Activity Waiver and Release

IN CONSIDERATION OF the covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement and other goods and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties to this Agreement agree as follows:

1. Being of lawful age and in consideration of being permitted to participate in the activity described below, the Participant releases and forever discharges the Activity Provider, the Activity Provider's spouse, heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, team members, sponsors, and individuals associated with the event, and assigns from all manner of actions, causes of action, debts, accounts, bonds, contracts, claims and demands for or by reason of any injury to person or property, including injury resulting in the death of the Participant, which has been or may be sustained as a consequence of the Participant's participation in the activity described below, and not withstanding that such damage, loss or injury may have been caused solely or partly by the negligence of the Activity Provider.

2. The Releasor understands that the Releasor would not be permitted to participate in the activity described below unless the Releasor signed this Agreement.

3. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, The Participant will participate in the following activity:

The Confidence Series: SHEtooga event is an event that includes a group paddle on the Chattooga River. Participants engaging in this event are participating in whitewater paddling activities, which are inherently dangerous.

Each participant is required to provide their own personal gear to take part in this event, which includes the following items in good working condition: throw rope, PFD, helmet, spray skirt, kayak/inflatable kayak, and other safety gear required to navigate the river safely.

Each participant willingly participates in this event and certifies that they possess the necessary skills to safely navigate the river section(s) they are participating on.

4. The Participant acknowledges that this Agreement is given with the express intention of effecting the extinguishment of certain obligations owed to the Participant, and with the intention of binding the Participant's spouse, heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives and assigns.

5. The Participant acknowledges that the Participant does not have any physical limitations, medical ailments, physical or mental disabilities that would limit or prevent the Participant from participating in the above-mentioned activity. 

6. The Participant hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Participant has carefully read this Agreement, that the Participant fully understands the same, and that the Participant is freely and voluntarily executing the same.

7. The Participant understands that by signing this Agreement, the Participant agrees to be forever prevented from suing or otherwise claiming against the Activity Provider for any property loss or personal injury that the Participant may sustain while participating in or preparing for the above-noted activity.

8. The Participant has been given the opportunity and has been encouraged to seek independent legal advice prior to signing this Agreement.

9. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties to this Agreement, and the terms of this Agreement are contractual and not a mere recital.

10. This Agreement will be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of South Carolina.

If UNDER THE AGE OF 18, please fill out the Minor Consent Form.