CNS Live In Person Events Disclaimer
I attest that I will either be fully vaccinated by the first date of the meeting or will have a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of arrival. I agree to follow local safety protocols and health mandates and those designated by the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
By proceeding with registration I hereby express my desire to participate in the In-Person CNS Activity (the "Activity") provided by the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, a District of Columbia not-for-profit corporation (the "Company"). As lawful consideration for being permitted by the Company to participate in the Activity and the intangible value that I will gain by participating in the Activity, I agree to all the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement (this "Agreement").
I am aware of the contagious nature of bacterial and viral diseases including the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) (the "Disease") and the risk that I may be exposed to or contract the Disease by engaging in the Activity. I understand and acknowledge that such exposure or infection may result in serious illness, personal injury, permanent disability, death, or property damage. I acknowledge that this risk may result from or be compounded by the actions, omissions, or negligence of others, including Company employees. NOTWITHSTANDING THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DISEASE, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY ENTERING ENGAGING IN THE ACTIVITY WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED. I HEREBY AGREE TO ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL RISKS OF PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RELATED TO THE DISEASE, ARISING FROM MY BEING ON THE PREMISES OR ENGAGING IN THE ACTIVITY, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE COMPANY OR OTHERWISE. Furthermore, I am familiar with federal, state, and local laws, orders, directives, and guidelines related to the Disease, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on the Disease. I will comply with all such orders, directives, and guidelines while engaging in the Activity, including, without limitation, requirements related to hand sanitation, social distancing, and use of face coverings.
I hereby expressly waive and release any and all claims, now known or hereafter known, against the Company, and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, shareholders, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Releasees"), arising out of or attributable to the Activity, whether arising out of the negligence of the Company or any Releasees or otherwise. I covenant not to make or bring any such claim against the Company or any other Releasee, and forever release and discharge the Company and all other Releasees from liability under such claims.
This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the Company and me with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. This Agreement is binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the Company and me and their respective successors and assigns. All matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Illinois without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Illinois or any other jurisdiction). Any claim or cause of action arising under this Agreement may be brought only in the federal and state courts located in Cook County, Illinois and I hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.
BY PROCEEDING WITH REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE THE COMPANY.
Disclaimer: I authorize CNS to charge my credit card for the total payment due, acknowledge that the CNS registration cancellation policies are in effect, and grant the CNS the right to use photos and videos taken at this CNS Educational Program which include me in promotional materials for future offerings. These fees are subject to audit in case of error, the CNS reserves the right to correct the error and charge the appropriate fees. CNS also has the right to share my registration profile data with its third party vendors and suppliers, as reasonably required to provide services related to this CNS Educational Program. I agree that the CNS can retain my contact information for the purposes of communication and service support set out in our Privacy Policy.
Cancellations due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19 will receive a full refund and CNS will not retain the $100 processing fee.