The following is the Membership Agreement between the Bluffton Paddle Club and the Member enrolling (“You”). If you are intending to join the Bluffton Paddle Club, you should read and understand these Terms & Conditions before you complete and submit the New Member Application.

The Membership contract between you and the Bluffton Paddle Club comes into effect once the Membership application has been completed and submitted by you, reviewed by a membership committee appointed by the President of the Club, and the membership fees outlined below have been received by the Bluffton Paddle Club.

The Bluffton Paddle Club shall not discriminate against accepting members on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

1. Membership Benefits. As a member, you are entitled to participate in all Bluffton Paddle Club excursions and events and to use any Facilities or Possessions owned or supplied by the Bluffton Paddle Club at your own discretion and within the guidelines set forth by the Club’s bylaws.
2. Use of Membership. Your membership is non-transferable. You agree that only you may use the membership.
3. Membership Term. Club membership will be based on a 12-month cycle that runs from March 1 to February 28th. 
4. Payment of Membership Fee. The $50.00 annual membership fee will be invoiced at the start of the Membership Term and due by March 31, or during your initial enrollment, whichever comes first.
   1. Membership fees may be changed for an upcoming annual cycle by a majority vote of the Bluffton Paddle Club Board of Directors and will be communicated to Members at least 1 month prior to the Membership renewal period.
   2. Bluffton Paddle Club collects membership fees through a third-party website. By submitting payment through this website, you understand and agree that you are entering into a contract with the third-party website to send funds for payment of your Membership fees. Bluffton Paddle Club is not liable for any issues that prevent the sending or receipt of fees through the third-party website. 
5. Revocation of Membership. If a renewing member does not complete payment of the Annual membership fee by March 31st, their membership will be terminated, and all rights and benefits ended. If a Member decides to renew their membership at a later date, membership will begin on the date payment is received with no reduction.

The Bluffton Paddle Club Board of Directors reserve the right to revoke a member’s Membership at any time for failure to adhere to the Club’s Code of Conduct or should a complaint be brought against any member alleging an infraction to the Rules or for conduct unbecoming of a member of the Organization.

After reading and understanding the terms and conditions of this entire agreement and acknowledging with your submission, you do hereby apply for membership with the Bluffton Paddle Club and do hereby agree to the terms and conditions and rules and regulations of the Bluffton Paddle Club. You will comply with, be governed by, and membership will be subject to, the rules and regulations of the Bluffton Paddle Club as may be in effect or modified or amended by any time for the benefit of the Bluffton Paddle Club and its members.

BLUFFTON PADDLE CLUB
RELEASE OF LIABILITY WAIVER

2025
PARTICIPANT RELEASE OF LIABILITY WAIVER

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in this sports activity, related events and activities, the undersigned
acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that: The risk of injury or illness from the activities involved in this sport is significant,
including the potential for permanent paralysis and death; and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury or illness does exist; and, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH
RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEE'S or others and
assume full responsibility for my participation; and, I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and
conditions for participation.

If I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation I will remove myself from the activity and
bring such hazard to the attention of the nearest coach or team leader immediately. I verify that I will only participate in club
activities, on and off water, while in good physical and mental health and that I will not consume any mind altering drugs or
alcohol prior to or during club activities that may impede my ability to participate putting myself or others at risk. I will inform
the coach or team leader at the beginning of any on water activity if I am not feeling well or have a medical condition and remove
myself from the activity.

I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD
HARMLESS PADDLESPORT RISK MANAGEMENT, LLC; BLUFFTON PADDLE CLUB; their officers & directors,
officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, commissions, sponsors, advertisers, volunteers, coaches, steerers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises and equipment used to conduct club activities (“RELEASEE'S”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or
property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEE'S OR OTHERWISE.

I also acknowledge that photographs and video may be taken of me in my participation in, and attendance at this club activity, and
hereby freely agree to allow without restriction all uses of such photos and videos in the reporting of this club activity , and in the promotion of the club, its location, other sporting events, sport in general, and/or related purposes.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.