday from 2:00 PM–8:00 PM. It must be vacated by Sunday, and the meadow must be returned to its original condition.

   Key rules and information for camping at a glance:

   Costs & location:
   Camping on the *unattended* meadow near the castle costs €15 from Friday to Sunday.

   Barbecue ban:
   Barbecuing on the camping meadow is strictly prohibited, as the area will later be used again by horses and cows.

   Pavilions:
   Setting up pavilions is not permitted due to space limitations.

   Sanitary facilities:
   Portable toilets are available on the campsite.

   Waste:
   The meadow must be kept clean; sufficient trash bins will be provided.

   Parking:
   Cars can park for €2 on a designated grassy area from 2:00 PM onwards.

   Motorhomes:
   Limited motorhome tickets (Friday–Sunday) can be purchased in advance for €15. Parking is available on designated nearby areas. The parking area must be vacated by Sunday at 12:00 PM at the latest, and the grass must be restored.

   Please help ensure that camping can continue to be offered in future years! 🙏
   
   

3. Breakfast:
   Breakfast will not be provided at the castle the morning after the event. However, there are nice cafés and bakeries with great options in the surrounding towns.

    

4. Waste / environmental protection:
   For safety reasons, we can only serve drinks in plastic cups. We must use compostable disposable cups, as there are not enough washing facilities for reusable cups at the medieval castle, and storing reusable cups over a full year without loss of quality is not feasible.  
   You are welcome to bring your own drink containers and have them filled by us to reduce waste—however, for safety reasons, please do not bring glass or ceramic containers. We are also happy to refill disposable cups at any time if you bring them back to the counter.

    

5. Food:
   A selection of food will be available at the castle throughout the entire event.

    

6. Drinks:
   Bringing your own drinks inside the castle is not permitted. A special in-event currency will be used to purchase drinks and food. Any remaining tokens can be exchanged back at full value at any time. Payment for Long Island Iced Tea, the merchandising stand, and everything within the castle is in cash.

    

7. Cloakroom:
   There is a cloakroom on site where you can leave jackets, bags, shoes, or umbrellas.

    

8. Admission tickets:
   Tickets are available in advance for €50 (weekend) and €35 (Saturday). No tickets will be sold at the door, as the event is sold out.

    

9. Entry:
   Upon first entry, your QR code will be exchanged for an event wristband. This will be a woven fabric band for ticket holders and plastic wristbands for guests. Visitors aged 16 or 17 may remain at the event after midnight only if accompanied by a legal guardian.

    

10. Photography / filming:
    There will be photographers and a film crew on site to capture impressions of the evening. You are of course allowed to bring your own cameras. Please respect the wishes of other guests, as our photographers will do as well.  
    By entering the event, you consent to the use of image and video recordings of yourself for the duration of the event.

     

11. Event schedule:
    The event begins on Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM. Some dance floors are located outdoors. It can get quite cold at night at the castle, so we recommend sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing.

     

12. Accessibility:
    As the venue is a medieval castle with steep stairs, uneven ground, and narrow passages, we unfortunately cannot provide barrier-free access. Wheelchair users in particular should inform themselves about the conditions at Ehrenburg before visiting.

Program

The timetable:

• 11:00 - Opening parking area
• 11:00 - Opening campsite
• 15:00 - Earliest check-in at the hotel or sleepwagon
• 19:00 - Start at all dancefloors
• 21:30 - Reading of Laura Dümpelfeld in the casemate
• 22:55 - A small firework started from the castle tower
  
  
• Every now and then small performances by Pandonado with LEDs and fire
  
  
• continuous - Market stall from Batcave-Design-Shop
• continuous - Exhibition of think-tank-art in the upway to the bastion
• continuous - Exhibition of Ruka in the entrance area to the vault
• continuous - Exhibition of Lin Niemann at the end of the casemate
• continuous - Exhibition of Rin(a)rt CH in the entrance area to the vault
  
  
• 05:00 - End of the event

The dj-line-up:

• Courtyard - "In Taberna" (medieval floor) with DJ-team Brinnanti
• Knight's hall - "The Dark Side of Gothic" (gothic floor) with DJ Arsenique, DJ Böser Freund & DJ Drasi
• Bastion - "Neonschwarz" (dark main-floor) with DJ MortaR and DJ Nova Drux
• Treasury - "Hellectro" (electro floor) with DJ EisVirus and DJ Wulfi
• Palas - "Sdaamph!" (german-rock floor) with DJ AresMar and DJane Linegra
• Vault - "RaveCave" (hybrid electro floor) with Dancefloor Gladiatorz, Neuroklast, DJane Vicious Moon und DJ Noizerker

Approach

Motorway A61

Leave motorway A61 at exit 'Boppard', follow B327 direction 'Buchholz' for about 800 m. Leave roundabout at left side direction 'Brodenbach' and 'Ehrenburg'. After 6,5 km you'll see the flags of the 'Ehrenburg', just turn left into the small street.

From moselle valley

Only for passenger cars: in Brodenbach leave B49 to L206 and instant to K72 direction 'Ehrenburg' and follow the winding road uphill. This street is only passable by cars of 2,50 m maximum height and 6,00 m maximum length!

Adress

Ehrenburg
56332 Brodenbach
- Germany -