This Event Release and Indemnity Agreement is between a sponsor of an event and a participant whose involvement may involve hazardous activities. When signed, this agreement releases the sponsor from any liabilities arising from injuries or harm to any participant. It is crucial that this type of release be memorialized in writing. Having a written Event Release and Indemnity Agreement will prove invaluable in the event of an accident or injury.

Among others, this Event Release and Indemnity Agreement contains the following:

• Parties/Type of Event/Date: Sets out the name of the sponsor, the type of event being held (bike-a-thon, soap box derby, motorcycle run) and the event date;
• Indemnification: These provisions contain the specifics of participant’s involvement in the event and sponsor’s indemnification for injury, loss, damage or death;
• Signatures/Contact Information: Signature lines for a witness and the participant along with participant’s emergency contact information.

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1. General Instructions
2. Event Release and Indemnity Agreement for District of Columbia

State Law Compliance: This form complies with the laws of District of Columbia