In return for being allowed to participate in the Calgary Home + Garden Show (the “Event”) produced by Marketplace Events LLC (“MPE”) and all related activities, including any activities incidental to such participation (“Volunteer Activities”), the undersigned Volunteer (hereafter referred to using “I”, “me”, or “my”) releases (and agrees not to sue) MPE or the BMO Centre, the officers, directors, employees, sub-contractors, agents, and affiliates of each entity, exhibitors, sponsors, and show participants, from all present and future claims that may be made by me, my family, estate, heirs, or assigns for property damage, personal injury, sickness or wrongful death arising as a result of my participation in the Volunteer Activities wherever, whenever, or however the same may occur.
I understand and agree that MPE is not responsible for any injury, sickness or property damage arising out of the Volunteer Activities. I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless MPE for all claims arising out of my negligence or willful misconduct in connection with my participation in the Volunteer Activities.
I acknowledge that I am not covered by workers’ compensation. I represent that, to my knowledge, I am in good health and suffer no physical impairment that would or should prevent my participation in Volunteer Activities.
I acknowledge that MPE will not require me to operate a vehicle as part of the Volunteer Activities and understand and agree that MPE is not responsible for any driving-related injuries that may occur in connection with me getting to or from the Event.
COVID-19 SAFETY INFORMATION: Because COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is spread mainly from person-to-person contact, MPE cannot guarantee that its participants, volunteers, partners, or others in attendance will not become infected with COVID-19.
ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK. I acknowledge and understand the following:
1. Participation in the Event includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist;
2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID- 19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties; and
3. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm and loss associated with the Volunteer Activities, including any injury, harm and loss caused by the negligence, fault or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties.
PHOTO RELEASE. In return for being allowed to participate in Event, I hereby grant to MPE the right and permission to use photographs or videos that include me in any and all advertising, promotional, or other materials based upon or derived from my participation in the Event.
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