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Define: Special Events

The meaning of “Special Events” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Special Events defined in a legal contract?

  • Special Events means instances as determined by the relevant authority that necessitate the implementation of uniform security measures in places such as off-street parking facilities. Seen in 11 SEC filings
  • Special Events means musical events, concerts, shows, pageants, sporting events, festivals, competitions, and other occasions of limited duration presented by the licensee for which gross revenue exceeds a defined threshold. Seen in 11 SEC filings
  • Special Events means large-scale functions such as receptions, dinners, or fairs to which more than a certain number of persons are invited and for which the associated expenditures are discussed with a catering service or facility at a fixed price or which include multiple expenditure categories. Seen in 11 SEC filings
  • Special Events means events which, in the judgment of the governing body, promote a certain objective. Seen in 9 SEC filings
  • Special Events means any festival, gathering, event, fair, or meeting organized for various purposes such as sports, religion, trade, commerce, entertainment, or music industry among others. Seen in 7 SEC filings
  • Special Events means periodic events including, without limitation, sports events, religious events, social, cultural or political gatherings, and music festivals. Seen in 7 SEC filings
  • Special Events means sports complex events, weather-related incidents, and other events identified by the relevant traffic management center. Seen in 6 SEC filings

Note: pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Special Events means functions determined by an [authority] requiring specific preparations, which could include security measures in public spaces or limited-duration gatherings that yield significant revenue.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Planning and organizing public events
  • Setting up security services for events
  • Hiring venues for limited-duration functions
  • Managing events that generate significant revenue

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Special Events means organized activities serving varied purposes such as sports, religion, trade, commerce, entertainment, or cultural expressions.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Organizing sports competitions
  • Hosting religious events
  • Planning trade or commercial events
  • Setting up entertainment shows

Relevant Sectors

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Special Events means functions determined by an [authority] requiring specific preparations, which could include security measures in public spaces or limited-duration gatherings that yield significant revenue.

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