Event Release Agreement

EVENT RELEASE AGREEMENT

This Event Release Agreement (the "Agreement") is made effective as of by and between Organizer Name: , Organizer Address: , and Participant Name: , Participant Address: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Organizer is conducting an event described as: to be held on at location: (the "Event");

WHEREAS, Participant desires to attend, participate in, or perform services at the Event and Organizer is willing to permit such participation subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement;

WHEREAS, the parties wish to allocate certain risks, responsibilities, and rights associated with attendance, participation, and any recordings, photographs or other media captured at the Event;

NOW, THEREFORE

In consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Claims" means all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising from or related to Participant's attendance at or participation in the Event or the use of Participant's name, image, voice or likeness.

1.2 "Released Parties" means Organizer and its officers, directors, employees, agents, volunteers, contractors, successors and assigns.

2. GRANT OF RIGHTS AND RELEASE

2.1 Participant hereby grants, assigns and conveys to Organizer and the Released Parties the perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free right and license to record, use, reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works of Participant's name, voice, image, likeness, performance and biography in any media now known or hereafter developed in connection with the Event, promotional materials, broadcasts, publications and other uses related to Organizer's activities, without further approval or compensation.

2.2 Participant releases and forever discharges the Released Parties from any and all Claims arising out of or relating to such uses, including claims for invasion of privacy, defamation, or misappropriation of likeness.

3. ASSUMPTION OF RISK; WAIVER

3.1 Participant acknowledges that participation in the Event involves inherent risks, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, and death. Participant knowingly and voluntarily assumes all such risks and accepts full responsibility for any injury, loss or damage to Participant or Participant's property arising out of or related to attendance at or participation in the Event, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise.

3.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Participant hereby releases, waives and discharges the Released Parties from any and all Claims that Participant may have against them arising out of or in any way connected with Participant's attendance at or participation in the Event.

4. INDEMNIFICATION

4.1 Participant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all Claims arising out of or related to Participant's negligent or intentional acts or omissions, breach of this Agreement, violation of applicable laws or rules, or the willful misconduct of Participant or Participant's guests.

4.2 Organizer shall provide prompt written notice to Participant of any claim for which indemnification is sought and shall allow Participant to assume the defense with counsel reasonably acceptable to Organizer; provided, however, that Organizer may participate in the defense at its own expense.

5. PAYMENT AND CONSIDERATION

5.1 In consideration for the rights granted herein, Organizer shall pay Participant the sum of or such other consideration as set forth in a separate written agreement between the parties.

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

6.1 Participant represents and warrants that Participant has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to grant the rights granted herein, and that the exercise of such rights will not violate the rights of any third party.

6.2 Organizer represents and warrants that it will exercise rights granted under this Agreement in good faith and not in a manner that intentionally distorts or misrepresents Participant's performance or statements.

7. INSURANCE

7.1 Participant shall, at Participant's expense, maintain any insurance required by applicable law or reasonably requested by Organizer. Participant shall provide proof of such insurance upon Organizer's written request.

8. TERM; TERMINATION

8.1 This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall survive the Event with respect to all rights and obligations that by their nature are intended to survive, including without limitation the release, license and indemnification provisions.

8.2 Organizer may terminate Participant's permission to remain at the Event for violation of Event rules, illegal conduct, or conduct which in Organizer's reasonable judgment endangers persons or property. Termination shall not relieve Participant of obligations that arose prior to termination.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

9.1 EXCEPT FOR CLAIMS ARISING FROM GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER OR NOT FORESEEABLE.

10. NOTICES

10.1 All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the addresses set forth above by hand delivery, nationally recognized overnight courier, or certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall be effective upon receipt.

11. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

11.1 No amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in a written instrument signed by both parties. No failure or delay by any party in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of that right.

11.2 This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. A signed copy transmitted by facsimile or electronic image shall be deemed an original for all purposes.

12. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE

12.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of without regard to its conflicts of law principles. Venue for any disputes arising under this Agreement shall lie exclusively in the state or federal courts located within the county of .

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

13.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written.

13.2 If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

14. MISCELLANEOUS

14.1 The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect interpretation. Each party acknowledges that it has read this Agreement, understands it, and agrees to be bound by its terms.

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