1. This is a binding legal agreement; therefore clarify any questions or concerns before signing. As a member participating events with Opt Outside Co. Including training, hikes, night hikes, swimming, polar plunges, bike rides, ice skating, and all organized outdoor events (collectively the “Events”), the undersigned, being the Member acknowledge and agree to the following terms:
DISCLAIMER
The Organization including hiking guides, coaches, and special guests, (collectively the “Organization”) are not responsible for any injury, personal injury, damage, property damage, expense, loss of income or loss of any kind suffered by a member during, or as a result of, the Activities, caused by the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the Activities.
DESCRIPTION OF RISKS
Participating in any outdoor activity and sport has a certain degree of risk. I understand and acknowledge that there are risks and hazards inherent in the very nature of the outdoors. The member is participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of that participation, the members hereby acknowledge that they are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards and may be exposed to such risks, dangers and hazards. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to, injuries from:
The hazards particular to the Activity(ies) in which I am participating;
- Executing strenuous and demanding physical movement;
- Vigorous physical exertion, strenuous cardiovascular workouts and rapid movements;
- Exerting and stretching various muscle groups;
- Contact, colliding, crashing, and falling;
- Drowning;
- Spinal cord injuries which may render the member permanently paralyzed.
Furthermore, the Parties are aware:
- That injuries sustained can be severe;
- That the member may experience anxiety while challenging himself or herself during the activities, events;
- That the member may come into close contact with other members:
- That the member risk of injury increases as the member becomes fatigued.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration of the Organization allowing the member to participate, the Parties agree: That the members physical condition is ok to participate; To freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards and possibility of personal injury, death, property damage, expense and related loss, including loss of income, resulting from the Activities; To forever release the Organization from any and all liability for any and all claims, demands, actions and costs that might arise out of the members participation in the Activities, or from any breach of contract.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Parties acknowledge that they have read this agreement and understand it, that they have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this Agreement is to be binding upon themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators and representatives.