By signing below, I agree to the terms and conditions of the tournament waiver, including the release of liability and participation guidelines as outlined by the event organizers.
PLAYER LIABILITY WAIVER AND AGREEMENT
This PLAYER LIABILITY WAIVER AND AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is executed by the individual named below (“I” or “me”) in favor of the Knees That Craic, a charitable LLC (the “Organization”) and all its agents, employees, officers, volunteers, members, clubs, sponsors, affiliates, successors, and assignees (collectively, “Releasees”). By signing below, I, the volunteer, freely acknowledge that entry into this Agreement is in consideration of my participation as a volunteer, and confirm my understanding and agreement to the following:
Player Activities
I desire to play for the Knees That Craic Events and engage in activities related to being a participant. I understand that the Activities may include, but are not limited to, hurling and Gaelic football and the administration, operation, management, refereeing, and/or undertaking thereof. This Agreement applies to all games, events, Activities, and tournaments (collectively, “Events”) which are organized by the Organization and Releasees, regardless of whether or not they are listed above including, but not limited to, all conduct relating to and incident to the Events such as travel to and from the Events.
The Organization reserves the right to terminate my participation status immediately for failure to comply with the Organization’s policies or any other behavior deemed harmful to the safety, well-being, or integrity of any Event or its participants.
Conduct and Assumption of Risk
I will comply with the Organization’s policies, safety rules, conduct expectations, and other directions. I understand that the Organization does not tolerate bullying, harassment, threatening behavior, or violence of any kind.
I AM AWARE THAT THE ACTIVITIES ARE INHERENTLY DANGEROUS AND INVOLVE THE RISK OF PERSONAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY, PAIN, SUFFERING, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABLITY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND/OR FINANCIAL LOSS. I fully realize the dangers of participating in these Activities in any role and fully assume the risks associated with such participation including, but not limited to, dangers associated with collisions with balls, hurley sticks, Gaelic footballs, goalposts, fixed or moving objects, dangers arising from surface hazards, weather conditions, equipment failure, inadequate safety equipment, and use of equipment or materials provided by event organizers and others.
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ANY INJURIES I SUSTAIN MAY RESULT FROM OR BE COMPOUNDED BY THE ACTIONS, OMISSIONS, OR NEGLIGENCE OF THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NEGLIGENT EMERGENCY RESPONSE OR RESCUE OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION. NOTWITHSTANDING THE RISK, I ASSUME AND ACCEPT ANY AND ALL RISKS OF INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS THAT MAY ARISE FROM MY PRESENCE AT THE RELEASEES’ FACILITIES, THE ORGANIZATION’S EVENTS, OR OTHER PARTICIPATION AS THE ORGANIZATION’S VOLUNTEER.
Waiver and Release of Claims
I hereby expressly and freely waive and release any and all claims, now known or hereafter known, against the Organization and the Releasees arising out of or attributable to my participation as a volunteer, whether arising out of the ordinary negligence of the Organization or any Releasee or otherwise. I, my heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, assignees, and successors in interest (collectively, “Successors”), covenant not to make or bring any such claim against the Organization or any other Releasee, or any property owners, law enforcement agencies, public entities, or any other entities in any manner connected with the Activities, and forever release and discharge the Organization and all other Releasees from liability under such claims which I have or may hereafter accrue to me.
Medical Conditions and Medical Care Consent
I understand that I am solely responsible for knowing my own physical condition and making my own decision about volunteering. I affirm I have no physical or medical condition which would endanger myself or others if I participate as a volunteer in the Events, or that would interfere with my ability to safely participate as a volunteer in these Events.
I hereby give consent and authority to the Organization or the Releasees to obtain medical treatment on my behalf if I am injured or require medical attention during my participation in the Activities. I understand and agree that I am solely responsible for all costs related to such medical treatment, medical transportation, and/or evacuation. I hereby release, forever discharge, and hold harmless the Organization and the Releasees from any claim whatsoever in connection with such treatment or other medical services.
Insurance and Indemnification
I understand that the Organization does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance of any nature in the event of my injury, illness, or death, or damage to or loss of my property. I also understand that the Organization does not provide workers’ compensation insurance for volunteers. I expressly waive any claim for compensation or liability on the part of the Organization in the event of any injury or medical expense.
I hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Organization from any and all liability, losses, damages, judgments, or expenses, including attorneys’ fees, that it may incur or sustain as a result of my negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct in connection with my participation in the Activities, arising out of any third-party claim.
Photographic Release
I understand and agree that during the Activities and Events, I may be photographed and/or videotaped by the Organization or Releasees for internal and/or promotional use. I hereby grant and convey to the Organization all right, title, and interest, including but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits, in any and all such photographs or recordings, and consent to the Organization’s use of my name, image, likeness, and voice in perpetuity, in any medium or format, for any publicity without further compensation or permission.
Applicability and Acknowledgment
This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement between the Organization, Releasees, and me with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. If any term or provision of this Release is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.
This Agreement is binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the Organization, Releasees, and me and my Successors. All matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the state where the Events are hosted, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule, whether of those states or any other jurisdiction. Any claim or cause of action arising under this Agreement may be brought only in the appropriate federal and state courts. and I hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.
Legal Counsel Recommendation:
By signing this Agreement, I acknowledge that I have been advised to seek independent legal counsel to fully understand the terms, conditions, and implications of this Waiver and Release. I understand that this Agreement involves the waiver of substantial legal rights, including the right to sue, and that it is important to understand the consequences of signing. I have had the opportunity to consult with an attorney of my choice, or I have voluntarily chosen not to do so.
BY SIGNING BELOW, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS RELEASEES. I AM AT LEAST EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE AND FULLY COMPETENT.
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