You represent and warrant that you have complied , and will continue to comply with , all statutes , laws , rules , orders , restrictions , and regulations of the USASF and / or any governmental authority or any instrumentality or agency having jurisdiction over the conduct of you and / or your Membership with USASF . This includes , without limitation , all applicable mandatory reporting laws .
8 . Effect of Application and Membership ; Compliance with Terms
In addition to the aforementioned terms , you acknowledge that your application for Membership will not be activated or deemed eligible until you are in complete compliance with these Terms and other Membership requirements . Without an active Membership , you may not participate in any USASF sponsored or sanctioned activity . If you do not comply with these Terms and all other USASF policies , USASF may terminate your Membership .
9 . Misrepresentation
You agree you will not make false statements about or falsify rosters and / or registration forms . You understand and agree that making false statements in any form regarding your USASF Membership , eligibility , credentialing , or certifications is prohibited . Additionally , you understand and agree that knowingly disseminating false or misleading information about another Member is prohibited .
10 . Worlds Club Release Waiver
Any Athlete who has taken the floor with a Member Club (“ Primary Club ”) at a USASF sanctioned Event during The Cheerleading Worlds™ or The Dance Worlds ™ ( collectively , “ Worlds™ ”) competitive season ( the “ Worlds™ Season ”) will need a USASF Worlds Club Release Waiver (“ Waiver ”) to compete with a different Member Club (“ Secondary Club ”) at Worlds™ . The Worlds™ Season begins November 1st and ends on May 1st . This requirement applies to all Athletes regardless of level , category , or tier . This requirement does not apply if an Athlete moves from dance to cheer or vice versa . The Primary and Secondary Club Owners must sign the Waiver . The completed and signed Waiver must be submitted via uploading the Waiver as part of the roster verification form submission process prior to the roster verification process . The original Waiver must be available at Worlds™ upon request .
11 . Media and Likeness Release and Consent
You understand that USASF produces promotional and educational material relating to its programs . You understand that as a member you may be included in videos , DVDs , podcasts , video casts , and / or photographs , taken during USASF sponsored and sanctioned Events . You release and grant to the USASF and USASF Member Event Producers the irrevocable , lifetime , royalty-free , non-exclusive , worldwide right to use your name , image , likeness , appearance , portrait , photograph , video , voice , athletic performance , biographical information , and any other indicia of identity ( hereinafter , “ Likeness ”), in any format , medium , technology , and platforms whatsoever , from any USASF sponsored and sanctioned Event in which you participate , and to distribute , broadcast , publish , re-publish , adapt , reproduce , edit , modify , display , exhibit and
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