National Convention Registration and Other Event Program Waivers and Disclaimers

2025 NATIONAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION AND OTHER EVENT PROGRAM WAIVERS AND DISCLAIMERS

By registering for this event, I confirm that I have read and agree to the Program Waivers and Disclaimers. 

Special needs? 

Please contact AMTA at summit@amtamassage.org if you require special assistance due to a disability. 

Program Waivers 

AMTA looks forward to providing you with a great experience. By submitting your registration or participating in this event, you acknowledge and agree that: 

Education Program Disclaimer. While AMTA makes every attempt to present information that is beneficial to you and your massage therapy practice, the programs provided by AMTA are for educational purposes only and are not intended to cover every situation that you may encounter. Information presented here does not replace your independent judgment and that of your company and/or employer. AMTA does not endorse or approve, and AMTA assumes no responsibility for, the content, suitability, accuracy or completeness of the information presented. 

You are responsible for ensuring that any new modalities, techniques, or products you use comply with your state's defined scope of practice for massage therapy. (See amtamassage.org/regulation.) Successful completion of an AMTA course does not assume proficiency in a modality or business practice. AMTA is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider and submits all courses for state continuing education credit, where appropriate. Visit the AMTA website here for a current list of approvals by state. 

Badges 

AMTA badges are required for entry in all education sessions, social events and Exhibit Hall at National Convention, Schools Summit, and other designated AMTA events. 

Behavior Onsite 

Attendees are required to adhere to all rules and regulations set by AMTA and/or the convention venue, including but not limited to all health and safety procedures. Any person who fails to adhere to event rules or who engages in disruptive behavior of any kind may be removed from the premises at the discretion of AMTA or the facility without any refund of fees paid or other compensation. 

Children Under 16 

No infants or children under the age of 16 are allowed onsite at any AMTA events. Proof of ID is required. 

Use of Program Materials

Course handouts and other materials, whether in printed or electronic form, are provided for your personal education and use only. Please respect copyright laws and do not copy or otherwise distribute the handouts and materials you receive to anyone outside the course.

Photography/Video 

By registering for and attending this event, you hereby give AMTA and its affiliates and business partners permission to use and publish any photographs and/or video images of you in future communications and marketing materials in any media or format without further payment to or consent from you. You hereby release AMTA from any claims, liabilities, and expenses that you may have in connection with AMTA's use of your likeness. 

Privacy

We recognize the importance of networking and staying connected with your colleagues in the massage therapy schools community. To facilitate this, we will be sharing attendees' email addresses with all Schools Summit participants. If you prefer not to have your email shared, please contact us at schools@amtamassage.org to opt out.

Release 

By attending all or any part of this event, you acknowledge that you receive personal and professional benefit from attending this event and you hereby voluntarily assume all risk and responsibility for (1) exposure to communicable disease, (2) your own safety at the event, (3) complying with directions given by instructors, staff, or facility personnel, and (4) receiving a massage in class or engaging in any other activity, and YOU AND YOUR HEIRS AND ASSIGNS HEREBY RELEASE AMTA, THE FACILITY, EXHIBITORS, AND INSTRUCTORS FROM ALL CLAIMS, LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ECONOMIC LOSS, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, OR INJURY (INCLUDING DEATH) OR OTHER DAMAGES TO PERSON OR PROPERTY SUFFERED BY YOU, YOUR HEIRS AND ASSIGNS, OR YOUR CLIENTS AS A RESULT OF YOUR ATTENDANCE, PARTICIPATION IN A CLASS, OR INFORMATION RECEIVED AT THIS AMTA EVENT.

Cancellation Policy 

All cancellations must be made in writing and submitted to AMTA by email to summit@amtamassage.org.