Internal regulations
Applicable to the public on the C.I.D
1. DEFINITIONS
In the present regulations
C.I.D refers to the Centre International de Deauville and the Villa le Cercle as a group of assets made available to its operator, the Société Anonyme d’Economie Mixte de gestion du C.I.D, by the City of Deauville under a public service delegation agreement.
C.I.D. Enclosure means the C.I.D.‘s interior and exterior grounds, including the controlled areas, terraces, Villa le Cercle and parking lot.
Event means any demonstration open to the public, trade fair or show, or any other event of a public or private nature not necessarily giving rise to the sale of tickets to the public, and which takes place within the C.I.D, over one or more days, consecutive or otherwise.
Regulations means the present internal regulations.
Controlled areas means all areas of the C.I.D. for which access is reserved to the public in possession of a valid ticket, access card or accreditation.
2. SCOPE OF THE REGULATIONS
2.1 The regulations apply to all members of the public
whether or not in possession of a ticket, present on the premises of the C.I.D., as well as to persons authorized to occupy the premises temporarily for meetings, seminars, receptions or other purposes.
2.2 All members of the public present on the C.I.D. premises
must comply with the present rules and regulations, as well as with the rules of civic-mindedness and respect.
3. ACCESS
3.1 Opening and closing of the C.I.D
The C.I.D. is open at the times indicated at the administration/ticketing entrance, except for specific Event times indicated on tickets and on the www.congres-deauville.com website.
C.I.D. areas may have specific opening times, depending on the events scheduled. In the latter case, any special arrangements will be communicated by any means.
It is forbidden to enter the C.I.D enclosure, including the Terraces, outside opening hours.
Unless otherwise specified, the public must leave the C.I.D. thirty minutes after the end of an Event.
3.2 Conditions of access to the C.I.D. enclosure
Access to the C.I.D during performances is forbidden to minors under the age of 3, even if accompanied, for reasons relating in particular to the high volume of sound. The C.I.D reserves the right to refuse access to minors unaccompanied by an adult or without parental authorization. Minors remain the responsibility of their parents.
No refunds will be made under this clause. All members of the public, regardless of age, wishing to enter controlled areas must be in possession of a valid ticket, pass or accreditation appropriate to the type of area to which they wish to gain access.
Proper attire is required for all Events, and more specifically for the Deauville American Film Festival (proper attire required during the day, cocktail attire for Etoile screenings in the evening).
All exits from Controlled Areas are final, except in exceptional cases at the request of the Event organizer.
The public is strictly forbidden to enter work areas or areas under construction.
Unless prior written authorization has been obtained from the C.I.D., no means of transport is allowed inside the C.I.D., with the exception of wheelchairs for disabled persons, whether manual or electric.
4. SAFETY AND SECURITY
4.1 Safety checks
For reasons relating to the safety of people and property, members of the public entering the C.I.D. Enclosure may be required to undergo checks or inspections. Consequently, the public undertakes to submit to all control and verification measures, including, in compliance with current legislation, passing through security gates, security palpation and bag checks.
Access to the C.I.D. Enclosure will be refused to any person refusing to comply. No reimbursement will be made under the terms of this clause.
4.2 Compliance with safety instructions
For reasons of safety, emergency or to ensure the smooth running of the C.I.D., the public must at all times strictly comply with the instructions of the C.I.D. security and reception staff, whose mission is to ensure the necessary intervention in the event of incident, accident, violence, confinement, evacuation of the C.I.D. Enclosure and application of the present regulations.
4.3 Evacuation and alarm system
If evacuation of the C.I.D. Enclosure becomes necessary, it must be carried out in an orderly and disciplined manner under the supervision of security and safety personnel. The public must act in accordance with the instructions given by the latter. The PRM public will be taken care of by the security teams. To enable evacuation as quickly and safely as possible, members of the public must immediately and calmly move towards the emergency exits provided for this purpose, to be guided out by dedicated personnel.
Alarm systems may only be activated when necessary. Any abuse of alarm systems will be prosecuted.
Access to the parking lot is forbidden in the event of evacuation of the C.I.D. Enclosure.
4.4 Respect for the premises
C.I.D. premises and areas must be used in accordance with their intended purpose. Any theft or damage will be prosecuted.
4.5 Lost minors
Lost minors will be taken to the C.I.D. reception desk. Thirty minutes after the end of the Event, they will be handed over to the police.
4.6 Video protection
To ensure personal safety, prevent damage to property, protect public buildings and prevent acts of terrorism, the C.I.D is equipped with a video protection system, in compliance with articles L.223–1 to L.223–9, L.251–1 to L.255–1 and R.251–1 to R.253–4 of the French Internal Security Code and law no. 2011-267 of March 14, 2011. This system has been authorized by the Préfet de Police de Paris (arrêté préfectoral n°20160151 VS75 du 15 février 2016). Images are kept for 30 days.
A right of access is provided in accordance with current legislation (in particular article L.253–1 of the French Internal Security Code, Regulation n°2016/679 known as the General Data Protection Regulation, and the amended French Data Protection Act of January 6, 1978). This right of access may be exercised by contacting the C.I.D.‘s Direction Unique de Sécurité — 1 Avenue Lucien Barrière — 14 800 DEAUVILLE or by calling 02 31 14 14 14.
5. AUDIENCE BEHAVIOR
5.1 General behavior
Access to the C.I.D. Enclosure is strictly forbidden to anyone displaying violent, racist or insulting behavior, as well as to anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Visitors and spectators are asked to refrain from any aggressive or insulting behavior, any attitude or dress contrary to good morals, likely to inconvenience other users or staff present on site.
It is forbidden to:
- Pestering C.I.D. staff with disrespectful, racist, sexist or homophobic remarks;
- Cross fences and barriers;
- Use emergency exits except in the event of evacuation;
- Blocking or obstructing emergency exits;
- Access unauthorized areas, or areas undergoing work or development;
- Access to C.I.D. roofs;
- Entering the stage during a show or Event, disrupting the progress of an Event or endangering the safety of persons or property;
- Racing, chasing, jostling or slipping within the C.I.D. Enclosure, including outdoor areas around the C.I.D.;
- Sell or distribute any object or document (including leaflets, flyers, samples or advertisements) within the C.I.D Enclosure and outside the C.I.D, with the exception of persons accredited by the C.I.D or the organizer;
- Carrying out opinion polls, religious or political acts, quests, subscriptions or signature collection;
- Deteriorate or move the furniture set up in the C.I.D. Enclosure;
- Use C.I.D. spaces or equipment in a manner inconsistent with their intended purpose;
- Deface or affix graffiti, posters, marks or dirt to walls, doors, windows or any other structure, and generally take any action likely to cause damage;
- Standing on seats or pulling out seats;
- Behavior likely to cause injury or disturbance to others;
- Disguise or camouflage oneself in such a way as to no longer be recognizable;
- To conceal one’s face;
- Publicly wear a costume or uniform reserved for national police officers or military personnel;
- To provoke, by any means whatsoever, in particular by attitude, dress or words of visitors or spectators to hatred or violence towards any person or group of persons;
- Introduce, attempt to introduce, wear or display insignia, signs or symbols reminiscent of racist or xenophobic ideology;
- Introduce or attempt to introduce rockets or fireworks of any kind, as well as any object likely to constitute a weapon;
- Throwing projectiles;
- Organize gambling or games of chance;
- Standing in passageways, access or exit areas or stairways during an Event;
- Climbing on the C.I.D. roof or using the terraces as playgrounds is strictly forbidden. Roller skates, skateboards, scooters, bicycles and motorized two- or four-wheel vehicles, etc. are generally prohibited within the C.I.D. Enclosure.
Offenders may be expelled from the C.I.D. Enclosure, and the C.I.D. reserves the right to take legal action against them. No reimbursement will be made under this clause. For the well-being of all and the respect of the artists, it is recommended to switch off cell phones.
6. PROHIBITED ITEMS, BULKY ITEMS
6.1 Prohibited items
It is forbidden to bring into the C.I.D. Enclosure any object presenting a danger to others or to oneself. It is forbidden to bring into the C.I. D Enclosure, glass bottles, metal cans and sharp and/or blunt objects, alcoholic beverages, food and in general any object that could serve as a projectile or weapon within the meaning of article 132–72 of the French penal code, any dangerous object and any pyrotechnic article, explosive, flammable or volatile substances, signs and banners of any size of a political, ideological, religious or advertising nature, it being specified that other objects may be prohibited at the request of the Event organizer.
Animals may not be brought into the C.I.D. Enclosure, with the exception of guide dogs accompanying persons holding the disability card provided for in article 174 of the Family and Social Aid Code.
6.2 Bulky items
Visitors carrying bulky items such as suitcases, backpacks, shopping bags and other bags and luggage with a capacity of more than 15 liters are not permitted access to the C.I.D. Enclosure by security personnel, or refused. All items left in lockers remain the responsibility of their owners.
C.I.D. staff may refuse to accept items which, by their nature, are likely to represent a danger.
6.3 Cloakrooms and lost and found
Members of the public must collect their belongings when they leave the C.I.D. Enclosure.
C.I.D cannot be held responsible for theft or damage.
Any belongings not removed when the checkrooms close are kept at the disposal of their owners for thirty days, after which time they will be destroyed.
7. Access to the auditorium
It is forbidden to bring food or drink into the auditorium.
The purchase of a ticket for an Event held at the C.I.D implies having read, understood and adhered unreservedly to the Regulations, as well as, where applicable, to the regulations specific to the organizer of the Event.
In order to be valid, all tickets must be accompanied by the corresponding control coupon (called stub) or, in the case of e‑tickets, be printed in the correct format.
It is forbidden to bring food or drink into the auditorium.
The purchase of a ticket for an Event held at the C.I.D implies having read, understood and adhered unreservedly to the Regulations, as well as, where applicable, to the regulations specific to the Event’s organizer.
In order to be valid, all tickets must be accompanied by the corresponding control coupon (called stub) or, in the case of e‑tickets, be printed in the correct format.
The purchase of tickets outside approved sales outlets exposes the ticket holder to the risk of counterfeiting and to being refused access to the Controlled Areas.
Tickets may not be returned or exchanged, except in the event of cancellation or rescheduling of an Event under the conditions of the C.I.D. ticketing service in force.
The public must respect the seat numbering indicated on the tickets.
Latecomers are not guaranteed access to numbered seats in the Michel d’Ornano auditorium after show start time, and will not be entitled to any refund.
The C.I.D. management and/or the organizers reserve the right to move spectators within the same seating category.
Tickets are issued on a one-off basis.
In the event of theft, proof of which is provided by filing a complaint with the police, and on the express and cumulative conditions that the tickets have been purchased directly from C.I.D. sales outlets and that the reservation can be technically traced (customer identity, proof of payment, seat numbering, etc.), the C.I.D. ticketing service may issue a duplicate allowing the bearer of the duplicate to access the seat initially reserved. Any person occupying the seat covered by the ticket deemed stolen will be deemed to be in possession of an illegal ticket and may therefore be asked to leave the C.I.D. Enclosure.
All persons present in the Controlled Areas must keep their ticket, access card or accreditation with them at all times, and be able to produce it at any time upon request by C.I.D. personnel, until the end of the Event.
Hearing protection plugs are available free of charge to spectators on request from reception.
8. TOBACCO, ALCOHOL AND NARCOTICS
8.1 Smoking
The C.I.D. indoor area is non-smoking (tobacco and electronic cigarettes). In accordance with the Loi Evin of January 10, 1991, smoking is prohibited outside designated areas.
8.2 Consumption of alcohol
The sale of alcohol to minors is prohibited within the C.I.D. Enclosure.
Any person found to be intoxicated may be refused access to the C.I.D. Enclosure. Similarly, any person found to be intoxicated within the C.I.D. Enclosure may be expelled. No reimbursement will be made under this clause.
8.3 Narcotics
The use of narcotics within the C.I.D. Enclosure is strictly forbidden and may result in expulsion. Any person under the influence of narcotics will be refused entry or expelled. No reimbursement will be made under this clause.
9. RECORDING AND FILMING EVENTS
Unless specifically authorized by the Event organizer, cameras and recording devices are not permitted in the C.I.D. Enclosure.
Video and/or sound recordings may not be made in the C.I.D. Enclosure without the express authorization of the C.I.D. or, where applicable, the Event organizer. Likewise, the C.I.D’s installations or technical equipment may not be photographed, filmed or recorded without such authorization.
All offenders are liable to prosecution. The security service may lock the camera at the entrance. The public is informed that during the Events, they may be photographed and filmed (in particular for television broadcasts, video production by the Event organizer, C.I.D partner activation programs, etc.).
10. RESPONSIBILITIES
The C.I.D reserves the right to escort out of the C.I.D Enclosure any person who contravenes any of the clauses of the Regulations, without prejudice to any legal action that may be taken against the perpetrator of the disturbance.
In general, the C.I. D cannot be held responsible for the cancellation or postponement of an Event, for any change of opening act, for any change in the program or schedule of an Event, for the content of cultural, musical or sporting events, or for any change in their programming due to a third party, or for any event beyond its control, in particular fire, explosion, flooding, climatic events, shortages of raw materials or transport disruptions, shortages of fluids or power, disruptions to means of communication, malfunctioning of video monitors, machine breakdowns, embargoes, requisitioning of equipment, deficiencies or delays in deliveries from suppliers or in the execution (including defects or delays) of work by contractors in charge of renovation work, strikes, lock-outs, riots, demonstrations, war, decision or act of a public, judicial or military authority, acts of malice or terrorism, changes in regulations, epidemics.
We strongly advise against moving around the auditorium during the Event. In the event of an accident, C.I.D cannot be held responsible.
The customer is responsible for any damage, direct or indirect, that he/she may cause to the C.I.D., its staff or to third parties in connection with his/her presence or the presence of persons in his/her care within the C.I.D. Enclosure.
11. MODIFICATION OF THE RULES
Any amendment to the Regulations shall become immediately applicable without the need for any prior notification.