1. In consideration for receiving permission to participate in the Lions
Club of Hastings’ Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Show (“the
Event”) on April 6, 2024, I hereby release, waive, discharge and
covenant not to sue the Lions Club of Hastings, Lions International, and
Central Square Middle School and Central Square School District, or any
property owner that may allow us to use their premises or equipment, or
any of their officers, members, servants, agents and employees (hereinafter
referred to as "releasees") from any and all liability, claims,
demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or relating
to any loss, damage or injury, including death, that may be sustained by
me, or to any property belonging to me, whether caused by the negligence
of the releasees, or otherwise, while participating in the Event, or while
in, on or upon the premises where the Event is being conducted, while in
transit to or from the premises, or in any place or places connected with
the Event. If I am signing this on behalf of an organization, I attest
that I have authority to do so, and agree that my signature covers all
persons involved with the festival on our behalf.
2. I am fully aware of risks and hazards connected with being on the premises
and participating in the Event, and I am fully aware that there may be
risks and hazards unknown to me connected with being on the premises and
participating in the Event, and I hereby elect to voluntarily participate
in the Event, to enter upon the above named premises and engage in activities
knowing that conditions may be hazardous, or may become hazardous or dangerous
to me and my property. I voluntarily assume full responsibility for any
risks of loss, property damage or personal injury, including death, that
may be sustained by me, or any loss or damage to property owned by me,
as a result of my being a participant in the Event, whether caused by the
negligence of releasees or otherwise.
3. I further hereby agree to indemnify and save and hold harmless the
releasees and each of them, from any loss, liability, damage or costs,
including reasonable attorneys fees and expenses they may incur due to
my participation in the Event, whether caused by the negligence of any
or all of the releasees, or otherwise.
4. It is my express intent that this Release shall bind the members of
my family and spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal
representative, if I am deceased, and shall be deemed as a Release, Waiver,
Discharge and Covenant Not to Sue the above named releasees. In signing
this release, I acknowledge and represent that:
A. I have read the foregoing release, understand it, and sign it voluntarily
as my own free act and deed;
B. No oral representation, statements or inducements, apart from the foregoing
written agreement, have been made;
C. I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent; and
D. I execute this Release for full, adequate and complete consideration
fully intending to be bound by same.