READ CAREFULLY: THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES A RELEASE OF
LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF LEGAL RIGHTS AND DEPRIVES YOU OF THE RIGHT TO SUE
CHICAGO ELITE LACROSSE, LLC AND OTHER PARTIES. DO NOT SIGN THIS AGREEMENT
UNLESS YOU HAVE READ IT IN ITS ENTIRETY. SEEK THE ADVICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL IF
YOU ARE UNSURE OF ITS EFFECT.
WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
IN
CONSIDERATION of Chicago Elite Lacrosse, LLC (“CEL”) allowing my
participation in any CEL sanctioned event (the "Event" or
"Events"); I, for myself, and on behalf of my spouse, children,
parents, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal
representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby
agree to and make the following contractual representations pursuant to this
Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement (the
"Agreement");
1.
I hereby represent that (i) the participant is in good health and in proper
physical condition to participate in the Event; and (ii) the participant is
not under the influence of any substance or any illicit or prescription drugs
which would in any way impair my ability to safely participate in the Event.
I agree that it is my sole responsibility as the legal guardian of the
participant to determine whether the participant is sufficiently fit and
healthy enough to participate in the Event.
2.
I understand and acknowledge the physical and mental rigors associated with
lacrosse events are inherently dangerous. I understand that participation
involves risks and dangers which include, without limitation, the potential
for serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis and death; loss or
damage to property; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances;
accidents, illness, contact or collision with other participants, spectators,
or other natural or manmade objects; dangers arising from adverse weather
conditions; imperfect field conditions; equipment failure; inadequate safety
measures; participants of varying skill levels; situations beyond the
immediate control of the Event Organizers; and other undefined harm or damage
which may not be readily foreseeable, and other presently unknown risks and
dangers ("Risks"). I understand that these Risks may be
caused in whole or in part by my own actions or inactions, the actions or
inactions of others participating in the Event, or the acts, inaction or
negligence of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby expressly
assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses
or expenses which I incur as a result of my participation in the Event.
3.
I agree to be familiar with and abide by the Rules and Regulations
established for the Event. I also accept sole responsibility for my own
conduct and actions while participating in the Event, and the condition and
adequacy of my equipment.
4.I
hereby Release, Waive and Covenant Not to Sue, and further agree to
Indemnify, Defend and Hold Harmless the following parties: Chicago Elite
Lacrosse, LLC, the Event Organizers and Promoters, Sponsors, Advertisers,
Host Cities, Host Sites, Local Organizing Committees, Venues and Property
Owners upon which the Event takes place, and other Public Entities providing
support for the Event, and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and
affiliated companies, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, members,
agents, employees and volunteers (Individually and Collectively, the
"Released Parties" or "Event Organizers"), with
respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s),
loss or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorneys fees) of any
kind or nature ("Liability") which may arise out of, result
from, or relate to my participation in the Event, including claims for
Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Released
Parties. I further agree that if, despite this Agreement, I, or anyone on my
behalf, makes a claim for Liability against any of the Released Parties, I
will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from
any such Liability which any may be incurred as the result of such claim.
5.
I/we being the legal guardian/s of the applicant authorize the Staff of CEL
and its agent’s permission to request treatment to ensure the well being of
our dependant. I/we certify that he/she is in good health and able to
participate in the lacrosse activities scheduled during this event. I am
attaching a note explaining any physical limitations and/or required medical
attention this is necessary for my dependant.
6. I
do hereby grant permission to Chicago Elite
Lacrosse, LLC (“CEL”), its owner(s), officers), trustee(s),
employee(s), agent(s), representative(s), successor(s), licensee(s) and
assign(s) to photograph the image of the registered player herein, likeness
or depiction. I hereby grant permission to CEL to edit, crop, or retouch such
photographs, and waive my rights to inspect the final photographs. I hereby
consent to and permit photographs of the registered player herein and or
those of my minor children to be used by CEL worldwide for any purpose,
inducing educational and advertisement purposes, and in any medium, including
print and electronic. I understand that CEL may use such photographs without
associating any names thereto. I further waive any claim for compensation of
any kind for CEL use or publication of photographs of me, the registered
player or those of my minor children. I hereby fully and forever discharge
and release CEL from any claim for damages of any kind (including, but not
limited to, invasion of privacy; defamation; false light or misappropriation
of name, likeness, or image arising out of the use or publication of
photographs of me, the registered player herein or those of my minor children
CEL, and covenant and covenant and agree not to sue or otherwise initiate
legal proceedings against CEL for such use or publication on my own behalf or
behalf of the registered players herein or on behalf of my minor children.
All grants of permission and consent, and all covenants, agreements and
understandings contained herein are irrevocable.
7.
The registered participant is responsible for all registration, player fees,
travel, lodging and meals. Player Registration Fees are non-refundable
I
hereby warrant that I have read this Agreement carefully, understand its
terms and conditions, acknowledge that I will be giving up substantial legal
rights by signing it (including the rights of the minor, my spouse, children,
parents, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns), acknowledge that I have
signed this Agreement freely and voluntarily, without any inducement,
assurance or guarantee, and intend for my signature to serve as confirmation
of my complete and unconditional acceptance of the terms, conditions and
provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement represents the complete
understanding between the parties regarding these issues and no oral
representations, statements or inducements have been made apart from this
Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void,
or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed
severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and
enforceability of any remaining provisions. |
