I indemnify and save harmless the Arts Council of Ladysmith and District and event organizers from any and all liability arising out of my participation in this event.

It is required that the participant carry suitable insurance and all expenses of insurance shall be borne by the participant. In addition, the Arts Council of Ladysmith and event organizers shall not be liable in damages otherwise for failure to carry out the terms of the event in whole or in part where caused directly or indirectly, by or in consequence of fire, storm, flood, war, rebellion, insurrection, riot, civil commotion, strike or by any cause whatever beyond the control of event organizers whether similar to or dissimilar from the causes enumerated herein. In any event, liability to the participant for failure to carry out the terms of this agreement shall be limited to the return of the participation fee in whole or in part at the discretion of the event organizers.

I agree to abide by the event rules and conditions as were setout during the application process. 

I release the Arts Council of Ladysmith and District and event organizers from any and all liability for personal injury or loss or damage to personal property arising out of my participation in the event.