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THE RINKS / GREAT PARK ICE / LEAGUES & TEAMS
CONSENT, INDEMNIFICATION, WAIVER AND RELEASE AGREEMENT
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of my and, if a child’s name is written below (“My Child”), My Child’s participation in activities related to the Jr. Ducks, Lady Ducks, Jr. Gulls, Jr. Gulls Girls, Orange County Hockey Club and/or Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League (individually and collectively, the “Teams”) and/or being at and/or using of any of the premises and facilities commonly known as Great Park Ice or The Rinks (individually and collectively, the “Facility”), including transportation to and from, and any equipment supplied to me or My Child or used by me or My Child in connection therewith (collectively, “Participation”), all as applicable and to the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws, I agree as follows:
- I acknowledge and I am aware of the hazards, dangers and risks (inherent or otherwise) in connection with the Participation and being a spectator, including, without limitation, exposure to or transmission of bacteria and viruses, property damage, property loss, property theft, economic loss, accident, minor injury or serious injury (known or unknown), which may include permanent disability or paralysis, or death to me, My Child, to other participants, to spectators or other third parties (collectively, “Injury”). I further acknowledge that there are natural factors and occurrences which may impact or affect the safety of the Participation. I warrant that I am, and My Child is, in good health and has/have no physical conditions that would prevent me or My Child from being involved in or acting in connection with the Participation.
- I assume full responsibility for, and all risk of, any illness, accident, bodily injury, death, property loss, property theft or property damage that may result for any reason, including by acts of negligence, in connection with the Participation and being a spectator, whether caused by Irvine Ice Foundation, The Rinks Foundation, Ice Management, LLC, the Facility, and/or its parent, related affiliate, agent, successor and/or subsidiary companies (and/or their respective owners, officers, directors, members, employees, agents, subtenants, ground lessors, landlords and/or sublandlords) (collectively, the “Releasees”), me, My Child, another participant, any third persons or otherwise.
- I agree that prior to participating, or allowing My Child to participate, in any activity relating to the Participation, including, without limitation at the Facilities, I will inspect the premises and surrounding area and all equipment to be used. If through my inspection I determine that anything related to the Participation is unsafe, I will immediately advise an official of the applicable Facility and Teams (as and if applicable) of the unsafe condition and will not participate, or allow My Child to participate, until the condition is corrected.
- If I or My Child become injured or ill as a result of the Participation, I authorize the Releasees to administer, or cause and consent to the administration of, whatever first aid, medical care, dental care or other treatment and medications as may be necessary under the circumstances, including treatment by a physician, emergency medical technician, dentist or hospital (“Treatment”), although I acknowledge that the Releasees have no obligation to do so and that the Releasees do not endorse the services of any physician or hospital that may provide such Treatment to me or My Child. I understand that I will be financially responsible for the cost of any such care, treatment or medication and that the Releasees will have no obligation to pay any such costs of any Treatment and agree to reimburse the Releasees for any such costs incurred.
- I RELEASE, AGREE NOT TO SUE AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS (ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY CHILD) THE RELEASEES of and from any and all claims, causes of action, suits, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, expenses and any actions of any kind whatsoever (collectively, "Claims"), known or unknown, existing now or in the future, that I, My Child, our respective heirs, executors, administrators, next of kin, assigns or any third party may now or hereafter have against the Releasees, arising in any way as a result of or in connection with the Participation and any Treatment, including, without limitation, any Injury suffered by me, My Child, our respective heirs, executors, administrators, next of kin and assigns or any other party and regardless of any fault or passive or active negligence on the part of the Releasees, myself , My Child, or any third party. I (on behalf of myself and My Child) expressly waive and relinquish all rights and benefits afforded by California Civil Code Section 1542 and do so understanding and acknowledging the significance of this specific waiver of Section 1542. Section 1542 states as follows:
“A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.”
- I grant to the Releasees, and any person or entity acting under the Releasee’s permission or with the Releasee’s authority, permission to photograph, film, videotape or record me or My Child while at the Facility, and a non-exclusive license to use the likeness, image, photograph and name of me and My Child for any and all commercial and non-commercial purposes in perpetuity including, without limitation, in connection with the marketing, promotion and/or advertising of the Facility, the Teams, the Anaheim Ducks, the San Diego Gulls, the Releasees and/or their affiliates and respective programs in any media known and unknown or hereinafter developed without geographic or time restrictions. I acknowledge that events held at the Facility may be recorded and broadcasted through various means, including through live streaming, by the Facility or the Facility’s authorized vendors.
- This Agreement constitutes my entire understanding regarding the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes any prior statements, agreements or representations (written or oral) regarding that subject matter. No oral representations, statements or inducements apart from this Agreement as written have been made to me. I agree that this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, such invalidity will not affect any other provision that can be given full effect without the invalid provision.
- BINDING ARBITRATION: This Agreement and any dispute or Claims whatsoever between me (or My Child) and the Facilities, Teams and Releasees, including, without limitation, my or My Child’s Participation and any Injury or Treatment, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of California exclusive of conflict or choice of the law rules and, subject to the following provision related to arbitration of disputes, the parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Orange. Any dispute or Claims between me (and/or My Child, as applicable) and the Facilities, Teams and Releasees, including without limitation, arising out of or relating to this Agreement, my or My Child’s Participation, any Injury, any Treatment and the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, shall be determined by arbitration in Orange County, California before one arbitrator. The arbitration shall be administered by JAMS pursuant to JAMS’ Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures. The arbitration proceedings and award shall be confidential, except as otherwise required by court order or as necessary to confirm, vacate or enforce the award and for disclosure in confidence to the parties’ respective attorneys, advisors and family members. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. This provision shall not preclude a party from seeking provisional remedies in aid of arbitration from the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Orange. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees of arbitration.
- I have carefully read this Agreement, and I know and understand what it means, including that it is a complete waiver and release of liability, a waiver of a jury trial and promise on behalf of myself and My Child to indemnify and not to sue or make a claim. My signature below is my own free and voluntary act and I intend this Agreement to be legally binding on me. I certify that I am at least 18 years old.
- I represent, if this waiver is for My Child, that I am a parent and natural guardian of My Child and that I am, in fact, acting in such capacity and agree to save and hold harmless and indemnify the Releasees from all Claims, whether known or unknown, which may be made against the Releasees because of any defect in or lack of such capacity to so act and hereby release the Releasees on behalf of My Child and his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
CODE OF CONDUCT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK BY ENTERING THE FACILITY, SKATERS, GUESTS AND SPECTATORS ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Read and abide by all posted rules, signs, warnings and policies and cooperate with the Staff.
- All skaters are required to pay for their skating time prior to entering rink surface.
- Except for children enrolled and actively participating in a skating or hockey program at the Facility, children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Parents are responsible to ensure their children adhere to this Code of Conduct and all Facility rules.
- Respect all those at the Facility. Do not physically or verbally threaten or harass any person, including any other skater, spectator, official, coach, or staff member, including through any social media platform. Fighting, use of physical force, obscene, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate language or gestures, or racial, religious or ethnic slurs are prohibited.
- Do not possess or use any item that could be used as a weapon, including, but not limited to: firearms, explosives, fireworks, chemical dispensing devices, or any clubs, sticks, knives or other object(s) that may be used in any way to inflict bodily injury on another person. Hockey sticks and other hockey and/or ice skating equipment are permitted, as long as such items are used for their intended purpose.
- Do not throw or leave objects on the rink surface.
- Everyone enjoys the Facility when it’s clean. Do not discard litter of any kind anywhere, including on the rink surface, except in designated trash receptacles. Rummaging through or removing items from the trash receptacles is prohibited. Spitting is prohibited.
- Respect the property of others. Do not deface, damage or destroy any property belonging to the Facility, its occupants or other persons in the Facility.
- Do not lean over or pound on the glass surrounding the rink surface.
- Do not bring any outside food or alcoholic beverage into the Facility, unless otherwise approved by the Facility.
- Do not take any food or beverages onto the rink surface or place food or beverages on the surrounding dasherboards or any railings.
- Alcoholic beverages are permitted if purchased from the Facility and only in areas specifically designated for the consumption of alcohol.
- Smoking or consuming tobacco (including e-cigarettes and vaporizers) and/or marijuana, are prohibited. Drug paraphernalia and illegal substances are prohibited.
- Skating is not permitted under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or other controlled substances.
- Do not stay on or enter rink surface when resurfacing/cleaning or maintenance is taking place.
- Keep exits to the rink surface clear. Before getting on the rink surface, look for oncoming skaters.
- Do not sit on floors, rink surface, dasherboards, handrails, stairs, trash receptacles or other areas not specifically designated for seating.
- Be safe. Do not act in a manner that may cause or contribute to injury to yourself or any other person.
- Be aware of all surroundings while on and off the rink surface as objects, such as hockey pucks and sticks, may leave the rink surface at any time.
- No electronic devices are allowed on the rink surface.
- No talking or texting on mobile devices while on the rink surface.
- Do not use headphones/earbuds while on the rink surface during public skate sessions or hockey activities.
- Do not bring any animals into the Facility with the exception of service animals (as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”)).
- Inform a Staff member if you require accommodations or assistance, we’ll be happy to assist.
- Do not violate any federal, state or local law or ordinance.
Violation of the Code of Conduct and Facility rules may result in removal from the rink surface, ejection from the Facility, and/or suspension from the Facility.
Assumption of Risk:
By engaging in skating or being present at the Facility, skaters, guests and spectators are deemed to have knowledge of and assume the risk (inherent or otherwise) of skating and being a spectator, which includes but is not limited to the following:
- Injuries that result from collisions or contact with other skaters or other individuals who are or near the rink surface.
- Injuries that result from falls.
- Injuries that involve objects or artificial structures that are properly on or near the rink surface.
- Injuries on the rink surface, in the spectator area or elsewhere in the Facility that result from being struck by hockey pucks, sticks or other equipment or items, or by other thrown objects.