Waiver of Liability
Only You are Responsible for You.
YOUtopia is an amazing city, full of possiblity, adventure and – dare we say it? – Risk
This is a temporary city built by its citizens with only the most minimal rules to support public safety. SDCAP does not review or scrutinize much of what will appear at the Event and we take NO responsibility for the safety of anything participants bring including Art Installations and Theme Camp infrastructure – or anything else for that matter. That doesn’t mean we don’t care… we do care – A LOT – and we encourage all citizens to speak up if they see unsafe conditions, but we also encourage you to know your boundaries and to make conscious choices about what is safe for you.
You’re in charge of your adventure!
REMEMBER – when you buy a ticket YOU SIGN A COMPREHENSIVE WAIVER OF LIABILITY (and you’ll give a signed hard-copy to the Gate attendant) that means you YOU TAKE 100% OF THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY HARM WHICH MAY COME TO YOU AND/OR YOUR PROPERTY at the Event. You’re responsible even if the harm is caused by a participant, volunteer or a failure of the Event organizers. Take this seriously! You’re in charge of your experience and you’re responsible for whatever happens whether it’s amazing, just O.K. or lousy.
Protect your stuff!
We also encourage folks who choose to bring valuable equipment or infrastructure to the Event to remember that it’s going to be exposed to the elements and the sometimes random actions of 1800 people (and, if you’re plugging into Event-provided-power, to a temporary electrical grid) so having insurance may be right for you.
YOUtopia 2026 Waiver & Release of Liability
Waiver & Release of Liability
DeAnza Springs YOUtopia 2026 / SDCAP
ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS
1. Acknowledgment of Risks. I understand that attending and participating in YOUtopia and
related activities (the “Event”) involves inherent and significant risks, including without limitation:
uneven terrain, falls, camping hazards, weather, vehicle and trailer traffic, interactions with
crowds, physical exertion, intoxication or substance use by myself or others, fire and heat
sources, art installations, loud sound, and medical emergencies. I voluntarily choose to
participate and accept all risks, whether known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable.
2. Assumption of Risk. I knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks of injury, illness, death, or
property damage arising from or related to my attendance at or participation in the Event,
including travel within the Event area and interactions with other participants.
3. Release of Venue Parties. To the fullest extent permitted by California law, I release, waive,
and discharge Jacumba Partners LLC dba DeAnza Springs Resort and its members, managers,
officers, employees, agents, insurers, affiliates, and representatives (collectively, the “Venue
Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, or liabilities of
any kind arising out of or relating to the Event, including without limitation claims for personal
injury, wrongful death, property damage, or economic loss, even if caused in part by the
negligence of any Venue Party. I agree that the Venue Parties are intended third-party
beneficiaries of this Waiver and may enforce it directly.
4. Claims Must Be Directed to SDCAP. I agree that any claim arising out of or relating to the
Event will be brought against SDCAP and/or other non-Venue third parties only, and I will not
sue or assert claims against any Venue Party. If I violate this covenant, I agree to reimburse the
Venue Parties for reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in enforcing this provision to the
extent permitted by law.
5. Medical Care. I understand that SDCAP, not the Venue Parties, is responsible for Event
medical services (if any). I am solely responsible for my own medical insurance and medical
decisions. I authorize emergency medical care if I am unable to consent, and I agree I am
responsible for associated costs.
6. Personal Responsibility; Conduct. I agree to comply with Event rules, directions of Event staff,
and applicable laws. I will not operate vehicles or equipment while impaired or medically unfit.
7. Photography / Recording (Optional). I consent to being photographed/recorded and to use of
my likeness by SDCAP for Event-related purposes.
8. Severability. If any part of this Waiver is held invalid, the remaining portions remain in full
force.
9. California Civil Code §1542 Waiver. I understand that California Civil Code §1542 provides:
“A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know
or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known,
would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.”
I hereby expressly waive and relinquish all rights and benefits under §1542 as to the releases
granted in this Waiver.
10. California Law. This Waiver is governed by California law.
YOUtopia Consent Statement
We take consent seriously at YOUtopia! As part of your Waiver & Release of Liability, you acknowledge you have read and understand YOUtopia’s & SDCAP’s Consent Culture Statement as found here. For questions, email consent@sdyoutopia.com.
YOUtopia 2026 Parental Consent Release & Waiver of Liability & Assumption of Risk Agreement
YOUtopia Parental Consent Release &
Waiver of Liability & Assumption of Risk Agreement
FOR GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, including permission for the below named minor(s) to
participate in YOUtopia 2026: Luminous Playground, , a regional Burning Man Event, and related activities
(hereinafter “Event”), I, the parent/legal guardian of the minor(s) listed below for myself and on behalf of the
minor(s):
1. Consent to the minor(s) participating in the Event; agree that prior to the minor(s) participation in the
Event. I will inspect the facilities, equipment, and areas where the Event is being conducted for the safety
of the minor(s), and, if I believe any of the facilities, equipment or areas are unsafe, I will immediately
advise the person(s) supervising the Event.
2. Acknowledge that I fully understand that the minor(s) participation may involve risk of serious injury or
death, including economic losses, which may result not only from the minor(s) own actions, inactions, or
negligence, but also from the actions, inactions, or negligence of the San Diego Collaborative Arts Project,
Inc. (“SDCAP”), participants or others, or the condition of the facilities, equipment, or areas where the
Event is being conducted.
Hereby forever release, indemnify and hold harmless SDCAP, its board members, directors, officers and agents, as
well as related entities The Burning Man Project (“Burning Man”) and the DeAnza Springs Resort (“DeAnza
Springs”) (collectively known as “YOUtopia”) and their officers, employees, volunteers, directors, and agents from
any and all claims, demands, suits, losses, costs, charges, expenses (including legal expenses), damages, liability or
cause of action against YOUtopia attributable to the minor(s) participation in the Event, whether same shall arise
by their negligence or otherwise.
3. Assume all responsibility for any and all risks of personal injuries to the minor(s) and authorize YOUtopia to
render any medical treatment that may be deemed necessary for the minor(s), or to take and admit the
minor(s) to any hospital. If such medical treatment or hospitalization is required, I agree to pay all medical
and hospital bills relating thereto, permanent or partial disability, or death and damages to the minor(s) or
my property, caused by or arising from the minor(s) participation in the Event.
4. Covenant not to sue or present any claim for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death for or on
behalf of the minor(s) against YOUtopia and their officers, directors, volunteers, employees, and agents
attributable to the minor(s) participation in the Event.
5. Warrant that the minor(s) is/are in good health and has/have no physical condition that would prevent the
minor(s) from participation in the Event.
6. Acknowledge YOUtopia are not joint sponsors, joint venturers, partners, or otherwise jointly engaged in
the Event.
IMPORTANT: THIS DOCUMENT RELIEVES YOUTOPIA, SDCAP, BURNING MAN AND DEANZA SPRINGS, AND THEIR EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, AGENTS, DIRECTORS AND VOLUNTEERS FROM LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, WRONGFUL DEATH AND PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE. INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LOSS DUE TO THE CORONA OR COVID-19 VIRUS, AND HEREBY FOREVER RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND HOLD SDCAP, BURNING MAN AND DEANZA SPRINGS HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM SUCH RISK, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF MYSELF, SDCAP, BURNING MAN AND CDH, OR THIRD PARTIES, AND I ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR MY PARTICIPATION. I HEREBY WAIVE AND RELINQUISH, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE BENEFITS OF CALIFORNIA CODE SECTION 1542 AND ALL SIMILAR STATE OR FEDERAL STATUTES OR RULES OF LAW.
CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542 PROVIDES:
“A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or
her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected
his or her settlement with the debtor.”
BOTH PARENTS MUST SIGN UNLESS ONLY ONE PARENT IS LIVING OR UNLESS ONLY ONE HAS LEGAL
CUSTODY. LEGALLY APPOINTED GUARDIANS MUST SIGN AND FURNISH EVIDENCE OF LEGAL
GUARDIANSHIP. I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT, UNDERSTAND THAT I WILL GIVE UP SUBSTANTIAL
RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN VOLUNTARILY. THE PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNING THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE HEREBY REPRESENTS THAT SUCH PERSON IS THE LEGAL PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF THE MINOR AND NO OTHER PERSON HAS THE RIGHT TO SIGN THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE MINOR. I, THE MINOR(S), HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT SIGNED BY MY PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN AND JOIN THE WAIVER, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS INVOLVED IN MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.
*Minors are 17 years of age and under
