Waivers

PARTICIPANT ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER AND RELEASE

  1. In consideration of being allowed to participate in the event (hereinafter the “Event”) hosted by Ups and Downs – Calgary Down Syndrome Association (“Ups and Downs”), and intending to be legally bound, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, waive and release all rights and claims for damages which I may have now or in the future against the Ups and Downs, its directors, employees, affiliates, assigns or volunteers (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Releasees”) arising out of or relating in any way to the Event, including but not limited to all claims for personal injuries, death, damages, loss and/or property damage sustained by me before, during, or after said Event, whether caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by natural or man-made objects, other participants, the Releasees, negligence of persons, breach of contract, breach of statutory duty or otherwise. I also hereby covenant not to sue the Releasees for any matters arising out of or connected with the Event.
  2. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any liability for injury to myself or my property or for any loss, damage or injury sustained by other participants or their property caused by or arising out of my attendance and participation in the Event.
  3. I agree that this Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release of Liability is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the Province of Alberta and that if any portion thereof is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, it is agreed that the balance shall notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
  4. I recognize that the Event involves activities that are physically demanding. I hereby warrant and represent to Ups and Downs:
    1. that I am physically and emotionally fit and sufficiently trained to participate in and compete in the Event;
    2. that I knowingly and voluntarily assume all risk and responsibility whatsoever associated with my participation in the Event;
    3. that my attendance and participation is voluntary.
  5. The provisions of this Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release shall survive my participation in the Event.
  6. This Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta.

I have carefully read and fully understand this Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release and willingly agree to all the conditions and obligations set forth herein.

Photo Release

I grant Ups and Downs – Calgary Down Syndrome Association the right to take photographs of me and my family in connection with the Event. I authorize Ups and Downs, its assigns, and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically.

I agree that Ups and Downs may use such photographs for additional purposes, including but not limited to brochures, newsletters, information sheets, organization website (www.upsdowns.org ), including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) and Web content.

I have carefully read and fully understand this Photo Release and willingly agree to all the conditions and obligations set forth herein.