MEDIA RELEASE AGREEMENT
(PARTICIPANT AND PARENT/GUARDIAN)

PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY AND CLARIFY ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS BEFORE ACCEPTING

Please note: It is the responsibility of the Participant or Parent/Guardian to review this Media Release Agreement (the “Agreement”). The Agreement remains valid and binding for the duration of any/all programs and events for which Participants are registered. The Agreement made by accepting this waiver in advance of program registrations does not expire, but a renewed electronic signature may be required for further transactions.

In consideration of the Participant being permitted to register and take part in organization activities (the "Activities"), and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the following is agreed:

 THIS WAIVER APPLIES TO:

1. The individual participating in the programs and activities offered by the organization and accessed through PlayFinder, together with their heirs, administrators and assigns (the "Individual Participant"). For all Individual Participants who have not attained the age of majority, this Agreement is being agreed to on their behalf by their legal Parent/Guardian. For those Individual Participants who have attained the age of majority, this Agreement is being agreed to in their individual capacity. Whether signing in an individual capacity or as a Parent/Guardian on behalf of an Individual Participant, both parties are referred to herein as the “Participant”;
2. The creators, managers and funders of the PlayFinder website (“PlayFinder”);
3. Pictou County Athletics, whose programs are accessed through PlayFinder, which include but are not limited those listed on the website (the “Organization”); and
4. Any of the governing bodies, National and Provincial sport organizations, as applicable, together with their directors, officers, employees, coaches, instructors, volunteers, agents, representatives, business operators and/or members (the “Affiliated Organizations”).

(Collectively PlayFinder, the Organization and the Affiliated Organizations shall be referred to as the “Indemnified Parties”)

MEDIA:

1. “Media” includes, but is not limited to, any taped or digital footage, photographs, appearance, voice recording, or interviews of the Participant when taking part in the activity(ies) associated with the Indemnified Parties.

MEDIA RELEASE:

2. The Participant gives full permission to the Indemnified Parties to take, adapt, use, and reuse Media of the Participant and their associated persons on site (such as friends / family members, and spectators) when taking part in the activity(ies) associated with the Indemnified Parties.
   
   
3. The Participant agrees that Media of the Participant may be used (in physical printed formats, audio formats such as radio, and digital/online formats) by the Indemnified Parties in perpetuity, without compensation or remuneration to the Participant, for marketing, promotion, advertisement collateral material, website development, community news/spirit, and media-related purposes at the Indemnified Parties discretion.
   
   
4. The Participant agrees that the Indemnified Parties may use all or any part of the Participant’s likeness, and may later re-use in original or modified forms, regardless of whether the Participant is recognizable.
   
   
5. The Participant agrees that the Indemnified Parties may use the Participant’s name or other identifying information (such as club, team, region, etc.) in connection with Media sharing at the Indemnified Parties’ discretion. 
   
   
6. The Participant agrees that all Media is the sole property of the Indemnified Parties and agrees to release and discharge the Indemnified Parties from any and all claims and demands arising out of, or in connection with, the use of Media, including any and all claims for future liability.
   
   
7. The Participant understands that while participating in public activities (such as organized sport and recreation activities), there is always a chance of being photographed or recorded by members of the public (such as parents, spectators, other teams, media, etc.) and that these third parties may use or post this media based on their own discretion.
   
   
8. The Participant confirms they understand the potential unintended risks associated with participating in public activities, such as use of public media in unauthorized or inappropriate ways by other members of the public, and that these unintended risks are out of the Indemnified Parties’ control.
   
   
9. The Participant understands that consenting to this Agreement is conditional for registration and participation in programming.
   
   
10. The Participant understand if they wish to withdraw their consent for a legitimate reason, they must contact the Organization(s) that they are registered with directly through written communication to ensure the Indemnified Parties become aware of the manual opt-out. The Organization(s) will respond to the Participant to confirm the receipt of the manual opt-out. The manual opt-out will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure the Organization is able to realistically accommodate the request and to relay the manual opt-out to the appropriate coaches/leaders to mitigate media exposure to the best of their ability.

REPRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

11. If applicable, I have authority as the parent or legal guardian of the Individual Participant to enter into this Agreement;
    
    
12. If applicable, I have discussed the risks associated with this Agreement with the Individual Participant;
    
    
13. If applicable, the Individual Participant signing on their own accord has attained the age of majority.

By selecting (a) program(s) and submitting registration through PlayFinder website registration portal, you understand and expressly acknowledge that you have read this Agreement, are executing it voluntarily and with full knowledge of its content, and that it is binding upon the Individual Participant. By selecting “Accept” you agree to the above. If you do not agree you can select “Cancel.” By selecting “Accept” you have used your electronic signature to signify that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of the Agreement.

"Play at your own Risk."

Should you have any questions or concerns please contact the organization directly or reach out to support@playfinder.ca