WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
("Agreement")
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
1.
Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious and/or communicable diseases including but
not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk,
the risk of serious illness and death 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 as regards
protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe and any unusual or significant hazard during my
presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest
official immediately; and,
4. I,
for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD
HARMLESS Special Olympics, Inc, Special Olympics New York their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees,
other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises
used to conduct the event ("RELEASEES"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage
to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent
permitted by law.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF
LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL
RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IF FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.