WAIVER AND RELEASE

In connection with my child’s participation in “What Israel Means to Me,” the contest (the “Contest”) of the Genesis 123 Foundation (the “Foundation”) before and/or after the announcement of winners and any subsequent related projects, publications or events (the “Events”) through the facilitation of Genesis 123 Foundation I agree to the following:

1.    I acknowledge that the Foundation is role is solely limited to facilitating my child’s participation in the Events. The Foundation may engage an outside entity to organize and implement all activities, programs and Events as the organizer.

2.    All children under 18 can only register with the permission of a parent or legal guardian. I have read and I and my child agree to follow all the rules and regulations of the Contest and Events. I hereby give my full consent for my child’s participation.  (“My child” revers to my biological or adopted children, or any child for whom I am legal guardian.)  It is assumed that by registering, and affirming this waiver, that all children have parental/legal guardian permission and are doing so with the knowledge and consent of these adults.

3.    I agree to and affirm that my child will observe and follow any relevant laws of the State of Israel and any other applicable local and international law as it relates to participation in the Contest or Events.

4.    I take full responsibility for my child’s participation in the Contest or Events.

5.    I am voluntarily agreeing to my child’s participation in the Contest or Events and I agree to accept all risks, even of any injury or death or loss of or damage to my child’s body or property in relation to these, and his/her participation.

6.    I understand and affirm that my child’s artistic submission for the Contest is his/her own original work, it does not infringe on anyone’s intellectual property rights and that he/she has not plagiarized it from any other source.

7.    I understand and affirm that by registering my child to participate in the Contest, each entry becomes the property of the Foundation, and may be used for anything related to the Contest or Events in any medium.

  1. I understand and affirm that by registering my child to participate in the Contest, the Foundation has the right to use my child’s name, photograph, electronic image, voice, or likeness for anything related to the Contest or Events in any medium.

 

  1. I understand and affirm that by registering my child to participate in the Contest, other than prizes awarded to the top winners, there will be no financial renumeration or any other kind of payment, for my child’s participation. I consent to and authorize such use, and waive any rights of privacy I may have in connection therewith. I understand that neither I nor my child will benefit financially or receive any compensation from any such use.
  2. I understand and affirm that my child’s name, photograph or other electronic image, voice, likeness, or personal information may be used both within the State of Israel, and transferred for use anywhere outside the State of Israel.11.  I accept sole responsibility to arrange and pay for my own insurance and to cover all costs that may arise from any liability related to my child: (i) damage to his/her health, (ii) damage or loss of property, equipment and other belongings, (iii) requirements for emergency medical transport or travel, (iv) short and long term medical and rehabilitation expenses, (v) in the case of accident or injury, loss of earnings and home care and (vi) travel insurance to cover the loss or delay of baggage as well as flight changes or cancellation of any portion of the Contest or and/or the Events for any reason including disease, act of war or terror, pandemic, or any other reason.

    12.  I understand and agree that by not providing my child’s name, photograph or other electronic image, voice, likeness, or personal information as requested by the Foundation may invalidate my child’s eligibility to participate in the Contest, and/or disqualify my child from participating in any other Foundation events and programs or receive any prizes.

 

  1. I understand and affirm that any taxes required to be paid due to receipt of any prizes from the Contest is my sole responsibility.

 

  1. I agree to receive communications and promotional messages relating to the Foundation or the Contest and/or Events.15.  I understand that any registration fees, donations raised for or received by the Foundation over and above the cost to produce the Contest and Events will be divided among the projects that the Foundation designates related to orphans and at-risk youth in Israel.

    16. As parent or guardian of a minor under the age of 18 participating in the Contest and the Events, I agree to and accept the above on my own behalf as well as on the behalf of the minor in my care, and to supervise the minor in my care at all times relating to his/her participation, or designate a legal chaperone in writing to do so on my behalf.

    17.  In consideration of my child’s participation in the Contest and the Events, I agree to assume all risks and to release and hold harmless the Foundation and any of its designated organizers, other participants, volunteers, sponsors, officials, organizations, sponsors, beneficiaries, friends, any medical team members, and its affiliates, employees or agents and any other person or entity involved with the Contest or the Events who through negligence, carelessness or any other cause might be liable to me, and agree that none of the foregoing will be held responsible for any accident, injury, death or loss or damage to property, regardless of how it arises.  I agree to examine and use any equipment being used, at my own risk, and that I shall be in all respects responsible for my child’s own safety and for all personal property.  At all times while participating in the Contest and the Events, I will assure that my child will wear appropriate clothing or equipment for his/her safety and/or well-being.

 

  1. I understand and affirm that I am required to provide a valid email address, that official updates will be provided by email, and that it is my responsibility to check the email address provided to receive updates and other details. Failure to do so may invalidate my child’s registration and participation, and/or eligibility to receive any prizes.19.  I have carefully read the terms and conditions set forth above and understand and agree to their contents.   I agree to abide by the terms and conditions described above and the instructions of the Foundation, its organizers, partners, agents, etc.

    20.  I understand that this is a complete release of any liability and a contract between myself and the persons and entities mentioned above, on behalf of myself and my child.

    21.  The Foundation reserves the right to refuse or dismiss anyone from the Contest or any Events that may cause any disturbance or hindrance in any manner that could jeopardize the safety of oneself or others, that incite hatred or are antisemitic in nature, or that contradicts or conflicts with its mission and the participation of others. In the event of dismissal, there will be no refund of registration fees and/or donations.

    22.  I understand and agree that if my/my child’s submission as part of the Contest, or in conjunction with any Events, is deemed by the Genesis 123 Foundation hateful or antisemitic, the Foundation will assess a financial penalty of $75,000 that will be charged to the credit card provided and may not be disputed. As necessary, as my child’s parent or guardian, I accept full responsibility for the nature of anything submitted and, if in violation of the law or these rules, I accept full and sole liability and responsibility.

 

  1. I understand and agree that if for any reason my child’s registration fee cannot be processed, or if it is denied or reversed by the credit card company, that my child’s registration may be invalid and he/she not eligible for prizes.

 

  1. By registering for the Contest and the Events I understand and agree that the terms of this waiver and release may be changed at any time and I accept any and all changes subsequent to my child’s registration and acknowledging these terms.

 

  1. For elimination of any doubt, all submissions will become property of the Genesis 123 Foundation. While privacy will be respected, parents/guardians must sign or affirm this waiver that their children’s names, likeness, and artistic submissions may be used for any and all items related to “What Israel Means to Me,” and other related Genesis 123 Foundation programs and media.