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INSTRUCTIONS
1. The AKC Rally Virtual Entry is limited to the Rally Novice, Rally Intermediate, Rally Advanced and Rally Excellent classes. By submitting this entry form you agree that the dog entered is eligible for the class entered.
2. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time the entry is submitted. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner it must be entered in the name of its new owner after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his/her name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to the AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 11, Section 3.)
3. Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program℠ are eligible to submit AKC Rally Virtual Entries. These dogs should be listed as All American Dog and must include their AKC Number on the entry form and check the “AKC No.” box. Sire and Dam information shall remain blank for mixed breed entrants.
Official Rules
The American Kennel Club, Inc., 101 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10178 is the sponsor of this event.
The AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines govern this event and are available on the American Kennel Club website. It is important to click the following links to view and read the AKC Rally Virtual Guidebook and also read the AKC Rally Regulations. All judging will be performed by an AKC approved Rally judge. Results will be provided by email, and will appear on the dog’s AKC record, approximately 30-45 days from the submission of a completed-in-full entry.
By entering the event, you agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the AKC in effect at the time of the event, and any additional published rules and regulations and any decision made in accord with them. You agree that AKC has the right to refuse to allow your entry as AKC deems sufficient. You certify that you are (we are) the actual legal owner(s) of the dog, whose name and information you have entered above. You certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. You understand that you are participating in this event at your own risk.
YouTube is not a sponsor of this event. All entries must comply with YouTube’s Community Guidelines and if you fail to do so your entry will be disqualified.
Collection and Use of Personal Information: By entering the event, entrant’s and Parents agree to AKC’s collection, use and disclosure of entrants's and Parent's personal information as described in AKC’s Privacy Statement; and entrants and Parents agree that personal data submitted with an entry, including but not limited to name, mailing address, phone number and email address may be collected, processed, shared, disclosed, stored, maintained and otherwise used by AKC for the purposes of conducting and administering the event; for marketing purposes by the AKC, its affiliates, clients, assignees and licensees; and for any other purpose outlined in these Official Rules.
In consideration of the acceptance of your participation and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to participate, you (we) will indemnify, defend and hold AKC and its affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, officers, directors, or agents; any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event (including but not limited to YouTube); and any volunteers of the aforementioned parties (“Indemnitees”) harmless from (“Indemnify”) any and all claims, costs, liabilities, judgments, expenses or damages (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) (i) arising out of any breach of this Agreement or any representation you (we) made herein; (ii) any actual or alleged physical damage to tangible property (including my dog) and/or personal injuries, including death, to any person (including me (us)), or the alleged negligent act(s) or omission(s) or alleged willful misconduct by you (us).
You (we) give irrevocable permission and a license to AKC, its parent, affiliates, clients, assignees, and licensees to use your name, voice, personal information, performance and likeness (“name/likeness”) and the name/likeness of your dog, in photographs, portraits, pictures, electronic or digital images, tape, film, video footage, television, live-stream and all reproductions thereof in any form whatsoever, completely or in part (the “Materials”) for any reason; to distribute such productions publicly in any manner whatsoever; and to issue and authorize publicity concerning such productions.
You (we) agree that the Materials’ use need not be submitted to you for approval and that AKC, its parent, affiliates, licensees, agents and assignees and others working for it or on its behalf shall be without liability to you for any distortion or illusionary effect resulting from the creation, publication or broadcast of the event. You (we) hereby waive any rights and any and all claims arising under the Visual Artists Rights Act, 17 U.S.C. 106A, and any comparable state or local law, as amended from time to time, with respect to the Image. You (we) further agree that You (we) shall have no claim to any compensation.
YOU (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR PARTCIPATION IN THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.
I (we) hereby warrant that I am (we are) 21 years of age or older and have the right to enter into this agreement and grant the rights hereunder.