I knowingly, willingly and voluntarily acknowledge the inherent risks associated with participation in the sport of archery and understand that my participation in any Event involves risks and dangers including, without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, sickness and disease (including communicable diseases, virus or bacteria, Covid-19), trauma, pain & suffering, permanent disability, paralysis and death; loss of or damage to personal property; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; facilities or premises issues, including hazards resulting in slips, trips and falls; accidents involving other participants, event staff, volunteers, spectators or the general public; contact or exposure to other participants, including participants of varying skill levels; adverse weather conditions; travel risks; equipment failure, including protective equipment; inadequate safety measures; situations beyond the immediate control of the Event or Events organizers; and other undefined, not readily foreseeable and presently unknown risks and dangers (“Risks”).
I understand that the aforementioned Risks may be caused in whole or in part or result directly or indirectly from the negligence of my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in or volunteering at the Events, or the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby voluntarily and knowingly assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses or expenses which I incur as a result of my participation in any Events.
In conjunction with my participation in any Events, I hereby release, waive and covenant not to sue, and further agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the following parties: Archery Association of India, its Executive Committee Members, its members State Archery Associations/Associate Members, Host Units, Event participants (including registered athletes, coaches, trainers, officials and other personnel), organizer, promoters, sponsors or advertisers of any Event or Events and all directors, officers, agents, administrators, contractors, employees or volunteers of any of the aforementioned parties (Individually and Collectively, the “Released Parties” or “Event Organizers”), with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorney fees) of any kind or nature (“Liability”) which may arise out of, result from, or relate in any way to my participation in any Event or Event.
In the case where the applicant is a minor, i.e. Archers below the age of 18 years, it is understood that the parents/guardians of the participant are aware that preparation for and participation in the Archery competitions involves inherent risks [Detailed in Acknowledgment of Risk section above] of injuries to the participant and therefore, acknowledge and understand the danger of possible injuries in the sport. Parents/ Guardians of Minor Archers give their unequivocal and unconditional consent to WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNITY section above.
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