Animals are not permitted at the Summerjam Festival — neither on the Festival Island nor on the camp areas.

Open fires and barbecues are strictly prohibited throughout the entire site.
Gas cookers, hotplates and barbecues with gas cartridges (up to a maximum of 450 g) are permitted in the camp area.
If, due to short-term, unforeseeable climate changes and heat hazards in the event of severe drought, the state of NRW or the city of Cologne issues a general ban, we must comply with this order to protect the area. 
In such a case, the use of gas cartridges must be refrained from.

The consumption of cannabis is generally permitted at the Summerjam Festival with the partial legalisation that has been passed. However, with the new Cannabis Act (CanG for short), there are differences in the implementation of partial legalisation depending on the federal state or even municipality. Below we would like to inform you about some of the rules at the Summerjam Festival and ask you to comply with them.

1. Possession of up to 25 g for personal consumption is permitted
2. Trade is and remains prohibited and will be reported immediately
3. We will continue to carry out controls at the entrances, the list of prohibited items can be found above
4. The police will continue to be present on the entire site to prevent and prosecute tent break-ins, theft and cannabis dealers
5. The consumption of cannabis in the immediate vicinity of children and young people is not permitted. In particular, the consumption of cannabis, alcohol or tobacco in our Kids Area is absolutely taboo;
6. We ask you to be considerate of each other and to keep your distance if someone feels disturbed by the odour;
7. "Don't drink and drive!" and "Don't smoke weed and drive!" apply on arrival and departure. Make sure you and your friends are fit to drive. There will be more checks.

As every year, countless helpers, stewards, police officers, and the DLRG (German Life Saving Association) will be supporting the festival organization and will be there to help you if you have any problems. A Johanniter-Unfallhilfe first aid station will be set up on the island and in the camping area (overview map).

Call 112 – If you don't have a cell phone, ask someone else to make the emergency call or go to the nearest steward or camp service station.

Medical emergency

Be prepared to answer the following questions:
Where is the person? 
What happened? 
How many people are injured? 
What are their injuries? 
Who is reporting the incident? (Name is sufficient) 

Wait for further questions!
After that, there is a lot you can do yourself – even without a first aid certificate! 
Consider your own safety: Ensure your own safety before helping others. If there is no danger to you, begin administering first aid.
Calm and care for the injured person. Injured people are usually afraid and need to know that help is on the way.
Ask others to direct the emergency services to the location—an ambulance or medical team is on its way to you on foot.
Create a screen so that the injured person does not feel observed by strangers. This is important for many injured people.

Fire 

Where is the fire?
What is burning?
How many people are injured?
What are their injuries?
Who is reporting? (Name is sufficient)

Wait for further questions!
Caution: Do not neglect your own safety! A fire, especially the smoke it produces, should not be underestimated. Only when you are certain that there is no danger to yourself should you intervene and administer first aid.
Please note: 80% of all fire victims do not burn to death; they suffocate from the toxic smoke produced by the fire. Therefore, never underestimate the smoke and always ensure your own safety!

Beverages (ONLY water) are only permitted on the Festival Island in transparent, soft containers (up to 1 liter) per person (e.g., drink pouches, soft plastic bottles).
Feel free to use the water taps to fill up your container. Glass bottles, cans, and hard plastic bottles will be rejected.

There is a strict ban on glass. Beverages may only be brought into the camp area in cans, Tetra Paks, or PET/plastic bottles.

Lockers are available at various locations around the lake, some of which even have power connection.
It is possible to reserve a locker for the entire festival period in advance.
Depending on availability, it is also possible to book a locker on a daily basis directly on site.

Still photography for personal, non-commercial use is permitted.
Audio and video recordings are not permitted, and any violation will be prosecuted. Please leave your professional digital or analogous single lens reflex camera at home, they are also not permitted on the festival island.
In the camp area there are no restrictions regarding photography, audio and video recordings – as long as the personal rights of others are not violated!

At the festival there will be taken photos and video recordings by accredited media outlets, journalists and the promoter. These recordings will be duplicated and used for media coverage and documentaries – distributed via print, DVD, TV and online.
By entering the festival area, you declare your agreement to possibly be recorded and that these recordings might be used as stated above. There will be no compensation.
The use of tripods and selfie-sticks is also not allowed on the festival island.

Any drugs covered by the German Narcotics Act (BtMG).
The possession of cannabis is only permitted within the legal limits
(25–30 g constitutes an administrative offence; possession of more than 30 g is considered a criminal offence).

Any weapons, whether permitted or requiring a permit under the German Weapons Act
(knives, batons, pepper spray, knuckle-dusters, etc.).

Accelerants, petrol, fireworks and pyrotechnic items, spray cans and laser pointers.

Advertising, commercial or political items of any kind, including banners, signs, flags, slogans, symbols or flyers.

Gas spray cans, corrosive, flammable or staining substances, or containers holding substances that may be harmful to health or easily ignitable.

Dry ice.

Gas cartridges exceeding 450 g filling weight.

Emergency generators, music systems, sound systems and professional loudspeakers.

Fixed furniture, such as armchairs or beer table sets, party tents and shopping carts.

The camp area at the Fühlinger See has limited capacity and is only accessible to festival visitors with a valid Camping Ticket.
Please do not build large pavilion structures. If necessary, we may ask you to dismantle pavilions or private chill-out areas to ensure there is enough space for all guests in the camping area.

Any drugs covered by the German Narcotics Act (BtMG).
The possession of cannabis is only permitted within the legal limits
(25–30 g constitutes an administrative offence; possession of more than 30 g is considered a criminal offence).

Beverages and food, including glass bottles, cutlery and dishes.

Any weapons, whether permitted or requiring a permit under the German Weapons Act (knives, batons, pepper spray, knuckle-dusters, etc.).

Objects not classified as weapons but still considered dangerous, such as kitchen knives or pocket knives.

Medication in unusual quantities or not in its original packaging
(please contact the medical service and/or info point in advance regarding storage or transport).

Accelerants, fireworks and pyrotechnic items.
Markers, permanent markers, felt-tip pens, spray cans and laser pointers.

Advertising, commercial or political items of any kind, including banners, signs, flags, slogans, symbols or flyers.

Gas spray cans, corrosive, flammable or staining substances, or containers holding substances that may be harmful to health or easily ignitable.

Animals of any kind or size.

Motorcycle helmets.

Cool boxes and ice packs.

Stools, folding chairs, camping chairs, loungers, tents and umbrellas
(small folding umbrellas are permitted).
Exceptions apply to prams, small handcarts, wheelchairs, and collapsible or inflatable seat cushions.

Grills, disposable barbecues or similar equipment.

Water dispensers, water pipes, glass bongs.

Syrups or drinking gels.

Bringing video cameras, photo cameras, drones, tripods and professional photo equipment
(DSLR cameras, telephoto lenses, etc.) is only permitted with valid photo authorisation and accreditation.