Please read, print your name, sign your name and date the following agreement. All prospective and returning California Softball Officials Association-Los Angeles Unit members must return this signed form with their Application forms and correct financial obligation fees and fines, before any games can be assigned to you.

 

I, __________________________________________________________________, in consideration of my membership

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with the California Softball Officials Association-Los Angeles Unit (CSOA-LA Unit), as an Independent Contractor, agree to the terms and conditions contained herein. I am in no way an employee, partner or agent of the California Softball Officials Association-Los Angeles Unit.

 

I am aware that, as an Independent Contractor, working softball games associated with or assigned by the California Softball Officials Association-Los Angeles Unit, certain risks exist in my capacity as a softball official. Among these risks, but not limited to, is the risk of personal injury arising from personal and third party negligence, torts, or intentional conduct including but not limited to, slips, falls, hit by pitch, thrown ball or bat, etc. My participation as a softball official for the California Softball Officials Association-Los Angeles Unit, is voluntary, and freely assumes all risks, including unforeseen risks.

 

I understand that as an Independent Contractor I am required by the California Softball Officials Association-Los Angeles Unit to furnish my own personal liability insurance of at least $1 million dollars and will provide copies of my Personal Liability Insurance Policies as proof thereof.

 

I acknowledge that I have read the Constitution, By-Laws, Policies and Procedures of the California Softball Officials Association-Los Angeles Unit and I agree to abide by them.

 

I waive all claims, and will not sue or otherwise make any claim, including, but not limited to: claims for negligence and attorneys fees, against the California Softball Officials Association-Los Angeles Unit, its officers, board of Directors and any members for any injury, loss or damage, cost or expense howsoever arising from my participation in any softball officiating activity for any activity assigned/ sponsored by the California Softball Officials Association-Los Angeles Unit.

 

I agree that this agreement shall be binding on: myself, my family members, heirs and personal representatives. I further agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the California Softball Officials Association-Los Angeles Unit, from any liability, damage, cost or expense, including attorney’s fees, arising from my activities or any breach of this agreement.

 

I represent that I am over 18 years of age, have read this agreement, and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between me, and California Softball Officials Association-Los Angeles Unit, which I signed on my own free will and without prejudice.

 

 

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