I hereby affirm that I have been well advised of the inherent risks associated with visiting Lost Valley Educational Center (LVEC) rural base campsite. I understand those risks include, but are not limited to the risk of exposure to potentially poisonous plants, uneven and /or slippery walking surfaces, woodland fires, rattle snakes and other risks which may result in property damage, personal injury or even death. I understand that injuries can occur even if LVEC and others have taken all reasonable precautions. I further understand that due to the location of LVEC, medical treatment for such injuries could be delayed.
I hereby personally assume all risks which may occur while at the LVEC for any harm, injury, illness (INCLUDING COVID-19 & ALL VARIANTS) death or damage that may befall me as a result of visiting the LVEC and/or participating in its activities, whether foreseen or unforeseen. I agree to adhere to Covid policies in effect during the duration of my visit.
I agree that I will assume all responsibility for any injury, illness and/or damage and related costs, medical expenses and damages of any kind that I may incur arising out of or in any way related to visiting the LVEC and/or the activities it offers. I further agree that I hold the LVEC, their owners, officers, agents, managers, contractors, employees, volunteers and assigns free of any and all claims for liability, injury, illness, death, costs, medical bills, or other damages incurred by me or my family heirs or assigns no matter how caused, including damages, injuries, illness or death alleged to be partially or solely caused by the LVEC’s acts, omissions, commissions, carelessness or negligence.
I expressly do not give up my rights and remedies that may be available to me under Oregon Law, which may arise due to the LVEC’s gross negligence and/or willful misconduct.
I understand that the LIABILITY & MEDIA RELEASE applies whether or not such injury, damage, or loss is in any way connected with participation in any activities offered by LVEC and whether such injuries result from my own negligent acts or from the acts of other participants.
I further agree that in the event of any dispute whatsoever between me and LVEC concerning my visit to LVEC and/or my participation in any of its activities, I will first submit the matter to non-binding mediation before the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in Oregon. In addition, should LVEC and I fail to resolve our differences through mediation, I will submit any remaining dispute or claim to binding and final arbitration before AAA in Oregon. I further agree that this LIABILITY & MEDIA RELEASE is effective for all of my visits to LVEC and my participation in the activities it offers.
I choose to visit LVEC and participate in the activities it offers in spite of above-mentioned risks and possible delay of medical assistance.
Media
I grant to LVEC, its representatives and employees the right to capture images, audio, video, photo or other media recordings of my person, property and activities in connection with the activities outlined in the LVEC course schedule
I agree that such media may be used by LVEC, with or without my name, for any lawful purpose, including, but not limited to such purposes as publicity, illustration, social media, and web content.
I also recognize that any media I capture, video, audio, or otherwise of residents their guests, other visitors, or the property / facilities of Lost Valley may only be shared publicly with the express written permission of an authorized representative of Lost Valley Education Center