Activity/Event: The Four Elements Retreat (the “Activity”)
Date of Activity/Event: February 1, 2025
Location of Activity/Event: South Mountain and the hiking trails within
Transportation: I understand and acknowledge that transportation arrangements to and from the Activity are my responsibility whether I travel in my own personal vehicle or with another individual(s). I additionally understand and acknowledge that in the event that I travel in my own personal vehicle or with another individual, I agree that I am responsible for my own acts and for the safety and security of my own vehicle. I accept full responsibility for the liability of myself and my passengers, and I understand that if I am a passenger in a private vehicle, The Franciscan Renewal Center is not in any way responsible for the safety of such transportation. I further agree that The Franciscan Renewal Center's insurance does not cover any damage or injury suffered in the course of traveling in a private vehicle.
Assumption of Risks: I understand that participation in this Activity carries with it certain risks and hazards directly or inherently involved that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries: The risks include but are not limited to: 1) minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, and sprains; and 2) major injuries such as joint or back injuries, broken bones, head injuries, severe physical trauma, heart attack and stroke; or 3) other potential risks of loss of limb, property or life. I also understand and recognize that there are risks and hazards directly or inherently involved in travel to and from this Activity and while participating in this Activity, and I expressly assume those risks. With full knowledge of the facts and circumstances surrounding this Activity, I voluntarily undertake this Activity and assume all responsibility and risk associated with my participation in this Activity, including all risk of injury, property damage, injury to others, and other hazards to me.
Waiver: In consideration of my voluntary participation in this Activity/Event and whether or not I travel to and from this Activity in my own personal vehicle, or whether I travel with another individual(s), I for myself, my heirs, personal representatives or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and agree to hold harmless The Franciscan Renewal Center; its trustees, officers, agents, employees, volunteers and those for whom The Franciscan Renewal Center may be held responsible, from any and all claims of liability for personal injury, accident, illness or death, and property loss arising from my participation in this Activity. I willingly participate in this Activity and I assume any and all associated risks.
Assurances: I assure officials of The Franciscan Renewal Center that I have adequate health insurance necessary to provide for and pay any medical costs that may directly or indirectly result from my participation in this Activity. I further assure that there are no health-related reasons which preclude or restrict my participation.
Code of Conduct: I acknowledge that during the course of the Activity, I am bound by the rules that will be conveyed by the FRC upon receipt of this regsitration.
INDEMNIFICATION: I AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS The Franciscan Renewal Center, ITS TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS AND THOSE FOR WHOM The Franciscan Renewal Center MAY BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, ACTIONS, SUITS, PROCEDURES, COSTS, EXPENSES, DAMAGES AND LIABILITIES, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES BROUGHT AS A RESULT OF MY INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGE TO MY PROPERTY OR THE PROPERTY OF OTHERS AND INJURY TO ME OR TO OTHERS, INCLUDING LOSS OF LIMB OR LIFE, ARISING OUT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY.
Severability: The undersigned further expressly agrees that the foregoing waiver and assumption of risks agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the state of Arizona and that if any portion of it is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
Acknowledgement of Understanding: I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, release and indemnity agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am assuming all risks associated with this Activity/Event and giving up substantial rights. I recognize that this Release means that I am giving up the right to sue The Franciscan Renewal Center, its trustees, officers, agents, employees, volunteers, and those for whom The Franciscan Renewal Center may be held responsible, for injuries or losses I may incur, and I understand this Release binds my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, as well as me. I acknowledge that I am at least 18 years of age and am signing this document freely and voluntarily and intend by my signature to completely and unconditionally release the above-named parties of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.
