In consideration of being allowed to participate in the public activities being sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Xi Theta Omega Chapter (“AKA”), I agree to be bound by each of the following:
a. I understand that participating in this Activity can include foreseen and unforeseeable risks and hazards which may expose me to injury or death. I freely and voluntarily participate in the Activity with the knowledge of the danger involved and hereby agree to assume and accept all risk of injury and death.
b. I waive and release all claims for injuries, illness, damages, or loss which I may sustain from voluntary participation in the Activity (including any transportation services) in their entirety including any claims against AKA, its chapters, their respective officers, agents, volunteers, members, and employees (hereinafter collectively referred to as “AKA Representatives”).
c. Photo/Video Policy and Warning: Photos, live-streaming and video footage (collectively “Video Footage”) may be taken of me participating in or attending the Activity. I understand that by participating in the Activity, I authorize AKA to use the Video Footage for non-commercial purposes including social media and AKA’s website without additional prior notice or permission and without any compensation to me. All Video Footage is the property of AKA.
d. I agree that this Agreement is to be governed by Texas law and expressly consent to jurisdiction in and venue in Tarrant County, Texas. If any portion of the Agreement is held invalid, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.
e. By registering for this Activity, I have read and fully understand the above, warning of risk, assumption of risk, waiver and release of all claims, and photo/video policy and warning. If registered online, my online signature will be substituted for and have the same legal effect as an original hard copy signature.
Public Event Attendance Notice
I certify that my participation at any public activities and/or events associated with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Xi Theta Omega Chapter are voluntary and free of any coercion from any outside influence. I understand that my participation at any event, whether it be complimentary or paid entry, does not form a contractual relationship guaranteeing membership or invitation into the Sorority.
Graduate Membership is by invitation only therefore participation at public events should not be perceived as a pathway to membership into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.