Liability and Photo Release Form

For and in consideration of being given the opportunity to participate in such activities and do hereby give the City of Edinburg and its representatives permission to print and publish my/our name and video/photo for the use of newsletters, flyers, displays, calendars, brochures and any other uses in perpetuity including home page video programming. I waive the right to inspect or approve the final product and in doing so, waive any ownership claim(s). By this authorization, I understand that I will not be compensated for the use of this video segment/photo. Video/Photos taken pursuant to this authorization becomes and remains the property of the City of Edinburg. I understand and acknowledge that I am fully aware of and assume the risks (including but not limited to the risk of serious bodily injury, property loss or damage) of said minor child’s participation. I understand that the City of Edinburg, its employees, elected and appointed officials, officers, successors and assigns (the “City”) shall have no responsibility to pay for medical treatment and related costs if said minor child is injured. Knowing the risks of participating, I agree, personally and on behalf of the minor child named above, to assume all the risks and responsibilities surrounding my minor child’s participation. To the fullest extent allowed by law, I hold harmless and agree to indemnify the City from and against any present or future claim, cause of action, loss or liability for injury to person or property, which said minor child may suffer or for which said minor child may be liable to any other person, related to said minor child’s participation, resulting from any cause whatsoever, and regardless of fault. I hereby grant the City and its personnel full authority to take whatever actions they deem necessary regarding the minor child’s health and safety in the event I cannot be reached or in the situation where time is of the essence; and fully release the City and its personnel from any liability in connection with those decisions. I grant permission for emergency treatment by a rescue squad, private physician and/or hospital or emergency health care facility staff, if needed. I acknowledge that the City will take any such action in the best interest of the minor child and the City will report such action to me as soon as possible.

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. It is further stipulated and agreed that the laws of the State of Texas shall control in the construction of this instrument. I agree that the venue for any and all disputes related to this Agreement shall be Hidalgo County, Texas. For any controversy, claim, or dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, I shall first attempt to informally resolve such controversy, claim, or dispute with the City. Thereafter, I shall submit in good faith to mediation with the City before commencing a legal proceeding. Each party shall bear its own costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and costs, in seeking to enforce the terms of this Agreement.