Registration Disclaimer

As a participant entering Mardi Gras Martial Arts Championships (MGMAC), I hereby release the Mardi Gras Martial Arts Championships (MGMAC) or its affiliates, Tournament Organiser, the International Association of Gay and Lesbian Martial Artist (IAGLMA), their Board of Directors, and members.

I hearby release The MGMAC, IAGLMA, their Board and members, Tournament Organiser, promoters and anyone connected in any way with these Championships from any liability in connection with this tournament of any injuries which could be sustained by participation or in connection with MGMAC Tournament. I assume all responsibility for any and or all damages, injuries, death, and losses that may be sustained or incurred while attending or participating in this tournament.

I understand any medical treatment on site will be of First Aid only. Damages or injury incurred during this will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis dependent on circumstance. 

I declare all information submitted is true and correct; any misrepresentation will lead to a disqualification without any refund. Divisions may be merged or cancelled. No refunds will be provided. Images and photos of me taken at the tournament may be used for promotional purposes by MGMAC across social media, website & media without compensation to me. Credits will be given in certain circumstances to other MGMAC events and be at the sole discretion of MGMAC organisers.

No refunds are provided for withdrawing from an event. A credit to future MGMAC event may be given if you have Doctor’s certification confirming your inability to compete (not a cold of flu or covid-related issue).

I understand the application details maybe be audited at any time and I will need to provide proof of truthfulness, such as age (via birth certificate, driver’s license etc).

I will not use MGMAC or its affiliate events to express or protest political, racist, or homophobic, transphobic, views that contradict to set national or local government, MGMAC policies and its agencies or MGMAC and the LGBTIQ community – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, or other definitions e.g., non-Binary, allies that indicate an affiliation with the community.

I will not discriminate against people who have differences to myself as and are affiliated with the above community and will not use MGMAC and its affiliate organisations to express or publicly demonstrate my own personal or other views.

I acknowledge MGMAC and its affiliates are all martial arts organisations clubs and individuals, observing total respect and discipline - this means respect and discipline to the legal and approved national institutions and the LGBTIQ community and its allies as set out in our Inclusion Policy.

I understand should I breach the rules of MGMAC (disqualified or suspended) no refunds will be provided to me for any fees paid, and hereby all terms of this disclaimer stand.

I have read and understood the conditions of entry, and I have read and understood the rules and regulations, and I agree and accept them totally.