Backyard BBQ Cook-Off Rules & Info

WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND MEDIA RELEASE In consideration of acceptance of this entry and participation in the Good Smoke BBQ Fest, I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby waive, release, and discharge any and all claims for injury, illness, death, loss, theft, or damage that I, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns may have against Good Smoke BBQ Fest, Good Smoke BBQ LLC, ROC BBQ LLC, the Town of East Rochester, event sponsors, organizers, volunteers, property owners, and their respective agents, representatives, successors, and assigns arising out of or related to participation in, attendance at, setup for, teardown of, or vending at this event. I acknowledge that participation in a BBQ festival and cook-off involves inherent risks, including but not limited to the use of grills, smokers, knives, propane, charcoal, wood fires, electrical equipment, food preparation equipment, vehicles, tents, weather conditions, uneven surfaces, and large crowds. I voluntarily assume all such risks associated with participation in the event. I agree to be solely responsible for the conduct and safety of my team members, employees, contractors, staff, guests, equipment, inventory, products, vehicles, and personal property during the event. I further agree to comply with all event rules, health department regulations, fire safety requirements, and applicable laws. Participants and vendors are responsible for carrying any insurance required for their operation and participation in the event. I understand that event organizers reserve the right to remove any participant, vendor, sponsor, volunteer, judge, or team for unsafe, disruptive, or non-compliant behavior without refund. Furthermore, I hereby grant permission to Good Smoke BBQ Fest and its authorized representatives to use any photographs, video recordings, motion pictures, livestreams, audio recordings, or other record of the event containing my likeness, team name, business name, logo, or image for promotional, advertising, marketing, or other legitimate purposes without compensation. By checking the acceptance box and/or submitting a registration form, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and voluntarily agree to the terms of this waiver. Electronic acceptance of this waiver shall be considered the same as a physical signature.