Release and Waiver of Liability

The first step of the registration form is accepting the Release and Waiver of Liability.  This is the more readable format.  When you are done reading this, please follow the link at the end of the page to the registration form.

I hereby give my consent for my child whose name has been submitted below to participate in the Stock Market Game (hereinafter referred to as "SMG").   I, the undersigned, hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue The Gifted in Fremont (hereinafter referred to as "TGIF"), its directors, officers, coordinators, employees, instructors, agents, volunteers, and the Fremont Unified School District (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Releasees") from all liability arising out of or in connection with the above named activity or all liability associated with any and all claims related to the above named student's participation in SMG, whether caused by the negligence of Releasees or otherwise, that may be filed on behalf of or for the above named student.

For the purposes of this Release, liability means all claims, demands, losses, causes of action, suits or judgments of any and every kind, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, that the above named student or anyone on behalf of the above named student may have against the Releasees while participating in SMG in any way, because of any injury, loss, harm or damage resulting from the above named student's participation in SMG.

I understand that the Fremont Unified School District and The Gifted in Fremont do not provide health, medical and disability benefits or insurance for participants, and release these organizations from any medical liability incurred as a result of the above named student's participation in SMG.  I hereby authorize the volunteers and staff associated with the Fremont Unified School District and The Gifted in Fremont to act for me according to their best judgment in any emergency requiring attention.  I hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue Releasees from any liability arising out of or related to any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency for the above named student during the above described activity.  I hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue Releasees from any and all liability for injuries or illness the above named student incurs as a result of his or her participation in SMG.

The TGIF Yahoo chat site is for educational purpose only.  It is intended to foster a sense of community and fun among TGIF participants.  The chat site must not be used to solicit business.  Any stock market investment ideas or strategies outlined in the discussions are meant only for use in SMG.  No investment idea or strategy outlined by participants in the game should be interpreted as advice given by professional investors for investing outside of the game.  Discussions must be cordial at all times.  Language must be appropriate at all times.  Examples of unacceptable language are: profanity, vulgarity, hate or racist speech, disruptive or hostile comments, and threats of violence.

Releasees assume no liability for statements, comments, links, materials, email addresses, any other information or material posted on the TGIF SMG Yahoo chat site [the TGIF SMG Yahoo chat room, chat forum, message board and discussion threads].  TGIF does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information expressed through the site are those of the author of the message, content, data or posting, not of TGIF.  TGIF does not guarantee that any participant in the chat room, discussion boards, is who they claim to be.

I grant and convey to the Fremont Unified School District and The Gifted in Fremont all right, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, video, or audio recordings of the above named student or voice made by the Fremont Unified School District and The Gifted in Fremont in connection with the above named student's participation in SMG.

I further expressly agree that this Release is intended to be broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California.  I further expressly agree that in the event that any clause of provision of this Release is deemed invalid, the enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Release shall not be affected.

I, the undersigned, have read and voluntarily sign this Release and further agree that no oral representations, statements or inducements apart from this written Release have been made.

I attest that I am the only person authorized to access the email address submitted below and that my email address and therefore my electronic signature are unique to me.

By clicking the I Agree button below, I am attaching my electronic signature to and agreeing to the terms of this Release.  I understand that if I do not agree to the terms of this Release, I should close the browser and discontinue my registration.

By completing this Release and affixing my electronic signature below, I agree to submit this Release electronically.  I understand and agree that by affixing my electronic signature below, this Release will have the same enforceability, validity, and legal effect as if it were a traditional paper agreement signed by hand.