Liability Waiver & Participant Agreement

Industrial Volleyball League ·  Santa Clara & San Mateo Counties

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.

This is a legally binding agreement that affects your rights. By signing, you waive certain legal claims against IVL.

1.  PARTIES AND PURPOSE

This Participant Waiver, Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnification Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between the undersigned participant ("Participant") and Industrial Volleyball League, (operated by Bridge Volleyball Company) its members, managers, employees, volunteers, successors, and assigns (collectively "IVL"), in connection with the Participant's involvement in any IVL recreational volleyball activities, leagues, events, programs, practices, or use of any facilities arranged or managed by IVL (collectively the "Activities").

2.  ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISKS

Participant acknowledges and understands that volleyball and related physical activities involve inherent risks, dangers, and hazards, including but not limited to:

  • Physical contact with other players, balls, nets, equipment, and facilities

  • Sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, concussions, or other serious bodily injury

  • Cardiovascular events, exhaustion, or other health-related incidents

  • Slips, trips, and falls on indoor and outdoor court surfaces

  • Injuries resulting from the actions or negligence of other participants

  • Temporary or permanent disability, paralysis, or death

  • Damage to personal property brought to or used during Activities

Participant confirms they are physically fit, have no medical conditions that would preclude participation, and have consulted with a physician if necessary. Participant participates entirely at their own risk.

3.  RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

In consideration of being permitted to participate in IVL Activities, and to the fullest extent permitted under California law, Participant hereby releases, waives, discharges, and agrees not to sue IVL from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, or liability of any kind arising out of or in connection with Participant's participation in the Activities, including claims based on:

  • Active or passive negligence of IVL or its representatives

  • Negligent rescue operations or failure to provide emergency medical assistance

  • Conditions of the facilities or equipment used during Activities

  • The conduct, acts, or omissions of other participants or third parties

  • Any injury, illness, death, or property damage arising from participation

This release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as legally permitted in the State of California. Participant understands that California Civil Code Section 1542 states:

“A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.”

Participant hereby expressly waives and relinquishes any rights and benefits under California Civil Code Section 1542, and any similar law of any state or territory. Participant acknowledges they may have unknown claims and expressly consents that this Agreement shall apply to all such unknown and unsuspected claims.

4.  INDEMNIFICATION

Participant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless IVL from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, attorney’s fees, damages, indemnities, and obligations of every kind and nature, in law, equity, or otherwise, arising out of or related to: (a) Participant’s participation in the Activities; (b) Participant’s breach of this Agreement; (c) Participant’s violation of any applicable law, rule, or regulation; or (d) any injury or damage caused by Participant to any person or property.

5.  PARTICIPANT CONDUCT AND FACILITY RULES

Participant agrees to comply with all facility rules, IVL policies, and applicable laws. Participant acknowledges they are responsible for any damage to facilities, equipment, or property caused by their actions. Participant agrees:

  • Not to damage, deface, or misuse any facility, court, equipment, or property used in connection with IVL Activities

  • To be financially responsible for the cost of repair or replacement of any property damaged due to their conduct

  • To treat all facility staff, IVL staff, supervisors, referees, volunteers, and fellow participants with respect; harassment, threats, or violent behavior will result in immediate removal

  • Not to use facilities in an unauthorized manner or outside of scheduled IVL session times without express written permission

  • To report any facility damage, hazard, or unsafe condition to an IVL representative immediately

  • To abide by IVL’s sportsmanship standards and any league-specific rules provided at the time of registration

  • To consume no alcohol or illegal substances on the premises

IVL reserves the right to remove any Participant from Activities at any time for violation of facility rules, league policies, or this Agreement, without refund.

6.  MEDICAL TREATMENT AUTHORIZATION AND INSURANCE

Participant acknowledges that IVL does not carry health, accident, or medical insurance on behalf of participants. Participant is solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining any personal health or accident insurance coverage. In the event of injury requiring emergency medical treatment, Participant authorizes IVL representatives to secure emergency medical assistance on their behalf. Participant agrees to be personally responsible for all costs of emergency or non-emergency medical treatment.

7.  MEDIA RELEASE

Participant grants IVL permission to photograph, record, or otherwise capture their likeness during Activities and to use such images or recordings for promotional, marketing, social media, and other legitimate business purposes, without compensation or further consent.

8.  GOVERNING LAW AND SEVERABILITY

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Venue for any dispute shall be Santa Clara County or San Mateo County, California, as appropriate to the location of the Activities giving rise to the dispute. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the Participant and IVL with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements.

9.  DURATION OF AGREEMENT

This Agreement shall remain in effect for the duration of Participant’s involvement with IVL, including all current and future seasons, events, and Activities, until expressly revoked in writing by both parties. Participant acknowledges that each season’s participation reaffirms acceptance of the terms herein.

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