Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center’s Communication Counts 5k race, fun run, and Kids Dash involves walking and/or running- an activity that includes risks such as, but not limited to, falls, interaction with other participants, effects of weather, traffic and conditions of the road. In consideration of being allowed to participate in this event, I hereby expressly assume all risks, including personal injury and death, arising in any way out of my participation in the walk/run and related activities.  
 
It is my responsibility to dress appropriately. I am solely responsible for my own health and safety. I represent and warrant that I am physically fit and able to participate in this event and I agree to stop and request assistance if I experience any symptoms such as, but not limited to, dizziness, excessive fatigue, shortness of breath, pain or any other conditions that would make it difficult or unsafe to continue.  
 
I authorize the use, copyright, or publication of my name, image or voice while participating in the walk/run and related activities, as may be captured by photograph or recording in any medium for any purpose, including illustration, promotion or advertisement.  
 
I agree, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, to not sue and to release, indemnify and hold harmless, Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center, its affiliates, offices, directors, volunteers, employees, and all sponsoring businesses and organizations and their agents and employees, from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of my participation in this event and related activities -- whether it results from the negligence of any of the above or from any other cause.  

As it applies to my participation in this race, I agree to abide by the Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s recommendations for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 and attest to having read the CDC’s guidance at: https://www.cdc.gov. I also agree to abide by any COVID-19 distancing and other safety guidelines issued by the state, the community or by this race for my participation in this race.

This event follows the standard running industry policy: All entry fees are non-refundable. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our 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. We reserve the right to change the details of the event without prior notice. I understand that my entry fee is nonrefundable and bib numbers are non transferable.

By submitting this entry, I acknowledge (or a parent or adult guardian for all children under 18 years) having read and agreed to the above release and waiver including the no refund policy.