Waiver of Liability and Other Agreements
WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND OTHER AGREEMENTS
All individuals must read the Waiver before initializing it and continuing the registration.
A. I know that participating in the 38th Annual Rotary Fishing Classic, hosted by the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh, is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and participate unless I (and/or my minor child) am medically able to do so. I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, traffic, and lake conditions. I acknowledge all such risks are known and understood by me. I agree to abide by all decisions of any event official relative to my ability to safely participate in this fishing tournament. I certify as a material condition to my being permitted to enter this race event that I am physically capable of participating in this event and that a licensed medical doctor has verified my physical condition.
B. In the event of an illness, injury or medical emergency arising during the event I hereby authorize and give my consent to the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh, Inc., and its agents and volunteers assisting with the event to secure from any accredited hospital, clinic and/ or physician any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care. I agree that I will be fully responsible for payment of any and all medical services and treatment rendered to me including, but not limited to medical transport, medications, treatment and hospitalization
C. COVID-19: I understand that COVID-19 has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization and that COVID-19 infections and deaths have been confirmed throughout the United States, including the states of New York and Vermont. I understand the known and potential risks of COVID-19, including quarantine, serious illness, disability, and death. I also understand, acknowledge and agree that (a) these risks cannot be fully eliminated and are increased by proximity to other people, (b) there is an inherent and elevated risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place or place where people are present, and (c) there is no guarantee, express or implied, that I (and/or my minor child) will not be exposed to COVID-19. Despite these risks, I voluntarily agree to participate in the Rotary International Fishing Classic, hosted by the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh.
D. I grant permission to the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh, Inc., RunSignup.com, and all of their agents to use my name, voice and images of myself in any photographs, motion pictures, results, publications or any other print, videographic or electronic recording of this event for legitimate purposes.
E. The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh, Inc., reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond its control such as a natural disaster or emergency or as required to protect the safety of participants and staff. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh, Inc. reserves the right to change the details of the event without prior notice
F. In consideration of accepting this entry, I (and/or my minor child), the participant, intending to be legally bound do hereby release, waive, discharge and forever release the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh, Inc., RunSignup.com, and all of their agents, including, but not limited to weigh station owners/operators, sponsors and their representatives, volunteers and employees assisting with the event (collectively, the “Releasees”) for any known or unknown claims, losses, damages, liabilities, demands, actions, injury or death relating to any injuries illnesses, (including, but limited to COVID-19), or death that I (and/or my minor child) may sustain as a result of participating in this event, regardless of whether caused by the negligence or other fault of Releasees or any third party (collectively, “Claims”). ” I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Releasees from all Claims.
G. This Waiver is the entire agreement between the parties, shall be legally binding to the fullest extent permitted by law, and is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the state of New York. Any dispute relating to the 38th Annual Rotary Fishing Classic or this Waiver shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts in the State of New York. If any part of this waiver is deemed to be unenforceable, the balance shall continue in full legal force and effect.
H. By initializing this Waiver and submitting this entry, I acknowledge and represent that I have read and understood the terms of the Waiver and sign it voluntarily, I am at least eighteen (18) years old and fully competent, and I intend that I (and/or my minor child, personal representatives, heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, or assignees) will be bound by its terms.
