Informed Consent and Acknowledgement
Important: These are legal documents. You should be of legal age or have a legal guardian present to register in our program. You agree that you have read and understand the following before continuing with registration. If you have any questions, ask us or consult your attorney.
Piked Antler Project’s Adult Release Form of Risks of Activity
Our instructors are experienced in the skill of survival and instruction. The presence of an instructor or other staff persons is absolutely no assurance of safety and does not lessen the risks inherent in or integral to the recreational activity. Each participant in an PAP program/class understands and acknowledges that certain risks are integral and inherent to the recreational activity. Our staff is available to answer any questions about such risks, and that such risks may cause loss or damage to personal property, illness, accidental personal injury or in some cases, permanent trauma or death, including without limitation by way of example:
1. Risk of heart failure, and trauma caused by heat or cold, and being uncomfortable.
2. Risks related to getting on or near wet rocks, wet logs, slippery surfaces and creeks or rivers.
3. Risks of being near small campfires, igniting a campfire, touching hot containers or spilling hot fluids on your person.
4. Risk of exposure to sunburn, insect bites and stings or other wildlife or animal encounters.
5. Risk of exposure to contaminated water, dengue, malaria, allergies to water purification chlorine/iodine tablets.
6. Risks are inherent based upon the topic or skill of the class in which the student is participating.
7. Such other risks, hazards and dangers that are integral to survival situations or activities in a wilderness environment.
Each participant in a Piked Antler Project Class does so voluntarily, with full knowledge of the risks, and assumes all risks of such participation. Each participant has a duty to disclose any mental or physical problem(s) or limitation(s) that may affect participation.
Thank you sincerely for the opportunity to inspire true confidence in you.
Piked Antler Project
VISITOR’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK
To be agreed to by every participant.
____I recognize that there is an element of risk in any adventure, sport, or activity associated with the outdoors. I am fully aware of the risks and dangers inherent in survival class environments/activities. I have read and fully understand these risks, hazards and dangers that are listed above, below the “Notice or Risks of Activity.” I certify that I am fully capable of participating in this activity, and (if applicable) I certify that my family and minor children are also fully capable of such participation.
___I acknowledge that I am required to be aware of any possible dangers at all times during an activity. Instruction as to the proper use of any survival tools involved in this class is available from the instructors. I am aware that the physical exertion required of this survival class and the energy exerted on the body can activate or aggravate pre-existing physical injuries, conditions, symptoms or congenital defects. I have been advised to seek medical advice if I know or suspect that my physical condition, or, if applicable, my child(ren)’s physical condition may be incompatible with this class.
___Therefore, I assume full responsibility for personal injury and bodily injury to myself and if applicable, my minor children and/or minor children in my care, custody and control and for loss or damage to my or their personal property and any related expenses as a result of our participation in the activity except to the extent such injury or damage is due to the negligence of Piked Antler Project. I further understand that Piked Antler Project reserves the right to refuse any person it judges to be incapable of meeting the rigors and requirements of participating in this activity. Any legal claims that may arise from participation in the activity shall be resolved under North Carolina law in the courts of North Carolina.
____I will not hold any of the landowners responsible for any accidents, incidents, illnesses, exposure complications or injuries while I or if applicable, my child(ren), are attending any PAP event on their properties.
Photo Release: Photographs and videos are frequently taken of our student by staff or participants, and occasionally such photographs and videos of complementary nature may be considered for inclusion in brochures or other promotional material including social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. Your signature below signifies consent for the use of such complimentary photos and videos of you and if applicable, your student children attending class.
___I have read, understand and accept the terms and conditions stated herein and acknowledge that this agreement shall be effective and binding upon me and, if applicable, for and on behalf of my family and minor children, during the entire period of participation in this activity.