Assumption of Risk. In consideration of being permitted to participate in, attend, appear in, rehearse for, travel to or from, or otherwise take part in the Miss Blueberry Pageant, crowning activities, and related Lexington Blueberry Festival of Ohio events, the contestant and parent/guardian acknowledge that participation may involve known and unknown risks, including personal injury, illness, emotional distress, property loss or damage, accidents, weather, stage or facility conditions, public-event conditions, photography/video activity, and acts or omissions of others. The parent/guardian voluntarily accepts all such risks on behalf of the contestant.
Release of Claims. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the contestant and parent/guardian release, waive, discharge, and agree not to sue the Miss Blueberry Pageant, the Lexington Blueberry Festival of Ohio, the Village of Lexington, Lexington Kiwanis, and their respective directors, officers, committee members, employees, agents, representatives, volunteers, sponsors, affiliates, successors, assigns, insurers, and anyone acting on their behalf, collectively the Released Parties, for claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, attorney fees, judgments, or obligations arising from or related to Pageant or Festival participation, attendance, activities, judging, crowning, photographs, video, premises, equipment, or related operations.
Indemnification and Defense. The parent/guardian agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, attorney fees, judgments, fines, penalties, or obligations arising from the contestant's or parent/guardian's acts, omissions, negligence, misconduct, failure to follow rules or instructions, or participation in the Pageant, crowning activities, or Festival-related activities.
No Guarantees. The parent/guardian understands that the Released Parties make no promises, warranties, representations, or guarantees regarding the condition, safety, security, suitability, accessibility, supervision, judging result, location, facility, equipment, activity, stage area, waiting area, parking area, or assigned space. The contestant and parent/guardian accept all such conditions as is and at their own risk.
Rules and Authority. The contestant and parent/guardian agree to follow all Pageant and Festival rules, deadlines, instructions, safety requirements, conduct expectations, posted directions, and Committee decisions. The parent/guardian understands that participation, placement, eligibility, judging, scheduling, removal, and rule enforcement decisions are made by authorized Pageant or Festival representatives and are final to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Authority to Sign. By signing, the parent/guardian confirms they are the contestant's parent or legal guardian, are at least 18 years old, have authority to sign for the contestant, have read and understand this agreement, understand that certain legal rights are being waived, have had the opportunity to ask questions or seek legal advice, and sign voluntarily without coercion.
Governing Law. This agreement shall be governed by Ohio law. Any dispute or legal action related to this agreement, the Miss Blueberry Pageant, or Lexington Blueberry Festival of Ohio participation shall be brought in the appropriate court located in Richland County, Ohio, unless otherwise required by law. If any part is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.
