LIABILITY RELEASE

I hereby release SkillsUSA Georgia Inc., its representatives, agents and employees from liability for any injury to the named person, resulting from any cause whatsoever occurring to the named person at any time while attending this SkillsUSA conference, including travel to and from the conference, excepting only such injury or damage resulting from willful acts of SkillsUSA representatives, agents or employees.

I voluntarily assume all risk and danger relating to the conference, whether occurring prior to, during or after the event. I voluntarily authorize the SkillsUSA conference medical services coordinator or designees to administer and/or obtain routine or emergency diagnostic procedures and/or routine or emergency medical treatment for the named person as deemed necessary in medical judgment. Parents/guardians of participant will allow emergency medical treatment to be administered as needed. Any further treatment will require parental/guardian consultation.

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless SkillsUSA Inc. and its medical services coordinator and/or and designees for any and all claims, demands, actions, rights of action, and/or judgments by or on behalf of the named person arising from medical procedures or treatment rendered in good faith and according to accepted medical standards.

I understand that SkillsUSA has implemented preventative health and safety measures at this conference to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. I understand SkillsUSA cannot guarantee that conference attendees will not be exposed to or infected by COVID-19. As a conference participant, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19. By attending this conference, I voluntarily assume the risk and responsibility for any possible exposure or infection.

I have read and understand the SkillsUSA Code of Conduct. I agree to follow all policies, procedures and practices as stated. I understand that this is an educational activity and I will apply myself for the purpose of learning at all times and uphold the finest qualities of SkillsUSA members.

SkillsUSA is not responsible or liable for any issues related to my participation in any in-person, hybrid or virtual SkillsUSA contest including: technology issues or interruptions, malfunctions or failures; personal injury; illness; or damage to school property or individual property.

CODE OF CONDUCT

This SkillsUSA national or state conference is designed to be an educational function, and all plans are made with that objective in mind. SkillsUSA wants every participant to have an enjoyable experience with careful attention paid to both inclusion and safety. All conference participants are expected to conduct themselves in a manner best representing SkillsUSA. For everyone to receive the maximum benefits from participation, SkillsUSA’s “Code of Conduct,” as established by its national board of directors, must be followed at all times. Note that attendance is not mandatory.

By voluntarily participating, you agree to follow the official conference rules and regulations or forfeit your personal rights to participate. SkillsUSA is proud of its students and knows that by signing this “Code of Conduct” you are simply reaffirming your dedication to be the best possible representative of your state.

1. I will, at all times, respect all public and private property, including the hotel/motel in which I am housed.
2. I will not use alcoholic beverages. I will not use drugs unless I have been ordered to take certain prescription medications by a licensed physician. If I am required to take medication, I will, at all times, have the orders of the physician on my person.
3. I will not have in my possession any firearms, dangerous weapons, explosive compound, or an object that can reasonably be considered and/or used as a weapon.
4. I will respect SkillsUSA attire and will not inhale or smoke cigarettes, e-cigarettes, use a vape pen or any other substances while wearing clothing bearing the name or logo of SkillsUSA, including outdoor venues.
5. I will not engage in bullying, harassment or acts of bias against others including threatening words or behavior; menacing, hazing, taunting or intimidation; the use of lewd, profane or vulgar language; verbal or physical abuse of others; or other unwelcome behavior against others related to one’s identity.
6. I will not engage in any behavior that might be deemed sexual harassment which includes, but is not limited to, verbal, written or physical statements or actions to or about others.
7. I will, as required, wear my official conference identification badge and not misrepresent myself by wearing the badge of another participant.
8. I will adhere to the specified conference dress code at all required times.
9. My conduct shall be exemplary at all times.

REPORTING

Any individual who believes that they have experienced bias or harassment while participating in a SkillsUSA event may report the incident directly to a SkillsUSA Georgia conference staff member. All reports will be addressed in accordance with SkillsUSA’s related procedures.

VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES

I agree that if, for any reason, I am in violation of any of the rules of the conference, I may be brought before the appropriate disciplinary committee for an analysis of the violation. I also agree to accept the penalty imposed on me.

I understand that any penalty and reasons for it will be explained to me before it is carried out. I further realize that the severity of the penalty may increase with the severity of the violation, even to the extent of being immediately sent home at my own expense.

SkillsUSA is not responsible or liable for any issues related to my participation in any in-person, hybrid or virtual SkillsUSA contest including: technology issues or interruptions, malfunctions or failures; personal injury; illness; or damage to school property or individual property.

MEDIA RELEASE

By attending this conference, I grant SkillsUSA Georgia and its production companies permission to photograph me, videotape me or make audio recordings of my voice, separately or in combination, and give permission to SkillsUSA to use these photos, videos or sound recordings without seeking further permission. I understand that my name may not appear with my photo, video or sound recording when used. Further, I relinquish to SkillsUSA Georgia all rights, title and interest in any photographs, videos or sound recordings of me and I grant SkillsUSA Georgia the exclusive right to exhibit, publish, give or transfer photographs, videotape or audio recordings to any individual, business and industry partner, publication, media outlet or governmental agency, or their assignees, without payment or other consideration to me. My agreement to participate or perform under camera, lighting and stated conditions is voluntary. I waive all personal claims, causes of action or damages against SkillsUSA Georgia and its employees, agents or volunteers arising from such a performance or appearance.

NOTE: I understand that audio or videotaping of conference speakers by conference participants is not permitted.