MIA Footy

Waiver and Release of Liability

In order to participate in any MIA Footy’s (The Released) soccer leagues, I understand, acknowledge, and agree with the following:

Participating in any athletic event is an extreme test of a person's physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of athletes, equipment, vehicular traffic, actions of other people including but not limited to, participants, volunteers, spectators, referees, league organizers, and lack of hydration.

I agree to comply with all rules and regulations for participation in MIA Footy soccer programs. I agree to inspect the equipment and premises to be used prior to participation and if I believe that anything is unsafe, I will inform league officials, team captains, referees of the issue and refuse to participate if not corrected.

I understand that soccer can be played in varying weather conditions, including rain, snow, extreme cold or extreme heat. I understand that certain seasons are prone to particular weather patterns (extreme heat in the summer, snow and extreme cold in the winter) and I accept that by registering for a league, I am agreeing to play in conditions consistent with that season (e.g. snow during outdoor winter soccer).

I hereby assume all of the risks of participating in MIA Footy soccer programs. I realize that liability may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained or controlled by them or because of their possible liability without fault.

I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently trained for participation in the event and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person that I cannot participate. I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form will be used by MIA Footy in events in which I may participate and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said events.

In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in this event, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows:

Waive, release and discharge from any and all liability for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft or actions of any kind which may hereafter accrue to me or my traveling to and from this event, the organizer and the following entities or persons: Their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents, the event holders, event sponsors, event directors, event volunteers, and event officials.

Indemnify and hold harmless the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made by other individuals or entities as a result of my or any actions during this event.

I am voluntarily participating in a MIA Footy Soccer program. I hereby consent to receive medical treatment, which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and/or illness during the league. The Accident Waiver and Release of Liability shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.

I hereby certify that I have read this document and I understand its contents.

Media Release Waiver

I hereby agree and give consent for the MIA Footy (hereinafter referred to as MIA Footy) and/or partners to record, film, photograph, audiotape or videotape my likeness (herein collectively referred to as "Recordings").

I hereby consent to the use of Recordings of my likeness for advertising, promotional or commercial purposes of any kind at the sole discretion of MIA Footy including, but not limited to, web-based publications (e.g. the MIA Footy website), brochures, blogs, all social media platformsincluding, but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, YouTube, and/or for broadcasting on television or radio as determined by MIA Footy.

I understand and agree that all recordings will become the property of MIA Footy and will not be returned.

I hereby irrevocably authorize MIA Footy to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose. In addition, I hereby waive any right to approve the use of this content now or in the future, whether the use is known to me or unknown, and I waive any right to any royalties related to the use of this content.

I understand that the Recordings may appear in electronic form on the Internet or in other publications outside of MIA Footy's control. I agree that I will not hold MIA Footy responsible for any harm that may arise from such unauthorized reproduction.

I hereby hold harmless, release, and forever discharge MIA Footy, its officers, employees, agents and its advertising and promotional agencies from any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of action whatsoever which I, my heirs, executors, administrators may now or hereafter have against them or any part of them in respect to relating to the use of the Recordings, including but not limited to libel and invasion of privacy.

Refund and Credit Policy

At a high level, MIA Footy does not believe in accepting payment for a service not rendered. However, it is critical that MIA Footy staff have a complete understanding of player and team participation in order to organize rosters, run schedules and communicate critical league information in a timely manner. Doing this seamlessly will translate directly to the player experience.

Thus, to maintain a fully functioning system that is not disruptive to the community at large or, more specifically, teams and players, we must implement a refund and transfer policy that ensures a league or division experiences minimal to no disruption (e.g. resulting from last minute cancelations or dropouts).

The “14-Day” Refund Policy

The easiest way to understand the policy is to remember the “14-day rule”. You have 14 days from the day you register to request a refund or transfer so long as the league you register for is greater than 14 days out from its posted start date.

  • No refunds are provided for requests made 14 days or more after registering.

  • No credits or refunds are provided for requests made within 14 days of a league’s posted start date.

  • If a team spot in a league is reserved by deposit, the team forfeits the deposit if their request occurs after 14 days from registering, so long as the posted start date of the league is greater than 14 days out.

  • Approved transfer requests will incur an additional cost if the league a player or team transfers into has a higher fee than the league a player or team transfers out of.

Exceptions to the “14-Day” Rule

  • If a significant change league’s dates, times or location(s) occurs from what was originally advertised on the registration page, players will be notified of the change and given an option to stay in the league, receive a full refund, or transfer to an alternative league. If we do not receive a response by the “respond to” date, your registration will remain in the league with the updated changes. After the “respond to” date, full refunds will no longer be honored.

    • The above does not apply leagues marked as “anticipated,” in which registering players are aware that key league details are subject to change (this is usually the case with leagues where the permit has not been fully finalized by the facility).

    • All start dates are “tentative,” and may be adjusted according to permit availability or should league registration minimums/status are not met.

    • Any minor changes (e.g. the advertised start date is pushed 1-2 weeks) is not eligible and thus will not come with the opportunity for transfer or refund.

  • If a request is ineligible for refund, full or partial credits are considered on a case by case basis, should there be a qualifying event (e.g. an early season ending injury, an early season family emergency that requires a player to leave town and miss the majority of games, etc.).

Non-Refundable Events:

  • Should a player exhibit behavior on or off the field that breaks our Ted Lasso Code of Conduct, that player may be removed from their current program and banned from participating in future MIA Footy programs without refund or credits.

  • Refunds/credits are not provided if a game is not played due to forfeit, weather or acts of God. In the rare event that multiple games are permanently lost as a result of forfeit, weather, or acts of God, MIA Footy will work on a case by case basis with players/teams affected to provide a resolution (e.g. credits / discount for future seasons).

Extraordinary Circumstances

  • In the event of an extraordinary act of God (e.g. COVID), MIA Footy will work as transparently and clearly as possible with players to process either refunds or credits, situation permitting. As a matter of history, when COVID disrupted the spring 2020 season, all players received full credits + discounted league play for 4 consecutive seasons to ensure their credits received greater value. Players that lost their job or left MIA permanently received a full refund if requested before the refund deadline of July 2020.

Miscellaneous

  • Any attempt to go around MIA Footy’s refund and credit policy (e.g. file a dispute with your credit card company) is considered a breach of our community guidelines and will result in expulsion from the league and all future programming.

  • Please note, there are no exceptions to this policy unless previously stated above.

  • If you believe your circumstances are not covered in this policy, then please reach out to MIA Footy to seek a resolution directly..

Waiver / Release for Communicable Diseases Including Covid-19

ASSUMPTION OF RISK / WAIVER OF LIABILITY / INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

In consideration of being allowed to participate on behalf of MIA Footy athletic program and related events and activities, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns, and acknowledge, appreciates, and agree that:

  1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and,

  2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,

  3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as regards protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe and any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,

  4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS MIA Footy Corp. their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IF FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.