Agreement with the Attendee Agreement Waiver form is required for all Fiddle Hell participants, attendees, artists, and staff for Nov 7-10, 2024, in Westford, MA. Signing the online form electronically in Whova beforehand saves time on the day you arrive at Fiddle Hell. However, you can also sign a paper copy waiver form on arrival at Fiddle Hell. Thanks for your participation in Fiddle Hell and agreement with these conditions.

If you are the parent or guardian of a teen (13-17) or kid (12 or under) who will be attending Fiddle Hell Online in 2024, please ensure that they are properly registered. Policies for teen and kid attendance are described at https://fiddlehell.org/policies/teen-agreement and https://fiddlehell.org/policies/parent-or-guardian-agreement-for-child-12-or-under, respectively. Thanks for your agreement with these conditions.

I expressly agree that, as a participant, attendee, instructor, performer, and/or staff member, in workshops, jams, concerts, and any and all other activities related to the Nov 7-10, 2024, Fiddle Hell Massachusetts Festival (“FH”), I assume any and all risks associated with traveling to and from, participating in, and/or attending the 2024 Fiddle Hell Massachusetts Festival.

I expressly agree that Fiddle Hell Massachusetts LLC, its members, managers, officers, employees, independent contractors, agents, representatives, and assigns shall not be liable or responsible for any injury to me or others, or any damage to or loss of my property or that of others, including musical instruments. I release, acquit, discharge, and agree to hold harmless Fiddle Hell Massachusetts LLC, its members, managers, officers, employees, independent contractors, agents, representatives, and assigns against any claim, loss, liability, bodily injury, infection, illness, death, damage, or expense to myself or my property, or others or their property, which I may, directly or indirectly, sustain or suffer as a result of participation in and/or attendance at FH, including, but not limited to, any and all liability caused by or contributed to by the negligence and/or gross negligence of Fiddle Hell Massachusetts LLC, its members, managers, officers, employees, independent contractors, agents, representatives, and assigns, or FH participants or attendees. In addition, in consideration for their permission granted to participate in any and all FH activities, I agree to INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the persons and entities named above for all claims, demands, causes of action and legal liability (including, without limitation, any economic and/or non-economic losses), whether known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, for bodily injury, infection, illness, death, property damage, and/or property theft, arising from or relating to participation in any and all FH events. This waiver and release for liability shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.

I understand that the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, is a recognized pandemic and federal, state, and local governments along with federal and state health agencies are creating or modifying regulations regarding events and social gatherings as the pandemic landscape changes. I understand that Fiddle Hell Massachusetts LLC is following current and forecasted conditions, and listening to national and local experts, to determine Covid-19 safety protocols (and to modify them at the sole discretion of Fiddle Hell Massachusetts LLC). Covid-19 is contagious and evolving; I understand that neither FH nor the Fiddle Hell Massachusetts LLC is able to guarantee that a FH participant, attendee, instructor, performer, and/or staff member will not become infected with the Covid-19 virus or any other infectious disease whether prior to, traveling to and/or from, participating in, and/or attending FH.

I understand that participation in FH includes risk of exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to Covid-19, and I agree that attendance is at my own risk. With respect to my participation in FH, I understand and agree to follow the following five safety protocols for myself (and for any child/children I am accompanying):
(1) COVID VACCINATION IS OPTIONAL AT FH. Evidence indicates that Covid vaccines are highly effective at making the disease milder and may also reduce the spread of disease. 
(2) MASKING IS OPTIONAL AT FH, including workshops, jams, and concerts. Evidence indicates that masking works very well in mitigating the transmission of airborne disease, which may be especially important for those who with increased risk factors.  Free masks (both surgical and higher-filtration N95, KN95, or KF94 masks) will be available at FH to anyone who would like them.  In the main concert hall, there will be a masks-only section for those wishing to sit near others who are also masked.
(3) If I feel unwell at all, have had a positive Covid test result, or have had Covid very recently (with a positive test or symptoms beginning less than 10 days before FH), or have a household member with Covid, I agree to not attend FH.  Covid symptoms include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. I understand that if I am unable to attend due to illness, a positive test result, or a household member with Covid, FH will refund tickets purchased in advance, if I provide documentation of the situation. 
(4) If I develop symptoms consistent with Covid or test positive for it while attending FH, I agree to communicate this situation immediately to the FH staff. I understand that under these circumstances, I will be asked to put on a mask and leave the event immediately and will be entitled to a pro-rated refund of my ticket price. 
(5) If I violate either of protocols (3) and (4), I recognize that my FH attendance may be restricted or terminated at the discretion of FH without a refund of my ticket purchase price.

I understand that each registration is valid for one participant or attendee only at FH, a program presented by Fiddle Hell Massachusetts LLC, for only the days covered by my ticket purchased during registration. I understand that the workshop, jam, and concert schedule as advertised is subject to change before and during FH due to instructor and/or performer illness, technical issues, or other unanticipated factors.  I will not hold Fiddle Hell Massachusetts LLC, its members, managers, officers, employees, independent contractors, agents, representatives, or assigns liable nor be due a refund in the event of rescheduling or cancellation of any sessions at FH.

I agree to abide by the Westford Regency Inn’s restrictions that alcohol consumed in public areas of the Inn must be legally purchased from the Inn and legally consumed. I agree to abide by FH signage and regulations about jam session locations, and about function room capacity limits and opening and closing times.

I understand that Fiddle Hell Massachusetts LLC, its members, managers, officers, employees, independent contractors, agents, representatives, and assigns may use photographs, audio, or videos of participants for promotional purposes.  As a registered attendee, I release and discharge Fiddle Hell Massachusetts LLC, its members, managers, officers, employees, independent contractors, agents, representatives, and assigns acting on their behalf from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of the photographs, audio, or videos.  I irrevocably grant unlimited permission to Fiddle Hell Massachusetts LLC, its members, managers, officers, employees, independent contractors, agents, representatives, and assigns to use said photographs, audio, or videos for any promotional purpose in perpetuity and I understand that I shall not be entitled to any compensation therefor.

I agree to be a responsible and respectful user of the Whova technology prior to, during, and after FH. I agree to not share Whova passwords with attendees or non-attendees. I understand that multiple concurrent sign-ons using the same email address will not be accepted by the Whova platform.  I agree not to post inappropriate or derogatory photos, videos, comments, messages, links, or other material. I agree not to engage in cyberharassment, online bullying, or any activity prohibited by this agreement or by law, during FH sessions and afterwards. I understand that it is not permitted to download any FH videos (workshops, concerts, or jams) from Whova, and I agree to not attempt to do so in any form. I understand that audio recording of FH workshops and jams is generally allowed for my personal use only, unless a teaching artist requests no audio recording. I agree not to record audio or video of concerts at FH, including the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Night Concerts. If I violate these requirements on Whova use and/or recording, I recognize that my FH attendance may be restricted or terminated at the discretion of FH without a refund of my ticket purchase price. 

I understand that the use of Whova on my laptop, tablet, or phone may be adversely impacted at any time by wireless availability, internet speed, simultaneous Internet use at my location, software settings, and other factors. I will not hold Fiddle Hell Massachusetts LLC, its members, managers, officers, employees, independent contractors, agents, representatives, or assigns liable nor be due a refund in the event of technology difficulties or errors on my part, by Whova, and/or by FH.

I agree to abide by the Privacy Policy of Fiddle Hell Massachusetts LLC, which can be read online and/or printed at https://fiddlehell.org/policies/privacy . I agree to abide by the Privacy Policy of Whova, the event management software used by Fiddle Hell Online, which can be accessed at https://whova.com/privacy/ .  If I reside in the European Economic Area, I understand that I may have the right to exercise certain privacy rights under applicable laws. FH will process such requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule. I irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the federal and state courts located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or based upon this agreement or my participation in FH.

I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS LIABILITY RELEASE, AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND I SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY.

Please PRINT your first & last NAME here ________________________________________________

Please SIGN your first & last NAME here _________________________________________________

Date ____________________________           If you’re signing for yourself, you’re done.

If you are a PARENT or GUARDIAN signing for a TEEN (13-17) or KID (12 or under), continue below:

PRINT the first & last NAME of the teen or kid ____________________________________________________

Your RELATIONSHIP to teen or kid _________________________      AGE in years of teen or kid ________

[This attendee agreement can also be found at https://fiddlehell.org/policies/attendee-agreement]

©2020-2024 Fiddle Hell Massachusetts LLC

Thanks for reading this and agreeing – now let’s move ahead with getting you signed up for a fantastic Fiddle Hell experience including workshops, jams, concerts, virtual exhibits, community discussions, and more!

DOWNLOAD a pdf of this Attendee Agreement Waiver Form.