I hereby consent and voluntarily apply for myself, or the minor(s) named below, to participate in hot air ballooning recreational and sporting activity. I understand and have been fully informed that hot air ballooning is a hazardous activity. I further understand that hot air ballooning and the use of ballooning equipment involves a risk of injury or death and there is a possibility I could be injured or killed while participating in this activity. I also understand that the property and conditions upon which to takeoff or landing of the balloon is to occur may not be a safe condition.
Notwithstanding the warnings and information, I have received regarding the risk of injury or death while participating in hot air ballooning, I expressly agree to participate in the activity, including but not limited to the preparation, take off, flight, landing, pack-up, or travel to and from the takeoff or landing areas including ground transportation.
I recognize that the pilot of the balloon is in full and complete charge of the operation and control of the balloon and is solely responsible for all decisions made concerning all things or persons in or connected with the balloon on the ground or in the air.
I further understand that the best judgment of the pilot, in operating and controlling the balloon, may be subject to criticism by other balloonists, I hereby irrevocably waive any and all claims, right, demands, or actions for damages I, or anyone for whom I am responsible, may have against Tigard Festival of Balloons LLC, City of Tigard, MurCo Productions LLC, Tigard-Tualatin School District, their employees, balloon crew, sponsors, agents, successors, heirs, assigns, affiliates, entities, and legal representatives (Released Parties) in connection with the ballooning activities.
I further understand and agree that this waiver extends to all claims that I might have for injury or other damages of any kind. This waiver constitutes the final and entire agreement between the Released Parties and the undersigned concerning this matter.
In the event litigation arises out of ballooning activities or this agreement, or any injuries, damages or claims against the Released Parties, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover attorney fees and the cost of litigation.
Tigard Festival of Balloons (TFOB) reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken during the Festival, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. TFOB may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by TFOB; including but not limited to, brochures, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, social media, etc. By participating at TFOB you are agreeing to release, defend, hold harmless and indemnify TFOB from any and all claims involving the use of your picture or likeness.
By signing below, I certify that I am eighteen (18) years of age or older and that I, or minors named, have no medical or mental condition that prevents me from participating in the ballooning activities.
I have carefully read this Consent to Participate, and I fully understand it.
