Alcohol Service Waiver and Release of Liability

This Alcohol Service Waiver and Release of Liability (“Waiver”) is made between L&E Research, Inc. (“L&E”) and our client representative (“Client”).

1. Voluntary Request for Alcohol Service

Client has voluntarily requested that L&E provide, serve, or make alcohol available at an event, meeting, or activity facilitated or hosted by L&E (“Event”).

2. Assumption of Responsibility by Client

Client acknowledges that the request to provide, serve, or make available alcoholic beverages originates solely from Client, and is being accommodated purely as a courtesy by L&E.

Client acknowledges that the consumption of alcohol carries inherent risks, including but not limited to accidents, injuries, health issues, impaired judgment, property damage, or other consequences.

Client agrees that all individuals who choose to consume alcohol at the Event do so voluntarily and at their own risk, and Client accepts full responsibility for monitoring and managing the conduct, safety, and condition of all attendees consuming alcohol.

Client acknowledges that L&E is not a liquor permit holder, is not acting as an alcohol vendor or commercial seller and is acting solely at Client’s request.

Client acknowledges L&E is not required to assess intoxication, evaluate or assess impairment, restrict service, supervise or manage attendee behavior, verify age, monitor alcohol use, or provide medical attention.  All such duties rest solely and entirely with Client.

Client expressly assumes all risk related to any attendee’s alcohol consumption, including after the Event.

3. Release of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Client releases, waives, relinquishes, and forever discharges L&E Research, Inc., its employees, owners, officers, contractors, agents, and representatives from any and all liability, claims, demands, damages, costs, losses, actions or causes of action, or expenses of any kind, whether known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, that arise out of, relate to, or result from:

    • the service, provision, or consumption of alcoholic beverages;
    • the behavior, actions, or decisions of any attendee, third party, or guest consuming alcohol; or
    • any injury, harm, accident, damage or loss occurring during or after the Event in connection with alcohol consumption.

The release and indemnification obligations in the Agreement apply fully to any alcohol-related claim.

4. Indemnification

Client agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless L&E Research, Inc. from any claims, damages, liabilities, expenses (including attorney’s fees), or demands arising from alcohol consumption at the Event, including those brought by attendees, third parties, or any other individuals.

5. Compliance With Laws

Client acknowledges responsibility for ensuring that all alcohol-related activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including age restrictions. L&E does not assume responsibility for verifying the age or eligibility of individuals consuming alcohol unless expressly agreed to in writing.

6. Agreement

By choosing to utilize L&E Research as your host facility, Client acknowledges and agrees to comply with all guidelines, responsibilities and requirements outlined in this agreement.

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