Acknowledgement of
Risk & Release of Liability
& Indemnity Agreement
PLEASE NOTE!!!
When showing up to hike with me, you are agreeing to the following…
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FAT STONER BABES HIKING CLUB
Fat Stoner Babes Hiking Club {FSBHC} is an informal group of people hiking together. The “Club” has no legal status, structure, officers, or assets. One of the group members serves on a volunteer basis as hike planner & guide. The volunteer Planner/Guide acts on behalf of the group to set standards of physical preparedness & suitable trail conduct for participation on the hikes.
In consideration for my acceptance as a participant on these outings (“Events”), & any services & amenities to be provided by Fat Stoner Babes Hiking Club in connection with these Events, I confirm my understanding & agreement of the following :
I have read any rules & conditions applicable to the Event made available to me.
I acknowledge my participation is at the discretion of Fat Stoner Babes Hiking Club.
I understand that Fat Stoner Babes Hiking Club reserves the right to exclude from the trip any person they judge to be incapable of meeting the rigors of participating in the activities or who refuses or is unwilling to follow the directives of the hike Guide(s).
The Event does not include carpooling, transportation, or transit to & from the Event, & I am personally responsible for all risks associated with this travel.
I understand that during my participation in a Fat Stoner Babes Hiking Club outing, I may be exposed to a variety of hazards & risks, foreseen or unforeseen, which are inherent in each Event & cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of the Event.
If I decide to leave early & not to complete the Event as planned, I assume all risks inherent in my decision to leave & waive all liability against Fat Stoner Babe Hiking Club arising from that decision. Likewise, if a Guide has concluded the Event, & I decide to go forward without the Guide, I assume all risks inherent in my decision to go forward & waive all liability against Fat Stoner Babes Hiking Club arising from that decision.
I understand I have responsibility for my physical safety & the safety of others who are hiking with me; I appreciate that I may have to exercise extra care for my own person & for others around me in the face of such hazards. I am aware that these activities entail the risk & danger of accident or negligent injury or death to myself & others; I agree to assume full responsibility for the risk & dangers identified herein. I further understand that on this Event there may not be rescue or medical facilities, first aid, or the expertise necessary to deal with the injuries & damages to which I may be exposed.
To the fullest extent allowed by law, I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, & RELEASE FROM LIABILITY Fat Stoner Babes Hiking Club & other volunteer Hike Planners & Guides associated with this Event from any & all claims & demands, actions, causes of action, damages, costs, loss of services, expenses, & any & all other claims whatsoever, both in law & in equity, on account of, or in any way resulting from, personal injuries, conscious suffering, death, property loss or damages or other loss or damage sustained by me or caused by accident or negligence to me arising out of any activities of the Club, their agents, assistants & volunteer hike guides, in any way connected with the Event. I further agree to HOLD HARMLESS Fat Stoner Babes Hiking Club & other volunteer Hike Guides from any claims, damages, injuries or losses caused by my own negligence while a participant in the Event.
I agree to assume full responsibility for the risk & dangers identified herein & for all of those risks & dangers that are inherent in any of the FSBHC activities; I assume full responsibility for myself as well as for all minor children & pets who may participate with me.
This Agreement is intended to be as broad & inclusive as is permitted by law. If any provision or any part of any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or legally unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby & shall remain valid & fully enforceable.