XLIV Liability Waiver Packet
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VOLUNTEER WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY & COVENANT NOT TO SUE BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EVENTS (“EVENTS”): NFL PRO BOWL PREGAME AND HALFTIME SHOW, AND SUPER BOWL XLIV PREGAME, HALFTIME, AND POSTGAME SHOW REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES AS SCHEDULED 1. I attest and verify that I am free from all illnesses, injuries or defects and that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in all activities associated with the Events. My participation in activities and events organized or sponsored by the NFL is voluntary. 2. I am aware that there are risks to my personal safety and/or property, including the risk of serious injury, damage or loss of property, and/or death in conjunction with my participation in activities and events, and I assume all risks associated with my participation in activities and events organized or sponsored by the NFL or connected with the Events. 3. I do hereby, for myself, my heirs, administrators, executors, guardians, assigns, representatives, and next of kin, forever WAIVE, RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the National Football League, its member professional football clubs, NFL Ventures, L. P. and each of their respective affiliates, officers, directors, agents and employees (collectively, with the “NFL Entities”), Touchdown Entertainment, Inc., White Cherry Entertainment, Inc., LandShark Stadium, the state of Florida, the cities of Miami, Miami Gardens and Fort Lauderdale, the Counties of Dade and Broward, the South Florida Super Bowl XLIV Host Committee, and/or their respective representatives, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Releasees”). I further agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Releasees from any loss, liability, cost, claim or damages arising from my participation in or association with activities and events organized and sponsored by the NFL or connected with the Events. 4. I consent to administration of first aid and other medical treatment in the event of injury or illness and hereby release and indemnify Releasees from any and all liability or claims arising out of such treatment. 5. I hereby grant full permission to Releasees, as described above to use any photographs, images, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of the activities of the Events for any legitimate purpose and I understand that I shall not be entitled to any compensation therefore. All photographs, resumes, or other submissions taken by or given to the NFL shall be the property of the NFL. 6. I understand that my belongings will be searched upon entry into LandShark Stadium. By signing this document, I consent to such searches, and waive any related claims that I might have against the NFL Entities, its affiliates, or its agents. I understand that should I refuse to consent to these searches, I will be denied entry. I hereby state that I have read and understand the above stated information. No promise, inducement, or agreement not expressed herein has been made to me. This form may be released to any third party in order that the applicant may receive medical care in the event of illness or injury. Last Name (typed or printed legibly) First Name Middle Initial Full Name (signature) Date MINORS: IF UNDER 18 – SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN (required for field cast) The undersigned, ______________________________, referred to as the parent(s) and natural guardian(s) or legal guardian(s) of _______________________________, does hereby represent that he/she (they) is (are), in fact, acting in such capacity and agrees to indemnify, save and hold harmless each and all of the parties herein referred to above as Releasees from all loss, liability, damage, cost or claim whatsoever that may be imposed upon said Releasees because of any defect in or lack of such capacity to so act and release said Releasees on behalf of the undersigned. (please print) PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME SIGNATURE RELATIONSHIP TO MINOR LANDSHARK STADIUM MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA PRO BOWL JANUARY 31, 2010 SUPER BOWL FEBRUARY 7, 2010 WAIVER AND RELEASE I hereby grant permission gratis to Touchdown Entertainment, Inc., NFL Properties LLC, the National Football League, its thirty-two member professional football teams, NFL Ventures, Inc., NFL Ventures, L.P., NFL Enterprises LLC, NFL International LLC, NFL Productions LLC, and all of their employees, subcontractors, sponsors, agents, affiliates, subsidiaries, licensees and assigns (collectively the "Releasees") to film, videotape and record gratis the performance of the above named performer (referred to herein as “I”, “me”, “my”) for the 2010 NFL PRO BOWL and SUPER BOWL XLIV EVENTS (the “Events”) to be held at LandShark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on January 31, 2010, and February 7, 2010, respectively, and subsequently to telecast and otherwise utilize the same gratis in whatever manner Releasees shall deem appropriate. Such permission shall include the unlimited right to appropriate use gratis by Releasees of my name, nickname, image, likeness, voice, photograph, signature facsimile, and biographical information in connection with the Event. I acknowledge that Releasees and their representatives shall have the unlimited right throughout the universe to copyright, use, reuse, publish, republish, broadcast and otherwise distribute all or any portion of the Events in which I may appear on any and all radio, network, cable and local television programs and in any print materials and in any other format or media (including electronic media) now know or hereinafter devised in perpetuity without compensation. In consideration and in return for being allowed to participate in the Events, I release and agree not to sue the Releasees from all present and future claims regarding my participation in the Events that may be made by me, my family, estate heirs, or assigns. I hereby represent that in connection with such performance, I have complied with Section 508 of the Federal Communications Act which makes it a criminal offense for any person to accept or furnish any money, service or other valuable consideration for the inclusion of any "plug" (promotional announcements) in any program intended for broadcast. Last Name (typed or printed legibly) First Name Middle Initial Full Name (signature) Date EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (required) ( ) ( ) EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME HOME PHONE MOBILE/WORK PHONE MINORS: IF UNDER 18 – SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN (required) The undersigned, ______________________________, referred to as the parent(s) and natural guardian(s) or legal guardian(s) of _______________________________, does hereby represent that he/she (they) is (are), in fact, acting in such capacity and agrees to indemnify, save and hold harmless each and all of the parties herein referred to above as Releasees from all loss, liability, damage, cost or claim whatsoever that may be imposed upon said Releasees because of any defect in or lack of such capacity to so act and release said Releasees on behalf of the undersigned. (please print) PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME SIGNATURE RELATIONSHIP TO MINOR VOLUNTEER/STAFF AGREEMENT TO COMPLY WITH TOUCHDOWN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. 2010 NFL PRO BOWL AND SUPERBOWL XLIV NON-DISCLOSURE AND CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY PLEASE NOTE: This document constitutes a significant and binding agreement between you and Touchdown Entertainment, Inc. (“PRODUCER”). Please do not sign it without having read it personally and agreeing to all of its terms. I understand that my participation in the production of the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl and Super Bowl XLIV Pre-Game and Halftime Shows (the “Productions”) taking place in Miami Gardens, Florida on January 31, 2010 and February 7, 2010, respectively, exposes me to confidential and privileged information and material with respect to the Productions and its contents (i.e., artistic, music, talent, theme, production concepts, rehearsals, etc.) I understand that the contents of the Productions are not made public prior to the live broadcast of the Productions and that the secrecy surrounding all elements of the Productions requires the highest possible standard of care. I understand the confidential nature of the Productions have significant proprietary value and that the dissemination of any material, information, photos, recordings, etc. will cause irreparable harm to Producer, The National Football League, and the respective Artists performing during the Productions. I hereby agree not to disclose any information or material to any third person at any time. I understand that cell phones and other digital recording devices will not be allowed in the stadium during rehearsals or the live Productions and that the recording of any parts of the Productions (including any rehearsals) and/or taking of photos, video, etc. is strictly prohibited. I acknowledge the great value of the goodwill and reputation that PRODUCER enjoys and that any violation of this agreement will result in significant damage to PRODUCER. I agree that any violation of this agreement may result in civil and criminal penalties, and that the owners of the rights in the contents of the Productions are third party beneficiaries of this agreement with the rights to enforce it. I have read the foregoing and agree to be bound by the terms contained herein. AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED BY: Last Name (typed or printed legibly) First Name Middle Initial Full Name (signature) Date (If Participant is under 18 years of age, the parent(s) or guardian(s) must execute in addition to the above, the following waiver:)