Stampede for Stroke Release and Waiver of Liability
For consideration of participation in the Stampede for Stroke, I waive and release the ABC Brigade, its chapters, directors, officers, administrators, representatives, past and present employees, volunteers, agents, supervisors, participants, all city and state governments, assigns, all sponsors, their representatives and successors and other persons (collectively, the “Releasees”) from any and all claims, liabilities, or causes of action arising from my (or my child’s) participation or attendance in this event.
Inherent and Potential Risks
I understand that Stampede for Stroke involves physical activity associated with walking or running long distances. I understand that physical activity, by its very nature, carries with it certain inherent risks. I assume all risks associated with participating in Stampede for Stroke relating to the risk of strenuous physical activity, collisions with other participants, or falling. I acknowledge that I (or my child) may incur minor injuries, major injuries, and catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death. I assume all risks from contact with other participants and volunteers, negligent or wanton acts of other participants and volunteers, any defects of conditions of road surfaces (including uneven or wet road surfaces or gravel on the road surface), failure of other participants, vehicles, and non-participants to observe traffic signals or laws, and the effects of weather including high heat, thunderstorms, lightning, precipitation, cold temperatures, high winds, and/or humidity. I also assume all risks from any and all activities in which I participate at the event site prior to the start of the event and after the conclusion of the event.
I agree to dress myself (or my child) appropriately as to mitigate risk of physical injury to myself (or my child) including, but not limited to: wearing shoes appropriate for physical activity in Stampede for Stroke; dressing in conjunction with the weather.
I agree that the Releasees are not responsible for any personal items or property lost or stolen before, during, or after Stampede for Stroke.
Medical Evaluation
I attest that I (or my child) am medically and physically able to participate in the Stampede for Stroke. If I experience any doubt as to my (or my child’s)ability to successfully and safely participate in and/or complete Stampede for Stroke, I take full responsibility for consulting a physician. I attest that, if I (or my child) am pregnant, disabled in any way, or have recently suffered an illness, injury, or impairment, I (or my child) should have or did consult a physician prior to participating in Stampede for Stroke.
I consent to emergency medical care and transportation in the event of injury to me (or my child) as medical professionals may deem necessary. This Release extends to any liability arising out of or in any way connected with the medical treatment and transportation provided in the event of an emergency, including, but not limited to, negligent emergency rescue operations.
Volunteer Participation
I am fully aware of the risks connected with participation in Stampede for Stroke, whether specifically listed in this Release or not, and I voluntarily elect to participate in Stampede for Stroke knowing that this participation involves these risks.
Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability, Release, and Covenant Not to Sue
In consideration for being permitted to participate in Stampede for Stroke, I voluntarily agree for myself, my family, heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators to the following:
TO ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISKS OF LOSS, OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH that may be sustained by me (or my child), or any loss or damage to property owned by me (or my child), as a result of participation in Stampede for Stroke.
TO RELEASE, WAIVE, HOLD HARMLESS, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the Releasees from any and all liability, claims, actions, demands, expenses, attorney fees, breach of contract actions, breach of statutory duty or other duty of care, warranty, strict liability actions, and causes of action whatsoever, that I might have or may acquire in the future, arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me (or my child), or to any property belonging to me (or my child), while participating in Stampede for Stroke including, but not limited to, any claim that that act or omission complained of was in whole or in part by the negligence or carelessness of the Releasees.
Acknowledgement and Compliance with Rules
I agree to observe and obey all rules and safety procedures that accompany Stampede for Stroke and to abide by any decision of an event official relative to my (or my child’s) ability to safely compete in the event. I agree to exhibit appropriate behavior at all times and to obey all laws. The ABC Brigade and event officials may dismiss me (or my child), without refund, should my (or my child’s) behavior endanger the safety of or negatively affect an event, person, facility, or property of any kind.
Severability
I agree that if any portion of this Release is deemed to be invalid, the remainder of the Release will still be binding and enforceable.
Photography Release
I hereby grant full permission to ABC Brigade to use, reuse, reproduce, publish, or republish any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of my participation in this event, in any medium now known or hereafter developed, alone or in conjunction with other material, without restriction as to changes or alteration, as well as to use my name, voice, likeness, and/or other indicia of identity, for editorial, educational, promotional, and advertising, and commercial purposes, including without limitation in connection with the solicitation of contributions, and the furtherance of the corporate objectives of ABC Brigade. Further, I relinquish all rights, title, and interest in any and all photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or other records of Stampede for Stroke.
I acknowledge and represent that I have carefully read and understand all terms of this Release and Waiver of Liability.
ONLY COMPLETE BELOW SECTION IF YOU ARE A PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A PARTICIPANT UNDER THE AGE OF 18.
I attest that I am in fact the parent or legal guardian of the minor participating in Stampede for Stroke. I hereby give my approval to this child’s participation in Stampede for Stroke. I assume all risks and hazards incidental to such participation, and I hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless Releasees for any claim arising or any injury to my child and from any and all liability, claims, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or connected with my child’s participation in Stampede for Stroke. I consent to the foregoing and grant permission for my child to participate in Stampede for Stroke. I attest that if my child, the above-named participant, is under fourteen (14) years of age as of the date of Stampede for Stroke, he or she will be accompanied by an adult eighteen (18) years of age or older throughout his or her participation in Stampede for Stroke.
I acknowledge and represent that I have carefully read and understand all terms of this Release and Waiver of Liability.
I agree with the terms and conditions above.