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Each year, we receive many questions regarding Dîner en Blanc. We have compiled the most frequently asked questions in the following list to help you better understand Le Dîner en Blanc!

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What are the membership and guest fees for?

Membership and guest fees are used to cover the inherent costs of training, support and technological services to all the organizers around the world, to enable them to organize their own event, as offered by Dîner en Blanc International. These services allow us to preserve and convey the concept’s values, to sustain our corporate standards by regrouping them within a single network and, to develop technical tools. The membership offers members a number of online services that will grow in the coming years.

Is Dîner en Blanc an illegal activity?

All events produced according to Le Dîner en Blanc International guidelines require local hosts to acquire the proper authorization, permits, and insurances before proceeding with their event. On the other hand, since its beginning, Le Dîner en Blanc de Paris has been taking place without authorization, in some of the city’s most prestigious sites. The first editions were not easy to pull off. Today, French authorities know that the event is always well organized and that guests are always respectful of public property. Moreover, the event’s photogenic quality helps promote the city’s image as a stylish Metropolis.

How many Dîner en Blanc events are there in the world?

Founded in 2012, Dîner en Blanc International is responsible for developing this secret posh picnic in close to 80 cities in 30 countries around the world with over 130,000 participants. The largest and most internationally recognized Le Dîner en Blanc remains the original Paris event.

How can I participate?

Registration for Le Dîner en Blanc takes place in 3 phases:
Phase 1: Members from the previous year and friends of the organization and leaders
Phase 2: Friends "sponsored" by Phase 1 members
Phase 3: People who signed up to the waiting list

What are the key rules of the event?

Le Dîner en Blanc requires from the participants an exemplary citizenship and discipline. Here are the main rules:

● Rain or shine, guests are expected.
● Exude Elegance … in white. Originality is encouraged, as long as it remains elegant and tasteful.
● Bring your own table, chairs, and picnic basket.
● Follow the Volunteer Leader’s instructions.
● Arrive and leave with your Leader. Nobody arrives at the site on their own.
● Drink responsibly. Champagne or wine only. No spirits or beer.
● Clean up: Take all your garbage with you and clean the area around your table.

What must guests wear?

All guests must dress elegantly in head-to-toe white. This means no ivory, no off-white, and no beige… Originality is always encouraged, as long as it stays stylish and tasteful.

What must guests bring?

A square folding-table and two white chairs; a white picnic basket and/or bag including a gourmet meal for two, a white tablecloth and cloth-napkins, cutlery, dishware, and glassware; and a garbage bag.

What kind of table do I need to bring?

The table must be square, foldable, and easy to carry. The size must be between 27 and 32 inches (68 and 81 cm). The table does not have to be white as it will be covered with a white tablecloth.

Why not let guests decide on the size and shape of their table?

Le Dîner en Blanc is always held in a public location with space limitations, and local organizers must therefore limit the size of the tables to optimize the given space.

Do I have to bring a guest?

Yes, registration is always for 2 people. You will sit opposite your guest at your table.

My guest can no longer attend. What should I do?

You will be able to change the name of your guest up until a week before the event.

I want to choose a departure location that is filled. What should I do?

Each departure location has a specific number of spaces and; once those are filled, you will need to select a different location.

I was invited by a member to attend the last Dîner en Blanc. Will I automatically be invited back this year?

Unfortunately, you will not automatically receive an invitation to this year’s event. The current online system allows for one “registered member” and one “invited guest” to be seated at each table, making registered members the only ones to be automatically re-invited. You may return this year with the same person, get invited/sponsored by another member, or register to the waiting list to become a member yourself.

Will members registered from the last year's edition be automatically re-invited?

Yes. Members who register for Le Dîner en Blanc, who attend the event, and who respect the rules and regulations will be automatically invited to the following year’s event. Please note that members who disrespect Dîner en Blanc rules will be disinvited from the following editions. Their name and email will be black-listed, prohibiting them from registering for future editions.

Will the event be cancelled or postponed in case of rain?

Le Dîner en Blanc is a rain or shine event. Each guests’ presence is necessary and mandatory, regardless of the weather. In case of rain, guests must remember to bring a white or transparent raincoat, poncho and/or umbrella. However, if public safety becomes an issue due to severe weather (ex. thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornados…), the local Hosts may decide to cancel or postpone the event.

Are tickets refundable?

Tickets to the event are not refundable or transferable.

Are the memberships and attendance transferable?

Memberships are not transferable, according to Le Dîner en Blanc policy. Catered meals and beverages are likewise not transferrable.

What are the cut-off dates for catered meal and beverage purchases?

Le Dîner en Blanc runs very differently from most events as all purchases must be made well in advance. Meal packages should be ordered approximately 3 weeks prior to the event. Alcohol purchases should be done in 2-3 days' advance as Le Dîner en Blanc wine supplier requires our order a few days in advance of the event.

With a waiting list of several thousand people, why not open up more registration this year?

Le Dîner en Blanc is not trying to continuously beat participation records. We wish to maintain the spirit and quality of the event. For this reason, we prefer to favor quality over quantity and to expand organically without taking shortcuts.

There are lots of rules, and guests may find them restrictive. Isn’t there a risk that this will inhibit the spontaneity and festivity which are at the heart of the concept?

While these rules may seem restrictive, one must keep in mind that Le Dîner en Blanc is not an ordinary event. The evening takes place in a public place that was not designed for such a purpose and is often very busy. It must necessarily be very controlled in order for future editions to be held. Such measures never taint the festive and friendly spirit that prevails each year.

Can I use the Dîner en Blanc concept to support a local humanitarian or social cause?

Le Dîner en Blanc has no political or ideological agendas and minimal branding. It is simply a friendly gathering whose sole purpose is to create a magical evening, where guests are in good company, and in an environment, which is both unusual and extraordinary. Le Dîner en Blanc may not be associated with, or used as a means to raise funds for, another organization.

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This website (the “Site”) is owned, managed and operated by Dîner en Blanc International Inc. ("DÎNER EN BLANC"). These general terms and conditions (the “Terms”) govern the access to this Site, as well as its content, including the Le Dîner en Blanc® membership and associated events and activities (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing this Site, subscribing to the rights and/or privileges of Le Dîner en Blanc® membership or attending any Le Dîner en Blanc® event, you agree to be bound by these Terms whether or not you have read them. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access this Site.

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Your Le Dîner en Blanc® membership provides you with access to this password protected Site any time of the day or night, from any location with Internet service.

A Le Dîner en Blanc® membership is a unique and effective tool that entitles you to manage all aspects of the local event that you will be attending. Some of the features may include: select your companion at your table; recommend another friend who can be invited to the event; communicate with the Host (as defined below); manage seating arrangement; manage transportation to the event, purchase items from the e-store and, a priority invitation to the next Le Dîner en Blanc® event in the same city for those participants who have respected the rules of such event.

PLEASE NOTE THAT EACH LE DÎNER EN BLANC® LOCAL CITY EVENT IS HOSTED AND ORGANIZED BY A LOCAL EVENT ORGANIZER (THE “HOST”) WHOM OR WHICH IS ENTIRELY INDEPENDENT FROM DÎNER EN BLANC AND YOU MUST CONTACT YOUR LOCAL LE DINER EN BLANC® EVENT ORGANIZER FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS. DÎNER EN BLANC IS IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOCAL CITY EVENT AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANYTHING RELATED TO THE EVENT.

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As a condition to my participating in the Diner en Blanc event (the “Event”) hosted by the local host (the “Host”) I, hereby willingly and voluntarily agree to and make the following representations and agreements:

1. I understand and agree that situations may arise during the course of the Event that are beyond the immediate control of any of the Released Parties (as defined below), including any such persons who may be present at the Event, and that I must not act or omit to act in any way at the Event in a manner so as to either endanger others or myself.
2. I agree to comply with all instructions and all rules and policies established from time to time with respect to the Event, as the same are notified to me from time to time by the Host or its representatives or any other one of the Released Parties.
3. I acknowledge that the Event may contain certain inherent risks, regardless of the care and precautions taken by the Host. I fully realize the dangers of participating in the Event and willingly and voluntarily assume full responsibility for my activity while participating in the Event and for all inherent risks associated with the Event, including, by way of example and not limitation: damage to or theft of property I own or the property of third parties; contact or collision with other persons or objects; broken, defective, inadequate or inadequately maintained equipment which belongs to me or a third party other than the Released Parties; unexpected failure of such equipment; the risk(s) of personal injury, accident and/or illness.

Assumption of Risks; Waiver and Release. In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Event, on my own behalf and on behalf of my heirs (whether testamentary or by intestacy), executors, administrators, legal representatives, assignees and successors in interest, I hereby assume full responsibility for my participation in the Event and, to the fully extent permissible under the law, waive, release, discharge, hold harmless, and covenant to indemnify and not to sue the Host, Diner en Blanc International Inc. and its affiliates, and its and their respective directors, members, owners, managers, employees, agents, contractors, insurers and equipment suppliers, and any persons or entities whose property and/or personnel are used in connection with the Event (each of such persons and entities, a “Released Party”, and collectively, the “Released Parties”), from any and all rights and claims which I have, known or unknown, or which may hereafter accrue to me resulting from or in connection with my participation in the Event.

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Privacy Policy

Dîner en Blanc International ("DEB INT") platform consisting of websites, services, software applications and networks (“DEB”) allows you to optionally upload and share multimedia content and assist you in attending social events hosted in your city. DEB INT believes in informed consent and full disclosure of the use of data collected. You may visit this site as an unregistered visitor. However, to access all the features and use the site, you will have to register as a member. During the registration with DEB INT and its local DEB INT event affiliates, and optionally uploading images and videos, you provide some personal information about you. Your privacy is important to us. DEB INT is committed to safeguarding and preserving your privacy when you visit our site or communicate electronically with us. This Privacy Policy, together with our Terms of Use, provides an explanation as to what happens to any personal data that you provide to us, or that we collect from you. By using or accessing DEB, you agree to our privacy practices outlined below.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Collection of information
Cookies
Using your personal data
Other disclosures
Data transfer
Security of your personal data
Children's privacy
Policy amendments
Your rights
Third party websites
Updating information
Business transition
Contact information

1. Collection of information
DEB INT is the sole owner of information collected on this website. We will not share, sell, or trade this information to third parties in ways different from what is disclosed in this Privacy Policy.

We may collect and store the following kinds of data/information:

Information automatically collected during your visit to this website (as a visitor or a member):
- information about your computer and about your visits to, and use of, this website, such as your IP address, geographical location, browser type, information about your computer, referral source, length of visit, number of page views and your interaction with the viewed pages;
- information relating to any transactions carried out between you and us on or in relation to this website, including information relating to any website settings that you specify or purchases you make of our goods or services;
Information provided by you/collected by us:
- information that you provide to us for the purpose of registering with us and using the functionality of the website;
- information that you provide to us for the purpose of subscribing to electronic notifications and/or newsletters from DEB INT;
- information you provide to us including images and videos, for the purpose of using our website services;
any other information provided by you.
Multimedia data
- Multimedia Data will be collected when you participate in interactive web applications. This video data will be used by DEB INT to train its computer algorithms for measurement and communication of certain metric including emotions and general mood of the user. DEB INT may further use this data to enhance its current services or evaluate its future services.

2. Cookies
We use cookies on this website. A cookie is a text file sent by a web server to a web browser, and stored by the browser. The text file is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server. This enables the web server to identify the web browser and provide personalized services to you.

We may send a cookie which may be stored by your browser on your computer's hard drive. We may use the information we obtain from the cookie in the administration of this website, to improve the website's usability and for approved marketing purposes. We may also use that information to recognize your computer when you visit our website, and to personalize our website for you.

Our advertisers and partners may also send you cookies. Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies. This may however, disable accessibility to some of the features of the websites.

3. Using your personal data
Personal data submitted on this website may be used for the purposes specified in this privacy policy or in relevant parts of the website.

We may use your personal information to:

administer the website;
improve your browsing experience by personalizing the website;
enable your use of the services available on the website;
send to you goods purchased via the website, and supply to you services purchased via the website;
collect payments from you;
send you general (non-marketing) commercial communications;
send you electronic notifications which you have specifically requested;
send to you our newsletter and other marketing communications (relating to our business or the businesses of carefully-selected third parties, which we think may be of interest to you, by post or, where you have specifically agreed to this, by email, SMS or similar technology. You can inform us at any time if you no longer require electronic communications to be sent by contacting us. Please see our contact information below;
provide select partners with information sufficient to create analytics and statistical information and further enhance DEB INT's current and future offerings;
provide third parties with statistical information about our users – but this information will not be used to identify any individual user;
deal with enquiries and complaints made by or about you relating to the website; and
other uses.

We will not without your express consent provide your personal information to any third parties for the purpose of direct marketing.

(4) Other disclosures
In addition to the disclosures reasonably necessary for the purposes identified elsewhere in this privacy policy, we may disclose information about you:

to the extent that we are required to do so by law;
in connection with any legal proceedings or prospective legal proceedings;
in order to establish, exercise or defend our legal rights (including providing information to others for the purposes of fraud prevention and reducing credit risk); and
to the purchaser (or prospective purchaser) of any business or asset which we are (or are contemplating) selling.

Except as provided in this privacy policy, we will not provide your information to third parties.

5. Data transfers
Information that we collect may be stored and processed in and transferred between any of the countries in which we operate in order to enable us to use the information in accordance with this privacy policy. Information which you provide may be transferred to countries some of which do not have data protection laws equivalent to those in force in the United States. You expressly agree to such transfers.

6. Security of your personal data
We will take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse or alteration of your personal information.

We store all the personal information you provide on our secure servers. All electronic transactions you make to or receive from us will be encrypted using SSL technology to prevent unauthorized access to your account information. We invest in security technology and aim to ensure that our processes meet or exceed industry standards.
Of course, data transmission over the internet is inherently insecure, and we cannot guarantee the security of data sent over the internet. However, we will notify you in case we observe any security breach.

You are responsible for keeping your password and user details confidential. We will not ask you for your password. Please do not share your password with others. Change your password regularly.

7. Children's privacy
If you are under 18 years of age, you are not permitted to access this website. We do not collect or maintain personally identifiable data from individuals below 18 years of age. If we notice or it is brought to our notice that such information is collected, we will ensure to delete such information and terminate such account. A parent or legal guardian of individuals under 18 years, who has become member of this website, may contact us to have that individual's account terminated and information deleted. Please see our contact information below;

8. Policy amendments
Changes to the policy – in particular as to permissible uses of personal data: personal information collected on one basis will not be used for a different purpose by changing the terms of the privacy policy, without duly informing you.

We may update this privacy policy from time-to-time by posting a new version on our website. You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are happy with any changes. Your continued use of this site constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you are registered with DEB INT, we will notify you of changes in our privacy policy by email.

9. Your rights
You may instruct us to provide you with any personal information we hold about you. You may instruct us not to process your personal data for marketing purposes by contacting us at any time. Please see our contact information below. California residents may further obtain the personalized information retained by us by sending us a written request at the address provided below.

10. Third party websites
We may provide links to third-party websites, such as those of our business partners and online advertisers. These sites may collect information about you. Since we do not control the information policies or practices of these third parties, you should review their privacy policies to learn more about how they collect and use personally identifiable information. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third party websites.

11. Updating information
Please let us know if the personal information which we hold about you needs to be corrected or updated. The same will be corrected/updated within a reasonable time.

12. Business Transitions
We may use and disclose your personal information in connection with the proposed or actual financing, sale or other business transaction involving part or all of our business or assets. Such use and disclosure would be for the purpose of allowing third parties to determine whether to proceed with the proposed transaction, and if the transaction proceeds, for the purpose of completing the transaction. Assignees or successors to our business or assets may use and disclose your personal information for the purposes described in this policy. You will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on our web site of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal information.

13. Contact information
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our treatment of your personal data, please send email to us at privacypolicy@dinerenblanc.com or by post to DEB Privacy, Diner en Blanc International Inc, 5333 Casgrain #1206, H2T 1X3.

We will respond to your mail and take appropriate steps to resolve any issue within 21 days of receipt of your mail.

Web Site Terms and Conditions of Use

1. Terms

By accessing this web site, you are agreeing to be bound by these web site Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this web site are protected by applicable copyright and trade mark law.

2. Use License

Everything located on or in this web site is the exclusive property of Diner en Blanc International or used with the express permission of the copyright or trademark owner. Any copying, distributing, transmitting, posting, linking, or otherwise modifying of this web site without the express written consent or Diner en Blanc International is prohibited. Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on Diner en Blanc International's web site for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

1. modify or copy the materials;

2. use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);

3. attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on Diner en Blanc International's web site;

4. remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or

5. transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server.

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Diner en Blanc International at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

3. Disclaimer

The materials on Diner en Blanc International's web site are provided "as is". Diner en Blanc International makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, Diner en Blanc International does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its Internet web site or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

4. Limitations

In no event shall Diner en Blanc International or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption,) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Diner en Blanc International's Internet site, even if Diner en Blanc International or a Diner en Blanc International authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

5. Revisions and Errata

The materials appearing on Diner en Blanc International's web site could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Diner en Blanc International does not warrant that any of the materials on its web site are accurate, complete, or current. Diner en Blanc International may make changes to the materials contained on its web site at any time without notice. Diner en Blanc International does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.

6. Links

Diner en Blanc International has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its Internet web site and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Diner en Blanc International of the site. Use of any such linked web site is at the user's own risk.

7. Site Terms of Use Modifications

Diner en Blanc International may revise these terms of use for its web site at any time without notice. By using this web site you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use.

8. Governing Law

Any claim relating to Diner en Blanc International's web site shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Quebec and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. The user also agrees and hereby submits to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of the courts of the Province of Quebec and acknowledges that the user does so voluntarily and is responsible for complying with local laws.