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Awoostria and Awoostria - Verein zur Förderung der Subkultur der Darstellung von anthropomorphen Mischwesen.

Awoostria ("the convention") is organized by Awoostria - Verein zur Förderung der Subkultur der Darstellung von anthropomorphen Mischwesen, an incorporated social organization located in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. Place of jurisdiction is Wiener Neustadt, Austria.

Except for liabilities required by Austrian law, Awoostria and its staff will not be responsible for any damage done by or to attendees. In no event shall Awoostria be liable for damages occurring outside the convention's premises.

Registration and Payment

  • Attendees must be at least 18 years old by the first day of the convention. A legal photo ID or passport must be presented at the convention's check-in.

  • To become an attendee of the convention, a valid and fully paid registration through the online registration system of Awoostria is required, registrations or ticket purchases through any other means are null and void.

  • Awoostria reserves the right to refuse admission based on previous payment history, behavior, or any other cause for concern that the presence of any individual may interfere with convention operations, cause excessive discomfort to staff or other attendees, or adversely affect Awoostria's relationship with its attendees, its venues, or the public.

  • Each registered attendee will be sent an email with payment information as soon as the registration has been accepted. The convention fees are due within 14 days of sending of the payment information. Awoostria accepts credit card payments via VISA/Mastercard or wire transfer via SEPA/SWIFT.  

  • Accommodation is not included in the convention fees.

  • To support the convention, voluntary sponsorship upgrades to the registration are available at any time. Awoostria offers several levels of sponsorship: "sponsor" and "super sponsor" as well as a non-fixed amount. Sponsors get a differently colored name badge, honorable mentions in the con book, a free T-Shirt, and possible complimentary souvenirs. Super sponsors will be rewarded with additional privileges, such as access to exclusive super sponsor-only events. Sponsors with non-fixed amounts do not receive any compensation.

Cancellation and Ticket Transfer

  • Registrations (including sponsor packages) are not refundable, but transferable.

  • To transfer a registration, both parties are required to send an email to [email protected] and express their mutual desire to transfer the attendance. The transfer is not valid until it was approved by Awoostria's registration staff in writing.

  • In all instances, approval ahead of time is necessary for ticket transfers. Individuals not listed in our database will not be granted entry under another person's name if they show up at the convention

Privacy Policy

  • You can find our privacy policy here.

Rules of Conduct

  • The "Rules of Conduct" as printed in the Convention Booklet and linked to during the online registration process is a legally binding part of the contract between Awoostria and the attendee and must be accepted by the attendee during the online registration process.

Photo and Video

  • The "Photography and Video" rules as stated within the "Rules of Conduct" are binding to all attendees.

  • The attendee grants Awoostria the exclusive right to commercial use of any photographs, film, or audio recordings made by the attendee at the convention. The attendee retains non-commercial fair use rights.

  • The attendee, upon registration, agrees on the recording of pictures of themselves and digital processing and storing thereof during the convention as well as their use and publication for the purpose of public coverage about the convention according to § 78 UrhG, § 12 Abs 2 Z4 DSG, Art 6 Abs 1 lit f DSGVO.

Please contact [email protected] for all inquiries regarding our policies and terms and conditions.