AGREEMENT:
I wish to participate in the 2021 Mutt Walk on September 25, 2021 and/or its affiliated activities, fundraising and events (collectively, the “Event”). I understand that all donations made in connection with the Event are non-refundable and non-transferable, irrespective of my participation in the Event. I also understand that any and all registration fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and not tax deductible.
WAIVER AND RELEASE:
In consideration of permitting me to participate in this event, I hereby assume any and all risks which may be associated with participation in this event. It is understood that activities such as those I may be participating in involve an element of risk and danger of accidents, including without limitation injury due to animal bites or scratches, and knowing those risks, I hereby assume those risks, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of others participating in this event.
I also waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages which I may have against the organization and all others associated with this event including without limitation the Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit and its agents, their respective representatives, successors and assigns for any and all injuries or damages of any kind whatsoever suffered or incurred by me as a result of participation in this event or any related activity.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT, WAIVER AND RELEASE AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE FRIENDS FOR ANIMALS OF METRO DETROIT AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.
PHOTOGRAPHIC, IMAGE AND RESULTS RELEASE:
I further give the Released Parties the irrevocable right to use, for any purposes whatsoever and without any compensation, any photographs, video, audio and/or other recordings of me and my minor child(ren) that have been submitted during the virtual Event and the results of my or my minor child(ren)'s participation in the Event, including my name and image, and the name(s) and image(s) of my child(ren). I release the Released Parties from any liability, damages or claims resulting from the use of my image or the image of my child(ren), including, but not limited to, claims of libel or invasion of privacy. This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the State of Michigan. In the event any provision of this Agreement is deemed unenforceable by law, the Released Parties shall have the right to modify such provision(s) to the extent necessary to be deemed enforceable and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. I understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing this Agreement have done so voluntarily without any inducement, assurance or guarantee being made to me and intend my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of liability to the greatest extent permitted by law.