Waiver and Release of Liability for Forged Texas Hybrid Fitness Competition
Please read this document carefully before agreeing to participate in the Forged Texas Hybrid Fitness Competition ("the Race").
1. Race Description:
The Forged Texas Hybrid Fitness Competition is a challenging, mass-participation sports event held outdoors in Texas. With up to 2,100 participants and 6,000 spectators per day, the Event includes a fitness race with various divisions (individual and team), along with pre- and post-race activities such as warm-up sessions, briefings, and award ceremonies.
For a detailed description of the race format and rules, please visit https://forgedtexas.com/therace.
2. Inherent Risks:
You understand that participation in the Event involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:
Physical injury: Sprains, strains, fractures, concussions, muscle tears, and other injuries can occur during the race, training sessions, or other event activities.
Environmental hazards: Heat exhaustion, dehydration, sunburn, and insect bites are possible due to the outdoor nature of the Event.
Contact with others: Collisions with other participants, obstacles, or equipment may occur.
Course conditions: Uneven terrain, slippery surfaces, and obstacles on the course can lead to falls and injuries.
Exacerbation of pre-existing conditions: The strenuous nature of the Event may worsen existing medical conditions.
3. Assumption of Risk:
By agreeing to participate in the Event, you acknowledge and voluntarily assume all inherent risks associated with the Event, whether listed above or not. You understand that these risks cannot be eliminated completely, even with safety precautions.
4. Release of Liability:
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you, your heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns hereby release and forever discharge Forged Texas, its officers, directors, employees, agents, volunteers, sponsors, and affiliates (collectively, "Released Parties") from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by you or to any property belonging to you, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise, while participating in, preparing for, or traveling to or from the Event.
5. Participant Responsibilities:
You are responsible for your own safety and well-being during the Event.
You must be physically fit and have no medical conditions that would preclude safe participation.
You must follow all Event rules and regulations, which are available at www.forgedtexas.com.
6. Media Release:
The Event may be recorded in various forms (photo, video, audio) for reporting, marketing, and judging purposes. By participating, you grant Forged Texas the right to use your name, image, likeness, and voice in such recordings without compensation.
7. Cancellation:
Please contact us in regards to cancelling your enrollment. Refunds are not guaranteed.
8. Severability:
If any provision of this agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
9. Governing Law:
This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
By participating in the Forged Texas Hybrid Fitness Competition, you signify that you have read this Waiver and Release of Liability, fully understand its terms, and agree to be bound by them.
