The MED13L Foundation PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITYBy purchasing your ticket, you (Participant, or if under 18, legal guardian or parent of participant) will be participating in The MED13L Family & Research Conference with The MED13L Foundation Inc. (the “The MED13L Foundation”).
I acknowledge and understand that participation in such Programs exposes me to a possible risk of personal injury and potential exposure to transmission of diseases, including but not limited to COVID-19. I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by participating with The MED13L Foundation and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I AGREE THAT SUCH LIST IN NO WAY LIMITS THE EXTENT OR REACH OF THIS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE, AND INDEMNIFICATION.
During my participation in all The MED13L Foundation Programs, I agree to be forthcoming with symptoms and free of any signs of illness including but not limited to: fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, new loss of taste, new loss of smell, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, runny nose, congestion, nausea/vomiting. I agree that if I experience any of these symptoms, I will refrain from participation in the Programs. Some of our athletes may have compromised immune systems.
I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I may experience or incur in connection with my participation with The MED13L Foundation. I release and forever discharge and hold harmless The MED13L Foundation from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind of nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the services I provide to The MED13L Foundation. I will not now, or in the future, either directly or indirectly commence or prosecute any action, suit, or other legal proceeding against The MED13L Foundation, arising out of the claims, actions, and demands that I have hereby waived and released.
I AM AWARE THAT PARTICIPATING IN THE MED13L FOUNDATION PROGRAMS MAY BE HAZARDOUS AND MAY RESULT IN PHYSICAL INJURY OR CONTRACTION OF DISEASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COVID-19. I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE MED13L FOUNDATION PROGRAMS WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE RISKS INVOLVED, AND HEREBY AGREE TO ACCEPT ANY AND ALL RISKS OF INJURY AND VERIFY THIS STATEMENT.
This Release and Waiver of Liability (the “Release”) executed today by the individual and/or their parent/guardian releases The MED13L Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York and each of its directors, officers, volunteers and agents. I wish to participate in programs with The MED13L Foundation, Inc. and engage in activities related to serving as a participant. I understand that my attendance and participation in the Programs is voluntary, not work-related and I will not be compensated for my time attending and participating in the Programs. I acknowledge that my consent to participate in the Programs as a participant does not create any actual or implied employment relationship between me and The MED13L Foundation. The MED13L Foundation, Inc. will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment; and that I am responsible for my own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of my services to The MED13L Foundation, Inc. I release and forever discharge and hold harmless The MED13L Foundation from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind of nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the services I provide to The MED13L Foundation.
I understand and acknowledge that this Release discharges The MED13L Foundation from any liability or claim that I may have against The MED13L Foundation with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the services I provide to The MED13L Foundation, Inc. or occurring while I am providing volunteer services.
I understand that The MED13L Foundation does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide me with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability benefits or insurance. I expressly waive any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of The MED13L Foundation. I hereby Release and forever discharge The MED13L Foundation Inc. from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency during my tenure as a participant with The MED13L Foundation.
I grant and convey to The MED13L Foundation all right, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, video, or audio recordings of me or my likeness or voice made by The MED13L Foundation, Inc. in connection with my providing volunteer services to The MED13L Foundation. As a participant I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Massachusetts and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Massachusetts. I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release is deemed invalid, the enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Release shall not be affected. By signing below, I express my understanding and intent to enter into this Release and Waiver of Liability willingly and voluntarily and hold The MED13L Foundation harmless from any liability stemming from the use of my name, photograph, image, identity and voice.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A FULL AND BINDING RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF, AND MY SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, ON THE ONE HAND, AND THE MED13L FOUNDATION ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSEES, CONSULTANTS, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, INSURERS, BOARD MEMBERS AND AFFILIATES, ON THE OTHER HAND. I AM SIGNING THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE VOLUNTARILY AND OF MY OWN FREE WILL.
Able Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Agreement
YOU AND The MED13L Foundation MUTUALLY AGREE TO WAIVE YOUR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES IN A COURT OF LAW BY A JUDGE OR JURY AND AGREE TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE BY ARBITRATION, as set forth below. This agreement to arbitrate (“Arbitration Agreement”) is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act and survives after the Agreement terminates or your relationship with The MED13L Foundation ends. ANY ARBITRATION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS; CLASS ARBITRATIONS AND CLASS ACTIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
ALL DISPUTES AND CLAIMS, DISPUTES, LAWSUITS, CAUSES OF ACTION, OR SIMILAR LEGAL ACTIONS BETWEEN YOU AND The MED13L Foundation (EACH A “CLAIM” AND COLLECTIVELY, “CLAIMS”) SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION SOLELY BETWEEN YOU AND The MED13L Foundation. This Arbitration Agreement is intended to require arbitration of every claim or dispute that can lawfully be arbitrated.
