SECTION 1
DEFINITIONS:
For purposes of this agreement, the terms defined in this section shall have the meanings herein specified:
Event: “Event” means and includes individually and collectively the World Championship SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Competition, the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 Regional Series competitions, The JR. SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 competitions, the SPEC MIX TOUGHEST TENDER® Competitions and any contests or activities taking place during the Event and on the Event grounds and all related activities preceding and subsequent to the competition including, but not limited to, competition set-up, the TOUGHEST TENDER Contest, the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500, Award Ceremony and clean up.
Released Parties: “Released Parties” means and includes individually and collectively SPEC MIX, LLC, its employees, staff, officers, consultants, board of directors, and affiliates, SPEC MIX licensed manufacturers, their affiliates, distributors, vendors and customers, Event staff and judges, Event sponsors and contributors and their employees, officers, staff, distributors, vendors and customers, all World of Concrete staff, officers, employees and related parties, all Freeman Exhibitions staff, officers, employees and related parties, all Informa staff, officers, employees and related parties.
SECTION 2
ADULT PARTICIPANTS:
My participation in the Event is voluntary. I acknowledge that participating in the Event carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. Such risks include: (1) minor injuries such as bruises and sprains; (2) major injuries such as joint or back injuries, broken bones, and head injuries; and (3) catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death. I assume any and all risks both known and unknown, while participating in the Event.
In consideration for being accepted by SPEC MIX®, LLC for participation in or attending the Event, I hereby acknowledge that COVID-19 has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. One or more of the Released Parties has enacted preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Released Parties, however, cannot guarantee that participants in the Event will not become infected with COVID-19. I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by participating in the Event.
To the best of my knowledge I have no physical or medical condition that would prevent me from participating in the Event. I warrant that I do not have any symptoms of COVID-19, including, without limitation, fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, or muscle or body aches; or have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19. I further warrant that I am not currently waiting on COVID-19 test results and that I have not been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 within the past 14 days. In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Event, I understand and agree that neither the Released Parties nor any person acting on behalf of the Released Parties, may be held liable in any way for any event which occurs in connection with this Event which may result in harm, death, injury or other damage to me, including contracting any disease. This waiver of liability does not waive liability for any injuries that I obtain as the result of willful, wanton or intentional misconduct by the Released Parties or any person acting on behalf of the Released Parties.
I agree to comply with all rules related to the Event including policies related to social distancing and personal hygiene to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19. If I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my participation in the Event, I will stop participating and immediately notify the nearest official.
I agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties for any expense or liability the Released Parties may incur as a result of my conduct, actions or omissions while performing the Event. It is my express intent that this Waiver and Release of Liability shall bind the members of my family, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representatives if I am deceased.
I, for myself and those under my control and supervision, hereby unconditionally release, forever discharge and agree to hold harmless the Released Parties, thereof from any and all liability, claims, causes of action, or demands for personal injury, sickness, or death, as well as property damage and expenses, of any nature whatsoever which may be incurred by the undersigned and those under my control and supervision, that occur while participating in or attending the Event.
I, for myself and those under my control and supervision, hereby assume all risk of personal injury, sickness, death, damage and expense as a result of participating in or attending the Event. The undersigned, and those under his/her control and supervision, further hereby agrees to hold harmless, defend and indemnify Released Parties, for any liability resulting from or arising out from or related to the negligent, willful or intentional acts of said participant, and those under the undersigned’s control and supervision, including expenses and attorney fees incurred attendant thereto.
I, for myself and those under my control and supervision hereby understand that this Event is intended for the goodwill of the masonry industry, all participants and Event attendees and it is to be governed by a specific set of Event rules that I have received and read. I will abide by these set of rules, and I understand that these rules include both objective and subjective interpretations by the judges. And, whether the results obtained are based on objective measure or subjective interpretation, I realize that the judging results are final, and I, hereby, waive any right to dispute or protest the final results of the Event.
I, for myself and those under my control and supervision, hereby release, forever discharge and agree to hold harmless the Released Parties, thereof from any and all liability, claims, causes of action, or demands for damages that may occur as a result of the outcome of the Event, including but not limited to: financial loss from travel expenses and time lost at work, and psychological and physiological distress and disorder.
I, for myself and those under my control and supervision, further understand, regardless of the Event results, I may not make expressively stated or implied claims, causes of action, before, during or after the Event, which may harm or damage the reputation of the Event and the Released Parties. Doing so may constitute the aforementioned parties in seeking legal damages for libel, slander, and/or defamation. Further, should it be necessary for the participant, and those under the control and supervision, to return home due to medical reasons, or otherwise, I hereby assume all transportation costs.
