Trivia Game Night Fundraising Terms & Conditions

READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING.

1. Fundraising Participation: Participants are encouraged to support the mission of Special Touch Ministry, Inc. and the Greater Milwaukee Chapter through fundraising efforts connected to this event. Fundraising activities may begin only after payment of the registration fee and official event registration.

2. Ethical Fundraising: All fundraising activities must be conducted honestly, ethically, and in a manner that reflects positively on Special Touch Ministry, Inc. Participants may only use approved fundraising methods and materials. Door-to-door solicitation, misleading statements, or high-pressure tactics are prohibited.

3. Collection of Funds: Participants are encouraged to use the official online fundraising platform whenever possible. Cash or check donations should be mailed directly to Special Touch Ministry, Inc. using the approved donation form. Participants may not collect or deposit donations into personal bank accounts. All donated funds belong solely to Special Touch Ministry, Inc.

4. Compliance with Laws: Participants agree to comply with all applicable federal, Wisconsin state, and local laws related to charitable fundraising activities.

5. Waiver and Release of Liability: I (for myself and/or the participant) release and discharge Special Touch Ministry, Inc., its affiliates, volunteers, event venues, and sponsors from all claims, liabilities, damages, or causes of action arising from participation in the event, including injuries or damages resulting from negligence or other causes.

6. Safety and Participation: Participants agree to follow all event rules and conduct themselves in a safe and respectful manner during the Trivia Game Night event and related activities.

7. Media Release: I grant Special Touch Ministry, Inc. permission to photograph, record, and use the participant’s name, image, likeness, and voice for promotional, marketing, and educational purposes in any media format, without compensation and without expiration.

8. Communications: Contact information submitted during registration or fundraising may be used by Special Touch Ministry, Inc. for event updates, ministry communications, and future event notifications. Participants may opt out of future communications at any time.

9. Health and Wellness: Participants acknowledge the inherent risk of exposure to contagious illnesses in public settings. Anyone experiencing symptoms of illness or knowingly exposed to a contagious disease shortly before the event should not attend.

10. Indemnification: Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless Special Touch Ministry, Inc. and its representatives against any claims, damages, liabilities, or legal fees arising from participation in fundraising activities or the event.

11. Independent Volunteer Status: Participation in fundraising activities does not create an employment, agency, or partnership relationship with Special Touch Ministry, Inc. All participants act as independent volunteers.

12. Parent/Guardian Consent: If registering or agreeing on behalf of a participant under 18 years of age, I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of the participant and have the legal authority to consent to these Terms & Conditions on their behalf. I agree to all terms, waivers, releases, and obligations contained herein for both myself and the minor participant.

13. Acknowledgment: By registering for this event, I confirm that I am legally competent and authorized to enter into this agreement, that I have read and understand these Terms & Conditions, and that I voluntarily agree to be legally bound by them.