Christoph Becker
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Really hilarious how you're all "covid is over" until it comes to conference registration when it's suddenly back, but the only purpose is not to keep anyone safe but to release @ACM from any and all obligation to do anything. #CovidIsNotOver#AlliesWearMasksChallenge #compass2025 馃幁 馃帀

A page of text, too long to copy all - highlights: COMPASS '25: ACM SIGCAS/SIGCHI Conference on Computing and Sustainable Societies ACM COVID-19 DISCLOSURE & LIABILITY WAIVER ... Evidence has shown that COVID-19 can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illness and even death. ... Obligation to Comply with COVID-19 Safety Measures We ask and expect that all attendees and volunteers will follow any and all applicable recommendations of CDC and WHO ... Liability Waiver and Release of Claims ... In connection with the exposure, infection, and/or spread of COVID-19 at the Event, I hereby forever release, waive and discharge any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature against ACM and its affiliated partners and sponsors, including in each case, without limitation, ... This waiver includes, but is not limited to, death, bodily injury, illness, ... Assumption of the Risk I acknowledge and understand the following: 路 Participation in this Event includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and 路 I hereby knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties; and ...
A page of text, too long to copy all - highlights: COMPASS '25: ACM SIGCAS/SIGCHI Conference on Computing and Sustainable Societies ACM COVID-19 DISCLOSURE & LIABILITY WAIVER ... Evidence has shown that COVID-19 can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illness and even death. ... Obligation to Comply with COVID-19 Safety Measures We ask and expect that all attendees and volunteers will follow any and all applicable recommendations of CDC and WHO ... Liability Waiver and Release of Claims ... In connection with the exposure, infection, and/or spread of COVID-19 at the Event, I hereby forever release, waive and discharge any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature against ACM and its affiliated partners and sponsors, including in each case, without limitation, ... This waiver includes, but is not limited to, death, bodily injury, illness, ... Assumption of the Risk I acknowledge and understand the following: 路 Participation in this Event includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and 路 I hereby knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties; and ...
A page of text, too long to copy all - highlights: COMPASS '25: ACM SIGCAS/SIGCHI Conference on Computing and Sustainable Societies ACM COVID-19 DISCLOSURE & LIABILITY WAIVER ... Evidence has shown that COVID-19 can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illness and even death. ... Obligation to Comply with COVID-19 Safety Measures We ask and expect that all attendees and volunteers will follow any and all applicable recommendations of CDC and WHO ... Liability Waiver and Release of Claims ... In connection with the exposure, infection, and/or spread of COVID-19 at the Event, I hereby forever release, waive and discharge any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature against ACM and its affiliated partners and sponsors, including in each case, without limitation, ... This waiver includes, but is not limited to, death, bodily injury, illness, ... Assumption of the Risk I acknowledge and understand the following: 路 Participation in this Event includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and 路 I hereby knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties; and ...