Consent(Required) I have read and agree to follow the rules of the Sisters Rodeo Parade (View: sistersrodeo.com/parade-rules-waiver-and-release-form/) I consent with the parade waiver form (see form below).
PARTICIPANT EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK / INDEMNIFICATION/WAIVER OF CLAIMS / RELEASE OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT
In consideration of being permitted to participate, in any way, in the 2025 Sisters Rodeo Parade (the “Parade”), the undersigned named below agree:
1. I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Sisters Rodeo Parade 2025 Parade Rules (the “Rules”), which Rules are incorporated herein by this reference, including, without limitation, the provisions related to the full release and waiver of liability of the Sisters Rodeo Association, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, contractors, designees, and agents (collectively referred to as “Sisters Rodeo”) and the City of Sisters.
2. I grant permission to Sisters Rodeo to use my image and likeness in connection with any broadcast, publication, or reproduction of the Parade, in any way or medium whatsoever now existing or hereafter created.
3. I fully understand and acknowledge that:
a. There are risks and dangers associated with participating in the Parade, which could result in bodily injury, partial or total disability, paralysis, and death. The risks and dangers include, for example only and without limitation, the risk of death, physical injury, property damage, physical exertion and health conditions, and adverse animal interactions.
b. The social and economic losses and damages that could result from these risks and dangers could be severe.
c. These risks and dangers may be caused by or result from the action, inaction, or negligence of the undersigned participant(s) or the action, inaction, or negligence of others, including, but not limited to, Sisters Rodeo and the City of Sisters.
d. There may be other risks and dangers not known or which may not be reasonably foreseeable at this time.
4. I accept and assume all such risks and dangers. I further accept and assume full responsibility for any losses and damages that result or arise from any injury, disability, paralysis, death, property damage, or any other claim or loss, however, caused, including if caused in whole or in part by the actions, inactions, or negligence of Sisters Rodeo or the City of Sisters. I further acknowledge, understand, and agree that I am solely responsible for any consequential damages and other losses, injuries, and damages occasioned by or arising from any horse or other livestock, vehicle, or float used by me at the Parade, including, without limitation, during the preparation, duration, and disbanding of the Parade and any parts thereof.
5. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sisters Rodeo and the City of Sisters, and their respective agents, affiliates, employees, managers, officers, designees, agents, contractors, heirs, and assigns (hereinafter, collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any claims, injuries, damages, costs, expenses, awards, fines, judgments, and liabilities of any nature whatsoever, including attorneys' fees (including, without limitation, expert witness fees and other litigation expenses), arising out of or in connection with either or both of the following: (a) my participation in the Parade, and (b) the participation of any person participating in the Parade on my behalf or at my invitation.
6. I, for myself, my heirs, next of kin, executors, personal representatives, and assigns, do hereby release, waive, and discharge the Indemnified Parties from, and covenant not to sue any of the Indemnified Parties for, any claims, demands, losses, or damages, including from the negligence of any of the Indemnified Parties, resulting in personal injury, accidents, illnesses (including death), property loss, economic loss, emotional distress, psychiatric injury, pain or suffering of any kind, attorneys’ fees, and damages that may at any time arise from or relate in any way to my participation in the Parade, including, without limitation, traveling to and from the Parade.
7. I further expressly agree that the foregoing terms of this Participant Express Assumption of Risk / Indemnification / Waiver of Claims / Release of Liability Agreement (the “Agreement”) are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State of Oregon and that if any portion of this Agreement is held invalid, I agree that the balance of this Agreement will, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
8. By signing this Agreement, I represent that I am at least 18 years old, and I have the authority to sign on behalf of myself and/or on behalf of my minor child, if/as identified below.
I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT.
I FULLY UNDERSTAND THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT, ASSURANCE, OR GUARANTEE BEING MADE TO ME.
IF APPLICABLE:
SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE FOLLOWING MINOR THAT WAS ENTERED ABOVE.