Release of Liability: County of Monroe, State of Illinois This Release and Waiver Agreement is intended to be broad and inclusive and includes but is not limited to, the following terms and conditions: 1. No Violation of Laws and Regulations. Participant agrees and covenants that he (she) will abide by all state laws and regulations, will maintain order and proper safety procedures regarding road usage and street crossings and will be aware of and stay within said Roadway, respecting the property of adjacent property owners. 2. Hold Harmless. By entering upon the Roadway, Participant covenants and agrees, to the fullest extent allowed by law, to protect, defend, indemnify and hold Road Authority harmless from all claims or liability of every type (including court costs and legal fees) for injury or death to any person or for damages to property arising out of or relating to Participant’s presence on said Roadway as well as to the presence of any other party accompanying Participant, under Participant direction, or on the Roadway at Participant’s request or invitation. This assumption of risk and release of liability, claims, demands, and causes of action of every kind and character shall apply even if Road Authority’s sole negligence is the cause of such accident, injury, or damages. 3. Release of Liability. By remaining on said Roadway, Participant accepts the Roadway and any improvements in an “as is” condition. Participant agrees that no warranty has been made by Road Authority as to the existing condition of the Roadway. Participant understands that dangerous conditions can and do exist on the Roadway, including, the Roadway remaining open to two-way traffic. Participant understands and affirms that injury or death can occur during when upon said Roadway. Participant affirms of the damage, injury, or death that he (she) and any others with him (her) may encounter. Participant assumes, accepts and acknowledges all responsibility for any dangers, accidents, risks and hazards associated with Participant’s use of said Roadway. Further, Participant indemnifies and holds Road Authority and all of Road Authorities agents, employees, officers and representatives harmless from claims, demands, causes of action, and damages, including attorney’s fees, resulting from any accident, incident, or occurrence arising out of Participant’s use of said Roadway for the Hecker Tiki Trot Event. 4. All Participants Must Sign Release. The Participant agrees to have no other person with him (her) during his (her) time on said Roadway who has not signed this Release of Liability.
