In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in North Carolina Amateur Sports and Cycle North Carolina related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates and agrees that: 1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in Cycle North Carolina is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death; 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. If however I observe any unusual significant hazard during my participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest NCAS/Cycle North Carolina representative; and, 4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby indemnify and hold harmless NCAS/Cycle North Carolina, their officers, officials, agents and/or employees, volunteers, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers and if applicable, owners and lessorss of premises used to conduct the event. 5. I grant to North Carolina Amateur Sports my permission to use without charge any and all photographs, video reproductions or other like kinds of image productions taken during the event. 6. I understand that Cycle North Carolina and it’s Staff are not responsible for loss, theft, or any damages to personal property which include, but not limited to bicycles, vehicles, tents, trailers, luggage, etc. 7. In order to protect the health and safety of all participants, I understand and agree that Cycle North Carolina may determine that the event may be terminated at any time with no refund and I may not be able to participate or complete the event.  There will be no refunds for bad weather situations, force majeure events,acts of God, etc..    8. You agree that you have read, understood and agreed to: (i) the waiver(s) above* and (ii) the N.C. Amateur Sports' Privacy Policy* , and represent that you are 18 or older, or have the authority to register these participants and agree to the waiver(s) for them as their parent or legal guardian.