In consideration of the RELEASEES agreeing to my participation in CRIS Activities, I do hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress agree as follows:
1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against the RELEASEES AND TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury, including death, that I may suffer or that my next of kin may suffer, as a result of my participation in CRIS Activities, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF PARTICIPATING IN CRIS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE RISKS REFERRED TO ABOVE.
2. I agree TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any property damage or personal injury to any third party resulting from my participation in CRIS Activities.
3. I agree TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all expenses incurred by the Releasees, including legal fees and/or settlement payments and/or Court or Tribunal awards, as a result of legal or administrative actions brought by myself (or brought on behalf of an infant (or an individual legally incapable of executing this Release Agreement), if I am executing this Release as the parent/guardian on behalf the said participant of the CRIS Activities
4. Should I require first aid or emergency medical treatment as a result of accident, illness or any medical issue while participating in CRIS Activities, I consent to such treatment as deemed necessary by the Releasees.
5. Should I require non-scheduled or emergency evacuation, rescue, first aid or medical treatment, I agree that I will bear all costs and expenses associated with such non-scheduled or emergency evacuation, rescue, first aid or medical treatment, and these costs and expenses will not be covered by the Releasees.
6.I agree TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability on account of any first aid, treatment or services rendered in connection with my participation in CRIS Activities.
7.I understand that the Releasees do not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, included but not limited to medical, health or disability insurance.
8. I certify that I am in good health to participate in CRIS Activities and that no qualified medical professional has advised me to not participate in CRIS Activities.
9. This Release shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death of incapacity; 10. This Release and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this Release shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and no other jurisdiction; and 11. Any litigation involving the parties to this Release shall be brought solely within the Province of British Columbia and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of British Columbia.
If any portion of this agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be stricken and the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full force and effect to accomplish the intent and purpose of the parties. The parties agree to negotiate the severed provision to bring it within the applicable legal requirements to the extent possible.
In entering into this Release, I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of participating in CRIS Activities, other than what is set forth in this Release.
PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE - I understand that during CRIS Activities I may be photographed or videotaped and I consent to such photographs and/or video taken of me being used for advertising, promotional or marketing purposes.