Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc., has elected to obtain Worker’s Compensation coverage for staff members receiving non-cash benefits that are unavailable to non-staff, including, but not limited to, registration credit and early access to hotel rooms. We are required to characterize the type of work our staffers perform for the purpose of insurance reporting. At the time of reporting, your primary department will be used to determine the nature of the work you performed.
Any claim against this coverage is subject to eligibility review by the insurer; Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc. cannot, and does not, guarantee eligibility or coverage for any specific person or circumstance. Contractors, agents and other individuals covered by their employer's policy while staff are expressly excluded from staff coverage. Questions regarding coverage or filing a claim should be directed to hr@furfest.org. Additional information is posted online in the wiki and during the convention in Operations as required by Illinois state law.
This policy is not in effect as of 7/1/2022
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Consent to Participate and Liability Release
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Release
I, the undersigned, do hereby state that I wish to participate in activities sponsored by the organization known as Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc., an Illinois not‐for‐profit corporation (hereafter "MFF").
MFF publishes policies that govern and may restrict the activities in which I can participate. These policies include, but are not limited to the Midwest FurFest Code of Conduct.
MFF makes no representations or claims as to the condition or safety of the land, structures or surroundings, whether or not owned, leased, operated or maintained by MFF.
I understand that all activities are VOLUNTARY and that I do not have to participate unless I choose to do so. I understand that these activities are potentially dangerous or harmful to my person or property, and that by participating voluntarily accept and assume the risk of injury to myself or damage to my property.
I understand that MFF does NOT guarantee any insurance coverage for my person or my property. I acknowledge that I am responsible for my safety and my own health care needs, and for the protection of my property.
On-site Medical Consent: You hereby consent to receive medical treatment deemed necessary if you are injured or requires medical attention during you participation in the MFF's events. You understand and agree that you are solely responsible for all costs related to such medical treatment and any related medical transportation and/or evacuation. You hereby release, forever discharge, and hold harmless MFF from any claim based on such treatment or other medical services.
In exchange for allowing me to participate in these MFF activities and events, I agree to release from liability, agree to indemnify, and hold harmless MFF and any MFF agent, officer or MFF employee acting within the scope of their duties, for any injury to my person or damage to my property. This clause is not applicable to the Board of Directors or Corporate Officers.
This Release shall be binding upon myself, successors in interest, and/or any person(s) suing on my behalf.
I have read the statements in this document. I agree with its terms and have voluntarily signed it. I understand that this document is complete unto itself and that any oral promises or representations made to me concerning this document and/or its terms are not binding upon MFF, its officers, agents and/or employees.
I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS RELEASE AND I UNDERSTAND ALL ITS TERMS. I EXECUTE IT VOLUNTARILY AND WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ITS MEANING AND SIGNIFICANCE.