Player Waiver and
Media Release Agreement
Player Waiver
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You are reading this as a participant or parent/guardian of a participant in that you are registering yourself or your child to participate in Manhattan Football Club activities. You do so having the legal authority to enter into such an agreement.
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By reading this agreement you agree that you have read and understand the Manhattan Football Club Player Waiver (hereinafter “Waiver”) and waive Manhattan Football Club from all liability relating to injuries that may occur before, after and during participation of any activity on any location. You agree to hold Manhattan Football Club completely free from any and all liability, including but not limited to financial responsibility for injuries incurred, regardless of whether injuries are caused by negligence.
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Through registration and participation, you forfeit all right to bring a suit against Manhattan Football Club in connection with your participation or your child's participation in Manhattan Football Club activities. Participants and parents/guardians will make every effort to obey safety precautions as listed in writing and as explained verbally. Participants and/or parents/guardians will ask for clarification when needed. Participants and/or parents/guardians must inform the club of any pre-existing or recent injuries that the player may have prior to participating in any Manhattan Football Club activities. If any precautions or medications are need to participate it is the responsibility of the participant and/or parent/guardian to inform, and if necessary, educate the club on how to properly accommodate the player while participating in club activities. Failure to do so is an assumption of risk and the club shall not be held responsible for any injury no matter how minor or major.
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By reading this document, you acknowledge and admit that there are inherent risks involved in the types of activities offered by Manhattan Football Club. Therefore the participant accepts full financial responsibility for any injury that may occur either to the player or to any other player due to his/her/their negligence. Should the above-mentioned parties, or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, you agree to reimburse them for such fees and costs. Participants and parents/guardians further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Manhattan Football Club, their managers, employees, and volunteers from liability for the injury or death of any person(s) and damage to property that may result from the participant’s negligent or intentional act or omission while participants or children of parents/guardians are participating in activities offered by Manhattan Football Club.
By reading this document, you agree to have fully read and understand the foregoing assumption of risk, and release of liability and understand that by reading it, it obligates you to indemnify the parties named for any liability for injury or death of any person and damage to property caused by your negligent or intentional act or omission. You understand that by participating in and registering for activities with Manhattan Football Club, you agree to this form and are waiving valuable legal rights. Participation confirms you have carefully read this Agreement and fully understand its contents.
Participants and parents/guardians are aware that this is a release and waiver of liability and read it knowingly, voluntarily, and of your own free will.
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Media Release
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By reading this agreement, you grant Manhattan Football Club permission to use your our your child's photograph, videos, image and likeness in any and all publications for Manhattan Football Club. This includes but is not limited to website entries, any form of social media or print publications without payment or any other consideration in perpetuity. You authorize Manhattan Football Club to record, edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish or distribute collectively, use all photos, videos and images. Participation in Manhattan Football Club waives the right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written or electronic copy, wherein your photo appears. Additionally, you waive any right to royalties or any form of compensation arising or related to the use of the photograph or video images. You hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge Manhattan Football Club from all claims, demands, and causes of action which you, your heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on your behalf or on behalf of your estate which may have or may have by reason of such use of this authorization.