COVID-19 SAFETY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, WAIVER & RELEASE

I understand that COVID-19 is extremely contagious, can be spread to others by infected persons who have few or no symptoms and is spread mainly from person-to-person contact. I understand that even if an infected person is only mildly ill, the people they spread it to may become seriously ill or even die, especially if that person has pre-existing health conditions that place them at higher risk. I understand that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present, including OCSAB 2024 Workshop. I understand that OCSAB 2024 Workshop has protocols in place, pursuant to the Center of Disease Control guidelines, designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, I acknowledge that OCSAB 2024 Workshop (“Event”), does not and cannot guarantee that attendees will not become infected with COVID-19. I agree that I will not attend the event if I become sick with COVID-19 symptoms, test positive for COVID-19, or have been exposed to someone with symptoms or someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. For information relating to COVID-19 and its symptoms see https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus, https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/, and/or contact a qualified medical provider.

I understand that I am required to be familiar with and agree to follow all COVID-19 event rules that may be imposed.

I UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY ASSUMIING ALL RISKS, INCLUDING ILLNESS, INJURY, AND DEATH, RELATING TO EXPOSURE TO COVID-19. I HEREBY ASSUME FULL AND COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ILLNESS OR INJURY WHICH MAY OCCUR DURING MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, I HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, HOLD HARMLESS AND COVENANT NOT TO FILE SUIT AGAINST OCS ADVISORY BOARD, THE EVENT VENUE AND THE ENDORSERS AND SPONSORS, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND EMPLOYEES AND THEIR MEMBERS ACTING ON BEHALF OF OCS ADVISORY BOARD (RELEASED PARTIES) FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY THAT MAY BE INCURRED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT, CONTACT WITH OTHER PARTICIPANTS, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION RELATING TO COVID-19, OR EXPOSURE TO COVID 19, EVEN IF RESULTING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASED PARTIES. I AGREE THAT, IN THE EVENT ANY PERSON BRINGS ANY CLAIM OR ACTION INDIVIDUALLY, ON MY BEHALF OR ON BEHALF OF MY HEIRS OR ESTATE, RELATED TO ANY INJURY OR LOSS SUFFERED BY ME AS A RESULT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT, THAT I WILL INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES AGAINST SUCH CLAIMS, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY FEES.