Safe use of scavenger hunts

Participation principle

Taking part in a scavenger hunt is at your own responsibility.

The platform only provides the technical environment. Content, locations and the route are defined by the creator of the hunt.

Awareness and personal responsibility

Participants must:

• stay aware of their surroundings at all times
• not follow instructions blindly
• assess situations independently

Important: Digital clues can be inaccurate, misleading or outdated.

Behaviour in public spaces

Please note:

1. Follow traffic rules at all times.
2. Only cross streets at safe places.
3. Watch out for cars, bikes and other road users.
4. Do not block paths, driveways or entrances.

Locations and terrain

It is not allowed to:

1. Enter private property without permission.
2. Enter fenced-off or clearly marked restricted areas.
3. Enter buildings, rooftops, construction sites or industrial areas.
4. Go to dangerous places (e.g. steep slopes, water edges, railway tracks).

If a place feels unsafe: stop the task and choose a safe alternative.

Nature and environmental protection

Please act responsibly:

• do not damage plants or objects
• do not leave litter behind
• respect protected areas and animals
• avoid unnecessary disturbance

GPS and technology

• GPS data can be inaccurate
• coordinates may point to inaccessible places
• technology can fail (battery, connectivity, software)

Recommendation: do not rely solely on the app and keep orientation and the way back in mind.

Group behaviour

• stay together where possible
• look out for slower participants
• agree on meeting points in case you get separated
• avoid risky behaviour due to group pressure

Children

• children should only participate under supervision
• supervisors carry responsibility
• tasks must be appropriate for the age group

Health requirements

Participants should:

1. be physically able to move safely
2. drink enough and take breaks
3. consider weather conditions (heat, cold, rain)

Emergencies and dangerous situations

In case of danger:

• stop the hunt immediately
• move to a safe area
• contact emergency services if needed

European emergency number: 112

Creator responsibility

Creators must:

• choose safe and accessible locations
• not include dangerous or prohibited areas
• provide clear and understandable clues
• minimise risks as much as possible

Liability disclaimer (short version)

• the operator does not assume liability for running a scavenger hunt
• the creator is responsible for content and locations
• participants act on their own responsibility

Stop if unsure

If a situation is unclear or unsafe:

→ Do not continue
→ Safety always comes first