Waiver and Release of Liability for Communicable Disease

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (“AAAAI”) and World Allergy Organization (“WAO”) have taken preventative measures to reduce the spread of communicable disease including, but not limited to COVID-19 (“Communicable Disease”), at the 2025 AAAAI / WAO Joint Congress (the “Meeting”). However, I acknowledge that AAAAI and WAO cannot guarantee that I will not be exposed to or contract a Communicable Disease at the Meeting. Further, due to the nature of the facilities, services and programs offered at this Meeting, I understand that attending the Meeting could increase my risk of contracting a Communicable Disease.

I agree to abide by all applicable COVID-19 related requirements, advisories, policies, procedures and protocols of the AAAAI, WAO, San Diego Convention Center, hotels, the CDC, the State of California and any other governmental authority for the duration of my stay.

I understand the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by a Communicable Disease by attending the Meeting and that such exposure or infection may result in quarantine requirements, serious illness, permanent disability and/or death. I further understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by a Communicable Disease at the Meeting may result from the actions, omissions or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, AAAAI and WAO, their officers, employees, contractors, agents, representatives, sponsors, other participants and any owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the Meeting (“Releasees”). I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the Releasees, and assume full responsibility for my participation in the Meeting.

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Meeting, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, acknowledge and agree as follows:

A. I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge and hold harmless the Releasees, with respect to any and all liabilities, claims, penalties, suits, demands, judgments, costs, interests and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and costs) arising from or relating to the illness, disability or death of myself (or any person who may contract a Communicable Disease, directly or indirectly, from me), as a direct or indirect result, in whole or in part, of a Communicable Disease to the fullest extent permitted by law.

B. This waiver and release of liability includes any claims based on the actions, omissions or negligence of the Releasees whether an infection occurs before, during or after participation in the Meeting.

Acceptance of the Waiver and Release of Liability for Communicable Disease is a mandatory requirement for participation in the Meeting.

By agreeing to this waiver, you are indicating that you have read this Waiver and Release of Liability, fully understand its terms, understand that you may be giving up substantial rights by signing it and sign it freely and voluntarily.