Ticket Terms and Conditions
Ticket Terms and Conditions, Waiver, and Release Form
(“Terms and Conditions”)
In consideration of being allowed to participate in and attend the 2026 Burning Man event in Black Rock City, Nevada (the “Event”) organized by Burning Man Project (“BMP”), I agree to comply with any and all rules, regulations, terms, and conditions of the Burning Man Event, including but not limited to the following:
I certify that I am physically able to participate in the Event and in any associated activity or performance, and that I have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical professional.
Assumption of Risk. I acknowledge and fully understand that as a participant, I will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, property loss and severe economic and noneconomic losses.
These risks include, but are not limited to, those related to : (a) conditions at the Event site and the equipment used; (b) extreme weather conditions including wind, rain, and temperatures; (c) the widespread use by participants and by BMP of fire, pyrotechnics, flame effects, explosions, and other similar activities; (d) vehicular traffic, including but not limited to “mutant vehicles,” “art cars,” bicycles, and e-bikes; (e) air traffic that includes passenger aircraft and remote controlled aircraft (also known as “drones”); and (f) the actions, inactions, or negligence of BMP, including its officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, volunteers, contractors, affiliates, and/or of participants in the Event. I further acknowledge and fully understand that there may also be other risks that are not known or foreseeable at this time. I KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISK OF PROPERTY LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH, WHICH MAY OCCUR BY ATTENDING THE 2026 EVENT, AND HEREBY FOREVER RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND HOLD BMP HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM SUCH RISK, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF BMP, OR A THIRD PARTY, AND I ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR MY PARTICIPATION.
I understand that during the Event, art installations, theme camps, vehicles (including but not limited to “mutant vehicles” and “art cars”), events, and performances will be held and/or on display, and I understand that most of these activities are not operated or supervised by BMP. I ASSUME ALL RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH ARISING FROM THE OPERATION OF AND/OR MY PARTICIPATION IN ANY OF THESE ACTIVITIES, AND THE RELEASE IN SECTION 3 APPLIES TO ANY RELATED INJURY I MIGHT SUSTAIN.
I understand that this Event may be subject to enhanced health and safety measures, and I agree to comply with all health and safety requirements imposed by BMP or any government agency with jurisdiction over the Event. I agree to carefully review all current health and safety requirements published on BMP’s website prior to my departure for the Event. Failure to comply with such requirements may result in denial of entry to, or removal from, the Event without a refund for my ticket and/or vehicle pass. I understand and acknowledge that participation in any public gathering involves inherent risks, including the risk of exposure to communicable diseases or illnesses, and that such risks cannot be completely eliminated. BY ENTERING THE EVENT SITE, I KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME THE RISK THAT I MAY BE EXPOSED TO SUCH INHERIT RISKS, INCLUDING EXPOSURE TO A COMMUNICABLE DISEASE OR ILLNESS, AND/OR THAT I MAY EXPOSE OR INFECT OTHERS, AND THAT SUCH EXPOSURE OR INFECTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, PERMANENT DISABILITY, AND/OR DEATH. I accept sole responsibility for any claims arising from or related to my participation in the Event, including any exposure to a communicable disease or illness, and I agree that any such claims are subject to the Waiver of Liability and Release set forth in Section 3 of these Terms and Conditions.
Rain is possible during the Event, and wet conditions present additional safety risks. I understand that I may be exposed to electrical hazards resulting from rain, damp conditions, or standing water that increase the risk of severe shock or electrocution or other hazard. BMP assumes no duty to inspect participant-installed electrical equipment. BY ENTERING THE EVENT, I ASSUME ALL RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH ARISING FROM ELECTRICAL FAULTS OR FAILURES THAT MAY BE CAUSED BY WET CONDITIONS, AND THE RELEASE IN SECTION 3 APPLIES TO ANY SUCH INJURY THAT I MIGHT SUSTAIN.
Waiver of Liability, Release, & Indemnification. I, on behalf of myself, my agents, personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin (collectively “Releasors”), hereby waive, release, discharge, and agree not to sue BMP, including its officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, volunteers, contractors, and affiliates (collectively the “Releasees”), from any and all claims for damages, injuries, losses, liabilities, and expenses that I may have or that may subsequently accrue to me relating to, resulting from, or arising out of my participation in the Event. Releasors covenant not to sue or assert any claims against Releasees for any and all loss or damage on account of bodily injury (including death), property damage, or economic loss of any nature that is in any way related to my participation in the Event, whether caused by negligence of Releasees or otherwise. Releasors further acknowledge and fully understand that there may also be other risks that are not known or foreseeable at this time. Releasors expressly waive all rights they may have under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which states: A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY. This release does not extend to claims that cannot be released as a matter of law, but I expressly agree that this release is intended to be as broad and as inclusive as permitted by governing law. I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold the Releasees harmless from and against any and all claims by third parties for damages, injuries, losses, liabilities, and expenses relating to, resulting from, or arising out of my participation in the Event, including in any programs, events, art installations, or activities at the Event. I intend that the waiver and release of liability contained in these Terms and Conditions shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum permitted under applicable law.
Now is How’s Media Policy. By entering the Event, all participants agree to the following terms, conditions, and guidelines for the use of any imagery and recorded content obtained at the Event, including still photographs, videos, sound recordings, or any other medium now known or hereafter devised (hereinafter “Event Content”). Cameras are welcomed at the Event and have long been an important part of Black Rock City’s storytelling history. BMP monitors dissemination of Event Content for two primary reasons: (1) to preserve the Principle of Decommodification, one of Burning Man’s 10 Principles, by ensuring that photographs, videos, sound recordings, and other media from the Event are not used for advertising or commercial purposes; and (2) to protect participants’ right to privacy, freedom of expression, and creative immediacy. Participants may use Event Content for “Personal Use,” defined to include: (1) sharing with friends and family; and (2) displaying on personal websites and social media accounts, provided that the posts do not promote or sell any products, services, or brands, and the website or account is not affiliated with any commercial enterprise and does not purport or appear to be an official outlet of the Event. I UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THAT I MAY NOT MAKE ANY USE OF EVENT CONTENT WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM BMP, OTHER THAN PERSONAL USE (as defined above). I understand that I have no right to sell, transfer, license, sublicense, or give my Event Content to any other party, except for Personal Use, and I agree to inform anyone to whom I give any Event Content that it can only be used for Personal Use. I assign to BMP a joint ownership in the copyright to my Event Content for the purpose of enabling BMP to enforce that copyright against any third party that displays or disseminates any of my Event Content in a manner not authorized by these Terms and Conditions. I appoint BMP as my attorney-in-fact to execute any documents necessary to effectuate such assignment. BMP agrees that it will not utilize this joint copyright to enter into any licensing agreements for the Event Content. Since I understand that, in the absence of written permission from BMP, I have no right to sell, transfer, license, sublicense or give any of my Event Content to any other party (except for Personal Use), if a third party obtains and uses any of my Event Content (other than for Personal Use) without such written permission from BMP, I agree that any permission, license, or right I may have granted this third party is completely void and invalid and that BMP has the absolute right, as joint copyright owner, to require the third party to cease all use of the Event Content. If I post, or allow to be posted, any Event Content on a personal website or account, whether controlled by me or by a third party, even if permissible as Personal Use, I agree that: (1) I will place, or cause to be placed, on any webpage or post displaying such Event Content a notice that (a) the Event Content can be used only for the poster’s personal use and not for any other purpose, and (b) the Event Content may be downloaded or copied only in accordance with a Creative Commons license that prohibits the licensee from using the Event Content for commercial purposes, including CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-SA, and CC BY-NC-ND (available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/); (2) I will not license any Event Content that contains any nudity or partial nudity (including any imagery in which bare breasts, bare buttocks, genitals, or genital areas are visible); and (3) if BMP notifies me that any Event Content must be removed from public display, public performance, or public transmission for any reason whatsoever in BMP’s sole discretion, I will promptly remove or cause to be removed such content. BMP, as joint copyright holder, reserves all rights to revoke any license that was erroneously placed on Event Content in violation of these Terms and Conditions and may cause the removal of such Event Content on any webpage or platform on which it is displayed. I understand that use of the Creative Commons licenses approved herein does not supersede these Terms and Conditions, or my responsibility as the photographer or videographer to obtain all necessary permissions from subjects and artists as appropriate. Any use other than Personal Use of Event Content containing nudity that is presented in a sexual context and/or without the express written permission of the subjects is prohibited. Violations or suspected problems of this nature should be reported to the Black Rock Rangers and/or Media Mecca (on playa) or to press@burningman.org (year-round). The Burning Man community grows primarily by word of mouth. BMP does little to solicit attention from media companies about the Event, and does not seek to grow the Event by exposure through the mass media. BMP does continue to support the presence of the press, and to encourage the free expression of news reporters, storytellers, small groups documenting special projects, cultural or fine art photographers, and creative authors/researchers or academics. Any party interested in making any commercial use of their documentation of the Event or in distributing footage beyond Personal Use must, however, enter into a separate written agreement with BMP. Visit burningman.org/about/about-us/press-media/press-apply/ or contact press@burningman.org for more information on how to apply for this permission. All such projects require BMP’s review and approval prior to any distribution. The use of remote controlled aircraft (also known as “drones”) to capture Event Content requires approval in advance and is subject to the registration process and requirements described at: burningman.org/event/preparation/black-rock-city-guide/drones/. I acknowledge that I may not operate a drone without BMP’s prior express written permission.
Burning Man Trademarks and Copyrights. I acknowledge that “Burning Man,” “Black Rock City,” “Decompression,” “Burner Express,” and the Burning Man logo/symbol are registered trademarks of BMP; that the design of the Burning Man sculpture and the Black Rock City map are registered copyrights of BMP; and that BMP has the exclusive right to license and enforce those trademarks and copyrights along with its other intellectual property (collectively, “Burning Man Intellectual Property”). WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF BMP, I UNDERSTAND THAT I MAY NOT USE ANY BURNING MAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OR EVENT CONTENT IN ANY ADVERTISEMENT OR PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IN MUSIC VIDEOS OR IN POSTS ON COMMERCIAL SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS), OR IN THE TITLE OR ON THE COVER OF ANY PUBLICATION, unless the use is authorized by these Terms and Conditions or constitutes a fair use under United States law. (For general information about trademarks, copyrights, and fair use, please see: ilt.eff.org/Trademark__Liability.html#Fair_Use_Defense and ilt.eff.org/Copyright__Fair_Use.html.) BMP generally permits the use of Burning Man Intellectual Property, without payment of any license fee, on materials that are given away at or in connection with the Event (“Gift Materials”), with the following conditions: (1) BMP may, for any reason in its discretion, determine that such use is not in keeping with BMP’s media policies, and if so, all such materials shall no longer be distributed; and (2) no Gift Materials may be sold (including to recoup the cost of producing them), exchanged for something of value, or distributed in any manner in which the Gift Materials are likely to be sold or exchanged for something of value.
Media Release and Consent.I acknowledge that people, including BMP and its designees, are using film, video, and photographic cameras, audio recorders, live streaming devices, and other means of capturing media at the Event, and that my name, image, likeness, actions, and statements (“Personal Attributes”) may be captured on film, video, photographs, audio recordings, streams, or other media that may be displayed or disseminated simultaneously or subsequently without my consent or payment of compensation to me, and I release BMP from any liability due to such capturing, display, or dissemination. I grant BMP the right to include my Personal Attributes in any media or context for any purpose, including for purposes of promoting BMP’s nonprofit mission, without further authorization or compensation.
Enforcement of Intellectual Property and Privacy Rights. I hereby appoint BMP as my representative to protect my intellectual property or privacy rights, recognizing that BMP has no obligation to take any such action. I understand that if BMP files a lawsuit to protect my intellectual property or privacy rights pursuant to the appointment in this Section, and BMP has information that my specific intellectual property or privacy rights have been violated and also has information as to my identity and my contact information, BMP will make reasonable efforts to notify me of any such action by sending a communication to the contact information in BMP’s possession.
Nature of the Event & Personal Expression. I understand that some participants at the Event may engage in expressive activity and dress, which may include partial nudity or nudity and other types of expressive activity. I agree that such expressive activity and dress is not indecent or offensive to me, and that I have decided to attend the Event with full knowledge that such expressive activity and dress may occur. If I am accompanied by minors at the Event, I acknowledge that I have made a choice that the minors may be exposed to the expressive activities and dress that take place at the Event, and that I have exercised parental responsibility and control in bringing the minors to the Event. Should I find that any activity at the Event is offensive to me, or to any minors accompanying me, I acknowledge that I can avoid such activity by, among other things, leaving the vicinity of the activity or leaving the Event.
Minors at the Event.I understand that children under 18 years of age may attend the Event only accompanied by a parent or guardian, and if I bring a minor to the Event, I agree to the contractual terms contained in these Terms and Conditions on behalf of the minor.
Consent to Vehicle Search.I acknowledge that all vehicles, including trucks, trailers, and recreational vehicles, entering the Event are subject to search by Gate staff for prohibited items (including but not limited to, animals, fire arms, live plants, fireworks, handheld lasers) and any stowaways being transported into the Event.
Acknowledgment of Terms. I agree to read, be bound by, and abide by the terms on the back of the ticket and all information listed in the 2026 Survival Guide.
Consent to Medical Treatment. I consent to have medical treatment that may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during any program, event, or activity at the Event. I acknowledge and agree that I am solely responsible for any and all costs, expenses, or charges associated with such medical treatment or care, including transportation, hospitalization, and related services. BMP makes no representations or guarantees about the nature, availability, or outcome of any medical treatment or services that I may receive at the Event. I understand and agree that the release BMP and all persons participating in any such medical treatment from all responsibility for any such actions.
Force Majeure. I agree that BMP is not liable for acts of God, the weather, health outbreaks, epidemics or pandemics, strikes, protests, or actions taken by government agencies and similar causes. I understand that tickets and vehicle passes are non-refundable even if the Event is terminated early or canceled, or entry conditions are modified, due to weather, acts of nature, governmental regulation, the failure to obtain required governmental permits, or other conditions beyond BMP’s control.
Participant Duties and Prohibited Items. I understand that (a) I must bring enough food, water, shelter, and first aid to survive the duration of the Event in a harsh desert environment; (b) firearms, rockets, and other explosives are prohibited; (c) personal fireworks of any kind are prohibited, except for limited use fireworks as part of art burn events that are pre-approved by BMP; (d) the use of remote controlled aircraft including fixed wing planes, helicopters, multicopters aka “drones” or unmanned aerial vehicles are subject to the restrictions and registration process described at: burningman.org/event/preparation/black-rock-city-guide/drones/, and that I may not operate remote controlled aircraft without BMP’s express written permission, and that if I am caught violating these policies at any time during the Event, BMP may confiscate my remote controlled aircraft and hold such aircraft for the remainder of the Event; (e) handheld lasers of any kind are prohibited, and mounted lasers are subject to restrictions as described at burningman.org/event/preparation/black-rock-city-guide/lasers/; (f) this is a LEAVE NO TRACE, pack it IN, pack it OUT event; (g) BMP is not responsible for any personal property lost or abandoned at the Event and I am solely responsible for the costs associated with the return of any personal property recovered by BMP’s Playa Restoration team or its Lost and Found program; and (h) I am asked to contribute two (2) hours of playa cleanup in addition to cleaning up my own camp.
Commercial Activity Prohibited. I understand that commercial activities of any kind, including without limitation delivering goods or services to or at the Event for a prepaid fee, or engaging in marketing or brand promotion at the Event, are expressly prohibited, except as authorized by BMP and permitted by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) as applicable.
Ticket, Credentials, and Vehicle Pass Revocation. Tickets, credentials, and vehicle passes are revocable licenses that may be revoked by BMP for any reason, including without limitation resale for above the price at which they were initially offered by BMP, plus applicable taxes and BMP-approved fees (“Face Value”), purchasing more than stated limits, assisting people with unauthorized or un-ticketed entry to the Event, or failure to satisfy any health and safety requirements. I understand and agree that I may not post or display on any websites or social media accounts any photographs or videos of tickets, credentials and vehicle passes that display a QR code or the entire front or back of a ticket, credential, or vehicle pass.
Final Sale; No Refunds or Exchanges. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds, exchanges, or cancellations will be issued for any reason. Fees are non-refundable.
In consideration of being allowed to participate in and attend the 2026 Now is How event in Black Rock City, Nevada (the “Event”) organized by Now is How Project (“BMP”), I agree to comply with any and all rules, regulations, terms, and conditions of the Now is How Event, including but not limited to the following:
I certify that I am physically able to participate in the Event and in any associated activity or performance, and that I have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical professional.
Assumption of Risk
I acknowledge and fully understand that as a participant, I will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, property loss and severe economic and noneconomic losses.
These risks include, but are not limited to, those related to:
(a) conditions at the Event site and the equipment used;
(b) extreme weather conditions including wind, rain, and temperatures;
(c) the widespread use by participants and by BMP of fire, pyrotechnics, flame effects, explosions, and other similar activities;
(d) vehicular traffic, including but not limited to “mutant vehicles,” “art cars,” bicycles, and e-bikes;
(e) air traffic that includes passenger aircraft and remote controlled aircraft (“drones”); and
(f) the actions, inactions, or negligence of BMP, including its officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, volunteers, contractors, affiliates, and/or participants in the Event.I further acknowledge and fully understand that there may also be other risks that are not known or foreseeable at this time.
I KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISK OF PROPERTY LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH WHICH MAY OCCUR BY ATTENDING THE 2026 EVENT, AND HEREBY FOREVER RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND HOLD BMP HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM SUCH RISK, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF BMP OR A THIRD PARTY, AND I ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR MY PARTICIPATION.
I understand that during the Event, art installations, theme camps, vehicles, events, and performances will be held and/or on display, and I understand that most of these activities are not operated or supervised by BMP. I ASSUME ALL RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH ARISING FROM THE OPERATION OF AND/OR MY PARTICIPATION IN ANY OF THESE ACTIVITIES, AND THE RELEASE IN SECTION 3 APPLIES TO ANY RELATED INJURY I MIGHT SUSTAIN.
I understand that this Event may be subject to enhanced health and safety measures, and I agree to comply with all health and safety requirements imposed by BMP or any government agency with jurisdiction over the Event. Failure to comply may result in denial of entry or removal without refund.
I understand and acknowledge that participation in any public gathering involves inherent risks, including exposure to communicable diseases. BY ENTERING THE EVENT SITE, I KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME THESE RISKS AND ACCEPT SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO MY PARTICIPATION.
Rain is possible during the Event, and wet conditions present additional safety risks. BY ENTERING THE EVENT, I ASSUME ALL RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH ARISING FROM ELECTRICAL FAULTS OR FAILURES THAT MAY BE CAUSED BY WET CONDITIONS, AND THE RELEASE IN SECTION 3 APPLIES TO ANY SUCH INJURY.
Waiver of Liability, Release, & Indemnification
I, on behalf of myself and my representatives (“Releasors”), hereby waive, release, discharge, and agree not to sue BMP and its affiliates (“Releasees”) from any and all claims relating to my participation in the Event.
This includes bodily injury, property damage, or economic loss, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.Releasors expressly waive all rights under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code.
I agree to indemnify and hold the Releasees harmless from any claims by third parties relating to my participation.
This waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law.Now is How Media Policy
By entering the Event, all participants agree to the following regarding imagery and recorded content (“Event Content”):
Cameras are welcomed at the Event. BMP monitors dissemination of Event Content to:
Preserve the Principle of Decommodification
Protect participant privacy and expression
Participants may use Event Content for Personal Use only (friends, family, personal social media not tied to commercial promotion).
I UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THAT I MAY NOT MAKE ANY USE OF EVENT CONTENT WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM BMP, OTHER THAN PERSONAL USE.
I assign joint copyright ownership of my Event Content to BMP for enforcement purposes.
If BMP requests removal of content, I agree to remove it promptly.
Commercial use requires a separate written agreement with BMP.Drone use requires prior written approval.
Now is How Trademarks and Copyrights
I acknowledge that “Now is How,” “Black Rock City,” and related marks are intellectual property of BMP.
WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT, I MAY NOT USE ANY NOW IS HOW INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OR EVENT CONTENT IN ANY ADVERTISEMENT OR PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL.BMP may permit use on free “Gift Materials” distributed at the Event, provided they are not sold or exchanged for value.
Media Release and Consent
I acknowledge that media may be captured at the Event and that my image, likeness, and voice may appear in recordings.
I grant BMP the right to use my Personal Attributes for promotional or nonprofit purposes without compensation.Nature of the Event & Personal Expression
I understand that participants may engage in expressive dress or activity, including nudity.
I accept this and acknowledge responsibility for minors accompanying me.Additional Policies
Minors must be accompanied by a guardian
Vehicles entering are subject to search
I agree to read and follow all survival and safety guides
I consent to medical treatment if necessary and accept responsibility for costs
Tickets are non-refundable and revocable licenses
Commercial activity is prohibited without authorization
Participants must bring sufficient supplies and follow Leave No Trace
Governing law: State of California
Disputes resolved in San Francisco courts
Acceptance of Terms
If I obtain tickets for others, I agree to these Terms on their behalf.
These Terms may be updated prior to the Event.
Use of a ticket signifies agreement to the current Terms.I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS AND DO SO KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY.
Installment Payment Plan. During the sale process, you may have the option to purchase Event tickets and vehicle passes pursuant to an installment payment plan. If you choose the payment plan option, you agree to be bound by additional terms that are separate from these Terms and Conditions.
Ticket Refund Protection. During the sale process, you may have the option to purchase, for a fee, ticket refund services for your order from an independent third-party service provider: Protect Group. This ticket refund service is optional and subject to the terms, limitations, and exclusions that are specific to the provider and your domicile. Your agreement to be bound by those additional terms is separate from these Terms and Conditions. If you experience circumstances that give rise to a claim from Protect Group, you must submit your claim according to the provider’s terms. BMP does not administer this refund service, and the outcome of all claims shall be determined solely by the service provider. Nothing in this Section alters BMP’s condition that BMP will pay no refunds or make any exchanges for any reason, and that all ticket charges are non-refundable.
Will Call and Entry Policy. To reduce lost tickets, deter the resale of tickets for above Face Value, and encourage the resale of tickets via STEP, if during the ticket purchase process I select to have physical tickets and vehicle passes mailed to me, they will be shipped some time after the middle of June 2026. Tickets and vehicle passes will ship to the shipping address I listed during the sale process, unless I subsequently requested that my order be shipped to a different address. If the ticket website contains a procedure to allow any change of the delivery address, I must make any requests to change the delivery address prior to Tuesday, August 4 , 2026. I understand, however, that any such address change may not be processed and my tickets and vehicle passes may ultimately be mailed to the original address I listed, and I release BMP from any liability concerning the tickets or vehicle passes. Ticket Aid Program tickets, orders with shipping addresses outside of the US and Canada, and orders missing a delivery address will default to Will Call pick up. Additionally, at BMP’s discretion, any orders that are returned to BMP by the shipping provider will be held at Will Call. Orders with addresses in countries outside of the US that are served by the delivery provider will be offered an opportunity to purchase an additional international shipping upgrade after the sale. Will Call tickets and vehicle passes are held for pick up at the Box Office located at the front gate of Black Rock City. Unless other arrangements have been made with BMP, or the buyer has initiated a transfer of their order into another person’s name through the system operated by BMP’s ticket vendor, only the person under whose name the tickets or vehicle passes were purchased may pick them up at Will Call, and they must present valid legal photo identification in order for tickets or vehicle passes to be released. No refunds will be processed for patrons who do not have valid identification and therefore are unable to pick up Will Call tickets or vehicle passes. I understand that I am responsible for checking the age minimum for the Event, and that no refunds will be processed for participants who are denied entry due to not having valid identification that demonstrates they are 18 years or older, or if under 18 years old, due to not being accompanied by a parent or guardian. I understand that the Box Office closes at 12 pm (noon) PDT on Saturday, September 5, 2026, and that no tickets or vehicle passes held for Will Call pickup may be collected after then. No refunds will be issued for participants who do not collect their tickets or vehicle passes before the Box Office closes.
Event Ingress and Egress. Due to the Event’s remote location, the vehicle capacity limitations of the roads leading to it, the possible impact of severe weather at the Event site, restrictions placed by BLM on maximum population at the Event, and other events outside BMP’s control, I understand that I may be subject to lengthy delays in entering and departing the Event, and that BMP may shut down ingress and/or egress (“Exodus”) at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to the interest of safety or requirements of the BLM and/or other state or federal agencies. I will be prepared for long waits on the playa during both ingress and Exodus and will comply with all instructions about ingress and Exodus at all times. I understand that if my vehicle is disabled or abandoned on Gate Road or anywhere else in Black Rock City, my vehicle may be towed at my expense off of Gate Road or away from the Event site entirely. I expressly release BMP and its agents from liability for any damage to my vehicle that may result from the towing process.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and enforced according to the laws of the State of California without regard to any rules relating to conflicts of laws. I understand that any claim or dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions must be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in San Francisco, California, and I submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purpose of litigating all such claims or disputes.
Privacy. You acknowledge that information provided to BMP in connection with the purchase of Event tickets or vehicle passes is covered by the Burning Man Privacy Policy, available at burningman.org/privacy-policy/. As noted in the Burning Man Privacy Policy, ticket and vehicle pass orders are processed by independent service providers, and the use of information provided to independent service providers and payment processors is governed by the privacy policies of the provider.
Acceptance of Terms. If I am obtaining tickets and/or vehicle passes for, or providing any tickets and/or vehicle passes to, any other person(s), I recognize that I am acting as that person’s agent in obtaining the tickets and/or vehicle passes, and due to this agency relationship, I agree to these Terms and Conditions on behalf of any person to whom I deliver any of the tickets and/or vehicle passes I obtain, and I shall notify any such person of these Terms and Conditions when I deliver a ticket and/or vehicle pass to them. If I have obtained a ticket and/or vehicle pass from another person, I also agree to these Terms and Conditions when the ticket and/or vehicle pass is delivered to me.
Changes to Terms. I understand that these Terms and Conditions may be changed by Now is How prior to the Event, and if so, the revised Terms and Conditions will apply to me. My use of a ticket or other entry credential for entry to the Event signifies my binding agreement to the Terms and Conditions in effect at the time of my entry to the Event.
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS, AND I DO SO KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT OR DURESS.