Acknowledgement, Agreement and Consent (for pullers only)

I, as a participant in a TWIF authorized or recognized event, hereby acknowledge and agree as follows:

Anti-Doping

1. I have received and had an opportunity to review the TWIF Anti-Doping Rules.
2. I consent and agree to comply with and be bound by all of the provisions of the TWIF Anti-Doping Rules (as amended from time to time), including but not limited to, the World Anti-Doping Code (the "Code") and the International Standards issued by the World Anti-Doping Agency ("WADA"), as amended from time to time, and published on WADA's website.
3. I acknowledge the authority of TWIF [and its member National Federations and/or National Anti-Doping Organizations], under the TWIF Anti-Doping Rules to enforce, to manage results under, and to impose sanctions in accordance with the TWIF Anti-Doping Rules.
4. I also acknowledge and agree that any dispute arising out of a decision made pursuant to the TWIF Anti-Doping Rules, after exhaustion of the process expressly provided for in the TWIF Anti-Doping Rules, may be appealed exclusively as provided in Article 13 of the TWIF Anti-Doping Rules to an appellate body for final and binding arbitration, which in the case of International-Level Athletes is the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
5. I acknowledge and agree that the decisions of the arbitral appellate body referenced above shall be final and enforceable, and that I will not bring any claim, arbitration, lawsuit or litigation in any other court or tribunal.
6. I understand that:
1. my data, such as my name, contact information, birthdate, gender, sport nationality, voluntary medical information, and information derived from my testing sample will be collected and used by TWIF [and its member National Federations and/or National Anti-Doping Organizations] and WADA for anti-doping purposes;
2. WADA-accredited laboratories will use the anti-doping administration and management system ("ADAMS") to process my laboratory test results for the sole purpose of anti-doping, but shall only have access to de-identified, key-coded data that will not disclose my identity;
3. I may have certain rights in relation to my Doping Control -related data under applicable laws and under WADA's International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information (ISPPPI), including rights to access, rectification, restriction, opposition and deletion, and remedies with respect to any unlawful processing of my data, and I may also have a right to lodge a complaint with a national regulator responsible for data protection in my country;
4. if I object to the processing of my Doping Control-related data or withdraw my consent, it still may be necessary for TWIF [and its member National Federations and/or National Anti-Doping Organizations] and/or WADA to continue to process (including retain) certain parts of my Doping Control-related data to fulfill obligations and responsibilities arising under the Code, International Standards or national anti-doping laws notwithstanding my request; including for the purpose of investigations or proceedings related to a possible anti-doping rule violations; or to establish, exercise or defend against legal claims involving me, WADA and/or an Anti-Doping Organization.
5. preventing the processing, including disclosure, of my Doping Control-related data may prevent me, WADA or Anti-Doping Organizations from complying with the Code and relevant WADA International Standards, which could have consequences for me, such as an anti-doping rule violation, under the Code;
6. to the extent that I have any concerns about the processing of my Doping Control-related data I may consult with TWIF and/or WADA (privacy@wada-ama.org), as appropriate.
7. I understand and agree to the possible creation of my profile in ADAMS, which is hosted by WADA on servers based in Canada, and/or any other authorized National Anti-Doping Organization's similar system for the sharing of information, and to the entry of my Doping Control, whereabouts, Therapeutic Use Exemptions, Athlete Biological Passport, and sanction-related data in such systems for the purposes of anti-doping and as described above. I understand that if I am found to have committed an anti-doping rule violation and receive a sanction as a result, that the respective sanctions, my name, sport, Prohibited Substance or Method , and/or tribunal decision, may be publicly disclosed by TWIF [and its member National Federations and/or National Anti-Doping Organizations] in accordance with the Code. I understand that my information will be retained for the duration as indicated in the ISPPPI.
8. I understand and agree that my information may be shared with competent Anti-Doping Organizations and public authorities as required for anti-doping purposes. I understand and agree that persons or parties receiving my information may be located outside the country where I reside, including in Switzerland and Canada, and that in some other countries data protection and privacy laws may not be equivalent to those in my own country. I understand that these entities may rely on and be subject to national anti-doping laws that override my consent or other applicable laws that may require information to be disclosed to local courts, law enforcement, or other public authorities. I can obtain more information on national anti-doping laws from my International Federation or National Anti-Doping Agency.

General Data Protection

9. TWIF has developed a Data Protection and Privacy Policy to implement mandatory practices with regard to the holding, processing and utilization of individual information ("Personal Data") in relation to each of its members including: Name, Address, Date of Birth, Telephone Number, Email & Club affiliation (if applicable) & Membership Number (if applicable).
10. I have received and had an opportunity to review the TWIF Data Protection and Privacy Policy.
11. The Secretary General of the Federation as elected from time to time, will be the responsible person and hold the position of "Data Protection Officer - DPO". The DPO may be contacted at any time at the formal contact address/e-mail of the Secretary General as published from time to time.
12. The Personal Data of individual officials, athletes and supporters will be used and retained by the Federation for such period as the individual's information is required for international events.
13. Personal Data will be held for the duration of an individual's membership or duration of an event. In the case of resignation, Personal Data will be deleted immediately, except where data are required for historical/archived results. Administrative information will be retained for 4 Years. As stated above, the Duration of Retention for the purposes of Anti-doping will be in accordance with Table 1 in the ISPPPI.
14. A Member may request a copy of their Personal Data by contacting the DPO of the Federation. This information will be provided free of charge, in paper form or electronically as per the Members wishes. In order for a Right of Access request to be completed, the member making the application must provide the Federation with a written request in paper or electronic form (See Data Protection and Privacy Policy for full details).

Utilisation of picture and voice.

15. I hereby grant permission to TWIF to utilise my appearance, name, voice and likeness in connection with the TWIF authorized or recognized event in any and all media throughout the world in perpetuity for the purpose of promoting the Tug of War Sport Protection of data privacy

Weight loss and dehydration research.

16. In the interest of this research and ongoing athlete’s wellbeing, I agree, should I be requested, to participate in this research project. I agree to cooperate with TWIF and the University of Deusto (Basque Country, Spain) personnel to obtain such data to assist in this research over the 5 days of the Championship. TWIF give assurance that this data will only be used for research and will not be held against any athlete or prevent them from participating in the weigh-in and Championship.

Equipment

17. Any equipment or clothing deemed in breach of Twif Rules by any Official may be removed and retained by TWIF until the end of the Championships

Agreement

18. I consent to Personal Data and Sensitive Personal Data being held by TWIF and/or passed to WADA, as necessary. TWIF will handle, process and store such date in accordance with their Data Protection and Privacy Policy. Information will also be held in the WADA 'Anti-Doping Administration and Management System' (ADAMS) and will be managed by WADA in accordance with the 'International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information' ISPPPI and may be shared with anti-doping related third parties.
19. If I have entered data on behalf of others, I acknowledge my responsibility to advise them of the content of this Acknowledgement, Agreement and Consent.
20. If the Data entered is that of a Child/Junior a Parent or Guardian is also required to agree to the above.