PARTICIPANT WAIVER, INDEMNIFICATION & RELEASE
I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS AN IMPORTANT LEGAL DOCUMENT RELATING TO MY AND/OR MY MINOR CHILD’S ATTENDANCE AT OR PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES (AS DEFINED BELOW), AND BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT I AM WAIVING LEGAL RIGHTS I AND/OR MY MINOR CHILD MAY HAVE AGAINST IMG ACADEMY, LLC AND THE RELEASED PARTIES (AS DEFINED BELOW).
The participant, as set forth above (the “Participant”), desires to attend and/or participate in camp(s), training(s), boarding school, tournament(s), event(s) and/or other activities at the campus of IMG Academy or staged or operated by IMG Academy (each an “Event” and collectively, the “Events”), together with all hospitality, lodging, travel and other accommodations arranged or provided by or on behalf of IMG (as defined below) in connection therewith, and including any other events or activities related thereto (including without limitation Participant’s food, beverage and other consumables consumption, individually arranged travel to and from the Events, and participation in recreational athletic or entertainment activities operated by third parties in which Participant elects to engage (e.g., theme parks, fun zones, movies, concerts, boat rides, etc.), in each case, whether taking place in connection with, before, during, or after the Event(s) (each an “Activity” and collectively, the “Activities”) produced by IMG Academy, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“IMG”). As lawful consideration for being permitted to attend and/or participate in the Activities, and for other good and valid consideration, Participant and/or his/her/their parent/legal guardian, on behalf of himself/herself/themselves (as applicable throughout) (together, the “Releasors”) agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this Participant Waiver, Indemnification & Release Agreement (this “Agreement”).
FITNESS TO PARTICIPATE: Releasors are solely responsible for determining whether Participant is physically and mentally fit and/or adequately skilled to participate in the Activities. Risks from participating in the Activities may be aggravated by certain conditions, including but not limited to: if Participant has certain medical concerns (including, but not limited to: an underlying medical condition, medications (and their effects), family medical history, or recent illness, injury or impairment), or fails to adhere to the guidelines for the Activities as set forth by IMG in the process of participating therein.
ASSUMPTION OF RISKS: Physical activity, by its very nature, carries with it certain inherent dangers and risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to prevent or minimize harm. IMG has facilities for various sport specific activities such as soccer, golf, tennis, baseball, track, lacrosse, football and basketball and related activities such as physical training, running, weight training, and swimming. Some of these activities involve endurance or strenuous exertions of strength using various muscle groups, some involve quick movements involving speed and change of direction, some involve contact with equipment, fixed objects (e.g. goal posts), other participants (including participants that are older or younger and who may be larger or smaller in terms of weight and height) and various surfaces types, and others involve sustained physical activity that places stress on the cardiovascular, muscular, skeletal and nervous systems. The Releasors fully understand and agree that the Participant’s preparation and participation in connection with the Activities may lead to exposure to certain risks. The specific inherent risks vary from one Activity to another, but in each Activity there are risks, dangers or conditions, both known and unknown, which are characteristic of, intrinsic to, or an integral part of the Activity and which are not eliminated even if IMG acts with due care in a reasonably prudent manner. Those inherent risks may include, without limitation, (1) minor injuries such as cuts, sunburns, insect bites, bruises, muscle strains and sprains; (2) major injuries such as mental or emotional distress, respiratory and/or neurological system damage, broken or fractured bones, concussions, or lost teeth; or (3) catastrophic injuries, such as temporary or permanent disability, heart attacks or a fractured skull or those that cause disfigurement, loss of mental capacity, loss of sight, speech or hearing, paralysis, or death. Participant may be exposed, or expose others, to contagious and potentially harmful or deadly disease such as influenza, common cold, coronavirus(es), chicken pox, meningitis, or measles. Participant may also be exposed to risks while traveling (e.g., in vans when traveling to and from competitions, events, or the airport), exposure to risks inherent in recreational athletic or entertainment activities operated by third parties in which Participant elects to engage (e.g., theme parks, fun zones, movies, concerts, boat rides, etc.), and exposure to risks related to receipt of treatment for any physical or mental condition. The Releasors acknowledge that the foregoing is not an exhaustive list of the risks and dangers the Participant will be exposed to as a result of the Activities, and the Releasors voluntarily and freely accept and assume these and all other such risks and dangers the Participant may encounter or be exposed to and understands and acknowledges that the waivers, releases and indemnities in this Agreement expressly apply to these risks and dangers (whether foreseen or unforeseen).
The Releasors have read the previous paragraphs and (1) understand the nature of the Activities, (2) understand the demands of those Activities relative to the physical condition and skill level of Participant, and (3) appreciate the types of inherent injuries, illnesses and other related risks which may occur as a result of such Activities and/or treatment for any physical or mental condition that Participant may participate in/receive in connection therewith. The Releasors acknowledge and agree that the Releasors are responsible for maintaining health insurance and any other insurance policies necessary to cover any injury or harm that the Participant may suffer, or cause other people to suffer, in connection with their participation in the Activities. The Releasors represent that the Releasors have knowingly evaluated and hereby accept and assume any and all risks, foreseen or unforeseen, associated with the Participant’s participation in and/or attendance at the Activities.
LIABILITY WAIVER & RELEASE: In full knowledge and complete assumption of all of the risks, the Releasors, for themselves and, to the extent applicable, on behalf of the Participant’s parents, grandparents, spouse, domestic partner, children, and each of the foregoing’s estate, heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators (the Releasors collectively with the foregoing, the “Releasing Parties”) hereby irrevocably agree that the Releasing Parties will not sue or claim against IMG or any of its parents, subsidiary entities, affiliates, sponsors, successors and assigns and each other person or entity who attends, participates in or provides services in connection with the Activities and the respective directors, officers, members, managers, employees, agents, service providers, sponsors, business partners, contractors, partners, equity holders and representatives thereof, in their individual, personal and representative capacities for each of the foregoing entities, and each of the foregoing’s estate, heirs, assigns, executors, administrators and affiliates (the “Released Parties”) for any claim, injury, illness, damage, loss or harm to any Releasing Party or such Releasing Party’s property or the Releasing Party’s death or disability, resulting or arising out of or in any way related to the Participant’s preparation for, travel for, participation and appearance in, and/or attendance at the Activities. In consideration for the opportunity to participate in and/or attend the Activities, and with full knowledge and complete assumption of any and all risks, the Releasing Parties hereby forever voluntarily release, discharge, waive and relinquish any and all past, present and future claims and causes of action, specifically including, but not limited to, any claims based on negligence or gross negligence, that they may have against the Released Parties, as a result of any injury, illness, damage, loss or harm to any Releasing Party or such Releasing Party’s property, or the Releasing Party’s death or disability, resulting or arising out of or in connection with the Participant’s preparation for, travel for, participation and appearance in, and/or attendance at the Activities and/or any other events or activities associated therewith. The Releasors hereby waive and relinquish, on behalf of themselves and the Releasing Parties, any and all rights and benefits to which such Releasing Party may have under any statute or common law principle of any jurisdiction which provides, generally, that a general release does not extend to claims which a creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party. Without limiting the foregoing, the Releasors, on behalf of themselves and the Releasing Parties, expressly waive any and all rights and benefits conferred by the provisions of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code (“Section 1542”) and by any similar provision of the applicable laws of any other jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, Oklahoma, Colorado, Delaware and New York, and expressly consents that this release shall be given full force and effect according to each of its express terms, including, but not limited to those relating to unknown or unsuspected claims. Section 1542 states in full:
A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.
The Releasors, on behalf of themselves and the Releasing Parties, acknowledge that each such Releasing Party may hereafter discover facts in addition to or different from those which such Releasing Party now knows or believes to be true with respect to the subject matter hereunder, but it is such Releasing Party’s intention to fully and finally and forever settle and release any and all matters, disputes and differences, known or unknown, suspected and unsuspected, which do now exist, may exist or heretofore have existed between any Releasing Party and any Released Party with respect to the subject matter hereunder. In furtherance of this intention, the releases herein shall be and remain in effect as full and complete general releases notwithstanding the discovery or existence of any such additional or different facts. The Releasors, on behalf of themselves and the Releasing Parties, further covenant and agree that each such Releasing Party has not heretofore sold, transferred, hypothecated, conveyed or assigned, and shall not hereafter sue any Released Party upon, any claim released hereunder, and that each Releasing Party shall indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties against any loss or liability on account of any actions brought by such Releasing Party or such Releasing Party’s assigns or prosecuted on behalf of such Releasing Party and relating to any claim released hereunder.
NOTICE TO THE MINOR CHILD’S NATURAL GUARDIAN
READ THIS FORM COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. YOU ARE AGREEING TO LET YOUR MINOR CHILD ENGAGE IN A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ACTIVITY. YOU ARE AGREEING THAT, EVEN IF IMG USES REASONABLE CARE IN PROVIDING THIS ACTIVITY, THERE IS A CHANCE YOUR CHILD MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY BECAUSE THERE ARE CERTAIN DANGERS INHERENT IN THE ACTIVITY WHICH CANNOT BE AVOIDED OR ELIMINATED. BY SIGNING THIS FORM YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR CHILD’S RIGHT AND YOUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM IMG OR THE RELEASED PARTIES (OR USATF) IN A LAWSUIT FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO YOUR CHILD OR ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT RESULTS FROM THE RISKS THAT ARE A NATURAL PART OF THE ACTIVITY. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO SIGN THIS FORM, AND IMG HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO LET YOUR CHILD PARTICIPATE IF YOU DO NOT SIGN THIS FORM.
INDEMNIFICATION. The Releasors, on behalf of themselves and the Releasing Parties, hereby covenant and agree that neither they nor any Releasing Party shall hereafter bring any claim, action or proceeding against any Released Party, nor shall the Releasors assign or permit any of the Releasing Parties to assign any claim, action or proceeding arising from, and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Parties from, any claims, actions, proceedings, expenses (including attorneys’ fees) and damages arising from, relating to or in connection with, this Agreement, including claims by Releasing Parties or third parties alleging negligent or intentional acts or omissions by the Releasors or any other Released Party or the breach of any of the Releasors’ representations, warranties or covenants contained herein, or in connection with defending any claim against any Released Party relating to the matters covered by this Agreement or enforcing this Agreement against a Releasing Party, and that such Releasing Party(ies) shall not participate in or cooperate with any investigation, claim, action or proceeding arising from, relating to or in connection with this Agreement or the Activities. The Releasors, on behalf of themselves and the Releasing Parties, hereby waive all rights of, and shall not pursue any claim by way of, subrogation, for contribution or otherwise, against any of the Released Parties. For purposes of clarification, this indemnification is not limited to activities occurring on IMG premises, but encompasses all conduct by Participant and/or his/her/their guests, relatives, or family members for which a third party seeks to hold IMG liable, whether occurring on or off of IMG property.
ARBITRATION/DISPUTE RESOLUTION: All claims or disputes between the Releasing Parties and the Released Parties, including those arising out of or related to this Agreement or to Participant’s activities with IMG such as, without limitation, any claim based on breach of contract, breach of duty, negligence, gross negligence, fraud, or misrepresentation (collectively the “Disputes”) will be resolved through binding, confidential arbitration conducted in accordance with the then current Consumer Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. No claims may be brought in any forum on behalf of any putative class. The costs of any arbitration brought by Released Parties to enforce any provision of this Agreement, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, shall be reimbursed by Releasors to the extent that any of the Released Parties is the prevailing party. Disputes in which more than $250,000 is at issue will be heard by a panel of three neutral arbitrators; others will be heard by a single neutral arbitrator (which arbitrator(s) will be (an) attorney(s)). For purposes of confirming any award rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Releasors, on behalf of themselves and the Releasing Parties, consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of Manatee County, Florida, and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
MEDIA RELEASE AND TECHNOLOGY CONSENT: Releasors hereby grant to IMG and any and all persons and/or entities acting within its permission and upon its authority, including, without limitation, the Released Parties the right to (a) capture, photograph, and record the Participant’s image, likeness (including, without limitation, aural and visual likenesses), voice, persona, statements, name, biographical information, physiological data, performance data, athletic statistics and accomplishments, and other data about the Participant (via film, videotape, audiotape, digital media, athletic and nutrition based technology or otherwise) (collectively, “Participant Data”); (b) aggregate, analyze, transfer, store, edit, modify or otherwise process any resulting photographs, recordings, digital files or other media or materials, including Participant Data (the “Materials”); and (c) use and distribute the Participant Data and Materials, in whole or in part, in any manner and in all media formats and channels now known or later developed, and for any purpose whatsoever at the sole discretion of IMG, including, but not limited to, analytical, research, promotional and publicity purposes, including in publications, marketing, and promotional materials, websites, databases, press releases, advertising media, research materials and studies, and any other works based on or incorporating the Materials (collectively, the “Media”) and to promote the Participant to prospective recruiters, partners, and sponsors, in each case, without payment to, or additional review by or consent of, Releasors. The Releasors further understand that IMG will have no obligation to make any use of the Materials and that all rights granted herein are perpetual and fully sublicensable and assignable, to the fullest extent allowed by law. Further, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Releasors waive, release, and discharge the Released Parties from any and all claims the Releasors may now or later have (whether related to copyright, the right of privacy, right of publicity, performer rights, tort, contract, statute or otherwise) by reason of the use of the Materials by the Released Parties or anyone else authorized by the Released Parties. Releasors understand that IMG has sole ownership of all rights in the Materials, and the Releasors hereby waive and assign to IMG any and all right, title, and interest, if any, which the Releasors now have or might later acquire with respect to the Materials, including all intellectual property rights therein. The Releasors represent and warrant that he/she/they have all rights necessary to grant such permission as set forth herein and that no infringement or violation of any third party rights will result from the exercise of the rights and permissions granted under this Agreement. To the fullest extent allowed by law, the Releasors agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Parties from any liability, responsibility, claim, damage, judgment, cost, fine, penalty, loss and expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that may arise from the collection, use and disclosure, in any manner whatsoever, of the Materials or, the Participant Data or the exercise of the rights granted in this Agreement. To the fullest extent permitted by the applicable law, the Releasors further agree to waive any rights to injunctive relief they may have in connection with the Materials. Nothing herein will be interpreted as waiver of the Released Parties’ rights to use the Materials under federal and state common law and statutes (such as rights of public domain and fair use).
Releasors acknowledge and agree that third-party communications technologies (e.g. Zoom, FaceTime, etc.), may be used by IMG to facilitate the Activities and that Participant may be required to use such technologies in order to participate in the Activities. Releasors acknowledge and agree that any end user license agreements or terms and conditions applicable to Releasors use of any third-party communications technologies in connection with the Activities are solely between Releasors and the entities who own such third-party communications technologies. Further, Releasors agree that none of the Released Parties shall be held liable for any loss, injury, or damage arising from Participant’s download and use of such technologies, or the transmission of information (including personally identifiable information) via such technologies. Releasors hereby consent to Participant using the online platform provided by IMG and any other third party platforms included therein. By singing below, Releasors authorizes IMG to communicate with Participant directly via email, phone and any third-party communication technologies (e.g. Zoom, FaceTime, etc.). Participant Data will be processed in accordance with the IMG Privacy Policy found at www.imgacademy.com/privacy-policy.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RULES AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT; FORMS: Releasors understand that IMG has rules and standards of conduct that are applicable to all participants. Releasors agree to abide by these rules, standards, and policies for the safety of all participants, guests, invitees, contractors and employees. Any consequences that come as a result of violating the rules and standards are at the discretion of IMG. Releasors certify that any and all forms, documents and reports delivered by the Releasors to IMG on, prior to or after the date(s) of the Activities are accurate and complete.
SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable under applicable law, it shall not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of any other provision of the Agreement. Rather, the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the extent necessary to make valid, legal and enforceable.
OTHER AGREEMENTS. This Agreement is made in addition to, and shall not serve to reduce or limit in any manner whatsoever any of the rights of IMG or any of the Released Parties or expand any of the obligations of IMG or any of the Released Parties under any other agreement between IMG or any of the Released Parties, on the one hand, and the Releasors or any of the Releasing Parties, on the other hand; provided, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent of any conflict between any term or provision of this Agreement and any term or provision of any other agreement relating to the Activities or otherwise that would, in each case, reduce or limit the rights, or expand the obligations or liabilities of, IMG and/or the Released Parties, in relation to the matters contemplated hereby, the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall govern and control exclusively and the conflicting terms and provisions of such other agreement shall be of no force or effect.
THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES. Each Released Party is an express third-party beneficiary to this Agreement; provided, that no Released Party (other than IMG) may enforce this Agreement except at the direction of IMG. This Agreement shall not be construed as giving to any person, other than the Released Parties, any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or in respect of this Agreement
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF UNDERSTANDING: Releasors hereby represent, warrant and certify that he/she/they (a) have the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement; (b) are aware that this Agreement is, among other things, a release of liability for future injuries and a contract between the Releasors and IMG and the other Released Parties and that the Releasor(s) is/are signing this Agreement of his, her or their own free will and is not subject to duress of any kind; (c) received the opportunity to review this Agreement and further acknowledge to have carefully read and fully understand the contents of this Agreement and have asked, or had the opportunity to ask, and received answers to all questions he/she/they may have; (d) have made such an investigation into the facts pertinent to this Agreement and of all matters pertaining thereto as they have deemed necessary, that the Releasors fully understand the contents of this Agreement; (e) have reviewed this document with their own legal counsel prior to signing (or, alternatively, the Releasors have been afforded the opportunity to review this Agreement with their own legal counsel prior to signing, and has decided, in her, his or their sole determination, not to do so); and (f) are of sound mind, have duly executed this Agreement freely and voluntarily, intending and agreeing to be fully bound by the terms. If any portion is held invalid, the remaining portion of this Agreement will continue in full legal force and effect. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida and shall be interpreted as broadly as permitted by F.S.A. 744.301 or other applicable Florida law.
I AM SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT REPRESENTING THAT I HAVE THE LEGAL AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY MINOR CHILD (AS APPLICABLE), KNOWING THAT I AM WAIVING THE ABILITY TO BRING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND TO SEEK CERTAIN REMEDIES ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY MINOR CHILD, THAT I AM WAIVING MY AND MY MINOR CHILD’S RIGHTS TO BRING CLAIMS IN COURT, AND THAT I AM ACCEPTING, ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY MINOR CHILD, VARIOUS RISKS (KNOWN AND UNKNOWN). I AM INTENTIONALLY WAIVING SUCH RIGHTS AND ACCEPTING SUCH RISKS BECAUSE I DESIRE THAT I AND/OR MY MINOR CHILD WILL ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT(S), ACTIVITY(IES) AND OTHER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED THERETO.