Watergarden Art and Comics Weekend

The Istanbul Art and Comics Weekend, bringing together Istanbul's alternative art scene, is organized by Dream Sales Machine and is preparing to host its tenth edition, bringing together comics, illustration, caricature, fanzines, animation, and street art under one roof. The festival will take place on October 17-18 at Watergarden Istanbul. #IstanbulArtAndComicsWeekend #iacf GENERAL FESTIVAL RULES * Admission is for ages 12 and over. * Participants under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enter the festival area. * The festival area is accessible for wheelchair users. * The festival can take place in all weather conditions. Please be prepared for all types of weather. * No refunds will be issued unless the organizer cancels the festival. * Bringing food and beverages into the festival area is prohibited. * Bringing cutting, flammable, explosive, and licensed/unlicensed weapons, as well as laser equipment, into the festival area is prohibited. * Using professional audio and video equipment, video cameras, cameras, and drones within the festival area requires special permission. * Attendees are deemed to have given their consent for any recordings made within the festival area. The organizers reserve the right to use these recordings for promotional and/or advertising purposes. They also have the right to share content with participating brands. * The organizer has taken all necessary security measures within the festival area. Participants are responsible for their personal belongings, and the organizer cannot be held liable for any loss, injury, damage, or harm. * Portable chairs, stools, and other seating are not allowed in the festival area. * No storage or cloakroom service will be provided for items not allowed in the festival area. * Only prescription medications, with the prescription in hand, are allowed in the festival area. * Security personnel reserve the right to prevent items deemed dangerous from entering the festival area. * The organizer reserves the right to stop the festival, keep attendees in the festival area, postpone, or cancel the festival in the event of an emergency. * Refunds will be issued under the specified conditions. * The organizer reserves the right to refuse entry to individuals deemed unsuitable for the festival, issuing refunds as necessary. * The organizer reserves the right to conduct security checks to ensure the safety of the festival area. * Participants agree to these checks. * For security reasons: Individuals under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances, those causing disturbances, those carrying inappropriate items, and those deemed a security risk at the discretion of the organization may be denied entry to the festival area. * Distributing or displaying promotional materials such as banners and brochures is strictly prohibited at the festival entrance and surrounding areas. * Pets are not allowed in the festival area. Tickets purchased cannot be used in any promotion or contest without the written permission of the organizer. Tickets of guests who leave the festival grounds will be invalidated. If they wish to re-enter, they must purchase a new ticket. Festival tickets must only be purchased from official sales points. The organizer is not responsible for tickets purchased from sources other than the official sales channels. Festival tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Replacement tickets will not be issued for lost tickets. In the event of the festival's cancellation or a change of date, ticket holders will be informed, and they will be given the option of a refund, or the ticket date will be automatically updated to reflect the new event date.