Acknowledgement

BY COMPLETING THIS REGISTERATION, I/WE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I/WE HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO ALL TERMS OF THIS WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING DOCUMENT.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING NEW YORK LAW:

This Agreement is intended to apply to voluntary participation in programs and events for which no fee is charged for use of ICLI’s facilities. Participants and their guardians are advised that, under New York General Obligations Law § 5-326, liability waivers for paid recreational facility use may be void and unenforceable. If a fee is charged in connection with a specific program or event, ICLI does not rely solely on this waiver for protection and has obtained appropriate insurance coverage. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to waive liability for gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct by ICLI or its representatives.

1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF INHERENT RISKS

 I/We hereby acknowledge that participation in and/or observation of programs, events, and physical activities held or facilitated by the Islamic Center of Long Island (“ICLI”), a New York not-for-profit religious corporation, involve inherent risks that cannot be eliminated. These risks include, but are not limited to: falls; contact with other participants or objects; injuries resulting from the actions, omissions, or conduct of other participants; overexertion; effects of weather including high heat and/or humidity; equipment malfunction not caused by ICLI’s negligence; and other known and unknown risks associated with athletic or recreational activity. By signing below, I/We voluntarily and knowingly and fully assume all risks in connection therewith.

2. PARTICIPANT FITNESS AND HEALTH REPRESENTATION

 I/We represent that the participant is physically fit and mentally capable of engaging in the activities chosen. I/We acknowledge the responsibility to communicate to ICLI staff any physical, medical, or psychological conditions that may affect safe participation. I/We agree not to participate, or to immediately discontinue participation, if at any time I/We feel unable to do so safely.

3. COMPLIANCE WITH RULES AND CODES OF CONDUCT

I/We agree to comply with all rules and policies imposed by ICLI regarding the use of the facilities and equipment. I/We agree to conduct myself in a controlled and reasonable manner at all times and to refrain from any inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to fighting, physical or verbal aggression, and the use of profanity. I/We understand that maintaining a respectful environment is a condition of use. Failure to comply with these standards or any instructions from ICLI staff may result in immediate removal from ICLI’s premises and the permanent revocation of facility privileges.

4. PERSONAL PROPERTY

I/We understand that ICLI is not responsible for property that is lost, stolen or damaged while in, on, or about the premises. I/We assume full responsibility for all personal belongings.

5. RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND INDEMNIFICATION

To the fullest extent permitted by New York law, and in consideration of being permitted to use ICLI’s facilities and participate in ICLI’s programs and events free of charge (or in connection with fees charged for purposes other than recreational facility use, as applicable), I/We hereby:

(a) RELEASE AND DISCHARGE ICLI, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, organizers, and successors (“Released Parties”) from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action arising out of or related to my/our voluntary participation in ICLI’s programs, events, and use of ICLI’s facilities, including claims arising from the inherent risks of the activities or from the ordinary negligence of the Released Parties, except as limited below;

(b) HOLD HARMLESS and INDEMNIFY the Released Parties from any loss, liability, damage, or cost they may incur due to my/our participation in ICLI’s programs and events, to the extent permitted by law; and

(c) WAIVE any claim against the Released Parties for injuries or damages arising from inherent risks of athletic and recreational activity.

IMPORTANT LIMITATION: Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to release any Released Party from liability for gross negligence, reckless conduct, or intentional misconduct. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to, nor shall it, violate New York General Obligations Law § 5-326 or any other applicable law. To the extent any provision of this Agreement is found void or unenforceable under New York law, that provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

6. MEDICAL TREATMENT AUTHORIZATION

In the event of an injury or medical emergency during participation, I/We authorize ICLI staff to seek emergency medical treatment on behalf of the participant if I/We cannot be reached. I/We understand that ICLI does not assume financial responsibility for any medical treatment obtained. I/We agree to provide accurate emergency contact information below. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall in any way obligate ICLI staff, agents or participants to engage in any kind of treatments or obtain any medical assistance.  I/We assume all risks and full responsibility for my/our own care.   

7. PHOTOGRAPHY AND MEDIA CONSENT

I/We consent to ICLI’s use of photographs, video recordings, or other media taken during participation in ICLI programs and events for non-commercial, organizational, and promotional purposes. If I/We do not consent, I/We must notify ICLI in writing prior to participation.

8. GOVERNING LAW AND SEVERABILITY

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. If any term of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then this Agreement, including all of the remaining terms, will remain in full force and effect as if such invalid or unenforceable term had never been included.

FOR PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE — PARENT/GUARDIAN SECTION

NOTICE: Under New York law, waivers signed on behalf of minors are generally unenforceable. ICLI requires this section to be completed for all minor participants as a record of parental acknowledgment, and ICLI maintains appropriate insurance coverage for minor participants. This section does not waive the minor’s legal rights.

 As the parent or legal guardian of the registered student I represent that I have legal authority to act on behalf of the minor named above. I have read this Agreement and acknowledge and understand its contents. I further acknowledge that I cannot legally waive this minor’s rights under New York law, and I agree to supervise the minor’s participation to the extent feasible.