SEASTAR HERO project by DiveOUT
Rules for participation in the SEASTAR HERO project of DiveOUT underwater cleaning action of the seabed (hereinafter: Rules)
1. Organizers of the project
The DiveOUT SEASTAR HERO project is organized by the Tourist Board of Poreč, OIB: 87338898641, Zagrebačka 9, 52440 Poreč, with the support of the Sonda Association for the promotion of creativity, education, and local community development, OIB: 26038997814, Vižinada 62, 52447 Vižinada, Croatia (hereinafter: Organizers), and financial support of the Croatian National Tourist Board from the Fund for Associated Tourist Boards, as well as the support of the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund,. The project is organized with the aim of raising awareness of the importance of sea protection through the establishment of a “green diving” support system, where tourists and other interested participants have the opportunity to obtain equipment for the removal of waste from the sea.
The project described in the previous paragraph is not a prize game within the meaning of art. 2 and 3 of the ordinance on the organization of prize games (OG 8/2010), in connection with art. 69 of the Law on Games of Chance (OG 87/2009, 35/2013, 158/2013, 41/2014, 143/2014, 114/2022).
2. Project duration
The project takes place in the following places in Poreč in the period from 15.6.to 15.9. (or until the project stocks run out):
Špadići – Materada, from 10:00 to 18:00 (10 am to 6 pm)
Donji Špadići, from 10:00 to 18:00 (10 am to 6 pm)
Gradsko kupalište 1, from 10:00 to 18:00 (10 am to 6 pm)
Gradsko kupalište 2, from 10:00 to 18:00 (10 am to 6 pm)
Plaža Brulo, from 10:00 to 18:00 (10 am to 6 pm)
Plaža Lotosi, from 10:00 to 18:00 (10 am to 6 pm)
The organizers reserve the right to change the over all duration of the project.
3. Participation rights
All adult citizens of the Republic of Croatia can participate in the project, as well as adult foreigners with a valid identification document and who have accepted these Regulations. Children under the age of 18 can only participate if accompanied by a parent and/or guardian.
The project participant accepts the rights and obligations deriving from these Regulations by completing and accepting the registration form.
4. How to participate and carry out the project
To participate in the project, it is necessary to:
Participants must respect the following safety rules:
5. Disclaimer
To the extent provided for by the provisions of the Law on Compulsory Relations, the Organizers are responsible for the organization and implementation of this project. The organizers ensure that the diving equipment (net and gloves) in the specified locations is in a suitable condition for use in carrying out the project.
Participation in the project is voluntary and at your own risk. Participants confirm that they are physically fit and healthy to participate in the project and that they are aware of the risks and dangers that participation in the project may involve. The Organizers will not collect Participants’ personal data relating to their health for the purpose of conducting the project.
Except for the liability provided by the provisions of the Law on Compulsory Relations, the Organizers will not be held responsible for any injury, damage or loss that the Participants may suffer while participating in the project. Participants are obliged to comply with all safety rules and guidelines prescribed by the Organizers and must not behave in a way that endanger their health or safety or the health and safety of other Participants and visitors.
6. Exclusion of Participants
The organizers reserve the right to exclude a participant from the project at any time in the following cases:
7. Prize
In total, 2 types of prizes are awarded: a badge and a T-shirt.
Each participant who returns the equipment (net and gloves) and brings the waste that has emerged wins a badge. Each participant who brings in a significant amount of waste (min. 15 pieces) wins a T-shirt and the title “SEASTAR HERO” with which s/he receives special benefits and surprises in catering and tourist establishments and landmarks of Poreč, which support the project and are marked with SEASTAR HERO project by DiveOUT sticker.
Participants can choose which day to use their benefits, but it cannot be more than once every 14 days.
The prizes and any other surprises are valid after consumption at the facility where participants intend to take advantage of the benefits and while stocks last. Prizes won cannot be exchanged for cash or transferred to another person.
8. Protection of personal data
Sonda Association for the promotion of creativity, education, and development of the local community (hereinafter: Sonda) is responsible for the processing of the personal data of the project.
The personal data collected through the registration form will be used exclusively for the purpose of implementing the project:
Sonda will delete all personal data of all participants at the end of the project, and in any case within 6 months.
Participants have:
For any request relating to the processing of personal data and to exercise any right provided by the General Data Protection Regulation, the Project Participant can contact the e-mail address: [email protected].
Participants also have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory body, the Personal Data Protection Agency.
Sonda will take the necessary measures to ensure that the personal data of the participants in the Action are processed and used in accordance with the appropriate organizational and technical measures for the protection of personal data.
9. Modification of the Regulations
The organizers reserve the right to change these rules at any time without notice. Changes to the project rules will be posted on the project website seastarhero.com.
10. Dispute Resolution
The Organizers and the Participants will peacefully resolve any disputes arising from the project. If the dispute cannot be resolved amicably, the competent court is that of the place where the plaintiff is located.
11. Project information
All information related to the project can be obtained by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
It is very important that we also include other potential heroes in the action so that our seabed shines. That's why we ask you to take a picture with your catch and share the photo with #seastarhero