⚖️ Release of Liability
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In exchange for participation in the Markets and Events (hereinafter referred to as “Events”) organized by Community Markets & Events LLC (hereinafter “CM&E”), including the use of property, facilities, and services secured by CM&E, the undersigned Vendor agrees to the following terms:
📜 1. Agreement to Follow Directions
I agree to observe and obey all posted rules, regulations, and warnings, and to follow any oral instructions or directions given by CM&E, its employees, representatives, or agents.
⚠️ 2. Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability
I acknowledge that participation in Markets and Events involves certain inherent risks, including but not limited to injury, loss, or damage.
I voluntarily assume full responsibility for any such risks and hereby release, waive, and discharge CM&E, its employees, representatives, and agents from any and all claims for personal injury, property damage, or loss arising from my participation or presence at the Events.
🛡️ 3. Indemnification
I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CM&E, its employees, representatives, and agents against any and all claims, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs, or expenses — including attorney’s fees — arising out of or related to the participation, actions, or presence of myself, my family members, employees, volunteers, or agents at any Event.
💰 4. Fees & Damages
I agree to be responsible for and promptly pay for any damage to facilities, property, or installations caused by the negligent, reckless, or willful actions of myself, my family, employees, or volunteers.
⚖️ 5. Applicable Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Any legal or equitable claim arising under this Agreement shall be resolved under Florida law.
✍️ 6. No Duress
I acknowledge that I am signing this Agreement voluntarily, without pressure or duress.
I have had reasonable opportunity to review this document and, if desired, consult with my own legal counsel prior to signing.
🤝 7. Arm’s Length Agreement
This Agreement has been negotiated and entered into at arm’s length between the Parties.
In the event of any ambiguity, the Parties expressly reject any rule of interpretation that would construe provisions for or against either party based on authorship.
🧩 8. Enforceability
If any portion of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. Any invalid clause shall be deemed severed from the Agreement.
🕊️ 9. Dispute Resolution
The Parties agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute through good-faith negotiation.
If unresolved, the dispute shall proceed to mediation under applicable statutory rules.
Should mediation fail, the matter will be submitted to final and binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).
The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding, and judgment may be entered in any court with proper jurisdiction.