Congratulations!  Your vendor application for the  Freedom Festival has been approved.  The next steps:

1. Review the following information and submit your acknowledgement at the bottom

2. Submit your  payment

3. Submit your MN ST19 form

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Code of Conduct

All Vendors are required to help promote Freedom Festival in a positive and professional manner to customers and the community. Failure to comply with any part of the Code of Conduct; or participation in other inappropriate conduct as determined by the AEG Board of Directors; may lead to dismissal as a vendor at Freedom Festival. As a Freedom Festival vendor, you & your employees agree to:

• Demonstrate the highest standards of personal behavior and integrity at all times.

• Conduct yourself in a courteous and respectful manner and serve as a positive role model for others. Use of profanity or vulgar language or gestures will not be tolerated.

• Vendors and their representatives shall not use abusive or threatening language, circulate rumors, or file false or frivolous reports that affect the reputation, integrity, or smooth operation of Freedom Festival or its patrons. Physical or verbal harassment of patrons, volunteers, or AEG board members will not be tolerated via verbal, written, or social media.

• Under no circumstance, attend or participate in Freedom Festival while under the influence of alcohol and/or controlled substances.

• Under no circumstance possess, sell, or consume alcohol or controlled substances at Freedom Festival.

• Operate vehicles and other equipment in a responsible manner.

• Abstain from any criminal activity.

• Respect and adhere to all rules established by AEG.

 

 

Vendor Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnification Agreement

 

In consideration of being permitted to participate in Freedom Festival [AEG], I, [VENDOR], hereby release, waive, discharge [AEG], it’s officers, directors, affiliates and the City of Austin, its affiliates, officers, agents, or employees ("Releasees") from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action of any kind or nature arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that I or any of my property may sustain resulting from my participation in or in any way connected with my participation in such [AEG], regardless of whether such loss is caused by the negligence of the Releasees and regardless of whether such liability arises in tort, contract, strict liability, or otherwise, and covenant not to sue the Releasees based on the same.

It is my express intent that this Vendor Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnification Agreement ("Release") bind my family members, spouse, heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and anyone else entitled to act on my behalf to the extent they act on my behalf, and is deemed as a release, waiver, discharge, and covenant not to sue the Releasees.

I assume full responsibility for any risks of loss, property damage, or personal injury, including death, that I or my property may sustain as a result of being engaged in [AEG], whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, including as a result of negligent rescue operations. I hereby acknowledge that I know of no medical reason why I should not participate in [AEG].

In the event of an emergency, I authorize [AEG] to secure from any licensed hospital, physician, or medical personnel any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care. I agree that I will be responsible for payment of any and all medical services rendered.

I further covenant and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any loss, liability, damage, or costs, including attorneys' fees and court costs, they may incur arising out of or related to my participation in [AEG], whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, including as a result of negligent rescue operations.

I further covenant and agree that this Release shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota and that any mediation, suit, or other proceeding relating to this Release and any activities covered hereby must be filed or entered into only in the State of Minnesota and the federal or state courts of Minnesota. Any portion of this Release deemed unlawful or unenforceable is severable and shall be stricken without any effect on the enforceability of the Release as a whole to the full extent authorized by law.

I have read and fully understand this Release as set forth above and agree to the obligations and procedures outlined herein.

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