ATHLETE WAIVER, MODEL RELEASE, AND RELEASE OF LIABILITYREAD BEFORE SIGNING
In consideration of being deemed eligible to participate in any way in the operations of A7FL LIVE LLC. (doing business as A7FL and American 7s Football League) (A7FL Columbus and Valentine Sports & Instruction) athletic sports program, including without limitation related events, practices, travel and other activities (cumulatively “A7FL/VSI Activities”), the undersigned acknowledges and agrees that:
1) The risk of injury from the activities involved in the A7FL/VSI Activities is significant, including the potential for PERMANENT PARALYSIS AND DEATH, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2) I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
3) I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation in the A7FL/VSI Activities and I have read the Concussion Safety Information Sheet provided
(https://www.a7fl.tv/data/shopcart/content_db/concussion_Fact_Sheet_athletes_Eng.pdf). If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation in the A7FL/VSI Activities, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest league official immediately; and,
4) I willingly grant permission to A7FL Columbus/VSI, A7FL LIVE LLC., its licensees, partners, sponsors, agents, employees, and legal representatives, the irrevocable, exclusive and unrestricted right to reproduce the photographic, audio and/or video images taken of me participating in (including prior and subsequent to) the A7FL/VSI Activities, for the purpose of publication, promotion, illustration, advertising, merchandising (if related to the A7FL/VSI Activities) or trade, in any manner or in any medium now known or hereafter devised in perpetuity without additional notification, permission, approval or compensation. I hereby release A7FL Columbus/VSI, A7FL LIVE LLC., its licensees, partners, sponsors, agents, employees, and legal representatives, and each of their directors, officers, officials, agents, contractors, volunteers, employees, licensees, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers (collectively, the “Releasees”), which Releasees shall for the avoidance of doubt include A7FL Inc., A7FL Licensing, LLC, and each and every Division Owner and/or Division Manager, whether or not affiliated with or under common control with any other Releasee with whom or against whom participate in any A7FL/VSI Activities,, for any and all claims and liabilities relating, directly or indirectly, to any and all use of said images, audio and/or video. Furthermore, I grant permission for A7FL Columbus/VSI, A7FL LIVE LLC., its licensees, partners, sponsors, agents, employees, and legal representatives, to use statements made by me during any interview or A7FL/VSI activity, along with my name and likeness, with or without my name, for the purpose of advertising and publicity in any manner or in any medium now known or hereafter devised in perpetuity without additional notification, permission, approval or compensation; and,
5) Wagering on any aspect of a league game, including without limitation the result, by anyone affiliated with the league or teams, including without limitation players, coaches, referees, sidelines officials, managers, trainers, team owners and executives, is strictly prohibited and subject to immediate disciplinary action. Anyone connected with a team, in any capacity, shall refuse to accept any bribe, whether in cash or in kind, calculated to influence in any way the result of a game, and any such offer must be reported to immediately to the A7FL/VSI.
6) I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS the Releases, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER OR NOT ARISING FROM ANY ACTS OR OMISSIONS, INCLUDING THE NEGLIGENCE, OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.