RELEASE AND WAIVER

I HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF WHATEVER KIND OR NATURE AGAINST THE WORLD TRADE CENTERS ASSOCIATION AND ITS AFFILIATED PARTNERS AND SPONSORS, INCLUDING IN EACH CASE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND AGENTS (THE “RELEASED PARTIES”), EITHER IN LAW OR IN EQUITY, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES OR LOSSES CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE, FAULT OR CONDUCT OF ANY KIND ON THE PART OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DEATH, BODILY INJURY, ILLNESS, ECONOMIC LOSS OR OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, WHICH I, MY HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, NEXT OF KIN AND/OR LEGALLY APPOINTED OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES, MAY HAVE OR WHICH MAY HEREINAFTER ACCRUE ON MY BEHALF, WHICH ARISE OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE FROM MY PARTICIPATION WITH THE ACTIVITY. 

 

ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK

I acknowledge and understand the following:

1. Attendance at the ERM 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 attendance at the ERM, including any injury, harm and loss caused by the negligence, fault or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties.

 

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

We give no warranties regarding any aspect of this ERM, or any materials related to it or offered at this event and disclaim any and all implied warranties, including but not limited to, warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, timeliness, and merchantability. The ERM is provided on an “as-is” basis.

The speakers, registrants, or sponsors’ views, opinions, and positions at the ERM are theirs alone. They do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the WTCA or its Members.

While the speaker makes every effort to present accurate and reliable information, WTCA does not endorse, approve, or certify such information, nor does it guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy, timeliness, or correct sequencing of such information. We make no representations of accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability, or validity of any information presented by speakers, registrants, or sponsors at this ERM. We will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use.

We do not endorse and expressly disclaim all liability relating to any of the products or services mentioned by speakers, registrants, or sponsors.

Except as required by law, neither WTCA nor its affiliates shall be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential costs, damages, or losses arising directly or indirectly from this ERM or other aspects related to it or in connection with the ERM.

The maximum aggregate liability of WTCA for any claim in any way connected with, or arising from, the ERM, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise (including any negligent act or omission), shall be limited to the amount paid by you to us for ERM.

 

BY ATTENDING AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN THE ERM, YOU ARE DEEMED TO HAVE GIVEN A FULL RELEASE OF LIABILITY TO THE RELEASED PARTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.