WELLINGTON-WATERLOO HUNT, Inc Notice, Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release of Liability and Indemnity Agreement

Release and Acceptance of Risk Form

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WELLINGTON-WATERLOO HUNT WAIVER

Acknowledgement of Risk

I acknowledge that horses and/or hounds and activities involving horses and/or hounds involve a high risk of injury or death, and that the sport of Riding to Hounds is a high risk sport and that I am participating at my own risk and in full knowledge that there are significant risks involved in working with and around horses and/or hounds, including but not limited to the risks posed by my horse, other horses, other riders, my own abilities, vehicles, other animals, and the terrain being ridden. I further acknowledge that there is a risk that an accident could occur and result in serious injury or death to me, other people, or my mount, or in serious damage to property. I acknowledge that I am responsible for my own safety during my participation in Wellington-Waterloo Hunt Club activities, and that no one else who is participating in these activities has a responsibility to protect me.

Release and Acceptance of Risk

In consideration of being allowed to participate, I hereby assume all risk and, for myself, my heirs, guardians, and legal representatives, I grant a full and final release to, and agree not to make or bring any claim of any kind against, the Wellington-Waterloo Hunt Club, its officers, directors, members, employees, volunteers, guests, any land owners, land holders or other persons making property available to the Wellington-Waterloo Hunt Club, and all of their successors and assigns, for any injury, including death, to me or any damage to my property, or to the property of others in my care, custody or control, whether from anyone’s negligence or not, or any other cause arising out of my participation in these dangerous horseback riding or related activities scheduled now or in the future. I confirm that this Release is intended in part for the benefit of the third parties listed above, who, despite not being signatories to this Release, are entitled to rely upon and enforce this Release as though they were contractual parties to it. This Release applies not only to my participation in activities on or about the day it is signed, but also to my future participation in horseback riding and other activities organized by or on behalf of the Wellington-Waterloo Hunt Club.

Special Conditions applicable to Infectious Diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19

I acknowledge and accept my own and my family’s responsibility to abide by all Public Health, Government and Wellington-Waterloo Hunt recommendations and requirements regarding controlling the spread of Infectious Diseases. Unless I have tested negative using a COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Device not more than 6 hours prior, I undertake not to attend any Wellington-Waterloo Hunt activities if I or any member of my household has experienced or come into contact with anyone who has experienced any of the following symptoms within 7 days immediately preceding the said activity: severe cough, muscle pains, significant nasal congestion, fever >34 degrees C, shortness of breath, headache, runny nose, reduced or lost sense of smell.

Electronic Signature Acknowledgement and Consent 

Terms, Conditions and Intent 

I, the undersigned, understand, acknowledge, and agree that any electronic signature to this Agreement shall have the same legal validity and enforceability as a manually executed signature or use of a paper-based record-keeping system to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, including the Federal Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA - Canada), in any Provincial electronic signatures and/or records, or any similar Provincial law based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. (UECA). The undersigned hereby waives any objection to the contrary. The undersigned further agrees that (a) an electronically scanned reproduction of any fully executed original of this Agreement shall have the same effect as an original, and (b) a photocopy, electronic or facsimile signature shall have the same binding force and effect as an original signature. The undersigned hereby acknowledges and agrees that facsimile signature or signature transmitted by electronic mail in so-called “PDF” format, or any other form of electronic signature shall be legal and binding and shall have the same full force and effect as if an original, executed version of this Agreement had been delivered to WELLINGTON-WATERLOO HUNT. The undersigned (i) intends to be bound by the signature on this Agreement sent by facsimile or electronic mail, (ii) is aware that WELLINGTON-WATERLOO HUNT will rely on such facsimile or electronic signature, and (iii) hereby waives any defenses to the enforcement of the terms of this Agreement based on the foregoing forms of signature. “Electronic signature” as used herein includes any electronic symbol or process attached to, or associated with, a contract or other record and adopted by a person with the intent to sign, authenticate or accept such contract or record (including any signature affixed by Adobe Sign, DocuSign, JotForm, Formsite), and any facsimile or .pdf signature, including but not restricted to photos of waiver submitted electronically via email, text, or any other electronic or digital platform (software) or format.