Photo & Video Taping Release: I hereby give my express and unconditional permission and consent to the City of Sausalito to use videotaped or photographed images of me or my business or my business representatives for use in the City's publicity or public relations materials and I will not seek any fee or other form of compensation of any type or amount for such use. I hereby give up any rights that I or my business or my business representatives may have to inspect or approve my images, names or likenesses or my business or my business representatives including any advertising copy, printed matter, website or other media or material in which my images, names or likenesses or my business or my business representatives may appear in relation to the City publicity or public relations materials. Release from Liability and Indemnification: In consideration for participating in the applicable special event(s) listed above, I hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims for damages for bodily injury, personal injury, death, or property damage which I may have or which may hereafter accrue as a result of my participation in the activity(ies). This release is intended to discharge, in advance, the City of Sausalito, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all liability arising out of, or connected in any way with, my participation in said activity, even though that liability may arise out of negligence on the part of the City its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. I understand that the above activity may be of a hazardous nature and/or include physical and/or strenuous exercise or activity; that serious accidents may occur during the above described activity; and that participants in the above described activity may sustain bodily injury, personal injury and/or property damage as a consequence thereof. Those hazards include, but are not limited to, exposure to the elements, sprains, strains, cuts or contusions associated with strenuous work or the use of tools; over exertion; walking on uneven ground, lifting materials or unpredictable acts by others. Knowing the risks involved, nevertheless, I have voluntarily applied to participate in the above described activity and I hereby agree to assume any and all risks of injury or death and to release the City of Sausalito, its officer, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers, who through negligence or any other act or omission might otherwise be liable to me. I further understand and agree that this waiver, release, and assumption of risks is to be binding to my heirs and assigns. I further agree to indemnify, defend and hold the City of Sausalito its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers harm-less from any loss, liability, claim, damage, or expense which may incur as a result of my participation in the above described activity. Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Contagious Diseases: The City of Sausalito has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of contagious disease; however, the City cannot guarantee that you or your business representatives, including family and friends and volunteers will not become infected with any communicable disease. I hereby assert that I am in sufficiently sound health and that I have no health condition, illness, or communicable disease that may make my participating injurious to me or others. If I should develop any such condition, illness or disease during the term of activities, I promise to discontinue participation until I have received an appropriate medical release from my doctor. I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself or my business representatives or volunteers (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my business representatives or volunteers may experience or incur in connection with participation in this Special Event. On my behalf, and on behalf of my business and its representatives, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless the City, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the City, its employees, agents, and representatives. Date Signed: October 28, 2025 |