Become a Volunteer

I know, acknowledge, and understand that all Wasatch Mountain Arts events including, but not limited to, Wasatch Mountain Film Festival involve SIGNIFICANT RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH, for participants, competitors, officials, volunteers, and coaches.

I know, acknowledge, and understand that there are NATURAL, MECHANICAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND RISKS including, but not limited to, natural and man-made obstacles and structures, equipment failure, collisions with objects or structures, being struck by other people or equipment, and exceeding my own abilities, which conditions and risks, independently or in combination with my activities, may cause property damage, or severe or even fatal injuries to me or others.

I know, acknowledge, and understand that
Wasatch Mountain Arts, and all affiliated organizations, and their respective administrators, officers, directors, agents, coaches, employees, volunteers, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and owners and leasers of premises used to conduct events, training and clinics (hereinafter the term “Wasatch Mountain Arts, Wasatch Mountain Film Festival” shall be used to refer to all such persons and entities collectively) DO NOT AND CANNOT GUARANTEE MY SAFETY.

In consideration of Wasatch Mountain Arts, Wasatch Mountain Film Festival acceptance of my registration to participate in the Wasatch Mountain Arts, Wasatch Mountain Film Festival event, and with full knowledge and understanding of the RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH involved in Wasatch Mountain Arts, Wasatch Mountain Film Festival, including but not limited to the events listed above, I FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME THE RISK THAT I MAY SUFFER PROPERTY DAMAGE, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN FATAL INJURIES, even if I follow the instructions or advice of Wasatch Mountain Arts, Wasatch Mountain Film Festival, and I agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions at all times:

I understand that I alone am responsible for my safety while participating in Wasatch Mountain Arts, Wasatch Mountain Film Festival training, practice and workshops. I agree that I will accept and abide by the rules, regulations, instructions, and directions of Wasatch Mountain Arts, Wasatch Mountain Film Festival (as defined above) at all times.

I agree to forever WAIVE AND RELEASE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, AND HOLD HARMLESS, DEFEND, AND INDEMNIFY Wasatch Mountain Arts, Wasatch Mountain Film Festival (as defined above) FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DEMANDS, EXPENSES, AND DAMAGES whether resulting from property damage, personal injury, or death, in connection with my association with or entry in the Wasatch Mountain Arts, Wasatch Mountain Film Festival event and/or participation in Wasatch Mountain Arts, Wasatch Mountain Film Festival training, practice, or competitive events and clinics, and any related travel, due to any cause whatsoever INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND/OR BREACH OF EXPRESS OR LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE PART OF Wasatch Mountain Arts, Wasatch Mountain Film Festival, regardless whether the injury or property damage was foreseeable or not, and including all claims regarding the design or condition of equipment utilized by me in such training, practice, and workshops, regardless whether such equipment was specified or recommended by Wasatch Mountain Arts, Wasatch Mountain Film Festival (as defined above).

I currently have, and I agree to maintain throughout the time that I practice, train, and participate, valid and sufficient medical and accident insurance. I understand that such insurance is required for participation in all Wasatch Mountain Arts, Wasatch Mountain Film Festival training, practice, or events and workshops, and is my sole responsibility, and I release Wasatch Mountain Arts, Wasatch Mountain Film Festival (as defined above) from providing insurance coverage for me.

I agree that this statement, waiver, and release shall be construed in accordance with, and governed by the substantive laws of the State of Utah, without reference to principles governing choice or conflict of laws. In addition, I agree that all lawsuits for property damage, personal injury, or related loss against Wasatch Mountain Arts, Wasatch Mountain Film Festival (as defined above) must be brought and maintained in the state or federal courts of the State of Utah and no other jurisdiction, and I consent and agree that jurisdiction and venue for such proceedings shall lie exclusively in such courts. In the event any portion of this agreement, waiver, and release is found to be unenforceable, the remaining terms shall be fully enforceable.

HAVING READ THE FOREGOING AND UNDERSTANDING IT TO BE A LEGALLY BINDING RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, I SIGNIFY MY AGREEMENT AND ASSENT TO THE ABOVE TERMS BY SIGNING BELOW:

I understand and acknowledge that the activity to be engaged in brings with it both known and unanticipated risks to participant. These risks include, but are not limited to falling, slipping, crashing and colliding and could result in injury, illness, disease, emotional distress, death and/or property damage to myself.

I acknowledge that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and that I understand the terms of this Agreement. I also acknowledge that this Agreement shall bind my heirs and personal representatives.