I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and that the CDC, the State of Ohio, and Bowling Green State University (where the event is held) are continually updating their COVID-19 recommendations. I acknowledge that participation in EQ Academy includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19.

I further acknowledge that The Electric Quilt Company has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 during the EQ Academy event.
I further acknowledge that The Electric Quilt Company cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with COVID-19 or any other illness. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, other students, staff, and those I encounter during my stay and during my travel.

I am attending EQ Academy voluntarily and acknowledge that I am increasing my risk of exposure to COVID-19 and other illnesses. I acknowledge that I must comply with all set precautions and requirements to reduce the spread while attending the event.

With full knowledge of the risks involved, I hereby release, waive, discharge The Electric Quilt Company, its board, officers, independent contractors, affiliates, employees, representatives, successors, and assigns from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever, directly or indirectly arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury, or death, that may be sustained by me while participating in any activity while in, on, or around the premises or while using the facilities that may lead to unintentional exposure or harm.

I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Electric Quilt Company from and against any and all costs, expenses, damages, lawsuits, and/or liabilities or claims arising whether directly or indirectly from or related to any and all claims made by or against any of the released party due to injury, loss, or death from or related to COVID-19 or other illnesses.

By checking the box below, I acknowledge that I have read the foregoing Liability Release Waiver and understand its contents; that I am at least eighteen (18) years old and fully competent to give my consent; That I have been sufficiently informed of the risks involved and give my voluntary consent in signing it as my own free act and deed; that I give my voluntary consent in signing this Liability Release Waiver as my own free act and deed with full intention to be bound by the same, and free from any inducement or representation.