Liability Release & Reproduction of Images Waiver
In consideration of being permitted to attend and participate in the Event, as a competitor, judge or volunteer, the undersigned certifies to the Specialty Coffee Association of America (“SCAA”) and its guild, the Barista Guild of America, and agrees as follows.

Age. I am at least 18 years of age. Equipment and Danger. I understand that espresso brewing equipment, grinders and related devices will be operated at the Event and that such equipment may cause injury to myself or others. If I am a competitor, I certify that (a) I am experienced and knowledgeable in the safe operation of all such equipment; and (b) I will at all times operate the equipment and conduct myself with due care and with consideration for the safety of others. Release and Indemnity. By participating in the Event (as competitor, judge or volunteer) and executing this Release of Liability and Indemnity (“Release”), I release the Barista Guild of America, SCAA and their respective officers, directors, employees, members and agents (the “Released Parties”) from any and all liability for any injury, loss, or damage arising out of or in connection with my participation in the Event (other than the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Released Parties). I further agree to indemnify and hold the Released Parties harmless from and against any liability for any injury, loss, damage, cost or expense arising out of or in connection with my negligence or willful misconduct at or in connection with the Event. Governing Law; Arbitration. This Release will be governed by, and its provisions enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of California, without regard to its principles of conflicts of laws. In the event a material dispute arises under this Release, such dispute shall be submitted to arbitration and resolved by a single arbitrator (who is a lawyer) in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. All such arbitration shall be confidential and shall take place at an office of the American Arbitration Association located in Los Angeles County, California. Each party is entitled to depose one fact witness and any expert witness retained by the other party and to conduct such other discovery as the arbitrator deems appropriate. The arbitrator has no authority to award attorneys' fees or punitive damages. The award or decision rendered by the arbitrator shall be final, binding and conclusive and judgment may be entered upon such award by any court. I do hereby agree to allow the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), and its subsidiaries, vendors, and the media to use the reproduction of my likeness, work product(s), and/or presentations for distribution in both printed and digital matter. I understand that the SCAA has the right to make copies of such materials to make available for sale and to retain the proceeds from the sale of such. I also understand that I will not be compensated and that I may not be notified of each use.