Events of the World Transplant Games Federation (WTGF) provide an opportunity for transplant recipients to display their skills and celebrate the important benefits of participating in recreational activities. We want participants to experience these benefits while recognizing that participation in any physical activity entails risks. While all involved strive to reduce these risks, the risks can never be completely eliminated.
I, the undersigned, do hereby acknowledge that:
In consideration for the opportunity to participate in the Transplant Football World Cup 2024 in Cervia, Italy, I, on behalf of myself, my next-of-kin, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, hereby release and discharge the World Transplant Games Federation (WTGF), Associazione Italiana Cultura Sport (AICS), Associazione Nazionale Emodializzati Dialisi e Trapianto (ANED), and other venue representatives and agents for any injury, loss, or damage to my person or property and all expenses and costs, however caused, arising out of, or in connection with my participation in the Transplant Football World Cup 2024 to held in Cervia, Italy, and associated activities, notwithstanding that the same may be contributed to, has been contributed to or occasioned by the negligence of the organizations named above. I am aware and agree that the release and discharge given by me to the WTGF, AICS, and ANED includes their officers, directors, employees, representatives, member organizations, team managers and agents.
I hereby consent to information and photographs being released to the media or used on social media or marketing platforms, both pre, during, or after the event, and to being interviewed or photographed in connection with my participation in the Transplant Football World Cup 2024.
I, or my child/ward, intend to participate in the Transplant Football World Cup 2024, and I realize that participation brings the possibility of injury and I accept this risk on behalf of myself, or my child/ward, regardless of the nature of the injury andthe physical activity chosen;
I have read the above and agree that by participating/attending I am personally assuming responsibility for any injury to myself, my property or that of my child/ward as a consequence of these activities or resulting from any other reason including negligence and hereby release and hold harmless the WTGF, AICS, ANED, and their officers, directors, agents, employees and volunteers;
I have personal medical and travel insurance in place and dissolve the WTGF, AICS, and ANED on carrying any medical expenses should medical treatment be required during my stay;
I have discussed possible adverse effects of the Transplant Football World Cup 2024 on my health with my Transplant Follow-up doctor (physician) who consents to my decision to participate. I also confirm that I have been training for the Transplant Football World Cup 2024 and am appropriately physically fit for this event. I have no reason to believe that I am suffering from any recent illness (within the last month I understand if I leave my country suffering from a recent illness, this could well invalidate my personal travel insurance;
I, or my child/ward, agree that participation and use of any sports or related equipment is at my own discretion or judgment, based on my own experience and competence level.
I understand that, in the course of staging the Transplant Football World Cup, the WTGF, AICS and ANED may collect, store and process personal data. The Federation and its partners recognise that the correct and lawful treatment of this information is essential and is committed to ensuring confidentiality and security. The types of personal data that the Federation and its organizing partners are required to handle include personal health information, information about event attendees, and others with whom it communicates. The personal data, which may be kept on paper or on a computer or other media, is subject to legal safeguards specified in numerous laws and regulations of its member countries. I understand that if I feel that the policies regarding the use of this information have not been followed with respect to personal data about myself or others,I should raise the matter with the WTGF Office in the first instance.
Notwithstanding the above undertaking, I understand that the purpose and intention of this document is not to and shall not be contrary to any legislation which may be enacted in Italy at the time of the event.