By completing registration and electronically agreeing to this form, you (“Participant”) acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to the following Online Waiver & Release of Liability in connection with participation in Honcho Pickleball events, matches, leagues, clinics, open play, and other programming (“Activities”) offered or organized by Honcho Pickleball, LLC and its affiliated entities (“Honcho Pickleball”, “we”, “us”, or “the Organization”).

1. Assumption of Risk

Participant understands that pickleball and related Activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to physical exertion, movement on or around courts, collisions, falls, equipment failure, environmental conditions, and other risks that may result in injury, illness, permanent disability, or death. Participant voluntarily assumes all risks associated with participation, whether known or unknown, including risks arising from the negligence of Honcho Pickleball or others.

2. Release and Waiver of Liability

Participant, for themselves and on behalf of their heirs, successors, representatives, and assigns, hereby releases, waives, discharges, and agrees not to sue Honcho Pickleball, its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, volunteers, representatives, sponsors, and affiliates (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from or related to participation in Activities, including those caused by the negligence of the Released Parties, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

3. Indemnification

Participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of any act, omission, or participation by Participant in Activities, including claims by third parties.

4. Medical Treatment Authorization

In the event Participant is injured or requires medical attention during Activities, Participant consents to receive emergency medical treatment deemed necessary by medical personnel. Participant acknowledges and agrees that Participant is solely responsible for all costs associated with medical care and transportation.

5. Physical Fitness and Eligibility

Participant certifies that they are physically fit and capable of participating in pickleball and related Activities. Participant agrees to withdraw from Activities if they are injured, ill, not physically prepared, or otherwise unable to safely participate.

6. Compliance with Rules and Instructions

Participant agrees to follow all posted rules, safety protocols, event procedures, and instructions provided by Honcho Pickleball staff, referees, officials, venue personnel, and volunteers. Participant understands that failure to comply may result in removal from Activities without refund.

7. Assumption of Communicable Disease Risk

Participant acknowledges that participation in Activities during ongoing public health concerns (including but not limited to COVID-19 or other communicable diseases) carries a risk of exposure and illness. Participant voluntarily assumes all risks in connection with potential exposure.

8. Media Release

Participant grants Honcho Pickleball the irrevocable, royalty-free right to use, publish, reproduce, and distribute photographs, video recordings, or other media depicting Participant taken during Activities for promotional, marketing, or educational purposes in any format or medium without compensation.

9. Electronic Acknowledgement

Participant agrees that this waiver is executed electronically and that clicking “I Agree,” checking a consent box, or completing registration constitutes a legally binding signature and agreement to this waiver.

10. Severability

If any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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