The purpose of this Agreement is to exempt, waive, and release the Released Parties from any and all liability for wrongful death, personal injury, and other losses, including negligence of Released Parties; and transfer the risk of loss to the Contestant or Participant.
“Released Parties” are the West Texas BBQ Bash, Ward County, event organizers, committee members, contestants, and sponsors. “Activities” are any activity located on the BBQ Bash grounds, including smoking, grilling, frying, or otherwise cooking; eating and drinking; and participation in any other events or endeavors.
In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Activities, I agree as follows:
1. Participating in Activities, especially those involving fire, is hazardous and may present the risk of physical injury or death; risks include fire burning and scalding, cooking utensils which may be sharp or otherwise dangerous, and smokers, grills, burners, fryers, and other cooking equipment which may catch fire, explode, fall on persons, or otherwise cause serious injury or death.
2. I acknowledge the description of the dangers and risks listed above is not complete and participating in any of the Activities may be dangerous and may include other risks, including, but not limited to the acts, omissions, representations, carelessness, and negligence of Released Parties.
3. By signing this Agreement, I acknowledge the risks and dangers associated with the Activities and agree to (1) assume any and all risks of injury or death to resulting from participation in any Activity; and (2) indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any liability or damage of any kind and from any suits, claims or demands, including attorney’s fees, legal fees and expenses whether or not in litigation, arising out of, or related to, my participation in any Activities.
4. I give Released Parties permission to take and use photographs or recordings of me during any Activities for any purpose in print, advertisements, films or videos and on line and broadcast presentations of any sort.
5. I authorize the Released Parties to call for or bring me to medical care if, in their opinion, it is needed. I agree to pay all costs associated with such medical care and related transportation.
6. All claims arising from or related to any Activities are governed by Texas law, without regard to conflicts of law principles, and that exclusive jurisdiction shall be in state court in Ward County, Texas. This Agreement is binding to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining terms are enforceable to the full extent permitted by law. This Agreement is binding upon my assignees, subrogates, distributors, heirs, executors and personal representatives.