TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY FOR THE HARDMAN STANDARD  TRIATHLON DINGLE
    
 *In consideration of  the acceptance of this entry, I agree that I enter the race at my own risk and  that (to the fullest extent permitted by the law) no person(s) or  organisation(s) will be held responsible for any expense, accident, injury or  loss to me, prior to, during or after the event. 
    
*Neither Triathlon Ireland, Hardman Events Ltd("the  Organisers"), their officers, employees or associates(in particular but  not exclusively , Kerry County Council, An Garda Siochana, Ventry Community  Group, Ventry Community Hall), event sponsors, event volunteers, event  officials or agents shall be, nor shall be deemed to be, responsible or liable  (whether in contract or in tort or under any statute whatsoever), for any pain  and suffering, injury, illness or other mishap to myself or my property, my  family or dependents, sustained in, or arising from or out of, or in any way  directly or indirectly connected with the event; and I, for myself, my heirs  and executors, hereby expressly waive, release and forever discharge all of the  above named from any liability arising out of my participation in this event.
    
 * I agree to  indemnify and hold harmless all the persons or entities mentioned above  (whether individually named or not)from any and all liabilities, claims or  actions (including negligence) whatever and however caused which may arise, at  any time, as a result of or in connection with, directly or indirectly, my  participation in the Hardman Triathlon and its associated activities (“the  event”) and vis-à-vis any third party, as far as this third party suffered any  damage or injury during the event due to my participation in the event or in  any way for which I might be wholly or partly responsible.
    
 *I am aware of and  assume all risks associated with participating in this event, including but not  limited to falls, contact with other participants, effects of weather, traffic  and conditions of the river and road.
    
 *This waiver includes  any claims, whether caused by negligence, the action or inaction of any of the  above parties, or otherwise.
    
 * I have sole  responsibility for my personal possessions and athletic equipment during the  Hardman Olympic Dingle Triathlon, and its related activities.
    
 * None of the above  named shall be liable for the actions of any spectators or other third parties.
    
 * By submitting this  application I accept and will abide by the rules of Triathlon Ireland and of  the event and I understand that it is my responsibility to consult the event  website www.hardman.ie for the most up to date version of the rules. 
    
* I must provide the race organisers with my Triathlon  Ireland membership number or evidence of my One Day Membership Licence in order  to be admitted to the triathlon on race-day. 
    
* I accept that Hardman Events Ltd reserve the right to  alter the arrangements and conditions of entry should circumstances require. 
    
* The organisers reserve the right to change the date of the  event. Should a change of date happen and I am unable to attend on the revised  date, I acknowledge that I have three weeks, from the date of the announcement  of the change of date, to contact Hardman Events Ltd in writing to receive a  refund of my entry fee. A full refund will be made if the event is cancelled  and no revised date is set. 
    
* No transfers are permitted. 
    
* There are no refunds available once entry has been  received. 
    
* The Organisers reserve the right at any time to remove  participants from the event or to prevent participants taking part in the  event, if in the Organisers' sole discretion, it considers such action necessary  for safety reasons or the proper enjoyment of the event by other participants  or for any other reasonable reason. No refund shall be made where a participant  is disqualified as a result of an infringement of these Terms and Conditions,  or where a participant has acted with wilful misconduct or otherwise without  due care and attention.
    
 * I hereby grant full  permission to any and all of the above named parties to use and reproduce any  images or recordings whatsoever, fixed or moving, taken of me at this event for  any legitimate purpose, including but not limited to, the advertising,  promotion or exploitation of the event (and future events) through the medium  of television, film, video or other media broadcasts. This permission is  considered unlimited and may be used the world throughout. I confirm that all  intellectual property in connection any such images or recordings shall remain  the property of Hardman Events Ltd and where such intellectual property does  not automatically vest in Hardman Events Ltd , these Terms and Conditions shall  constitute a legally binding assignment thereof, and I consent to the signing  of all reasonable documentation required to give effect thereto. 
    
* I consent to Hardman Events Ltd holding and using all  personal information disclosed by me, or on my behalf, in conjunction with my  participation in the race and I agree that Hardman Events Ltd can use my  personal information to contact me and they may also share my data with third  parties associated with the race. 
    
* Participating in this event is physically demanding and  potentially hazardous, and I am aware that I should not enter and participate  unless I am physically and medically able and properly trained. I confirm that  I have no physical or medical disabilities or impairments which would endanger  myself or others taking part. NOTE: Each participant is required to wear an  appropriate wet suit during the swim leg. Hard shell helmets must be worn  during the cycle leg. It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that  bicycles are in safe working order Participants must be 18 years of age on race  day.
    
 * To the extent  permitted by law all provisions of these Terms and Conditions shall be  severable and no provision shall be affected by the invalidity or  unenforceability of any other provision with the remaining provisions if  necessary, being so amended as shall be necessary to give effect to the spirit  of these Terms and Conditions so far as possible.