Alcohol & Cannabis Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks, and Indemnity Agreement

Personal Responsibility with Alcohol & Cannabis: 

I HEREBY ASSUMES ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT. 

  • I acknowledge that consuming alcohol is highly addictive, and may impair cognition, judgment, vision, motor skills, the ability to speak and will enhance aggression, agitation, and promote compulsive behavior.

  • I acknowledge that consuming excessive alcohol may lead to various health issues, including, but not limited to, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, diarrhea, upset stomach, headaches, and breathing difficulties.

  • I acknowledge that consuming cannabis may lead to dizziness, anxiety, confusion, sedation, low blood pressure, impairment of short term memory, euphoria, inability to concentrate, impaired motor skills, paranoia, psychotic symptoms, general apathy, depression and/or restlessness. In addition, the use of medical marijuana may cause me to talk or eat in excess, alter my perception of time and space and impair my judgment. 

  • I acknowledge  that consumption of alcohol or cannabis at the event is optional and a personal decision. 

  • I agree that any alcoholic beverages or cannabis I consume are my own choice and responsibility. I agree to consume responsibility and heed suggestions from others and will not drive if I am under the influence. HUSH organizers, security, staff have the right to refuse services and if needed be removed off premises to ensure safety for me and others. 

  • I understand that using cannabis while consuming alcohol is not recommended. Additional side effects may become present when using both alcohol and marijuana.

  • I acknowledge that driving under the influence of cannabis or alcohol can double the risk of vehicular accident, which escalates if alcohol or cannabis is also influencing the driver. 

  • I understand that if I drive while under the influence of cannabis, I can be arrested for "driving under the influence."

Comprehension and Assumption of Risk. 

  • I understand and acknowledge that there are potential risks involved related to participation in a HUSH event. I hereby assume all risks, known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, in any way connected with guest’s participation at the HUSH event. I accept full responsibility for any liability, injury, loss, damage or death in any way connected with their participation at the HUSH event.

  • I understand the risks associated with traveling to and from location(s) to be visited during HUSH event. I assume the risk of any and all dangers presented on and in the street, sidewalk, or other areas, including but not limited to any and all traffic, cobblestone streets, icy conditions, and other pedestrian hazards.

Severability: 

  • The undersigned further expressly agrees that the foregoing waiver and assumption of risks agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of Illinois and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

Acknowledgement of Understanding: 

  • I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement consisting of the above paragraphs, fully understand its terms, and I understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue.  I acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.