I understand and agree that Fernie Pride Society, the City of Fernie, and the Elk Valley Pride Festival are not to be held responsible or be forced to indemnify artists, organizations, or individuals for personal loss or safety. I fully understand that my participation in the Spectrum Queer Arts event and the Elk Valley Pride Festival exposes me to the risk of personal injury, death, or property damage. I hereby acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in the Spectrum Queer Arts event and the Elk Valley Pride Festival and agree to assume any such risks. I hereby release, discharge and agree not to sue Fernie Pride Society, City of Fernie, or event sponsors for any injury, death, or damage to or loss of personal property arising out of, or in connection with, my participation in the event. In consideration for being permitted to participate in the event, I hereby agree, for myself, my heirs, administrators, executor and assigns, that I shall indemnify and hold harmless the Fernie Pride Society , the City of Fernie, and event sponsors from any and all claims, demands, actions, or suits arising out of or in connections with my participation in the event. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT IT IS A FULL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY AND SIGN IT ON MY OWN FREE WILL. *