LIABILITY RELEASE AGREEMENT

1.0   LIABILITY.

In consideration of the opportunity to participate and/or attend THE adoption conference. conducted by [Known Together + Collaborators], “Company”, I do hereby release, hold harmless and agree not to sue Company or any of the above-mentioned trustees, officers, agents, and employees (collectively “Hosts”),  and discharge all Hosts from any and all claims, responsibilities or liabilities for injury or damages resulting from or arising out of my attendance at, or participation at their Event, whether or not caused by the ordinary negligence of the Hosts.

2.0 PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE.

I understand that at this event I may be photographed or video/audio recorded. I agree to allow my photo, video, voice or film likeness to be used for any purpose by the Hosts or their sponsors  and/or assigns in any format of media, now known or later developed. This grant includes the right to edit, mix or duplicate, and to use or re-use the recording  in whole or in part as Company may elect.  Company or its designee shall have complete ownership of the recording with no further consideration or compensation due to me and I acknowledge that I have no interest or ownership in the recordings or its copyright. I expressly release and indemnify Company and its officers, employees, agents and designees from any and all claims known or unknown arising out of or in any way connected with the above granted uses and representations.  The rights granted Company herein are perpetual and worldwide. In consideration of all of the above, I hereby give my consent without requiring compensation of any sort.

3.0 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.

Limited Use with Attribution. You may use our intellectual property with clear and obvious credit back to our Company/Event using [@theadoptionconference or #theadoptionconference], as well as correct links or credits back to where the materials, designs, images, text, quote or post can be located. However, you may never claim any of our intellectual property as your own or your original creation, even with attribution. THE GRANDMA TEST: If a grandma saw the content on your site or page, she should understand that the content is NOT yours. If you cannot make the distinction that clear, then please do not use our content in any way.

4.0 FOOD AND ALLERGIES.

Company and its agents and vendors make reasonable efforts to comply with food safety and food handling instructions, but food may contain allergens, gluten or other food sensitivity elements or byproducts and you should consume at your own risk, regardless of labeling or dietary requests. Please ask for more information if you have dietary restrictions.

5.0 TERMINATION AND CANCELLATION.

Company uses its best efforts to be dependable in planning and hosting events, however, if the Event needs to be cancelled for any reason, refunds will be made to all ticket holders in accordance with our return/exchange policy.  YOU CAN READ FULL POLICY HERE.

Company understands that things come up and plans change so they encourage a cautious purchase of single admission tickets.  NO REFUND will be given to single ticket admission purchases.  $200 refund will be given to attendees that purchased an ONSITE PACKAGE by Monday, September 21, 2026.  Any request for refunds for cancellation after that date will not be considered. 

6.0. MISCELLANEOUS.

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with regard to the subject matter and shall supersede any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. Any amendment or modification of this Agreement must be in a signed writing. If any provision of this Agreement, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected. This Agreement, including the rights under it, may not be assigned or transferred. Failure of either party to enforce any provision herein shall not be constructed as a general relinquishment or waiver as to that or any other enforceable right under this agreement. This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin,  without reference to other conflicts of laws which might cause the application of the laws of another state. Headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and do not confer rights or obligations, nor alter any terms of this Agreement.

RISK AND LIABILITY

Neither Party will be liable for any failure or delay in performing an obligation under this Agreement that is due to any of the following causes (which causes are hereinafter referred to as “Force Majeure”), to the extent beyond its reasonable control: acts of God, accident, riots, war, terrorist act, epidemic, pandemic, quarantine, civil commotion, breakdown of communication facilities, breakdown of web host, breakdown of internet service provider, natural catastrophes, governmental acts or omissions, changes in laws or regulations, national strikes, fire, explosion, or generalized lack of availability of raw materials or energy.

For the avoidance of doubt, Force Majeure shall not include (a) financial distress nor the inability of either party to make a profit or avoid a financial loss, (b) changes in market prices or conditions, or (c) a party's financial inability to perform its obligations hereunder.

7.1.ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I have read and understood the above warning concerning COVID-19. I hereby choose to accept the risk of “Force Majeure” for myself in participating in the Event/Activities offered by Company. The services of the Event/Activities are of such value to me that I accept the risk of any of the events that include the “Force Majeure” risk and beyond in order to participate.

7.2.  WAIVER OF LAWSUIT/LIABILITY: I hereby forever release and waive my right to bring suit against Company, and its owners, officers, directors, managers, officials, trustees, agents, employees, or other representatives in connection to “Force Majeure” related to participating in services at the Event/Activities. I understand that this waiver means I give up my right to bring any claims including for personal injuries, death, disease or property losses, or any other loss, including but not limited to claims of negligence and give up any claim I may have to seek damages, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen.