In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the Upward Enterprises, Inc. Program, its related events, and activities I * , the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:
1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program such as Challenge Course and portable games and activities is significant and while rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce risk, the risk of serious injury does exist and,
2. Except as otherwise provided in Paragraph 4 below, I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, and assume full responsibility for my participation and,
3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to attention of the nearest official immediately; and,
4. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, hereby release, indemnify, and hold blameless Upward Enterprises Inc., the officers, officials, agents, and employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, advertisers, and, the owners and leasers of the premises used to conduct the event, with respect to any and,
The Venue of any dispute that may arise out of this agreement, or otherwise, between the parties to which Upward Enterprises, Inc. or its agents is a party, shall be either the U.S. District Court of Frederick County, Maryland, or the State Supreme Court of Maryland.
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.