Makers' Space Registration

Company: The Industrial Commons (TOSS, Good Books, Land for the Commons, Material Return, Work in Burke, OPT-IN, J.E.T., ISP, Carolina Textile District, ACE Institute, Hometown Walkabout, North Carolina Textile Innovation and Sustainability Engine), including its officers, directors, employees, agents, volunteers and representative (“Company” or “Organizers”) 

Acknowledgement of Risks

Participant acknowledges that participation in the Company’s programs and activities, involves inherent risks, including but not limited to travel, physical activity, interaction with other participants and members of the public, and other risks that may cause injury, property damage or death. 

Participant understands and accepts that the Company and its Organizers will take all reasonable precautions to ensure a safe experience, but Participant acknowledges that there are risks beyond their control. Participant releases, waives, and discharges the organizers, their employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all liability for any injury, loss, or damage to personal property, or other consequences arising out of or related to their participation in any of the Company’s programs, events, or activities. Participant voluntarily assumes all risks associated with participation in these activities.

Acknowledgment of Transportation Risks

Participant hereby grants permission for the Participant to be transported by vehicles arranged by the Company and/or its Organizers in connection with the Company’s programs, activities, or events. Participant acknowledges that transportation provided by the Company or its Organizers involves risks, including but not limited to accidents, mechanical failure, or other unforeseen events.

Participant acknowledges that the Company is not a common carrier and is not in the business of providing transportation services to the public. 

Participant hereby releases and forever holds harmless the Company and its Organizers from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, or losses arising from the use of transportation services provided in connection and/or association with the transportation services of the Company. 

Participant grants permission to the Company and its Organizers to take photographs, video, and audio recordings of the participant for the purpose of creating materials including but not limited to brochures, websites, social media, and other marketing materials during its activities and to use such media for promotional, marketing, or other lawful purposes without compensation or additional approval. 

Participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its Organizers from any claims, liabilities, or costs (including attorney fees) arising from Participants actions or failure to comply with this Agreement.

Participant may choose to opt out or not agree to some sections of this Agreement. If the Participant opts out of any section, they acknowledge that they may not be able to participate in certain aspects of the activities. Please demonstrate your decision for each section by INITIALING the corresponding boxes:

Section 2: Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability Release 

Participant understands and accepts that the Company and its Organizers will take all reasonable precautions to ensure a safe experience, but Participant acknowledges that there are risks beyond their control. Participant releases, waives, and discharges the organizers, their employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all liability for any injury, loss, or damage to personal property, or other consequences arising out of or related to their participation in any of the Company’s programs, events, or activities. Participant voluntarily assumes all risks associated with participation in these activities.

Section 3: Transportation Release

Participant hereby releases and forever holds harmless the Company and its Organizers from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, or losses arising from the use of transportation services provided in connection and/or association with the transportation services of the Company.

SECTION 4: MEDIA RELEASE

Participant grants permission to the Company and its Organizers to take photographs, video, and audio recordings of the participant for the purpose of creating materials including but not limited to brochures, websites, social media, and other marketing materials during its activities and to use such media for promotional, marketing, or other lawful purposes without compensation or additional approval. 

SECTION 7: GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina. Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively in the state and federal courts located in Burke County, North Carolina. 

SECTION 8: SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 9: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

Participant certifies that they have read this Agreement, understand its terms, and sign it voluntarily without inducement. Participant further certifies that they are at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or guardian if a minor.