Terms of Service

1 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the LRAWL website (www.lrawl.org), purchasing tickets, attending events, volunteering, or participating in any LRAWL-related activities, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations.

You also acknowledge that alligator wrestling is an inherently dangerous activity that no reasonable person would undertake without serious consideration and proper training. If you are under 18, your parent or legal guardian must review and agree to these terms on your behalf (and they should probably have a serious talk with you).

2 Assumption of Risk

You expressly acknowledge and agree that participation in, attendance at, or any involvement with LRAWL events and activities involves SIGNIFICANT RISKS, including but not limited to:

• Physical injury from alligators, including bites, scratches, and being death-rolled
• Psychological trauma from witnessing or participating in dangerous activities
• Slipping, tripping, or falling in swamp-adjacent environments
• Exposure to wildlife, insects, and unpredictable weather conditions
• Hearing damage from screaming (both human and reptilian)
• Social embarrassment when explaining your injuries to medical professionals
• Permanent changes to your risk assessment capabilities
• Loss of respect from friends and family who question your judgment

You voluntarily assume all such risks and agree that LRAWL is not responsible for any injuries, death, property damage, or existential crises that may result from your involvement.

3 Liability Waiver

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue LRAWL, its officers, employees, volunteers, sponsors, and affiliated entities (collectively, "Released Parties") from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by you while participating in LRAWL activities.

This waiver includes, but is not limited to:

• Injuries caused by alligators (obviously)
• Injuries caused by other participants
• Equipment failure or inadequacy
• Negligence of LRAWL staff or volunteers (we're trying our best)
• Unsafe premises or facility conditions
• Weather-related incidents
• Food poisoning from questionable swamp-side concessions
• Any other cause, whether or not we could have predicted it

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any loss, liability, damage, or cost they may incur due to your participation in LRAWL activities, whether caused by your negligence or otherwise.

4 User Conduct

When using our website or attending our events, you agree to:

• Not harass, threaten, or harm other users, participants, or staff members
• Not interfere with or disrupt LRAWL services, events, or operations
• Not attempt to provoke, taunt, or unnecessarily agitate the alligators (they're agitated enough)
• Follow all safety instructions provided by LRAWL staff
• Not bring weapons, illegal substances, or unauthorized animals to events
• Not film or photograph events without permission (for non-commercial use only)
• Not provide false information during registration or waiver signing
• Not attempt to enter restricted areas or approach gators without authorization
• Wear appropriate clothing (no flip-flops in the gator pit, seriously)

LRAWL reserves the right to refuse service, remove individuals from events, or ban users from future participation for violations of these conduct rules or for behavior that threatens safety or disrupts operations.

5 Intellectual Property

All content on the LRAWL website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and the compilation thereof, is the property of LRAWL and protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, republish, download, store, or transmit any content from our website without express written permission, except:

• You may print or download one copy for personal, non-commercial use
• You may share our content on social media with proper attribution
• You may use our content for news reporting or educational purposes (fair use)

The LRAWL name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of the Lower Reedy Alligator Wrestling League. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent.

6 Privacy & Data Collection

LRAWL collects and processes personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using our services, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described. Information we collect includes:

• Contact information (name, email, phone number)
• Emergency contact details (very important in our line of work)
• Medical information relevant to participation safety
• Payment information for ticket and merchandise purchases
• Photos and videos taken at events (you may appear in promotional materials)
• Website usage data and cookies

We use this information to operate our services, ensure safety, communicate with users, and improve our operations. We do not sell your personal information to third parties, though we may share it with medical providers, insurance companies, or legal authorities when necessary.

7 Ticket Sales & Refunds

All ticket sales are final. No refunds, exchanges, or credits will be issued, except:

• If an event is canceled by LRAWL and not rescheduled
• If you are denied entry due to our error (not yours)
• If legally required by consumer protection laws

NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED FOR:

• Events that are shortened due to injuries, weather, or gator non-cooperation
• Your change of heart after realizing what you've signed up for
• Medical emergencies preventing your attendance
• Being banned for violating conduct rules
• General buyer's remorse

8 Medical Disclaimers

LRAWL provides basic first aid services at events but IS NOT A MEDICAL FACILITY. Our volunteers do their best, but they are not licensed medical professionals (except for Doc "Stitches" Murphy, and even he admits his credentials are "creative").

• You are responsible for your own medical care and expenses
• We strongly recommend participants have health insurance
• We will call 911 for serious injuries, but ambulance costs are your responsibility
• You must disclose relevant medical conditions that could affect safety
• We reserve the right to refuse participation based on medical concerns

By participating, you certify that you are physically and mentally capable of the activities involved and that you have no medical conditions that would be aggravated by such participation.

9 Gator-Related Terms

Because this is literally a core part of what we do, let's be very clear about the alligators:

• All alligators are wild animals and inherently dangerous
• Alligators are not tamed, domesticated, or friendly (no matter what Earl says)
• Alligators can bite with a force of over 2,000 pounds per square inch
• Alligators do not care about your feelings, goals, or will to live
• You may NOT pet, feed, or attempt to befriend the alligators
• The alligators' welfare is our priority; they are not "employees" and didn't consent to this
• We follow all state and federal regulations regarding alligator handling and care

LRAWL makes no guarantees about alligator behavior. They are unpredictable, powerful, and evolutionarily perfected killing machines. Approaching them is dangerous. Wrestling them is extremely dangerous. Winning against them is statistically unlikely.

10 Termination

LRAWL may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms of Service.

Reasons for termination include:

• Violation of safety rules
• Harassment of staff, participants, or gators
• Providing false information
• Engaging in illegal activities
• Being intoxicated or under the influence of drugs at events
• Repeatedly ignoring instructions from staff
• Making the gators unnecessarily angry

Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately. You will not be entitled to any refund of fees paid.

11 Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or LRAWL services shall be resolved through:

• First, good faith negotiation between the parties
• If negotiation fails, binding arbitration in Greenville County, South Carolina
• You waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in class action lawsuits

This does not prevent either party from seeking injunctive relief in court to prevent immediate and irreparable harm.

12 Changes to Terms

LRAWL reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. We will provide notice of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email to registered users (if we have your email)
• Posting notices at our facility

Your continued use of LRAWL services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using our services immediately.

13 Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: