ACS Kids Zone Attendee Acknowledgment
The American Chemical Society (ACS) has put in place preventative measures to address concerns relative to the spread of COVID-19. Nevertheless, ACS cannot guarantee that its attendees, volunteers, partners, or others in attendance will not become infected with COVID-19 or its variant strains. For those unvaccinated and/or participating in indoor events held or sponsored by the American Chemical Society (“ACS”), “physical distancing” should be practiced and face coverings worn in accordance with the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and any state governmental requirements and guidelines, as applicable, to reduce the risks of exposure to COVID-19.
ACS strongly encourages all in-person event participants to be 'fully vaccinated' (defined below) before attending ACS events. We recommend that any ACS event participant who is fully vaccinated bring their COVID-19 vaccination documentation or certificate to the event, since ACS reserves the right to request proof of vaccination from any individual claiming to be fully vaccinated prior to attending an ACS event but exhibiting COVID-like symptoms.
- This guidance applies to COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use and for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (i.e., Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson (J&J)/Janssen COVID-19 vaccines), and COVID-19 vaccines authorized for emergency use by the World Health Organization (WHO) (i.e. Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson (J&J)/Janssen, Oxford/AstraZeneca, Covishield, Covaxin, Sinopharm/BBIBP-CorV, and Sinovac/CoronaVac), on or before July 24, 2022. The full list of vaccines with final WHO EUL/PQ evaluation status is available here. ACS may expand the list of vaccines, provide more specific guidance regarding mixed vaccination dosing, and/or provide additional guidance regarding boosters as prevailing public health guidance evolves. Watch this space for additional details as we get closer to ACS Fall 2022.
- According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), people are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 two weeks after they have received the second dose in a two-dose series (Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna), or two weeks after they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson’s/Janssen).
Attending the ACS Kids Zone Event: In light of the ongoing spread of COVID-19, individuals who fall within any of the categories below should not attend. By attending the ACS Kids Zone, you certify that you do not fall into any of the following categories:
- Individuals who currently or within the past ten (10) days have experienced any symptoms associated with COVID-19, which include fever, cough, and shortness of breath among others;
- Individuals who have traveled at any point in the past fourteen (14) days from any region or area that has experienced or is experiencing sustained community spread of COVID-19; or
- Individuals who believe that they may have been exposed to a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and are not yet cleared as non-contagious by state or local public health authorities or the health care team responsible for their treatment.
Event Safety: To promote the safety of everyone at the event, ACS will follow the guidance and requirements of the CDC, State of Illinois, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), McCormick Place Convention Center (MPCC) and other local regulations regarding COVID safety practices. This Attendee Safety Plan may change from time-to-time until the start of and during ACS Fall 2022.
Photo Release and Consent: I give my permission for me and my registered student(s) and fellow guardian(s), to be photographed and/or videotaped by the media and representatives of the American Chemical Society in conjunction with the ACS Kids Zone event. I hereby transfer to the American Chemical Society all copyright and other interests in photographs and/or video taken. I also hereby grant royalty-free permission, including nonexclusive world rights in all languages, to reproduce in all formats including but not limited to print, digital, or online to reproduce and include my and my registered student's or students' and my registered fellow guardian's or guardians' likeness(es) for promotional purposes of ACS outreach programs.
Attendee Waiver: I acknowledge and agree on behalf of myself and my child(ren) named herein, to allow my child(ren) to voluntarily participate in the ACS Kids Zone at the Navy Pier on Saturday, August 20, 2022, and that participation is at my own and sole risk and the risk of my child(ren). I will be solely responsible for my own well-being and the well-being of my child(ren). I certify that me and my child(ren) participating in said Event are physically fit and may participate in the activities available at the Navy Pier. I agree that ACS, its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, agents, and/or employees reserve the right at any time prior to or during the Event to make any changes to the Event.
As a condition of participation in the Event, I hereby acknowledge and agree for myself, my child(ren), my heirs, and assigns to release, indemnify and hold harmless ACS, its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, agents, and employees (collectively referred to as “ACS”) from any and all losses, damages, claims, demands, causes of action, judgments or liabilities whatsoever.
I agree that ACS reserves the right to terminate my participation and the participation of my child(ren)in for failure to act in accordance with all rules and regulations of the Event or for failure to follow any instructions and directions.