SAFETY COURSE -- GENERAL RELEASE, WAIVER & INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT rev. 01/22

In consideration for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Inc. ("MSF"), the entity sponsoring the training (Riders First LLC), the owner of the training motorcycle (if not owned by the undersigned), and the owners of the premises upon which training occurs, including each of their affiliates, subsidiaries, members, employees, officers, coaches, instructors, aides, and/or agents (collectively, the "Released Parties"), permitting the undersigned to participate in this Safety Education and Training Course(the "Course"), I, the undersigned Participant, agree to all of the following:

Participation in the Course requires physical stamina, motor coordination, and mental alertness. I hereby attest that I have no known physical or mental limitations and have not used any form of alcohol, or prescription or non-prescription drugs that could impair my performance in the Course. Participants under 18 years of age must have this form signed by a parent/guardian in person at the training location, or the parent/guardian may sign without appearing in person, in which case this form must be NOTARIZED.

I fully understand and acknowledge that (a) this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State in which the Course is conducted; (b) I have been advised of and agree to waive, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs, all rights and benefits flowing from any state statute that would otherwise limit the scope of this Agreement or the undertakings and releases contained herein; (c) if any portion of this Agreement is held invalid or legally unenforceable, then the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full force and legal effect; and (d) I have had the opportunity to read this entire Agreement and ask any questions about it, and I fully understand its terms and meaning.

READ CAREFULLY: THIS IS A GENERAL RELEASE, WAIVER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK & COVENANT NOT TO SUE

I fully understand and agree that: (a) there are DANGERS AND RISKS OF INJURY, DAMAGE, OR DEATH that exist in my participation in the Course, and in my use of motorcycles and motorcycling equipment ("Motorcycling Activities"); (b) my participation in the Course and Motorcycling Activities may result in injury or illness including, but not limited to, BODILY INJURY, DISEASE, STRAINS FRACTURES, PARTIAL OR TOTAL PARALYSIS, OTHER AILMENTS THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DISABILITY, AND DEATH; (c) these risks and dangers may be caused by negligence of Released Parties, other Course participants, or others, and may arise from foreseeable or unforeseeable causes; and (d) by participating in the Course and Motorcycling Activities, I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs, hereby knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks and all responsibility, and agree to release the Released Parties for any injuries, losses and/or damages, including those caused solely or in part by negligence of the Released Parties or any other person. If I have brought a motorcycle or helmet to use in the Course, I also agree that this release applies to any damage that occurs to or from my motorcycle or helmet during the Course.

I fully understand and agree that, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs, I hereby covenant not to sue, and am relinquishing any and all rights I now have or may have in the future to sue the Released Parties for any and all injury, damage, or death, whether known or unknown, that I may suffer arising from the Course or Motorcycling Activities, including claims based on the Released Parties' negligence.

I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND BY SIGNING BELOW I AGREE TO THE ABOVE TERMS, AND TO ASSUME ALL RISKS AND RELEASE THE ABOVE-NAMED RELEASED PARTIES FROM LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER CAUSE.

 

READ CAREFULLY: THIS IS AN INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs, agree to hold harmless, defend, and indemnify the Released Parties from any and all claims, suits, or causes of action by any third parties, including Released Parties or other Course participants, for bodily injury, property damage, or other damages that may arise out of my participation in the Course or Motorcycle Activities, including claims arising from the negligence of Released Parties, other Course participants, or any other party.

I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND BY SIGNING BELOW I AGREE TO THE ABOVE TERMS, AND TO ACCEPT LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY AND PAY FOR ANY LOSS FOR CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS AGAINST THE ABOVE-NAMED RELEASED PARTIES ARISING FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THE COURSE.

 

 

 

RIDERS FIRST MEDIA RELEASE 

I grant permission to Rider First LLC, hereinafter known as the “Media” to use my image (photographs and/or video) for use in media publications including:

Picture

Video

I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photographs or electronic matter that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future, whether that use is known to me or unknown, and I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the image.

Please initial the paragraph below which is applicable to your present situation:

_____ - I am 18 years of age or older and I am competent to contract in my own name. I have read the release before signing below and I fully understand the contents, meaning and impact of this release. I understand that I am free to address any specific questions regarding this release by submitting those questions in writing prior to signing, and I agree that my failure to do so will be interpreted as a free knowledgeable acceptance of the terms of this release.

_____ - I am the parent or legal guardian of the below named child. I have read the release before signing below and I fully understand the contents, meaning and impact of this release. I understand that I am free to address any specific questions regarding this release by submitting those questions in writing prior to signing, and I agree that my failure to do so will be interpreted as a free knowledgeable acceptance of the terms of this release.