Eligibility
Define participant eligibility criteria, age or amateur/professional status, required credentials, and any residency or membership rules; clarifies who may register and grounds for disqualification or suspension.
Use the Global Games Participation Agreement to document participant consent, limit organizer liability, and set behavioral and safety expectations; it creates enforceable obligations when executed under ESIGN or the relevant state UETA statute and supports digital signing and auditable records.
Typical users include event organizers, team managers, legal counsel, and individual participants who need a clear, signed record of event terms and consent.
Smaller organizers can use standardized templates; larger events should consult counsel for state or international variations.
Define participant eligibility criteria, age or amateur/professional status, required credentials, and any residency or membership rules; clarifies who may register and grounds for disqualification or suspension.
Specify registration fees, payment deadlines, accepted payment methods, refundable versus nonrefundable amounts, and processes for refunds or credits in case of cancellation or participant withdrawal.
Include explicit waiver of claims, assumption of risk language, indemnification obligations, and limitations on damages; ensure wording aligns with state law and insurance requirements where applicable.
Provide authorization for emergency medical treatment, disclosure of relevant health information, and instructions for handling medical emergencies and returning medically restricted participants.
Grant rights to photograph, record, and broadcast participant likeness and performance for promotion and archival use, including social media and sponsor materials, and specify any opt-out procedures.
Identify the governing state law and dispute resolution method — arbitration or courts — and include cross-border provisions and venue selection details for international participants where applicable.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Authentication | Email plus SMS code recommended for security |
| Conditional Fields | Show medical fields only for minors or special categories |
| Automatic Reminders | Schedule reminders at three and seven days after delivery |
| Retention Settings | Set retention to archive signed PDF and audit trail |
Digital signing requires a platform that supports audit trails, secure storage, and acceptable authentication for the parties involved.
Date when completed agreement must be submitted to register.
Full fee or deposit required by this date.
Submit medical and clearance documents before this cutoff.
Final team lists and substitutions locked after this date.
Late forms may be rejected or incur penalties.
A regional marathon used a standardized participation agreement to collect waivers, medical disclosures, and emergency contacts for thousands of runners.
A university esports tournament required parental consent for minors and a media release for streaming matches across platforms.
| Document | Notarization | Primary Purpose | Typical Signers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation Agreement | full terms & waivers | participant, organizer | |
| Liability Waiver | limited risk release | participant | |
| Media Release | image and publicity rights | participant | |
| Registration Form | administrative details | participant |
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |