Restaurant Competition Registration

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT

This Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into by the Team Manager, on behalf of all parties associated with his/her team (the "Team"), in connection with participation in the Central Texas (CenTex) BBQ Roundup (CTBR) event.

1. Release and Indemnification
The Team Manager, on behalf of the Team, hereby agrees to release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Central Texas (CenTex) BBQ Roundup (CTBR), International BBQ Cookers Association (IBCA), the Cadence Bank Center (CBC), and any sponsors, affiliates, or related entities involved in the event, including, but not limited to, CTBR & CBC, its officers, directors, managers, shareholders, employees, agents, landlords, lessees, sponsors, representatives, volunteers, and affiliates (hereafter collectively referred to as the "Released Parties").

The Team expressly waives and releases the Released Parties from any and all liability, responsibility, damages, losses, claims, demands, actions, suits, judgments, costs, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) resulting from personal injury, accident, illness, death, and/or property loss or damage, including but not limited to theft, fire, and any form of simple, active, or passive negligence of the Released Parties.

2. Assumption of Risk
The Team acknowledges and fully understands that participation in the event involves inherent risks, including but not limited to injury, property damage, or other potential harm. By agreeing to the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement, the undersigned voluntarily assumes all such risks on behalf of the Team and agrees that the Released Parties shall not be liable for any claims or damages arising out of such risks.

3. Waiver of Legal Claims
Notwithstanding any legal remedies available, the Team expressly waives all claims against the Released Parties arising from any cause, including but not limited to:

• The actions, omissions, or negligence of the Team, its agents, employees, or anyone acting on its behalf;
• The use or display of any equipment, machinery, or other items by the Team at the event.

This waiver extends to any and all claims of liability imposed by law, including but not limited to claims based on premises liability, general negligence, or any other legal theory of recovery.

4. Compliance with Event Rules
The undersigned acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to abide by the rules and regulations governing the Central Texas (CenTex) BBQ Roundup (CTBR) event. The undersigned further represents and warrants that they have the full authority to sign this Agreement and legally bind the Team to its terms.

5. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflicts of law principles. Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Bell County, Texas.

6. Acknowledgment
By accepting these Terma and Conditions, the Team Manager affirms that they have read this Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement, fully understand its terms, and agree to be legally bound by them on behalf of the Team.

PAYMENT PLAN DISCLAIMER

By selecting the monthly payment plan, you agree to have the agreed-upon amount automatically deducted each month using the payment method you provide, starting on the day of purchase. Monthly payments will continue for 10 months or until 30 days before the event, whichever comes sooner, at which time any remaining balance must be paid in full through a separate transaction outside of the monthly plan. A CTBR representative will contact you to arrange the final payment if your plan starts less than 10 months before the event.

If the payment plan is initiated 10 months or more before the event, the final payment will be automatically deducted on month 10, and the obligation will be recorded as paid in full, with no further payments required.

Failure to complete the final payment may result in the cancellation of your membership and forfeiture of benefits. If you fail to attend and your spot is not filled by a replacement team, your entry fee will not be refunded. However, if we are able to fill your spot, you will receive a 100% refund of your entry fee.