Media
accreditation will OPEN FROM 01.06.2023 UNTIL 01.07.2023
No accreditation
will be accepted after 10.07.2023
Welcome to the DRIFT MASTERS GRAND PRIX 2023 RIGA STAGE. We thank you for your continuing interest and coverage of DMEC IN RIGA. DMEC AND LATVIA DRIFT exclusively retains (or otherwise has the rights to) all broadcast, cable, video and intellectual property rights emanating or derived from its events, including, without limitation, all images, audio, internet content, streaming video or other mediums, whether now or hereafter created Latvia drift Property).
Before applying for a media pass for event, you must have read those rules in full and ensure that you agree with and will comply with all rules laid out in this document for the event for which you are applying for a media pass for. Any rebroadcast, reproduction or otherwise any use of Latvia drift Property, including, but not limited to, filmed, videotaped, audio or Internet related material(s) gathered on-site is prohibited without the express written permission of Latvia drift in each instance.
RULES GOVERNING MEDIA PERSONNEL PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE If you wish to apply for a media pass for event, you must have in place your own insurance, which covers you to a minimum value of €3500. This is to ensure you are fully covered by insurance in the event of any injury to or caused by you at a event. Note: Camera equipment cover on top of the aforementioned insurance is optional and as such, is not something you are required to have. It is also not something that is supplied by organizer and in no case will organizer or any staff, volunteers, drivers or other personnel associated with either series be deemed liable for damage to a photographer’s equipment during an event.
AGE LIMITATION In order to gain a media pass for event, the person applying for a media pass MUST be at least 18 years of age on the day of the event for which they are applying.
MEDIA BRIEFING Regardless of whether or not you have been present at a media briefing at any previous event, if you have been granted a media pass for any such event, you must be present for media briefing on all days of the event for which you have been granted a media pass, in order to sign on for the event and to hear the full media briefing. The times of any media briefings will be communicated to all media personnel who have been granted a media pass for event in the days running up to the event, via the email address provided by them during the application process. If you are not present for briefing and sign-on at the correct time on each day of a event, you will not be allowed on track for that day.
HIGH VISIBILITY CLOTHING Any media personnel who have been granted a media pass for a event must wear a high visibility (hi-vis) vest or jacket at all times when on track , about that media will get information after accreditation will finish.
SAFE STANDING ZONES Although media personnel who are allowed on track for an event will have been granted a media pass for that event, this media pass only allows media personnel to stand in certified safe zones and not in any available trackside area. All available media safe zones will be identified for and communicated to all media personnel during media briefing on each event day. During the course of event, the track manager or any member of staff may deem an area previously certified as a media safe zone as no longer safe, and may take steps to remove media personnel from any such areas for the remainder of the event. Any such decision is to be deemed final.
CROSSING THE TRACK At no time during an event can any media personnel cross a live track to move to another certified media safe zone. This is extremely dangerous to not only you, but also potentially to drivers, marshals, track staff and spectators. The only time at which any media personnel will be allowed to cross the track will be during a break in action, either at the end of a run or session, or if the track is stopped for any reason. However before crossing you must always request permission to cross from the nearest track marshal to you and you are only free to cross after receiving permission from them.
THE USE OF DRONES - information will follow, there will be permission to fly in practice times, NO FLYING WHEN IT'S LIVE, SO QUALI AND TANDEMS!
ALL BROADCAST, AUDIO AND INTERNET RELATED COVERAGE AND/OR COLLECTION OF MATERIALS, INCLUDING HIGHLIGHTS, IS PERMITTED
DECISION MAKING Although it may seem like common sense to most, the most important thing for all media personnel to be aware of is not to make senseless, stupid or ill-advised decisions. As is always the case, motorsport is dangerous and anything is liable to happen at any moment. Please always ensure you are alert when standing in a trackside media position and that you or your actions are not putting you or any others in harms way. If any media personnel are seen to be behaving in a way that is not fitting for someone in such a position, this may lead to complaints being made from spectators, online viewers or even insurance representatives and may hamper future events for all media personnel. We do ask that you please be aware of this and are aware that you must abide by all rules imposed upon you and that you do not make any senseless decisions at any time.
REGARDING PHOTOGRAPHY:
To be eligible for media accreditation for big races and serials in Latvia,
photographers must work for an accredited media outlet, or affiliated team,
sponsor or freelancer entity that staffs ,or is involved in at least 75% of the
Latvia drift races. Photographers are reminded that the Latvia drift holds all trademarks and copyrights to its events and
as such photos taken or depicting those trademarks and copyrights of an Latvia
drift event, its venues, drivers, teams, sponsors and trademarks can be used
only for news and non-commercial/non-retail promotional purposes, which are in
keeping with prevailing moral and ethical standards within the community at
large. Any other use must be approved in advance in writing by the Latvia
drift. Applications for photo hard card must be made directly to Latvia drift .
We
will not accept photographers from foreign countries, who dont't have
previous experience in other National our drift serial races, at least 1
years experience need to have in drifting as media representative.
Photographers are reminded that pre-race photographers' meetings are mandatory.
Photographers approved by Latvia drift to work in "hot" access zones
during the race must wear long pants and closed toed shoes at all times when on
track.
Media confirmations will be sent
out 2,5 week prior to event applied for. Media applications must be submitted NO
LATER than 1 month prior to the event for consideration using this online form.
GENERAL RULES:
On-Track
Off-Track
RULES WHAT EACH MEDIA WILL SIGN IN RACE DAY AT ENTRANCE:
YOU ARE SIGNING FOR:
In addition to the general rules agreed to and accepted by the MEDIA when filling out the online registration form for race by filling out the questionnaire , the MEDIA confirms and agrees to all the rules, is familiar with them, and will comply with them:
• I have familiarized myself with the LAF Sports Code and all annexes to the MEDIA rules and DMEC media booklet rules, this document and I agree to obey them.
• I certify that I am physically and mentally fit to participate in drift event and competent to do so.
• I acknowledge that I understand the nature and manner of training, as well as the potential risk associated with motor sports and accept such risk.
• I possess the basic skills and knowledge required
for the relevant discipline to which this application relates
• I am aware that if my health condition can negatively affect me to be as MEDIA, I cannot go to track, unless I have notified the organizer of this inability in writing, who, based on such information
• Any MEDIA application completed by a person under the age of 18 has been approved by the consent of that person's parent/legal guardian/guardian whose name and surname are listed as having completed this application;
• I understand that motorsports are dangerous and that accidents can and do cause death, disability and property damage. I understand that these risks may result in personal injury or other damages to me, and I acknowledge and accept these risks.
• By completing and accepting the application, I agree that neither one nor any combination of LAF, the promoter, track owners, or other managers, supporters and their respective officers, officials, representatives and employees (“Parties”) shall bear any responsibility for any loss or damages that may be caused or have occurred as a result of me taking part in event as MEDIA, including but not limited to property damages, economic, financial losses or consequential consequences, for any reason. Nothing in this paragraph is intended or shall be deemed to exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury;
• To the fullest extent permitted by law, I agree to defend and hold harmless each party for any loss or damage in any way arising from my participation in the Event,
• I certify that I will observe the ethical principles of MEDIA, respect the work of the organizers, and observe generally accepted societal norms.
• I certify that I will observe the ethical principles of MEDIA, respect the work of the organizers, and observe generally accepted societal norms.
• I confirm that the Organizer has the right to use photo, video and audio materials created during the drift competition. For advertising purposes, this also includes the publication and reproduction of materials, as well as the transfer of materials to third parties for advertising purposes;
• I confirm that the Organizer collects, stores and destroys my personal data for the purposes of organizing the races. I also give my consent for my data to be transferred to third parties involved in the organization of drift training for the said purpose;
• By completing the drift training application form, participants and/or drivers waive any claims for any kind of compensation that may arise due to accidents. Waiver applies to LAF and the Organizer, officials and other participants and/or drivers.
IMPORTANT THINGS
1. YOU NEED TO BE IN TRACK IN MEDIA VEST AND WITH SPECIAL MEDIA WRISTBAND, WITHOUT THEM TRACK WORKERS WILL ASK YOU LEAVE TRACK LAYOUT
2. IF YOU ARE RACE TRACK, YOU ARE TAKING ALL YOUR LIABILITY FOR YOUR LIFE AND SAFETY,AND WITH YOUR SIGNATURE YOU ARE TAKING ALL RISKS TO YOU OWN
WE ARE GIVING YOU MEDIA VEST IF YOU NEED AND DON’T HAVE IT, AND TAKING SAFETY MONEY FOR THAT 20 EUR, YOU WILL GET MONEY BACK WHEN YOU WILL BRING BACK MEDIA VEST, YOU CAN GIVE THEM UNTIL 17:00 IN PLACE WHERE YOU REGISTERED,OR AFTER 17.00 IN RACE SECRETARY PLACE
SUPPLY OF CONTENT In terms of the supply of content from event, you must supply your full set of images or any video content captured, to us after event, either via Dropbox or WeTransfer or Failiem.lv our as sending video link our Facebook album link to Latvia Drift facebook profile.
CONTENT OWNERSHIP In terms of the ownership of your content, the ownership and copyright of any content you capture at a event will remain with you. However, by being granted a media pass for any of our events, you are required to grant permission to use, and if we see fit, modify, your content in any way we deem necessary for our marketing endeavours and any promotions materials.