Informed Consent and Liability Waiver Release for Participation in Event
1. I am voluntarily participating in a special event offered by Water Street Tampa LLC which may
include, without limitation, physical activity, and walking in and around outdoor spaces, active sidewalks,
alleys, roadways, retail and restaurant spaces, and active construction sites, among other things
(collectively, the “Activity”). In consideration of joining in the activity, I agree and acknowledge that I
am fully aware that there are significant inherent risks and dangers involved in physical activities,
including the potential of death, injury, and/or property damage. I further I agree and acknowledge that I
am voluntarily participating in the Activity during the time period of the spread of the infectious disease
otherwise known as COVID-19, and I am fully aware that the very nature of said Activity may place me
at higher risk for contracting the disease. I accept all the risks of participating, even if the risks are
created by the carelessness, negligence or gross negligence of a Released Party (as defined below) or
anyone else.
2. “Claims” includes but is not limited to any and all liabilities, claims, demands, legal actions,
rights of actions for damages, costs, procedures, personal injury or death (including, without limitation,
personal injury or death sustained as a result of being exposed to or otherwise becoming infected with
COVID-19 or a COVID-19 related illness) in connection with participation in the Activity. “Released
Party” means Water Street Tampa, LLC, Tampa Port Authority d/b/a Port Tampa Bay, Marriott
International Inc., Marriott Hotel Services Inc., and Strategic Property Partners LLC, and all of their
affiliates, direct and indirect subsidiaries, and their respective property managers, representatives,
directors, officers, agents, employees and volunteer staff.
3. I agree and acknowledge that: (a) at all times I shall comply with all stated and customary terms,
sanitation, disinfectant and cleaning measures, social distancing, posted safety signs, rules and
regulations, and verbal instructions given to me by any retailer, tenant, property manager and/or Released
Party; (b) I am aware that if the Activity (or any portion thereof) occurs outdoors, the streets adjourning the
area of the Activity are open to regular vehicular traffic during the Activity and I will obey all traffic laws
and regulations; and (c) I will obey all laws, regulations, and age requirements governing the lawful sale
and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
4. I hereby, for myself and for my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns, fully
release, waive and forever discharge any and all rights or Claims I may have, now or in the future, against
any Released Party, even if the Claims are based on the carelessness, negligence or gross negligence of a
Released Party or anyone else. Without limiting the foregoing, I further release any recourses which I
may now or hereafter have resulting from any decision of any Released Party.
5. I agree not to sue any Released Party for Claims, even if the Claims arise from the carelessness,
negligence or gross negligence of any Released Party or anyone else. I agree to indemnify (reimburse for
any loss) and hold harmless each Released Party from any loss or liability (including any reasonable legal
fees they may incur) defending any Claim made by me or anyone making a Claim on my behalf, even if
the Claim is alleged to or did result from the carelessness or negligence of any Released Party or anyone
else.
6. I: (a) have no physical or medical condition which would prevent me from properly and safely
participating in the Activity to include, without limitation, fever/chills, shortness of breath, loss of taste or
smell, muscle pains, dry cough, sore throat, or diagnosis of COVID-19 or exposure to someone with
COVID-19 within the 14 days immediately preceding the Activity; (b) have not been instructed by a
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physician to avoid physical activity and/or exercise; and (c) if I have consulted a physician, I have taken
my physician’s advice.
7. I grant my permission to the Released Party and any transferee or licensee or any of them, to
utilize any photographs, motion pictures, videotapes, recordings and other references or records of the
Activity which may depict, record or refer to me for any purpose (“Images”), including commercial use
by the released parties, their sponsors and their licensees. This permission is for use anywhere in the
world and on the Internet and for an unlimited period of time. I understand and agree that I will not be
compensated or receive additional consideration for consenting to the use of the Images and that I will not
be given a chance to receive, inspect or approve the promotional or marketing material, messages and/or
content that may use the Images. I hereby release the Released Party including, without limitation, all
persons who took or otherwise created, recorded or modified the Images, from any and all claims, actions,
damages, interest, costs, expense and compensation of whatsoever kind and howsoever arising, whether
known or unknown, and which I now have or at any time hereafter can, shall or may have in connection
with, or in any way resulting or arising from, the Images and the creation, use or disposition of them.
8. I acknowledge and agree that the Released Party shall own all right, title and interest, throughout
the world, in and to the Images and any materials compromising all or any part of the Images, and that the
Released Party has the unrestricted right to use, license, sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any or all of
them, as well as the Released Party’s rights under this Release and Waiver, in any manner whatsoever and
without any accountability to me. I hereby assign to the Released Party all right, title and interest,
throughout the world, I may have in and to the Images and any materials comprising all or any part of the
Images, including all intellectual property rights thereto. I hereby irrevocably waive any and all of my
moral rights and any other irrevocable rights I may have, throughout the world, in or to the Images and
any materials comprising all or part of the Images.
9. I understand that some of the information provided by me, including, but not limited to, my name,
address, and date of birth (the “Information”) will be collected and used by the Released Party, and I
consent to the transmission of the Information to the Released Party, its agents and/or service providers
and authorize the Released Party, its agents and/or service providers to record, process and store such
Information as necessary for purposes of providing and administering the Activity. If any provision of this
agreement shall be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed
severable from this agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining
provisions.
10. I have fully read and understand this agreement. I am aware that by signing this agreement, I am
waiving certain legal rights I or my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns may have
against the Released Party.
11. This Event Release and waiver will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Florida. Each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located
in Florida with respect to resolution of disputes arising under this Agreement.
SIGNED AND ACKNOWLEDGED:
Signature:
Printed Name:
Dated: / /