Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability & Indemnity Agreement

BY REGISTERING FOR AND ATTENDING THE CISCO LIVE EVENT ("EVENT"), I HEREBY AGREE TO RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS CISCO SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD AND ITS AFFILIATES ("SPONSOR"), THEIR EMPLOYEES, VENDORS, AGENTS, AND CONTRACTORS FROM ANY AND ALL ALLEGED AND/OR ACTUAL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, ACTIONS, LAWSUITS, DAMAGES, OR LOSSES, OF ANY KIND ("CLAIM"), INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S FEES, WHICH ARISE OUT OF OR RESULT FROM MY ATTENDANCE AT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT AND ANCILIARY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURIES (TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW), WHETHER OR NOT FORESEEABLE.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I understand that participation in the following activity "Cisco Live" (hereinafter, "The Activity") carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. The specific risks vary from one activity to another, but the risks range from 1) minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, and sprains; 2) major injuries such as eye injuries or loss of sight, joint or back injuries, heart attacks, and concussions; and 3) catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death.

I have read and understand the previous paragraph. I know, understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in The Activity. I hereby assert that my participation in The Activity is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all such risks of injury, illness, death or other loss arising from or related to my participation in The Activity.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY: Consistent with the above assumption of risk and to the fullest extent allowable by law, I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives, executors and assigns, do hereby release, waive, forever discharge, and covenant not to sue Sponsor, its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, and attorneys (hereinafter "Cisco") from any and all manner of claims (including, but not limited to individual or class action claims, claims for monetary or equitable relief and claims for actual or punitive damages), demands, actions, causes of action, liability, and damages of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to claims arising out of, based upon or related to  personal injury, accidents, or illnesses (including death) and property loss arising from, related to or in connection with participation in The Activity. I understand that this release shall be binding upon my heirs, personal representatives, executors and assigns.

SEVERABILITY: I further expressly agree that the foregoing waiver and assumption of risk agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of New South Wales, Australia and that if any portion is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

COMPETITORS: Cisco Live is not intended for Cisco competitors.  Cisco Live has the right to deny access to registrants from competitors.  I agree that I have accurately represented my corporate affiliation and I do not work for a Cisco competitor.

IMAGE USE: I understand that Sponsor or its authorised representatives may conduct interviews and may take photographs and/or videotape at the Event. I hereby grant to the Sponsor and its authorised representatives the absolute right and permission to use my name, likeness, biographical information, voice, content of any interview, image and/or photograph and any other indicia of persona ("Persona") or to refrain from doing so, in any manner or media whether existing now or hereinafter developed (including without limitation the World Wide Web and the Internet), worldwide, for trade, advertising and/or promotional purposes. I agree I shall have no rights of review or approval, no Claim to compensation, and no Claim arising out of or resulting from the use, alteration, blurring, distortion or illusionary effect (whether intentional or otherwise) or use in any composite form of my Persona and agree to release and hold Sponsor and its authorised representatives harmless for any and all such use(s). I understand that images on websites can be viewed throughout the world and that some jurisdictions may not provide the same level of protection to the privacy rights of individuals as others.

COPYRIGHT: The conference shares content owned by or licensed to Cisco ("Cisco Content"). Cisco owns and retains all rights in the Cisco Content, including all intellectual property rights. Cisco hereby grants you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable, nonsublicensable and non-transferable license to view and display (but not modify) the Cisco Content solely as necessary for your authorised use of the information. Any reproduction or other use of Cisco Content is subject to the Cisco Brand Centre Copyright Program terms and conditions.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING: I am 18 years of age or older. I have carefully read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk and indemnity agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I understand that I have the right to have my attorney review this agreement. I acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature for this to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.

PASSIVE TRACKING DISCLOSURE: By attending Cisco Live you are opting in to being tracked by technology for the use of Event logistics and operations.

PERSONAL INFORMATION: I consent to Cisco collecting personal information that I elect to provide about me for the purpose of associating that information with my Cisco Live registration badge and for Event related purposes. I consent to Cisco retaining and using that personal information to provide me with information about the Event, follow up events, and Cisco’s products and services, including by electronic and other direct marketing communications such as emails and SMS. I understand that I may unsubscribe from receipt of such subsequent communications from Cisco should I so wish. I understand that the Cisco Live area includes but not limited to Exhibiting Partners of Cisco with separate badge scanning devices and that if I consent to my Cisco Live registration badge being scanned by an Exhibiting Partner or in a session where an Exhibiting Partner is speaking, that Exhibiting Partner may receive my name, affiliation, and contact details associated with my conference badge. I understand that if I do not want my information shared, I should not allow my badge to be scanned. Once disclosed to that Exhibiting Partner that personal information ceases to be controlled by Cisco and may be used or disclosed by that Exhibiting Partner. Cisco requires each Exhibiting Partner to only use personal information which an attendee consents to being disclosed to that Exhibiting Partner by permitting the scanning of an attendee’s Cisco Live registration badge for the purpose of providing that attendee with information about and marketing that Exhibiting Partner’s products and services.  However, I understand that Cisco cannot control uses and disclosures by an Exhibiting Partner of any personal information that I elect to make available to that Sponsor by consenting to that Exhibiting Partner scanning my Cisco Live registration badge and I release Cisco from any responsibility or liability for use or disclosure by a Exhibiting Partner of my personal information.

For more information on how Cisco collects and uses personal information and how you may access and correct such information or initiate a complaint, please see Cisco’s Privacy Policy.

EVENT BADGES: I understand that Event badges are personal to each attendee, and that I must always wear my own badge while onsite at the Event. Once checked into the Event, I agree not to transfer or share my badge with others, and I will comply with the ID and badge checks that take place each day of the Event. If I am found to be in violation of the badge policy, I understand that Sponsor and/or Event staff may confiscate my badge and I may not return to the Event.

CODE OF CONDUCT: Cisco is dedicated to providing a harassment-free learning experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof) or technology choices. Cisco does not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language or imagery is not appropriate for any portion of the Event, including keynotes, sessions, chat sessions, networking, 1:1 meeting, social media related to the Event, or other online media. Conference participants violating these rules may be expelled from the conference at the discretion of the conference organisers.

Harassment includes offensive verbal or online comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, technology choices, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of sessions or other areas of the conference, inappropriate outreach or contact, and unwelcome sexual advances. Participants asked to stop any harassing behaviour are expected to comply immediately.

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of conference staff immediately at CiscoLiveAPJC@veritas.com.au

Please contact us if you have questions or experience any violation of our code of conduct.

BY REGISTERING TO ATTEND CISCO LIVE I AM AGREEING TO:

  • Not attend if experiencing illness symptoms
  • Comply with all event health & safety policy and protocols in place
  • Answer screening questions on symptoms of/exposure to COVID-19 and leaving if asked to do so
  • Confirm that I will adhere to Australia national and state health and safety protocols
  • Indicate that you have read and agree to the "Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability & Indemnity Agreement"