Acknowledgement of Assumption of Risk

This Acknowledgement of Assumption of Risk (“Acknowledgement”) is a written acknowledgement and agreement between the Association of Premier Nanny Agencies (“APNA”) and members and guests who voluntarily attend APNA and APNA-sponsored events (the “Participant”). Sponsored events include conferences, in-person meetings, and other events sponsored by APNA (“Events”).

The Participant hereby acknowledges and agrees to the following:

1. Voluntary Participation. Participant understands and confirms that participation in any Event offered by APNA is voluntary.

2. The Assumption of Risk. Participant understands and acknowledges that there may be potential risks involved in and related to participation in an Event. Participant assumes all risks, known and unknown, in any way connected with the participation in the Event. Participant accepts full responsibility for any liability, injury, loss, damage or death in any way connected with participation in the Event. Participant releases APNA and its officers, employees, board members, volunteers, or other agents (collectively, “Releasees”) from any and all liability or claims which may arise from participation in the Event.

3. Consumption of Alcohol. Participants twenty-one (21) years of age and older may consume alcohol during an Event should they choose to do so. However, alcohol consumption is at the Participant’s own discretion, risk, and liability. Excessive alcohol consumption is not condoned by APNA. The Participant hereby assumes all risks involved with the consumption of alcohol, and unconditionally holds Releasees harmless.

4. Specific Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk Regarding Communicable Diseases, Including COVID-19. Participation in Events includes possible exposure to, and illness from, infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist. Participant knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of Releasees or other Participants, and agrees to hold Releasees harmless with respect to any and all illnesses, disability, death, or other loss arising from exposure to any communicable disease at any Event. Participant agrees that if at any time Participant is experiencing symptoms of any illness, Participant will not attend any Event, or if already attending an Event, will immediately leave such Event.

5. Governing Law. The construction and meaning of the terms and provisions of this Agreement will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of Texas.

6. Binding Effect. Participant acknowledges that this Agreement is binding upon Participant’s heirs and assigns, personal representatives, beneficiaries and next of kin.

By signing this acknowledgment, I, the Participant, agree, acknowledge, and confirm that in voluntarily participating in any Event, I am assuming all risks, known and unknown, in any way connected with my participation in any Event, and I agree to waive, release, and hold harmless Releasees for, from and against any and all liability to me arising from my participation in the Event, including any cause of action of any kind or nature whatsoever, that I or my spouse, partner, family, parents, children, estate, heirs, agents, insurers, successors or assigns may at any time have as a result of my participation in the Event.

I agree that I have had a reasonable time to review this Acknowledgement before signing it, and that I sign it voluntarily.

APNA is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants. It is of critical importance to APNA that each and every person attending one of our conferences and events has a positive and rewarding experience and to that end, we invite all sponsors, volunteers, speakers, attendees, vendors, and others ("Participants") to help us realize a safe, respectful, and positive experience for everyone.
APNA has established this Code of Conduct to provide guidelines to Participants and to ensure that all Participants understand what behavior is expected, and what behavior will not be tolerated at an APNA event. APNA expects all Participants to abide by this Code of Conduct at all events. This includes conference-related social events at off-site locations, and in related online communities and social media.
APNA is dedicated to providing a harassment-free and inclusive event experience for everyone regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disabilities, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, nationality, race, age, religion or other protected category. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

You can request a cancellation of your registration and a refund up to August 5, 2023. We will refund your registration to the card used when you registered, minus a $75 cancellation fee. We do permit transferring your registration to another party, but you must let us know in advance and there is a $25 transfer fee to be paid before we process the registration. No refunds after August 5, 2023.