ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER, AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT (THE "WAIVER AND RELEASE") CAREFULLY BEFORE AGREEING. THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE WILL AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND WILL LIMIT OR ELIMINATE YOUR ABILITY TO BRING A FUTURE LAWSUIT.
I understand and agree that:
1. I am voluntarily participating in the Congenital Heart Walk at my own risk and my own request.
2. My consent to this Waiver and Release is given in consideration of the Congenital Heart Walk’s acceptance of this registration and for being permitted to participate in this Event.
3. My consent to this Waiver and Release may be relied upon by the Congenital Heart Walk, The Children’s Heart Foundation, their affiliates, offices, directors, volunteers and employees, and all sponsoring businesses and organizations and their agents and employees (“Released Parties”).
I am voluntarily participating in this Event and am in sufficient physical condition to participate in this Event. I recognize that this is a physically challenging event, and to the extent that I have felt it necessary, I have consulted with a physician and been advised that I am fit to participate. I have no physical or medical condition that would endanger myself or others if I participate in this Event or would interfere with my ability to safely participate in this Event. Further, I understand that this Event is a drug-free and alcohol-free Event, and I agree not to use drugs or alcohol.
I know that this Event is a potentially hazardous activity that includes the risk of property damage, injury, and potentially death (“Risks”) and that unforeseen obstacles and dangers, natural or man-made, may occur during the Event. I agree to participate with caution, and I hereby assume full and complete responsibility for any Risks that may occur during my participation in this Event or while on the premises of this Event.
I agree, for myself, my heirs, executors, successors, assigns, and administrators, and anyone else who might sue on my behalf, to waive, release, indemnify, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all liability, damages, claims, demands and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of my participation in or travel to/from this Event and related activities – whether it results from the negligence or omission of the Released Parties or from any other cause.
I agree to allow the Congenital Heart Walk, The Children’s Heart Foundation, and their contractors, agencies, and sponsors to use my name, voice, picture, and likeness in connection with this Event for any purpose related to advertising or promotion of the Event or The Children’s Heart Foundation worldwide in perpetuity in all forms of media.
I agree that all content I post on social media (such as Facebook and Instagram) or send to other individuals/participants (such as by email) (“My Content”) does not represent or reflect the views of the Released Parties and that I will indemnify the Released Parties for any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action arising out of or related to My Content. I also agree that I have full copyright permission to use any images and/or videos included in My Content, and any claims of copyright violation will be directed toward me and not the Released Parties.
I have carefully read this Waiver and Release and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND PUBLICITY RELEASE and a contract between me and the Released Parties mentioned above. I accept this Waiver and Release of my own free will.
If the participant is under 18 years of age at the time of registration, the participant's parent or legal guardian must completely review this Waiver and Release. The parent or legal guardian attests that they have the authority to sign for the participant, understand and consent to its terms, and authorize the participation of the registrant by their acceptance below.