General rules of Fossavatnsgangan

Fossavatnsgangan is a public tunnel and follows rules FIS (International Ski Federation). A foreign observer monitors that the tournament follows international rules.

In the main race on Saturday, you can only ski in classical style. We have a special competition on the Thursday of the same week as the main parade where skating is allowed. Our staff has been instructed to pay close attention to the fact that skating is not taken in the classical race on Saturday, we will use phones and cameras to prove this. If a competitor is found to be using an skating technique, he will be disqualified from the competition.

For safety reasons, all competitors in the 50 km and 25 km on Saturday are required to use a backpack (not in the 25 km freestyle on Thursday)

The bag must reach 1.5 kg and contain; warm pants, warm jacket, hat and mittens. If the backpack does not reach the minimum weight or if the above mentioned items are not in the bag during staff inspection, a penalty time of 15 minutes will be added to the final time.

Competitors must wear competition vests so that they are clearly visible on the chest, it is forbidden to break or change them in any way. Competition organizers are allowed to ask for identification to confirm that the competitor is using the correct competition vest. However, it is possible to change your registration before the competition starts for a small fee at the competition office. Care must be taken not to damage the timing cup located at the top of the competition vest. It is not allowed to use music in the ears during the competition.

Registration for the Fossavatnsgangan is binding, the fee is non-refundable even if the participant is unable to participate, for whatever reason, illness or injury.

A participant who does not follow the rules will be disqualified.

Age rules

Several rules apply to the minimum age of participants in the various events. In all cases, the year of birth is valid and not the date of birth within the year.

Race or event	Age rule
50 km	Participants must have reached or reached 16 years of age within the year
25 km (traditional or polar)	Participants must have reached or reached 13 years of age within the year
12.5 km	Children under the age of 10 accompanied by a responsible person
5 km	Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible person
Fish buffet and Fossavatn party	Open to ages 18 and over

Everyone carries a backpack

The backpack should at least include outer pants, a jacket, a cap and gloves. In addition, most bring some nutrition, a cup or a flask (we do provide drinks along the way but not cups), ski wax and phone. The bag should weigh at least 1,5 kg. Staff can weigh bags any time during the race. If it is too light or some of the requirements are not fulfilled, we add 15 minutes to your time. You can buy a bag in our web store.. If a participant does not have a backpack, he will not have a time recorded.

Time limit

We have a time limit for the 50 km walk. The competitor must have passed the drinking station at Heiðinn (approx. 10 km) before 10:30 (assuming a start between 08:00 and 09:00) and then back to the same station in Heiðinn after approx. 35 km (before 14:30 based on 08:00–09:00 start). Anyone who does not reach the time limit will be stopped at these stations and taken to the end of Seljalandsdal. If the start is delayed, the time limit may change, but this is subject to the decision of the race director.

Environment

Participants are responsible for taking all litter with them and must not leave anything behind during the race. If a participant is seen throwing trash while racing, 15 minutes will be added to the time.

There are no glasses at the drinking stations, so participants who want to drink there must bring a glass or bottle to fill up.

Complaints

Complaints must be sent to the timing tower. A complaint fee of ISK 3,000 must be paid.

Complaints relating to the competition itself must be received half an hour after the competitor finishes the walk.

Complaints related to timekeeping must be received within half an hour after the time has been confirmed.

Weather and conditions

If the conditions are not considered safe to start the walk, the tournament committee can decide to cancel the walk, cancel the walk or postpone the start. Such decisions can be made at very short notice.

Snow blowers and other equipment may need to be driven on the track during the race.

Competition canceled or changed

If a race is cancelled, the march reserves the right to withhold up to 50% of the registration fee to cover the costs incurred in preparation.

If the race is moved but the date remains the same, if the date of the race is changed, or if the race cannot be held due to extreme external conditions (force majeure), the registration fee is non-refundable.

Expenses that the participants may have incurred are not reimbursed by the Fossavatnsgangan.

Photos and videos

There are photographers in all the races of Fossavatnsgangan. The race reserves the right to use such images in marketing and promotional activities. The media is also allowed to use such images. If you object to the use of images, let us know and we will try to remove images from circulation.

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Terms for online shopping

Refunds

The buyer can return a product purchased from the seller within 30 days, choose a new one or get a full refund. When returning a product, it must of course be in its original condition with packaging.
Valid for all products (except product categories and cases)
• A warranty certificate or purchase note is a condition for product returns
• The product must be in its original condition
• The product is in its original packaging
• All accessories must be included with the product

Privacy:

All personal information received by the seller is treated as strictly confidential and used only for the purpose of completing a transaction. However, the buyer has the option of receiving an offer by email, and the seller will then only use the information needed for that, such as a mailing address.

These terms and conditions apply to the sale of products and services by Fossavatnsgånn to consumers.
The terms, which are confirmed by the confirmation of purchase, are the basis of the transaction.
These consumer purchases are dealt with in the Act on Consumer Purchases, the Act on Conclusion of Contracts, the Act on Electronic Commerce and Other Electronic Services, the Jurisdiction Act and the Act on Personal Protection and Handling of Personal Information.

1. Definition
The seller is Fossavatnsgangan, identification number: 690905-0430. Fossavatnsgangan is registered in the company register.
The buyer is the person who is registered as a buyer on the account.

2. 30-day right of return
The buyer can return a product purchased from the seller within 30 days, choose a new one or get a full refund. When returning a product, it must of course be in its original condition with packaging.

VALID FOR ALL PRODUCTS (except product categories and cases)
• A warranty certificate or purchase note is a condition for product returns
• The product must be in its original condition
• The product is in its original packaging
• All accessories must be included with the product

3. Order
Orders are binding when registered on the seller's server. It happens when the buyer has confirmed the order.
The seller is also bound to process the buyer's order as long as it is consistent with the product selection and pricing. All orders suspected of being cheated are cancelled.
The buyer has the right to cancel the purchase according to the law on consumer purchases, see more in article 9.

The seller sends the buyer a confirmation when the order is registered, but only if the buyer has registered his email address during the purchase. The buyer is advised to read the order confirmation carefully when it arrives. One should make sure that it is in accordance with the intended order.

4. Information
The seller provides information about products to the best of his knowledge at all times. The seller publishes all information subject to printing, display and typing errors in text, prices and images. Furthermore, the seller reserves the right to cancel the buyer's order in whole or in part if the product is sold out. Under those circumstances, the buyer receives a notification along with information about what could possibly be suitable instead. The buyer then has the option to accept that proposal or cancel the order as a whole.

5. Price
Price increases that occur after a customer's order are not refundable. The price that was valid when the order was made and appears on the order confirmation applies.
The total cost is stated before the buyer finally confirms the order. It includes all the costs of the order, such as service, shipping, etc. Only special cases may incur additional costs after order confirmation. Examples include typographical, display and typing errors in text, prices and images.
Shipping costs are free if you shop for more than ISK. 15,000. Otherwise, ISK is payable. 1000 per/shipment.

Online prices are only valid when a product is purchased in the Online Store.

6. Payment
Payment can be made by credit card. The amount is debited upon order confirmation. If payment for an online order is not received within 8 days, the seller reserves the right to cancel the order.

7. Delivery and Delay
Delivery time is 2-6 working days from the invoice date. It is stated in the purchase process what can be expected based on the selected shipping method. The seller delivers products only within Iceland.

If the delivery is delayed, the seller will notify the buyer of this along with information about when the order will be ready for delivery or offer replacement products if the product is sold out.

All products are sent to the buyer by Íslandspóstí.

8. Review of products

After the buyer has received the order, he must check whether it is in accordance with the order confirmation, whether anything has been damaged in transit and that all products are in accordance with the product description and are free of defects.
These terms assume that the buyer has read and familiarized himself with the instructions and/or manual that come with the purchased product upon delivery.
The customer's normal observation time is considered to be within 30 days. After 30 days, the seller reserves the right to verify the buyer's statement within a reasonable time limit before resolving the buyer's complaint. In most cases, this involves an inspection by the seller.

9. Right to defects or omissions

If the product is defective or something is missing, the seller is obliged to offer the buyer a repair, a new product, a discount or a cancellation of the purchase. It depends on the circumstances which way is chosen in each case.
Notification of defects must be received verbally or in writing. It is recommended that the notification is received within 30 days of the discovery of the defect. Due to record value, it is recommended that the buyer send an email about the defect and keep a copy. The seller sends back confirmation of receipt of the email.
The right to have the defect corrected is for 2 years.
The seller reserves the right to verify that the product is defective, however within a reasonable time limit.

10. Warranty

The seller's guarantees do not limit the rights provided for in the consumer purchase law. General warranty for product defects is 2 years after the purchase date for individuals. In the case of the sale of a product to a company, the warranty for defects is 1 year according to the Consumer Act and the Act on Purchases of Liquid Assets. If a sale item is intended for a significantly longer life than generally happens, the deadline for complaining is 5 years.

Warranty is not confirmed unless the purchase note is presented.

The warranty does not cover the normal wear and tear of the product or the use of consumables, i.e. it does not cover products that are expected to last less than 2 years. The warranty expires if the product has been tampered with without the supervision/approval of the seller, despite the fact that a workshop and/or an authorized person was involved. The warranty also expires if the failure can be attributed to bad or incorrect handling.

In some cases, individual products or brands have a longer warranty period. In the cases where it applies, this is stated.

The seller is not obliged to participate in repair costs, give discounts, replace products, etc. after the 2-year warranty period.. However, the seller must take into account the 5-year complaint period if the average lifetime of a device is intended to be significantly longer than generally happens.
The seller reserves the right to verify that a defect or failure is covered by the warranty terms, however within a reasonable time limit. In the event of a warranty settlement, the seller is obliged to offer the buyer a repair, a new product, a discount or a cancellation of the purchase. It depends on the circumstances which way is chosen in each case.

11. Privacy

All personal information received by the seller is treated as strictly confidential and used only for the purpose of completing a transaction.
However, the buyer has the option of receiving an offer by email, and the seller will then only use the information needed for that, such as a mailing address.

12. Property rights

Sold goods are the property of the seller until the purchase price is paid in full.
Account transactions or other forms of credit do not remove the seller's property rights until full payment has been received.

13. Resolution of doubts

Always try to solve all issues in the simplest way possible. If this is not possible, the matter can be referred to the Complaints Committee for Services and Liquidity Purchases, which is hosted by the Consumer Agency. As a last resort, you can take the case to court. It must be done in Icelandic jurisdiction and in the jurisdiction of the seller.

14. Services and information

The buyer is advised to send an email with all the information regarding the purchase bobbi@krs.is to get a solution to what he is missing.