This Agreement is made between Young Muslims (YM) and the undersigned Participant (or Parent/Guardian if under 18).
It applies to participation in the YMC event occurring May 23–25 in Baltimore, MD, including related travel, lodging, and on-site programming.
1. Participation & Supervision
1.1 I understand that I am expected to remain within designated areas (the convention center and my assigned hotel) during scheduled programming and quiet hours.
1.2 If I need to leave the convention center or hotel, I will notify YM leadership in advance, and I understand that I do so at my own risk.
1.3 YM reserves the right to restrict or remove participation for safety, disciplinary, or health reasons.
2. Travel, Transportation & Lodging
2.1 I am responsible for my transportation to and from the event. If I use YM-arranged buses or carpooling, I understand such transportation is voluntary and at my own risk.
2.2 YM may arrange hotels for participants. I will abide by all hotel rules and policies, and I understand YM is not responsible for personal property loss, theft, or damages in hotels or during unsupervised time.
2.3 Local attendees commuting from home are responsible for their own daily travel and punctuality.
3. Food, Purchases & Allergies
3.1 I understand YM is not providing food for this event; I am purchasing meals independently from third-party vendors or restaurants.
3.2 I am responsible for managing my own dietary needs and allergies, verifying ingredients, and making safe choices. YM cannot guarantee allergen-free options and is not liable for reactions or food-borne illness from third-party vendors.
4. Safety & Conduct
4.1 I will follow all instructions from YM leadership, arena staff, hotel staff, and volunteers.
4.2 I will conduct myself respectfully and in a manner consistent with Islamic morals and YM values.
4.3 Reckless, inappropriate, or disruptive behavior, or leaving designated areas without notice, may result in removal from the event at my expense, without refund.
5. Assumption of Risk
5.1 I acknowledge that large public events involve inherent risks, including but not limited to crowds, slips and falls, illness, allergic reactions, travel incidents, theft, and interactions with the public.
5.2 I voluntarily assume all risks, known and unknown, arising from my participation in YMC South.
6. Medical Authorization
6.1 I affirm I am physically fit to participate and have disclosed relevant allergies, conditions, or medications to YM.
6.2 In an emergency, I authorize YM to provide or seek medical assistance and to contact my emergency contact as necessary.
6.3 I understand YM is not financially responsible for costs of emergency medical care, prescriptions, or treatment.
7. Waiver, Release & Indemnity
7.1 In consideration of being permitted to participate, I release, waive, and hold harmless YM, its officers, coordinators, directors, volunteers, affiliates from any and all liability, claims, demands, losses, or expenses arising out of or related to my participation.
8. Binding Arbitration & Governing Law
8.1 Any dispute or claim arising from this Agreement or YM participation will be settled by final, binding arbitration before a neutral arbitrator in the state where the event occurred.
8.2 I waive any right to a lawsuit, jury trial, or class action, and agree that the arbitrator’s decision will be final.
8.3 This Agreement is governed by the laws of the state where the YM activity takes place.
9. Acknowledgment of Understanding
9.1 I have carefully read this Agreement, fully understand its contents, and sign it voluntarily.
9.2 I understand that by signing, I am waiving substantial legal rights, including the right to sue.
9.3 If the participant is under 18, I affirm I am the parent/legal guardian with authority to sign on their behalf and consent to these terms.
10. Disclaimer
For purposes of this Agreement, “I,” “me,” and “my” refer to the adult participant signing this Agreement, or, if the participant is under 18, to the parent/legal guardian signing on the minor participant’s behalf