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  • Release and Waiver of Liability for The Village/BBHCC Walking Program By signing this Walking Program Release and Waiver of Liability ("Waiver"), and for consideration of participation in The Village/BBHCC Walking Program, currently scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 am and also 5:30 pm, I, fully and completely waive and release Bucksport Bay Healthy Communities Coalition and The Village its directors, officers, administrators, representative and executors, past and present employees, volunteers, agents, supervisors, participants, all state and local governments, assigns, sponsors, their representatives and successors and other persons (collectively, the "Releases") from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, and/or causes of action arising out of an injury to me (or my dependent) and from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, and/or causes of action arising out of an injury to me (or my dependent's) participation or attendance in the Walking Program.

    I understand that the Walking Program involves physical activity walking distances. I understand that physical activity, by its very nature, carries with it certain inherent risks. I assume all risks associated with participating in the Walking Program relating to the risk of physical activity associated with walking distances, collisions with other participants, pedestrians or falling. I acknowledge that I (or my dependent) may incur minor injuries, major injuries, and catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death. I assume all risks from contact with other participants, volunteers, any defects of conditions off road services (including uneven or wet road surfaces or gravel or dirt on the road or trail surface), failure of other participants, and non-participants to observe traffic signals or laws and the effects of weather including high heat, thunderstorms, lightning, precipitation, cold temperatures, high winds, and/or humidity. To the extent that applicable statute or case law does not prohibit releases for negligence, this release is also for negligence on the part of the Releases. I agree to dress myself (or my dependent) appropriately as to mitigate risk of physical injury to myself (or my dependent) including, but not limited to wearing shoes appropriate for physical activity and walking; and dressing in conjunction with the weather. | agree that the Releases are not responsible for any personal items or property stolen before, during, or after the Walking Program.

    I attest that (or my dependent) am medically and physically able to participate in the Walking Program. If I experience any doubt as to my (or my dependent's) ability to successfully and safely participate in and/or complete Walking Program, I take full responsibility for consulting a physician. I attest that, if I (or my dependent) am pregnant, disabled in any way, or have recently suffered an illness, injury, or impairment, I (or my dependent) should have or did consult a physician prior to participating in the Walking Program. I consent to emergency medical care and transportation in the event of injury to me (or my dependent) as medical professionals may deem appropriate. The Waiver extends to any liability arising out of, or in any way connected with, the medical treatment and transportation provided in the event of an emergency, including, but not limited to, negligent emergency rescue operations.

  • Voluntary Participation: I am fully aware of the risks connected with participation in Walking Program, whether specifically listed in this Waiver or not, and I voluntarily elect to participate in Walking Program knowing that my participation involves these risks. My voluntary participation and waiver also acknowledge my additional risks occasioned by any inherent or previously-existing physical limitations, whether known to me or not, that I or my dependent may have. Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability, Release, and Covenant Not to Sue In consideration for being permitted to participate in the Walking Program, I voluntarily agree for myself, my family, heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators to the following:

    1. TO ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISKS OR LOSS OF PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING

    DEATH that may be sustained by me (or my dependent), or any loss or damage to property owned by me (or my dependent), as a result of participating in the Walking Program. 2. TO RELEASE, WAIVE, HOLD HARMLESS, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the Releases from any and all liability, claims, actions, demands, expenses, attorney fees, breach of contract actions, branch of statutory duty or other duty of care, warranty, strict liability actions, and causes of action whatsoever, that I might have or may acquire in the future, arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me (or my dependent), or to any property belonging to me (or my dependent) while participating in the Walking Program including, but not limited to, any claim that the act or omission complained of was caused in whole or in part by the negligence or carelessness of the Releases. Acknowledgement and Compliance with Rules: I agree to observe all rules and safety procedures that accompany the Walking Program and to abide by any decision of the Walking Program Administrator relative to my (or my dependent's) ability to safely participate in the Walking Program. I agree to exhibit appropriate behavior at all times and to obey all

    Contagious or Infectious Disease Acknowledgment: I hereby acknowledge and understand my participation includes the possible exposure to and illness from contagious or infectious diseases, such as the 2019 novel coronavirus ("COVID-19" I accept the risk of life-threatening illness, temporary or permanent disability, or even death. I understand that the Walking Program Administrator cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with a contagious or infectious disease and that participating in the Walking Program may increase my risk of contacting such

    Further, I knowingly and voluntarily agree to follow all required and relevant federal, state, local guidelines and recommendations to maintain the health and safety of the Walking Program attendees. I will not participate in the Walking program if I am sick or if I have knowingly been exposed to someone with symptoms of an infectious or contagious disease. Prior to starting the Walking Program, I acknowledge and agree that I will fully and truthfully fill out and sign any waivers, releases, and/or questionnaires that may be required of me as a condition of participating in the Walking Program.

  • I agree that if any portion of the Waiver is deemed to be invalid, the remainder of the Waiver will still be binding and enforceable. Photography and Website Release: I hereby grant full permission to The Village/BBHCC to use, reuse, reproduce, publish, or republish any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record for my participation in the Walking Program, in any medium now known or hereafter developed, alone, or in conjunction with other material, without restriction as to changes or alterations, as well as to use my name, voice, likeness, and/or other indicia or identity, for editorial, educational, promotional, advertising, and commercial purposes, including without limitation in connection with the solicitation of contributions and the furtherance of the corporate objectives of the Walking Program. Further, I relinquish all rights, title, and interest in any and all photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or other records of the Walking Program I may take or capture to The Village/BBHCC. I grant permission for The Village/BBHCC to publish and recognize my participation in the Walking Program on its websites. I acknowledge and represent that I have carefully read and understand all terms of this Walking Program release and Waiver of Liability.

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