COVID-19 SAFETY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT -- LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS
COVID-19 SAFETY INFORMATION:

While participating in events (each an “Event” and collectively, “Events”) held or sponsored by Smithers
Information LLC or Smithers Information Limited (in each case, “Smithers”), “social distancing” must be
practiced and face coverings worn at all times to reduce the risks of exposure to COVID-19. Because COVID-
19 is extremely contagious and is spread mainly from person-to-person contact, Smithers has put in place
preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, Smithers cannot guarantee that its
participants, volunteers, partners, or others in attendance will not become infected with COVID-19.
In light of the ongoing spread of COVID-19, individuals who fall within any of the categories below should not
engage in or attend Events. By attending a Smithers Event, you certify that you do not fall into any of the
following categories:

1. Individuals who currently or within the past fourteen (14) days have experienced any symptoms
associated with COVID-19, which may include, but not be limited to the following, fever, cough, and shortness
of breath;

2. Individuals who have traveled at any point in the past fourteen (14) days either internationally or to a
community in the U.S. that has experienced or is experiencing sustained community spread of COVID-19; or

3. Individuals who believe that they may have been exposed to a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-
19 or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and are not yet cleared as non-contagious by state or local public
health authorities or the health care team responsible for their treatment.

DUTY TO SELF-MONITOR:
Participants agree to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and, contact Smithers at
eventinfo@smithers.com if he/she experiences symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days after participating or
volunteering with Smithers.

LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS:
RELEASE AND WAIVER. I HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE ANY AND ALL
LIABILITY, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF WHATEVER KIND OR NATURE AGAINST SMITHERS AND
ITS AFFILIATED PARTNERS AND SPONSORS, INCLUDING IN EACH CASE, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND AGENTS (THE “RELEASED
PARTIES”), EITHER IN LAW OR IN EQUITY, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES OR LOSSES CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE, FAULT
OR CONDUCT OF ANY KIND ON THE PART OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO DEATH, BODILY INJURY, ILLNESS, ECONOMIC LOSS OR OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES,
OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, WHICH I, MY HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, NEXT OF KIN AND/OR
LEGALLY APPOINTED OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES, MAY HAVE OR WHICH MAY
HEREINAFTER ACCRUE ON MY BEHALF, WHICH ARISE OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE FROM MY
PARTICIPATION WITH THE EVENT.

ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK. I acknowledge and understand the following:

1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited
to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness
and death does exist;

2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-
19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties; and

3. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm and loss associated with the Event, including any
injury, harm and loss caused by the negligence, fault or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties.

MEDICAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELEASE. I agree that if I experience any COVID-19
symptoms during the Event, I will notify Smithers, discontinue my participation immediately and seek appropriate medical attention.

I DO HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE THE RELEASED PARTIES
FROM ANY CLAIM WHATSOEVER WHICH ARISES OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE ON ACCOUNT OF
ANY FIRST AID, TREATMENT, OR SERVICE RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH MY
2 PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT.

As a participant or attendee, you recognize that your participation, involvement and/or attendance at any Event is voluntary and may result in personal injury (including death) and/or property damage. By attending, observing or participating in the Event, you acknowledge and assume all risks and dangers associated with your participation and/or attendance at the Event, and you agree that: (a) the Smithers, (b) the property or site owner of the Event, and (c) all past, present and future affiliates, successors, assigns, employees, volunteers, vendors, partners, directors, and officers, of such entities (subsections (a) through (c), collectively, the "Released Parties"), will not  be responsible for any personal injury (including death), property damage, or other loss suffered as a result of your participation in, attendance at, and/or observation of the Event, regardless if any such injuries or losses are caused by the negligence of any of the Released Parties (collectively, the "Released Claims").

BY ATTENDING AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT, YOU ARE DEEMED TO HAVE GIVEN A FULL RELEASE OF LIABILITY TO THE RELEASED PARTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.