I, * *
hereby acknowledge that my attendance to The Wombankind Festival November 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th 2024. I hereby acknowledge The Wombankind Festival involves inherent risks, including but not limited to those associated with nature and outdoor activities, camping, water and group activities. In being permitted to attend the Wombankind Festival 2024, I agree to the following:
HEALTH + SAFETY
• I agree to abide by all rules, regulations, and instructions provided by the organisers of The Wombankind Festival.
• I hereby acknowledge that I am responsible for my own health and well-being during the Wombankind Festival, and must take into consideration any medical conditions and/or injuries, before participating in any activities or workshops.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
• I acknowledge and fully understand that attending The Wombankind Festival involves certain risks, including, but not limited to, those associated with adverse weather conditions, rough terrain, falling trees/branches, insect and wildlife encounters and/or bites, and the actions or negligence of other participants.
• I am aware and acknowledge that it is a primitive campground in a natural environment with river/water holes and that there are inherent risks involved with staying at the Creek Flat Campground, and acknowledge that any camping, bush walking, swimming or activities in the bushland is completely at my own risk.
• I accept and understand that The Wombankind Festival is a DRUG + ALCOHOL FREE event.
WATER AWARENESS + SAFETY
• I acknowledge that and use of the river and water holes are at my own risk and that there will be no lifeguard on duty at any point. I acknowledge that the river and swimming holes are set in a natural setting and could have submerged logs and rocks.
• I understand that the river water is not safe for consumption and if choose to consume, will do so at my own risk.
• I acknowledge and understand that diving and/or jumping into the water is not permitted.
Campfire: I am aware that there will be a campfire at the festival and I hold full responsibility for my own safety around the fire.
RELEASE + LIABILITY
• I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Wombankind Collective, The Wombankind Festival and its directors, employees, volunteers, officers, agents, and contractors from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me during the festival.
INDEMNIFICATION
• I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Wombankind Collective, The Wombankind Festival, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, contractors, and agents from any and all liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or related to my attendance to The Wombankind Festival 2024.
MEDIA RELEASE
• I grant permission to Wombankind Collective and The Wombankind Festival to use photographs, videos, or other media recordings of me taken during the campout for promotional or marketing purposes.
By organising or attending an event on the Cedar Waters Creekflat you agree to act within the bounds of this holistic context.
WE VALUE INDIVIDUAL SOVEREIGNTY & RESPONSIBILITY
• I have been invited onto the land in my capacity as a sovereign individual and do at all times, take responsibility and full liability for my actions and the actions of those under my care.
• I come in peace with myself, with other participants, with the creatures, plants & elements of the land, with the custodians, spirits & ancestors of the land and will not knowingly harm or hinder other participants or beings that are present.
• I will hold harmless the owners, custodians and guardians of this land against effects of personal injury, loss or any other harmful event affecting themselves or those under their invitation, care or responsibility.
WE VALUE INTEGRATED WELL-BEING & COMMON SENSE SAFETY
• I agree to communicate any emotional, physical, lawful or other conditions that may affect the health, safety and overall well-being of any residents or other guests.
• I agree to not attend events at the Creek-Flat if I am sick or feeling flu-like symptoms.
• I agree to not consume substances detrimental to my well-being &/or the well-being of others.
• I will ONLY DRIVE AT A MAX 20km/hr (OR LESS) and are alert for wildlife and children at all times.
• Pets are a risk to others and native wildlife. I agree to not bring pets onsite.
WE VALUE OUR SANCTUARY & PRIVACY
• The location address or any reference to Cedar Waters, Supporting the Wombankind Festival 2024 is not to be shared publicly and I agree to keep location/address details private, as an attending guest.
• I agree that all amplified music and noise must finish at 10 pm sharp on Fri & Sat nights, and 8pm all other nights.
• I understand that events are to be contained within the Creek Flat only and I am not to explore past the festival grounds.
• I agree to not wander the land or up and down the creek.
• I agree to not disturb or enter any of the private residences unless invited.
PLEASE NOTE: As there is no reception on the Creek Flat, the exception is to head up to the dam for essential communications.
WE VALUE AND CARE FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT
• I agree to keep the Creek-Flat grounds clean, tidy and well-maintained; ready for use at any time.
• After each use, the Creek Flat remains in as good, if not better, condition than before.
• I understand that I am responsible for my own rubbish and will take it home with me. Bins are not provided.
• I agree to keep the creek water free of any chemicals, soaps, or residues.
• I agree to not use harmful chemicals or poisons on the land or in the waters.
WE VALUE OPEN, TRANSPARENT & AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATION
Cedar Waters residents and the surrounding community have regular communication about the impact of Creek-Flat events. All impacts will be fed back to organisers and will affect the potential and/or conditions of future events.
• I agree to communicate any potential activities that could impact the residents of Cedar Waters and the surrounding community in advance so that agreements and management strategies can be reached.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT + UNDERSTANDING
• I have carefully read this waiver and fully understand its contents. I am aware that by signing this waiver, I am waiving certain legal rights, including the right to sue. I voluntarily agree to be bound by its terms. To the full extent permitted by law, holders waive all legal rights of action (on behalf of themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns) against and fully release Wombankind Collective, The Wombankind Festival, its directors, agents, employees, contributors, members and volunteers for all claims for compensation for loss, damage, injury (including, but not limited to, bodily injury, mental anguish, emotional distress, sickness, disease, assault, interference, bullying, abuse) or death howsoever arising out of or in relation to the holder’s participation in the Festival.
• By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this waiver.