INFORMED CONSENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I hereby affirm and represent that I am at least 18 years of age and that I have full legal authority to authorize the participation of the Athlete named above in IDEAL Education Foundation’s camp taking place at the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center located on or about 1250 W. 119th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60643 (the “Event”). If I am signing below as a consenting adult participant, I agree to all terms set forth in this document as applicable to myself.
I further affirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the Athlete, or otherwise possess actual legal authority to grant this consent on behalf of the Athlete. By signing below, I expressly agree to all terms and conditions outlined in this document.
If any of the affirmations contained herein are later determined to be false, I agree to hold harmless, indemnify, and defend IDEAL Education Foundation, its officers, employees, volunteers, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, demands, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising directly or indirectly from such misrepresentation, to the fullest extent permitted under Illinois law.
I hereby give my approval for the Athlete to participate in all activities organized by IDEAL Education Foundation during the said event referenced herein. In exchange for participation, I and/or the Athlete assume all risks and hazards incidental to the conduct of the said event referenced herein. I hereby release, absolve, and hold harmless IDEAL Education Foundation, its officers, agents, employees, volunteers, representatives, and affiliates from any and all liability for injuries to the Athlete arising out of traveling to, participating in, or returning from the Event, except to the extent such injuries result from willful, wanton, or intentional misconduct.
In the event of injury to the Athlete, I hereby waive all claims against IDEAL Education Foundation, including its coaches, affiliates, participants, sponsoring agencies, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the said event referenced herein, except to the extent any claims arise from the willful, wanton, or intentional misconduct of IDEAL Education Foundation or its agents. I understand and acknowledge there is a risk of injury inherent in all sports activities, including basketball, which can include but is not limited to fractures, concussions, harassment, paralysis, or death.
By authorizing the Athlete’s participation in the said event referenced herein, I am formally agreeing to all the terms and conditions referenced in this entire document, including but not limited to the following:
1. Eligibility
The said event referenced herein is open to students from primary school through their first year of college.
2. Liability
IDEAL Education Foundation, along with its employees, volunteers, and agents, will not be held responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur during the said event referenced herein, except those resulting from its own willful, wanton, or intentional misconduct. By authorizing the Athlete’s participation, you agree to this condition.
3. Media Release
By registering, you grant IDEAL Education Foundation a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display the Athlete’s name, likeness, image, voice, and video recordings for advertising, promotional, and educational purposes related to the Event and/or the Foundation’s activities, provided that such use is in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Illinois Right of Publicity Act. You understand that you may revoke this consent in writing for future uses, but such revocation will not affect uses that have already occurred.
4. Agreement
By registering for the said event referenced herein, you agree to all terms and conditions stated in this agreement.
5. Assumption of Risk
By participating in the said event referenced herein, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with athletic activities, including but not limited to physical injury and other sports-related risks, and agree to assume full responsibility for such risks.
6. Medical Authorization
You grant permission for emergency medical treatment to be administered to the Athlete in case of an accident or injury during the Event when the parent/guardian cannot be immediately reached, provided that such treatment is recommended by qualified medical personnel licensed in the State of Illinois. IDEAL Education Foundation will make reasonable efforts to contact the emergency contact provided before administering non-emergency medical treatment. You understand that you are responsible for any medical expenses incurred as a result of such treatment.
7. Code of Conduct
Participants are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship, respect toward others, and to follow all rules and regulations set forth by IDEAL Education Foundation. Failure to comply may result in disqualification from participation in the said event referenced herein and/or under any separate IDEAL Education Foundation Code of Conduct or Anti-Harassment Policy, which are incorporated herein by reference and available upon request.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless IDEAL Education Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, successors, and assigns from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising out of or in connection with your or the Athlete’s participation in the said event referenced herein.
9. Governing Law and Venue
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. Any disputes arising from this agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois.
10. Electronic Signatures
I agree that my electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as an original handwritten signature under Illinois law, including the Illinois Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.