Serve Challenge Participant Agreement, Release of Liability, and Consent
This Participant Agreement, Release of Liability, and Consent (“Agreement”) is entered into between the person completing and submitting the registration form (“you”) and Watering Seeds Organization, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (“Organization”), and governs registration for and participation in the Serve Challenge, including the in-person event on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Fall Creek Tennis Academy in Humble, Texas, together with all related online, social-media, community-service, and campaign activities (collectively, the “Challenge”). The person taking part in the Challenge is the “Participant.” If you are not the Participant, you certify in Section 6 that you are the Participant’s parent or legal guardian.
1. Rules Agreement and Participation Acknowledgment
You confirm that you have read, understand, and agree to the official Serve Challenge rules published by the Organization.
Participation in the Challenge may involve tennis-related physical activity, including serving a tennis ball, practice, filming and posting content, sharing campaign materials, and attending the in-person Challenge event. The Participant agrees to participate safely and within his or her own skill level and physical condition, and to follow all posted instructions, event rules, and facility rules.
The Organization reserves the right to review, reject, remove, or disqualify any entry or Participant that is unsafe, unlawful, inappropriate, misleading, or in violation of another person's rights or the official Challenge rules. You confirm that all information submitted in registration is accurate.
2. Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability
Participation in the Challenge is voluntary. Physical activity, including tennis-related activity, involves inherent risks, including the risk of personal injury, illness, property damage, and other loss. The Participant (and you on the Participant's behalf, if applicable) voluntarily assumes all risks associated with participation in the Challenge, both known and unknown.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Participant (and you on the Participant's behalf, if applicable) releases, waives, and holds harmless the Organization and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, contractors, sponsors, partners, affiliates, representatives, agents, event hosts, venues, and facilities (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses arising out of or relating to participation in the Challenge. This release does not apply to claims arising from a Released Party's gross negligence or willful misconduct, or to any liability that cannot lawfully be waived.
3. Content Ownership and Operational Use
You confirm that the Participant owns or has obtained all necessary rights and permissions for any photograph, video, audio, text, or other content (“Content”) submitted in connection with the Challenge; that any identifiable person appearing in the Content has consented to appear; and that a parent or legal guardian has provided permission for any minor appearing in the Content. The Participant agrees not to submit Content containing copyrighted music, third-party logos, private information, or other material protected by another's rights unless the necessary rights and permissions have been obtained.
The Participant grants the Organization permission to review, verify, and use submitted Content as reasonably necessary to administer the Challenge, including verifying entries, judging, scoring, and announcing results.
4. Shirt Purchase and Charitable Contribution
Each official Serve Challenge shirt purchase includes a $10.19 contribution to the Organization. The Organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; consult your own tax advisor regarding the tax treatment of any purchase or contribution. Direct donations are voluntary, are processed through the Organization or its approved fundraising provider, and are subject to the applicable platform's policies.
5. Third-Party Platforms
The Challenge may utilize Facebook, Instagram, Givebutter, and other third-party services. Use of those services is governed by their respective terms of service, privacy policies, and community standards. The Challenge is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Meta, or any other social-media platform.
6. Eligibility and Authority
You certify that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal authority to enter into this Agreement. If you are registering a Participant who is under 18, you certify that you are that Participant's parent or legal guardian, that you accept this Agreement on the Participant's behalf to the extent permitted by applicable law, and that minor participation is permitted under the official Challenge rules.
7. Electronic Acceptance and Optional Consents
By checking the required acknowledgment box and submitting the registration form, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Agreement, and that this electronic acceptance has the same force and effect as a written signature.
Acceptance of this Agreement does not constitute consent to the optional permissions below. Each optional permission applies only if its separate checkbox is selected.
Questions about participation, this Agreement, or the use of submitted Content may be directed to Info@WateringSeeds.org.
Registration form acknowledgments
Required Acknowledgment
I have read, understand, and agree to the Serve Challenge Participant Agreement, Release of Liability, and Consent.
Parent or Legal Guardian Acknowledgment
I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of the Participant under 18 named in this registration, and I accept the Serve Challenge Participant Agreement, Release of Liability, and Consent on the Participant's behalf to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Optional Permission — Promotional Use of Content
I give Watering Seeds Organization permission to use the Participant's Serve Challenge photographs, videos, audio, social-media posts, written comments, name, and likeness for the Organization's charitable, educational, fundraising, event, and promotional purposes, without compensation. I understand that the Organization is not required to use the Content, that I may revoke this permission by written notice to Info@WateringSeeds.org, and that materials already published or in production may continue to be used.
Optional Permission — Email Communications
I consent to receive Serve Challenge news, updates, and fundraising communications from Watering Seeds Organization by email. I understand that I can opt out at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email.
Optional Permission — Event Text Messages
I consent to receive text messages from Watering Seeds Organization about my Serve Challenge registration and the Challenge event, including confirmations and reminders, at the phone number provided. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP for assistance, reply STOP to opt out.
Optional Permission — Marketing Text Messages
I consent to receive marketing text messages from Watering Seeds Organization, including Serve Challenge news, updates, and fundraising appeals, at the phone number provided. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP for assistance, reply STOP to opt out.