Liability Waiver
In consideration of the covenants and agreements contained in this Waiver and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Guardian agrees that the Participant, being of lawful age and in consideration of being permitted to participate in the activity described below, the Guardian releases and forever discharges SFA, its owners, directors, officers, employees, agents, assigns, legal representatives and successors from all manner of actions, causes of action, debts, accounts, bonds, contracts, claims and demands for or by reason of any injury to person or property, including injury resulting in the death of the Participant, which has been or may be sustained as a consequence of the Participant’s participation in the activity described below, including without limitation, the hereinafter defined Travel Experiences, and not withstanding that such damage, loss or injury may have been caused solely or partly by the negligence of the SFA.
Guardian understands that the Participant would not be permitted to participate in the activity described below unless the Guardian signed this Waiver.
The Participant will participate in soccer training, games and tournaments at various locations throughout the United States of America. Guardian acknowledges that the Participant does not have any physical limitations, medical ailments, physical or mental disabilities that would limit or prevent the Participant from participating in the above mentioned activity. If required, the Guardian will obtain a medical examination and clearance for Participant.
In certain circumstances, the Participant may have the opportunity to participate in soccer related activities coordinated by SFA that require travel to, from and during such activities, including without limitation team meals, overnight accommodations and other team bonding experiences (collectively, “Travel Experiences”). By participation in such Travel Experiences, Guardian, in addition to the other provisions set forth herein, hereby acknowledges and agrees that while the coaches and designated chaperones for such Travel Experiences will do their best to assist Participant throughout the Travel Experience, SFA its owners, directors, officers, employees, agents, assigns, legal representatives and successors assume no liability or responsibility for the actions of the Participant during such Travel Experiences, assume no liability or responsibility for administering any preventative or emergency medicine or medical care and assume no liability or responsibility for any allergic agents that the Participant may come in contact with during such Travel Experiences.
In connection with such Travel Experiences, Guardian hereby acknowledges that (i) Participant’s lodging may consist of one or more other participants within a room, (ii) in the event Participant should become ill or suffer an injury, Guardian may be required to arrange for care and/or travel for Participant at the sole cost of Guardian, (iii) Participant is not permitted to use or consume and prescribed and/or over-the-counter medication (“Medication”) without the prior written consent of Guardian and such Medication, and the usage and any and all side effects thereof, shall be the sole responsibility of Participant and (iv) any and all transportation to, during and from such Travel Experiences, shall be the sole responsibility of Guardian, and in the event Guardian coordinates or permits transportation for Participantwith any individual that serves also as an owner, director, officer, employee, agent, assign or legal representative of SFA, that such arrangement shall be between Guardian and such individual and not with SFA and any of its owners, directors, officers, employees, agents, assigns, legal representatives and successors.
Guardian hereby acknowledges and agrees that Guardian has carefully read this Waiver, that the Guardian fully understands the same, and that Guardian is freely and voluntarily executing the same.
Guardian understands that by signing this Waiver, Guardian agrees to be forever prevented from suing or otherwise claiming against the SFA, its owners, directors, officers, employees, agents, assigns, legal representatives and successors for any property loss or personal injury that the Participant may sustain while participating in or preparing for the above noted activity.
In consideration for accepting the Participant for the activities set forth herein, Guardian hereby grants SFA, the right and permission, free from approval, review or cost, to photograph, record or otherwise capture the Participant’s likeness in participating in the said activities for use in media, now or hereafter known, including, but not limited to pictures and video, to copyright the same in its own name, and which may be included in whole or in part for commercial or promotional use.
Guardian has been given the opportunity and has been encouraged to seek independent legal advice prior to signing this Waiver.
This Waiver contains the agreement between SFA and Guardian, the terms of this Waiver are contractual and not a mere recital and Guardian understand that SFA is relying on this Waiver.
This Waiver will be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Ohio.