liability release forms for contest

I have seen these on about 1 out of every 3 applications for contests I fill out. For the most part, it pretty standard General Release stuff.. But from past life experience, General Releases don't protect them that much. Maybe it will help keep them safe above and beyond insurance coverages.

Does anyone know of anydody who has disputed these? Seems to be alot of hear say out there. I would hate to be the one to get run over by some contest coordinator or their employees and get injured, then have to take them to court knowing I signed some agreement that said I don't hold the responsible for anything! It just doesn't seem right to me. Mybe I've just been reading to many contracts and having to talk to to many lawyers lately. They all give you a differant opinion. I just thought this would make a good topic and maybe we could hear from someone who has been through the litigation of something similar.

I guess the other question to ask is if you don't sign them can you enter?

Just like the parking garages that put signs up "not responsible for damange" well,it depends on your lawyer, not a sign.

Guess you worrying about running over people with your scooter?

on my way to Sebring shortly, but Eddy was there a particular contest app. you were referring to?

I know the one for Lakeland didn't seem bad at all.

Here is a good example of one

http://www.wildgamecookingcompetition.com/WildgameTeamEntry2005.pdf

hmm... I see why now... I had not seen one like that, but ironically, I did see one this weekend in Sebring just like that, the organizer for Pig on the Pond (Clermont, FL) had one just like it... Its making me really think before signing also.

I believe the cooks should send a loud and clear message by not signing these things when sending in their entry forms. If they want your entry then they will accept it. If it doesn't mean anything like most folks have responded on Basso's site said, then the organizer will oversee the signiture. It's alot of BS to me to see someone write something like this and excpect you just to sign it without question. I hope everyone takes a look at what were talking about. It really makes me think these organizers don't carry any insurance for the well being of the paid participant. I know we seem to spend alot of money going to these things and insurance is not that expensive for events like this. I've bought it before.

Eddy and Kevin,
If I'm not mistaken the FBA requires the organizer to have ins. I for one will not sign a contract like the one you published.
Bill