SPEED DATING PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, DISCLOSURE, AND RELEASE
Effective as of [Date]
This Participant Agreement, Disclosure, and Release (the “Agreement”) is entered into between The Business Strategist, LLC doing business as Speed-Date (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and the undersigned participant (“Participant,” “you,” or “your”).
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. By registering for or attending a speed dating event (“Event”) hosted by The Business Strategist, LLC DBA Speed-Date, you agree to be bound by this Agreement.
1. No Guarantee of Results
Company provides a platform for social introductions through speed dating events. We do not guarantee that Participants will form a romantic connection, friendship, or other ongoing relationship. Outcomes are dependent on the voluntary actions of Participants.
2. Code of Conduct
Participants must conduct themselves professionally and respectfully toward all other Participants and Company representatives. Harassment, discriminatory behavior, inappropriate language, or any other disruptive conduct is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate removal from the Event without refund.
3. Assumption of Risk
Participation in the Event is voluntary and at your sole risk. You understand that meeting new individuals carries inherent risks, including but not limited to personal injury, emotional distress, communicable diseases (including COVID-19 and its variants), and other unforeseen harms. You assume all such risks, known or unknown, and agree to exercise your own judgment and caution.
(For virtual events: Replace with “Participation in online Events carries risks including but not limited to unauthorized disclosure of personal information by other Participants.”)
4. Release and Waiver of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless Company and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, affiliates, and agents from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, or liabilities, whether arising in law or equity, known or unknown, arising out of or related to your participation in the Event.
You expressly waive the protections of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code (and similar laws in other jurisdictions), which provides:
“A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in their favor at the time of executing the release, which if known must have materially affected their settlement with the debtor.”
5. Health and Safety Requirements
Participants must comply with any health and safety requirements, including but not limited to mask mandates, vaccination requirements, or other local public health guidelines as applicable at the time of the Event.
6. Privacy Notice
Company collects and processes limited personal information in connection with the Event for purposes such as registration, communication, and general operations. Please note that your information may be shared with or sold to third parties, including for marketing or promotional purposes. By participating in the Event, you acknowledge and consent to this use of your information. We will continue to handle your data in accordance with applicable laws.
7. Media Release
You acknowledge that Events may be photographed or recorded for Company’s promotional, advertising, and marketing purposes. By attending, you grant Company an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and publish your image, likeness, and voice captured during the Event without compensation.
If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, you must notify Company staff in writing before the start of the Event.
8. Eligibility
You affirm that you are at least [21] years old (or the minimum required age for the Event) and that you have provided truthful and complete information. Company reserves the right to deny participation to any individual at its sole discretion.
9. Miscellaneous
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of [Your State], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located within [County, State].
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
By registering for or participating in the Event, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and voluntarily agreed to the terms set forth in this Agreement.