GENERAL LIABILITY WAIVER AND PUBLICITY/MARKETING CONSENT
VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION
I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in the Naples Council on World Affairs (NCWA) event __Model United Nations_____ dated __March 3-4, 2025___, held at _Florida Gulf Coast University_ in _Estero __, Florida, referred to below as “this Event.”
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I am fully aware that by participating in this Event, I may engage in certain physical activities, such as engaging in debates, participating in meetings in close physical proximity to other people, or other physical or non-physical activities, and may experience mental and/or emotional reactions to participation in events of a competitive nature. I am voluntarily participating in these activities with full knowledge of the risks involved and agree to accept any risk of any type whatsoever that may arise as a result of my participation in this Event. I affirm that I have no medical or physical, mental or emotional conditions that would endanger the health and safety of myself or others if I participate in this Event. I agree to take all health and safety precautions required by any sponsoring organization, including NCWA, and by the venue in which this Event is held.
RELEASE
As consideration for NCWA allowing me to participate in these activities and use the facilities provided or arranged by NCWA, I hereby agree that neither I, nor anyone acting on my behalf, will make a claim against, sue or otherwise find fault with the events and activities of NCWA, its employees, agents, or volunteers for injury or damage resulting from acts, howsoever caused, by any employee, agent or volunteer of NCWA as a result of my participation in this Event. I release NCWA from all actions, claims or demands that I, or anyone acting on my behalf, may have for injuries or damages of any type I may incur from my participation in these activities.
PHOTO/VIDEO/PROGRAM MATERIALS
I hereby grant FCM permission to use my likeness in photographs or videos in any and all of its publications, including website and social media entries, without additional consideration or payment. I agree that these photographs, videos and any written materials I have produced for this Event will be the property of NCWA and will not be returned. I hereby irrevocably authorize NCWA to edit, copy, publish or distribute such photographs, videos and written materials for purposes of publicizing or marketing NCWA programs or in conformance with its mission of educating, inspiring and engaging the community in international affairs and critical global issues.
KNOWING AND VOLUNTARY EXECUTION
I have carefully read this agreement and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability and damages and a contract between myself and NCWA. I represent that I am 18 years of age or older, or, in the event that I am not, a parent or guardian is signing below on my behalf.