Artist Original Works Release

Attestation of Ownership-Original Works
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU MAY BE WAIVING YOUR LEGAL RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL FOR CLAIMS INVOLVING THE OWNERSHIP, COPYRIGHT, PATENT OR USE OF ORIGINAL WORKS DISPLAYED AND/OR SOLD IN CONJUNCTION WITH GRAYSON COUNTY TOURISM DEPARTMENT PROGRAMMING.

ATTESTATION OF OWNERSHIP OF ORIGINAL WORKS AND RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT

This Attestation of Ownership of Original Works and Release and Waiver of Liability (“Attestation and Release”) is made between the person signing below (“Participant”), and the County of Grayson, Virginia (“Grayson County”). It shall be effective on the date of its execution and delivery by Participant.

In consideration for Participant being permitted to engage in Grayson County Tourism Department programming, the undersigned, on behalf of himself or herself, his or her personal representative, heirs, and next of kin, does hereby stipulate and agree:

1. Attestation of Ownership of Original Works. I attest and certify that I am the owner, author, designer, photographer, and/or creator of the original work(s) being displayed, sold and/or bought at my shop, store, workshop, and/or exhibit and/or included by me as a part of Grayson County Tourism Department programming. As such, I attest that I am the copyright owner of these work(s) with the right to sell, display, or otherwise use them, or any part of them.

2. Release and Indemnification from Liability. I hereby agree, on behalf of myself, my heirs and my personal representatives, to fully and forever discharge and release, indemnify, and hold harmless Grayson County and its affiliates, and their respective partners, agents, operators, managers, employees, and representatives (“Released Parties”) from any and all claims I may have or hereinafter have for any and all copyright infringement, patent use, unauthorized use, and/or other claims resulting from a breach of this Attestation and Release, including any and all claims from third party losses, damages, actions, suits, claims, judgments, settlements, awards, interest, penalties, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) and costs of any kind related to this Attestation and Release.

3. Covenant Not to Sue. I agree, for myself and all my heirs, not to sue the Released Parties or initiate or assist in the prosecution of any claim for damages or cause of action against the Released Parties which I or my heirs may have as a result of any alleged or actual breach of this Attestation and Release.

4. Governing Law and Venue. This Attestation and Release will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of law of such state. I agree that any action arising out of this Attestation and Release must be brought exclusively in any state or federal court located in Grayson County, Virginia.

5. Waiver. No waiver of any term or right in this Attestation and Release shall be effective unless in writing, signed by an authorized representative of the waiving party. The failure of any party to enforce any provision of this Attestation and Release shall not be construed as a waiver or modification of such provision, or impairment of its right to enforce such provision or any other provision of this Attestation and Release thereafter.

6. Survival. Any provision of this Attestation and Release providing for performance by either party after termination of this Attestation and Release shall survive such termination and shall continue to be effective and enforceable.

7. Severability. If any provision or portion of this Attestation and Release shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions or portions shall remain in full force and effect.

8. Entire Agreement; Modification; Binding Effect. This Attestation and Release is the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior agreement or communications between the parties, whether written, oral, electronic, or otherwise. No change, modification, amendment, or addition of or to this Attestation and Release shall be valid unless in writing and signed by authorized representatives of the parties. This Attestation and Release shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors, assigns, and legal representatives of the parties.


I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE FULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND EACH OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT PRIOR TO SIGNING I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY TO REVIEW THIS ATTESTATION OF OWNERSHIP AND GENDERAL RELEASE. I AM AT LEAST EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE AND FULLY COMPETENT, AND I EXECUTE THIS ATTESTATION AND RELEASE VOLUNTARILY AND FOR ADEQUATE CONSIDERATION INTENDING TO BE FULLY BOUND.

I agree that my typed name below will be as valid as a handwritten signature to the extent allowed by local law.