ARL Event Waiver

A RUNNING LIST

Event Participation Waiver & Release of Liability

A RUNNING LIST Event Terms & Conditions

1. Acknowledgment & Agreement

By registering for, attending, or participating in any event, run, gathering, activation, social experience, wellness activity, or community-based activity organized, hosted, facilitated, sponsored, or promoted by A RUNNING LIST ("ARL"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and voluntarily agreed to the terms outlined below. This agreement is legally binding.

2. Assumption of Risk

You understand and acknowledge that participation in running, walking, fitness, wellness, social, and community-based activities involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:

  • Slips, trips, or falls
  • Collisions with participants, pedestrians, vehicles, cyclists, or objects
  • Weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, ice, humidity, or poor air quality
  • Road, trail, terrain, or environmental hazards
  • Physical exertion, fatigue, dehydration, or overexertion
  • Equipment malfunction or misuse
  • Exposure to communicable illnesses or health conditions
  • Use of sponsor-provided demo footwear, gear, or equipment
  • Illness, injury, permanent disability, or death

You voluntarily assume all risks, known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, associated with your participation in any ARL event or related activity.

3. Food, Beverage & Sponsor Activations

ARL events may include food and beverage service, product samples, shoe demos, gear trials, sponsor activations, third-party vendors, wellness experiences, or promotional offerings provided by sponsors, partners, venues, or independent third parties.

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • Your participation in or use of any food, beverage, product sample, demo footwear, gear, or sponsor activation is entirely voluntary and at your own risk.
  • You are solely responsible for evaluating any dietary restrictions, allergies, sensitivities, medical conditions, physical limitations, or suitability of any product or activity before participating.
  • ARL does not manufacture, prepare, inspect, supervise, maintain, or guarantee any food, beverage, footwear, equipment, product, or third-party offering provided at events.
  • ARL makes no representations or warranties regarding the safety, condition, fit, ingredients, preparation, labeling, quality, performance, or suitability of any food, beverage, demo product, footwear, gear, or sample.
  • ARL is not responsible for any allergic reactions, illness, foodborne illness, contamination, injury, discomfort, adverse health effects, falls, equipment failure, or damages arising from participation in sponsor activations, shoe demos, gear trials, food or beverage sampling, or third-party offerings.
  • Any interactions, transactions, purchases, giveaways, borrowing, or use of sponsor or vendor products are undertaken solely at your own discretion and risk.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you release and discharge ARL and the Released Parties from any liability arising from or related to food, beverages, product sampling, shoe demos, gear trials, sponsor activations, vendor interactions, or third-party offerings.

4. Release & Waiver of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you release, waive, and discharge A RUNNING LIST and its founders, directors, officers, employees, contractors, volunteers, ambassadors, pacers, sponsors, vendors, venue partners, collaborators, affiliates, agencies, licensors, successors, assigns, and event partners (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to your participation in any ARL event or related activity.

This release includes, without limitation, claims relating to:

  • Personal injury
  • Illness or allergic reaction
  • Foodborne illness or adverse consumption-related effects
  • Permanent disability
  • Death
  • Property damage
  • Theft, loss, or destruction of personal belongings
  • Injuries, losses, or damages arising from the use, testing, borrowing, or trial of sponsor-provided footwear, gear, or equipment
  • Negligence of participants, vendors, sponsors, or third parties

You agree that ARL shall not be held liable for any injury, damage, loss, delay, illness, theft, or expense sustained before, during, or after an event, regardless of cause.

5. Personal Property

You acknowledge that A RUNNING LIST does not assume responsibility for the safekeeping or protection of personal belongings or third-party demo products.

ARL shall not be liable for any loss, theft, damage, destruction, or misplacement of personal property or borrowed/demo items, including but not limited to:

  • Bags
  • Phones
  • Wallets
  • Watches
  • Headphones
  • Apparel
  • Footwear
  • Demo shoes
  • Sponsor-provided gear or equipment

This includes items left at venues, bag drop areas, sponsor activations, shoe demo stations, or with third parties, regardless of cause.

All personal items and any borrowed, tested, or demo products are used and stored entirely at your own risk.

6. Medical Acknowledgment

You confirm that you are physically and medically able to participate in the event and assume full responsibility for your health, safety, hydration, nutrition, and well-being.

ARL does not provide medical advice, medical services, or on-site medical supervision.

In the event of an emergency, you consent to receive medical treatment deemed necessary and understand that you are solely responsible for any associated medical costs or expenses.

7. Personal Responsibility

You agree to follow all event instructions, safety guidance, venue rules, and applicable laws.

You acknowledge that participation is voluntary and that you are solely responsible for assessing your fitness, judgment, conduct, and ability to participate safely.

You further acknowledge that:

  • You are responsible for your own decisions, actions, and consumption choices at all times.
  • ARL does not monitor or supervise individual participant behavior, consumption, or interactions.
  • If you feel unwell, unsafe, impaired, injured, or unable to continue participating, you agree to remove yourself from participation immediately.

8. Photography & Media Release

By participating in any ARL event, you grant A RUNNING LIST the irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free right and license to capture, use, reproduce, publish, distribute, display, modify, and share your name, image, likeness, voice, and participation in photographs, videos, recordings, livestreams, and other media for promotional, marketing, editorial, advertising, social media, archival, and commercial purposes, in any format now known or later developed, without compensation or further approval.

If you do not consent to media use, you must notify ARL in writing prior to the event.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your participation in the event
  • Your actions, omissions, negligence, or misconduct
  • Your consumption of food, beverages, supplements, or samples
  • Your interactions with sponsors, vendors, venues, or third parties
  • Your use of sponsor-provided footwear, gear, or demo equipment
  • Your failure to comply with event terms, safety guidance, or applicable laws

10. Third-Party Venues, Sponsors & Public Spaces

You acknowledge that ARL events may occur in public spaces or at third-party venues and may involve independent sponsors, vendors, collaborators, food providers, wellness providers, or activation partners.

ARL is not responsible for the acts, omissions, conduct, services, products, policies, security, cleanliness, food preparation, or conditions of any third-party venue, sponsor, vendor, or partner.

Any services or products provided by third parties are the sole responsibility of those parties.

11. Multiple Registrations

If you register or purchase tickets on behalf of others, you confirm that each participant has reviewed and agreed to this waiver.

You accept responsibility for ensuring that all individuals under your registration comply with these terms.

12. Governing Law

This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario, Canada.

Any disputes arising from participation in an ARL event shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Ontario.

13. Acknowledgment

By registering for, attending, or participating in an ARL event, you acknowledge that:

  • You have read and understood this waiver in its entirety.
  • You understand that you are waiving certain legal rights, including the right to sue.
  • You voluntarily agree to all terms and assume full responsibility for your participation and conduct.
  • You understand that this waiver is binding upon you, your heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, and legal representatives.