VENTURELAB SPARK PROGRAM YOUTH ADVISOR AGREEMENT

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. I agree to participate in the Program for at least three (3) months. I acknowledge and understand that the youth will participate in virtual mentoring sessions with educators and entrepreneurs designated by VentureLab. I consent for the youth to work with, and communicate virtually with, such educators and entrepreneurs.

2. I agree to receive, store, and make available to Youth the materials/resource provided by VentureLab for the duration of the Program. I understand VentureLab will not be responsible or liable for any lost, stolen, or damaged materials/resources once they are in my possession. 

3. I agree to let the youth take the lead in making decisions and guide the creation of his/her own experience in the Program. I recognize that this is a learning experience for the youth and agree, to the point that it is safe and appropriate, to allow the youth to learn by experiencing failure.

4. I agree to cooperate as necessary for the youth to fully participate in the Program.  I agree to facilitate and participate in each of the virtual mentoring sessions with the youth and work with the youth between sessions as needed to ensure the youth's ability to use provided materials/resources. 

5. I agree to complete any surveys or interviews about the Program as reasonably requested by VentureLab.

6. I acknowledge and understand that VentureLab does not make any warranties or guarantees as to specific results or outcomes from the youth's participation in the Program.

7. I understand that this agreement is not an offer of employment from VentureLab and that I am participating voluntarily without compensation. 

PHOTO, VIDEO, AND AUDIO RELEASE

1. I hereby give permission to VentureLab and its representatives to take photographs, audio recordings, and video recordings of me and my property in connection with my participation in the Program. I understand and agree that these materials will become the property of VentureLab and VentureLab is not obligated to return or otherwise make available any such materials to me.

2. I further authorize VentureLab and its representatives to edit such materials at its discretion; to include such materials with various sound effects, visual effects, music, graphics, and other materials; to incorporate such materials into other programs; to use and to license others to use such materials, as well as my, likeness, voice, biographic or other information concerning me, any projects or work created by me or the youth, whether alone or jointly with others, while participating in the Program, and any and all derivatives thereof, in any manner or media whatsoever, including without limitation unrestricted use for purposes of publicity, promotion, advertising and sales, of for any other program or purpose, without any royalty or compensation to me. I further acknowledge that VentureLab owns all rights to the results and proceeds of any such use; however, VentureLab is not obligated to utilize any of the rights granted herein.

3. I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge VentureLab and its representative, licensees, assignees, and other successors-in-interest from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I or my child may have by reason of this authorization.

RELEASE & WAIVER OF CLAIMS

I hereby knowingly, voluntarily, and expressly waive, release, discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless VentureLab and its officers, agents, employees, representatives, persons and entities providing for or participating in the Program, sponsors and vendors of the Program, and all other persons or entities acting on behalf of VentureLab from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, demands, actions, causes of action, and costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees and court costs, whether known or unknown, directly or indirectly arising out of or relating to my participation in the Program, including but not limited to claims of physical or psychological illness or injury, death, and damage to or loss of property, regardless of whether such claims arise in whole or in part from the acts, omissions, or negligence of the parties. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. To the extent any provision of this agreement is held unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, such provision shall be deemed severable from this document and shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.

I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN THIS AGREEMENT.