Terms and Conditions
Website and festival terms · 2027

Choral Fest Costa Rica Terms and Conditions

Choral Fest Costa Rica Terms and Conditions explain the general rules for using our website, submitting information, communicating with the organization and taking part in festival-related activities.

Choral Fest Costa Rica for Peace 2027
June 23–27, 2027 · Costa Rica

Last updated: July 7, 2026

By using this website, submitting a form or participating in festival-related activities, you agree to these general Terms and Conditions. Choir-specific financial, package, cancellation and logistical conditions must be verified in Base Program 2027 and in the written proposal issued to the choir.
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Base Program 2027

General package conditions, inclusions, exclusions and responsibilities.

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1. About the Festival

Choral Fest Costa Rica for Peace, also known in Spanish as Festival Internacional de Coros Costa Rica por la Paz, is a non-competitive international choral festival held in Costa Rica.

The festival brings together choirs, conductors, singers, cultural institutions, communities and audiences through concerts, workshops, cultural exchange, community experiences and shared songs dedicated to peace.

2. 2027 Festival Dates

The 2027 edition is scheduled for June 23–27, 2027.

Program details, venues, schedules, activities and artistic elements may be adjusted when necessary for logistical, artistic, institutional, weather-related, technical, safety or force majeure reasons.

3. Official Website and Contact

Official website: choralfestcostarica.org

Email: info@choralfestcostarica.org
Phone / WhatsApp: +506 8389 5037

Important decisions should be based on information published on the official website or communicated directly by the festival organization.

4. Eligibility and Participation

The festival welcomes different types of choirs and vocal ensembles. Participation is subject to review, availability, artistic planning, logistics and confirmation by the organization.

Submitting an application or information request does not guarantee participation. For current eligibility criteria and the official process, use How to Participate.

5. Non-Competitive Nature

Choral Fest Costa Rica for Peace does not operate as a contest and does not rank choirs against one another. The focus is artistic sharing, cultural exchange, collective singing and human connection.

6. Application and Confirmation

The official participation flow is:

Apply → Step 2: Choir Information for Participation Proposal → Written Proposal + Base Program 2027 → Confirmation.

Submitting information begins the review process. It does not constitute confirmation.

7. Program, Venues and Schedule Changes

The organization may modify venues, times, rehearsal schedules, workshop formats, choir order, artistic activities, community experiences and logistical arrangements when necessary to protect quality, safety, timing or the festival mission.

8. Repertoire and Artistic Requirements

Choirs may be asked to provide repertoire titles, composers, arrangers, duration and performance needs. Artistic guidance may also include shared repertoire or Common Songs.

Each choir is responsible for ensuring that it has the right to perform its selected repertoire and for complying with applicable copyright or licensing requirements.

9. Fees, Packages, Costs and Logistics

This Terms page does not define the financial package for a choir. General package conditions, responsibilities, inclusions and exclusions must be verified in Base Program 2027.

Choir-specific fees, deposits, payment conditions, cancellation conditions and logistical responsibilities are governed by the written proposal or agreement issued to the delegation.

10. Travel Documents, Visas and Insurance

Each participant and delegation is responsible for verifying and obtaining required passports, visas, permits, insurance and immigration or health-related requirements.

The organization may provide supporting information when appropriate but cannot guarantee visas, entry permits or immigration decisions.

11. Minors and Youth Participants

Choirs traveling with minors are responsible for the required parental permissions, travel authorizations, supervision, emergency contacts and legal documents.

Parents, guardians, schools, institutions, directors and official chaperones retain their own legal and supervisory responsibilities.

12. Conduct and Respect

Participants are expected to act with respect, responsibility and cultural sensitivity. Harassment, violence, abuse, threats, hate speech, discriminatory conduct, unsafe behavior or damage to property may result in removal from activities, subject to the circumstances and applicable rules.

13. Health, Safety and Personal Responsibility

Participants remain responsible for their own health, belongings, personal needs and compliance with instructions from festival organizers, venues, transportation providers and local authorities.

14. Photography, Video, Audio and Media

Festival activities may be photographed or recorded for documentation, communication, educational, historical, archival, press and promotional purposes.

Where permissions are required, including for minors, the appropriate participant, parent, guardian, choir or institution is responsible for ensuring that those permissions are in place.

For questions about image or data use, contact the organization or review the Privacy Policy.

15. Personal Data and Communications

Personal information submitted through forms or communications may be used for legitimate festival-related purposes such as responding to inquiries, reviewing applications, coordinating participation and maintaining administrative records.

For more detail, review the Privacy Policy and Personal Data Processing Policy.

16. Website, App and Digital Content

The website and festival app may provide information about the festival, program, choirs, directors, venues, schedules, maps, contact details and related resources.

Reasonable efforts are made to keep information updated, but errors, delays, changes or omissions may occur. Important travel, payment or participation decisions should be verified with the organization.

17. Intellectual Property

Festival names, texts, designs, logos, images, videos, documents and digital materials may be protected by intellectual property rights. Unauthorized commercial use or reproduction is not permitted without written permission.

18. Third-Party Links and Services

The website may link to external websites and services. Choral Fest Costa Rica for Peace is not responsible for the content, policies, security, pricing, availability or practices of independent third parties.

19. Cancellations, Changes and Force Majeure

The organization may cancel, postpone, relocate, modify or adjust activities because of circumstances beyond reasonable control, including weather, natural disasters, health emergencies, government restrictions, venue changes, transportation disruptions, safety concerns, technical problems or institutional decisions.

Any refund, credit, substitution or cancellation arrangement must be determined from Base Program 2027 and the choir's written proposal or agreement.

20. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the organization and its collaborators are not responsible for indirect or consequential losses arising from circumstances beyond their reasonable control, third-party services or travel disruptions.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude rights or responsibilities that cannot legally be excluded.

21. Updates to These Terms

These Terms and Conditions may be updated when necessary. The current version will be published on the official website with its latest update date.

22. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are intended to be interpreted according to the laws of Costa Rica unless another written agreement states otherwise.

Questions or disagreements should first be communicated directly to the organization in good faith.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Choral Fest Costa Rica Terms and Conditions

What are these Terms and Conditions for?

These Terms and Conditions explain the general rules for using the Choral Fest Costa Rica for Peace website, submitting information, communicating with the organization and participating in festival-related activities.

Where are the official 2027 participation conditions?

The canonical participation process is explained on How to Participate. General package conditions and responsibilities are contained in Base Program 2027, while choir-specific conditions are stated in the written proposal issued to each delegation.

Does submitting an application guarantee participation?

No. Submitting Apply or other choir information begins the review process but does not confirm participation.

Where are payment, cancellation and package conditions defined?

Those conditions should be verified in Base Program 2027 and in the written proposal issued for the specific choir. This Terms page does not replace those documents.

Who is responsible for passports, visas and travel documents?

Each traveler and delegation is responsible for verifying and obtaining the documents required for their nationality, transit route and entry into Costa Rica.

Can the festival program or venues change?

Yes. Program details, venues, schedules and activities may be adjusted when necessary for artistic, logistical, institutional, technical, safety, weather or force majeure reasons.

How is personal information handled?

Personal information submitted through forms or communications is used for legitimate festival-related purposes. Visitors should also review the Privacy Policy and Personal Data Processing Policy.

Can photos and videos be taken during festival activities?

Festival activities may be photographed or recorded for documentation, communication, press, educational and archival purposes, subject to applicable permissions and the organization's privacy and data practices.

For participating choirs: always read these Terms together with How to Participate, Base Program 2027 and the written proposal issued to your delegation.

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