OU Waiver

This Waiver and Recommitment Form (this "Waiver") must be read and agreed to in order to register and participate in the Jerusalem Marathon. I wish to participate in the Team NCSY Israel program. I understand that while training for and participating in this event, I will be using public streets and facilities where many hazards exist and I am aware of and understand the risks that may result. I am also aware that accidents may occur during this event or during the training for this event, which could result in serious injury or death. I am voluntarily participating in this event and in the training for this event with knowledge of the dangers involved and I agree to accept all risks of injury or death arising out of or relating to training for or participating in this event. I also understand and that there are certain risks that may occur from participating in this program during a War, including but not limited to injury, illness, permanent trauma, kidnapping, or death; and, that as a result of Israel’s ongoing war with Hamas, Hezbollah and others, that this program carries an increased risk of injury or death, and that there are periodic or frequent sirens requiring immediate movement to bomb shelters. I understand that such shelters may not be accessible or near where I am located when a siren or other warning goes off. I voluntarily and freely assume these risks and confirm that I am presently physically able to immediately walk quickly or move to a bomb shelter, on my own. I have assumed responsibility to raise the minimum fundraising requirement for the event I have selected through Team NCSY Israel. I agree to collect funds from sponsors and individual donors for my participation in this event that will be donated to NCSY Israel. Any checks received will be made payable to NCSY Israel. By signing this Waiver I am recommitting to training and raising the minimum funds for participation in Team NCSY Israel. I agree to raise the minimum funds for the selected event or to provide them on my own either via credit card or personal check. I hereby acknowledge and agree that my fundraising commitment will be met by Friday February 28th, 2025. I am aware that if for any reason I am not able to participate in the event, I will still be committed to raising the fundraising minimum established for the event on or before such date. I understand that all donations processed by NCSY Israel/OU Israel are non-refundable and non-transferable even if I do not participate in the event for any reason. In consideration for being permitted to participate in this event to support NCSY Israel, I hereby absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably release, forever discharge, hold harmless and covenant not to sue the SEYMOUR J. ABRAMS ORTHODOX UNION JERUSALEM WORLD CENTER, NCSY Israel, The Orthodox Union, Team NCSY Israel team members or captain(s), and any designated beneficiaries, sponsors, officials, participating clubs, communities, organizations, friends of the event, including, without limitation, the event medical sponsor, the medical director, and members of the medical team, and all other government or public entities including, but not limited to, the Department of Transportation and affiliated organizations and all their respective past, present or future directors, officers, agents, employees, affiliates, representatives and members (collectively, "the releasees"), from and with respect to any and all claims, dues and demands, proceedings, causes of action, orders, obligations, losses or liabilities of any kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, both at law and in equity, which I now have, have ever had or may hereafter have against the respective releasees arising out of or relating to my participation in and/or training for the event, including, without limitation, bodily injury, death or property damage, whether caused by the negligence or carelessness on the part of any of the releasees, by any dangerous or defective property or equipment owned, maintained or controlled by any of the releasees, or otherwise (collectively, the "Released Claims"). By signing this Waiver, I intend in advance to waive any rights I may have or that may hereafter accrue to me with respect to any Released Claims. I understand and agree that this Waiver is binding on my heirs, successors and assigns and legal representatives. I am physically capable of training for and completing this event. If I am aware of or under treatment for any physical infirmity, ailment or illness, my medical care provider knows of and has approved my training for and participation in this event. I will maintain personal health insurance while training for and participating in the event. I acknowledge that I, and I alone, am entirely responsible for my personal health and safety, and the personal property I bring with me to the event. I understand that my name, photograph, voice or likeness may be used by NCSY Israel, Team NCSY Israel, and their sponsors, beneficiaries, licensees, affiliates and employees. I hereby consent to and authorize, in advance, such use and waive any rights of privacy I may have in connection therewith, and I understand that I will not receive any financial remuneration in connection with any use thereof.