Participant Waiver and Release of Liability
I hereby acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions in connection with my voluntary participation in the 20th Anniversary Long Walk to Canberra organized by The Long Walk. By registering for this event, I hereby affirm my understanding and acceptance of the following points:
1. Voluntary Participation:
I acknowledge that my participation in the 20th Anniversary Long Walk to Canberra, organized by The Long Walk, is entirely voluntary and of my own accord.
2. Waiver of Responsibility:
I understand and explicitly accept that The Long Walk assumes no responsibility or liability for assessing my physical or mental capability to partake in the event.
3. Acknowledgment of Terrain and Weather:
I am cognizant that the walk encompasses rural areas within Victoria, New South Wales, and the ACT, involving varying terrains including roads and gravel, with weather conditions subject to fluctuations.
4. Self-Responsibility for Logistics:
I take full responsibility for the organization of my personal transportation, sustenance, and accommodation for each leg of the walk, acknowledging that The Long Walk is not responsible for facilitating these arrangements.
5. Limited Amenities Acknowledgment:
I am aware that specific stages of the walk might entail restricted access to necessities such as food, water, and restroom facilities.
6. Health Declaration:
I hereby affirm that I do not possess COVID-19 or any other medical condition that might impede my ability to successfully conclude the various segments of the Walk.
7. Medical Evaluation Certification:
I assert that I have undergone an evaluation of both physical and mental health by a duly registered medical practitioner who has verified my fitness to partake in the walk.
8. Release of Claims and Liabilities:
Upon registration for the event, I acknowledge and consent to all the foregoing points. I further release The Long Walk from any potential claims or responsibilities linked to my participation.
9. Event Dynamics and Communication:
I acknowledge that the event, including individual legs thereof, has the potential for unforeseen alterations or redirections without prior notification, and The Long Walk retains the authority to execute such actions.
10. Alignment with Values and Conduct:
I acknowledge my intention to register in support of The Long Walk and Michael Long's vision concerning advocacy, conciliation, and expression. I understand that any behavior or demeanor, whether consistent or inconsistent with these principles, that transgresses the boundaries of said values, shall be treated with zero tolerance and reported promptly.
11. Additional Participation Waiver:
I understand and accept that subsequent to registration, I will be required to sign a formal participation waiver form, encompassing, but not restricted to, the aforementioned provisions.
12. Release of Claims: