Section 1 - This Waiver, Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability, and Consent Agreement (“Waiver”) is between the Renaissance Volleyball Club, LLC and the undersigned.
(If a parent/guardian signing for a minor child the child's name is listed below)
This Agreement is a waiver and release of liability, an acknowledgement of an assumption of risk, and consent agreement for my or my minor child’s involvement in the Renaissance Volleyball Club (“RVC”) , which includes all volleyball-related teams, camps, or other programs, and also any activities or programs held in facilities owned, leased, managed, or maintained by the RVC (“RVC Facilities”) in which those activities or programs are being provided by third parties and not the RVC. “RVC Facilities” shall include its structures and all equipment used or contained within the RVC Facilities. Throughout this Agreement, “I”, “Me”, and “My” will mean me as a player or participant over 18 years old or me as the parent or legal guardian agreeing to the Waiver for a minor player or participant.
This Waiver will apply to all RVC activities and/or activities in RVC facilities in which I participate. I understand that this Waiver will remain fully in effect unless and until I terminate this Agreement in a writing signed by Me and an authorized representative of RVC. It will remain in effect even if future Waivers are also signed and, if there is any conflict in the language contained between or among the multiple Waivers, the more expansive terms of coverage of the Waiver will apply.
By signing this Agreement below, I acknowledge and agree as follows:
1. I voluntarily agree to participate on a volleyball team, camp, or other programs offered by RVC or to participate in any programs or activities held in RVC Facilities.
2. I understand that there are risks and hazards in playing and practicing volleyball and other related activities, such as strength and conditioning, drills, or exercises. These risks and hazards can include, but are not limited to, acts of serving, setting, attacking, passing, and receiving a volleyball as well as the potential for incidents or accidents involving falling, tripping, slipping, running, jumping, stretching, sliding, diving, and colliding with other plays or stationary objects. These risks and hazards can cause serious injury, including, but not limited to, concussions, muscle strains or tears, ankle sprains, broken bones, and shoulder and knee injuries and possibly even death to Me or other players. The risks and hazards could also include the damage or damage to personal property.
3. I also agree that participating in other activities and programs provided in RVC Facilities by third parties can also lead to similar and other types of injuries or even death and also damage to personal property.
4. In participating in RVC programs and activities or those provided by other entities, I understand and agree that I have a duty to inspect the conditions of the courts and other areas in the facilities prior to each practice, game, program or activity. By using the space, I waive any claim for any injury arising from a defective or improperly maintained condition of the court, the surrounding area, or any other space within the facilities.
5. I also voluntarily elect to accept and assume all risk of injury incurred or suffered while being involved in a non-playing capacity for RVC or when in RVC Facilities whether as an active participant or in a non-active capacity (including, but not limited to, officiating), and any and all risks of injury associated with any latent or patent defects of the courts, the surrounding areas, or the space, generally. This acceptance and assumption of risk also includes all travel to and from all RVC-related practices, games, tournaments, activities and programs and to any and all activities held in RVC Facilities.
6. I hereby voluntarily, knowingly, and irrevocably waive, release, discharge, and covenant not to sue RVC and its directors, employees, coaches, agents, representatives, servants, and all persons acting by, through, under, or in concert with RVC, from any and all complaints, claims, liabilities, obligations, agreements, actions, causes of action, suits, rights, demands, costs, losses, debts, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees, costs incurred, or punitive damages or penalties) of any nature, known or unknown, as a result of My participation on a volleyball team, camp, program or other activity, including the use of the RVC Facilities. This Waiver expressly covers any claim brought under a contractual, tort, or statutory cause of action or theory, including without limitation claims concerning death, personal injury, illness, property, damage, products liability or any other type of damage or loss. This waiver is valid and enforceable even if the injury, damage, or death results from the negligence of RVC or its authorized representatives. However, it will not protect RVC from acts of gross negligence or wanton misconduct of its authorized representatives when acting in their official capacity. I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless RVC from any claims made or liabilities assessed against them as a result of my actions.
By signing below, I confirm the promise not to sue and to indemnify RVC as described above.
7. I agree that this Waiver, Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability, and Consent Agreement is binding on my heirs, next-of-kin, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND THAT I UNDERSTAND EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS IN THIS WAIVER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND CONSENT AGREEMENT; THAT I HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THIS AGREEMENT WITH AN ATTORNEY OF MY CHOOSING IF I SO DESIRED; THAT I AM SIGNING IT FREELY AND WITHOUT INDUCEMENT; I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND I AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS WAIVER.
Section 2 - Photo and Video Consent Agreement
Grant of Consent
I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian of the above-named minor, hereby consent to Renaissance Volleyball and its authorized representatives photographing and/or recording video of my child during practices, games, events, and activities associated with Renaissance Volleyball.
I further grant Renaissance Volleyball a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and distribute such images and recordings for organizational purposes including, but not limited to:
- The organization's website and digital platforms
- Social media accounts operated by Renaissance Volleyball
- Print and digital marketing materials
- Newsletters, fundraising materials, and press releases
Restrictions
Renaissance Volleyball agrees that:
- Images will not be sold to third parties
- Images will not be used in any context that could be considered demeaning or harmful to the participant
- Upon written request, Renaissance Volleyball will make reasonable efforts to remove specific images from future use
Revocation
This consent may be withdrawn at any time by submitting written notice to Renaissance Volleyball at 600 Iron City Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Withdrawal does not affect use of images already published or distributed prior to receipt of revocation.
Acknowledgment
I confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the named participant and have the authority to grant this consent.