Liability Waiver
I understand that participation in Main Line Singers (“MLS”) activities may involve certain risks. In consideration of being allowed to participate, I agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless Main Line Singers, its officers, members, volunteers, and agents, as well as the rehearsal space, Main Line Unitarian Church (“MLUC”) and the dress rehearsal and performance space, Paoli Presbyterian Church (“PPC”), from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising out of my participation in rehearsals, performances, or related activities, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Specifically, I hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress execute this Release under the following terms:
1. Release and Waiver: I release and forever discharge and hold harmless MLS, MLUC, and PPC from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from my activities with Main Line Singers. I understand that this Release discharges MLS, MLUC and PPC from any liability or claim that I may have against them with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from my activities with Main Line Singers, whether caused by the negligence of Main Line Singers or its officers, directors, employees, or agents or otherwise. I also understand that MLS, MLUC and PPC do not assume responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance in the event of injury or illness.
2. Medical Treatment: I hereby release and forever discharge MLS, MLUC and PPC from any claim whatsoever which arises or hereafter may arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with my activities with MLS.
3. Assumption of Risk: I acknowledge that some MLS activities, such as lifting and moving equipment, event setup and teardown, walking on choral risers and on and off stage, etc., may inherently involve risk and I hereby expressly and specifically assume the risk of injury or harm in the activities and release MLS, MLUC and PPC from all liability for injury, illness, death or property damage resulting from the activities with MLS.
4. Insurance: I understand that Main Line Singers does not carry or maintain health, medical, or disability insurance coverage for any member or participant. Each member or participant is expected and encouraged to obtain his or her own medical or health insurance coverage.
5. Photographic Release: I grant my permission for MLS to reproduce, distribute and use any photographs, videos, etc., for any purpose, including but not limited to, advertising, communications, either in print, or any website or social media platform. I understand that photographs and videos may be taken during rehearsals, concerts, and gigs.
6. Other: I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Release which shall continue to be enforceable.