WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
READ BEFORE SIGNING
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the St. Johns Area Chamber of Commerce / Mint Festival athletic sports program, related events, and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:**
1. The risks of injury and illness (e.g., communicable diseases such as MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19) from the activities involved in this program are significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce these risks, the risks of serious injury and illness do exist; and,
2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,
4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS, the St. Johns Area Chamber of Commerce, the Mint Festival, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, volunteers, referees, organizers, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law in the State of Michigan.
5. I understand that the St. Johns Area Chamber of Commerce and the Mint Festival, and their officers, officials, agents, employees, volunteers, referees, and organizers are not responsible for any injury, illness, or accident that may occur during my participation in the event.
6. PHOTO RELEASE: I hereby grant the St. Johns Area Chamber of Commerce and the Mint Festival the irrevocable right and permission to use photographs and/or video recordings of me on their websites, social media platforms, promotional materials, and any other media, without compensation. I understand and agree that these materials will become the property of the St. Johns Area Chamber of Commerce and the Mint Festival and will not be returned.
7. If the participant is a minor, I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of the participant and that I have the legal authority to sign this agreement on behalf of the participant. I also acknowledge that I have read this Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement, fully understand its terms, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement.
8. I have read this Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement.
9. I have read the updated rules of the tournament and agree to follow them. Rules are posted at www.mintfest.org