EVENT TERMS, CONDITIONS & LIABILITY WAIVER

FOREVER DRIFT LIFESTYLE

EVENT TERMS, CONDITIONS & LIABILITY WAIVER

(For Invitees / Non-Members)

These Event Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) apply to any person (“Participant”) who registers for, attends, or participates in any event organized, hosted, or coordinated by Forever Drift Lifestyle, operated by Soundwellmac, LLC, a California limited liability company (“Company”).

By requesting an invitation, registering, purchasing a ticket, or attending an event, Participant agrees to the following:

1. PRIVATE EVENT STATUS

Events hosted by Forever Drift Lifestyle are private, invitation-based gatherings.

Participation is subject to approval and may be denied or revoked at the discretion of the Company.

Attendance at an event does not grant membership to Forever Drift Lifestyle.

2. EVENT CONTRIBUTION FEES

Participants may be required to pay Event Contribution Fees, which may cover:

  • Venue reservations

  • Restaurant buyouts

  • Hotel accommodations

  • Transportation coordination

  • Yacht or watercraft charter

  • Rally coordination

  • Production / photography / videography

  • Event staffing

  • Security

  • Administrative coordination

All event payments are:

  • Due in advance

  • Non-refundable unless otherwise stated

  • Subject to vendor commitments and minimum attendance

3. NON-REFUNDABLE VENDOR COSTS

Participants acknowledge that many event expenses are prepaid to third-party vendors.

Once funds have been committed or paid to vendors including but not limited to:

  • Hotels

  • Restaurants

  • Charter companies

  • Venues

  • Transportation providers

Those amounts cannot be refunded under any circumstances.

4. EVENT CHANGES

The Company reserves the right to:

  • Modify event schedules

  • Change venues

  • Adjust activities

  • Cancel events due to safety, weather, vendor issues, or insufficient participation

If an event is canceled by the Company, refunds may be issued at the Company’s discretion minus vendor commitments.

5. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Participants acknowledge that activities may include:

  • Driving or riding in high-performance vehicles

  • Group driving events or rallies

  • Social gatherings where alcohol is served

  • Outdoor or waterfront activities

  • Travel to various locations

These activities involve inherent risks including but not limited to:

  • Vehicle accidents

  • Injury

  • Property damage

  • Serious bodily harm

  • Permanent disability

  • Death

Participant voluntarily assumes all risks, whether known or unknown.

6. LIABILITY WAIVER

To the fullest extent permitted under California law, Participant releases and forever discharges:

  • Forever Drift Lifestyle

  • Soundwellmac, LLC

  • Its members, managers, employees, contractors

  • Event organizers

  • Sponsors

  • Hosts

  • Other participants

From any and all claims arising from participation in the event, including claims related to:

  • Personal injury

  • Property damage

  • Vehicle incidents

  • Alcohol consumption

  • Third-party vendor services

  • Negligence (except gross negligence where prohibited by law)

7. CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE §1542 WAIVER

Participant waives rights under California Civil Code §1542, which states:

“A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor does not know or suspect to exist…”

Participant understands and agrees this waiver applies to unknown claims.

8. VEHICLE RESPONSIBILITY

Participants operating vehicles acknowledge that:

  • They are responsible for their own vehicle

  • They must maintain proper insurance

  • They must possess a valid driver’s license

  • They assume all liability related to their vehicle and driving conduct

The Company does not provide vehicle insurance coverage.

9. ALCOHOL & CONDUCT POLICY

Participants agree:

  • Not to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs

  • To follow all traffic laws and safety instructions

  • To behave respectfully toward other attendees

The Company may remove any participant for safety concerns or misconduct without refund.

10. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Events may involve third-party vendors including:

  • Hotels

  • Restaurants

  • Charter providers

  • Transportation providers

  • Venues

The Company is not responsible for acts, delays, failures, or negligence of third-party vendors.

11. MEDIA RELEASE

Participant grants the Company permission to:

  • Photograph

  • Film

  • Record

Participant’s image, voice, likeness, and vehicle for promotional or commercial purposes without compensation.

12. NON-DISPARAGEMENT

Participants agree not to publish false, misleading, or damaging statements about the Company, its organizers, or participants.

Before posting complaints publicly, Participant must provide written notice and allow the Company 30 days to address the concern.

13. CONFIDENTIALITY

Participant agrees not to disclose non-public information about the event including:

  • Private locations

  • Guest lists

  • Vendor relationships

  • Internal operations

14. INDEMNIFICATION

Participant agrees to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from claims arising from:

  • Participant conduct

  • Damage caused by Participant

  • Violations of law

  • Breach of these Terms

15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Before initiating arbitration, Participant agrees to attempt good faith negotiation for at least 30 days.

Any unresolved dispute shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration in Orange County, California under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).

Participants waive:

  • Jury trial

  • Class action proceedings

16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company’s liability shall not exceed the total event fees paid by the Participant.

17. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By registering for the event, Participant confirms that they:

  • Have read and understood these Terms

  • Voluntarily assume all risks

  • Agree to the liability waiver and arbitration provisions