RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (FOR PARTICIPANTS OF THE AGE OF MAJORITY 18+)
This is a binding legal agreement; therefore, clarify any questions or concerns before signing. As a participant in the SUP Yoga event organized by Women of Colour Remake Wellness (WoCRW), the undersigned acknowledges and agrees to the following terms:
DISCLAIMER
Women of Colour Remake Wellness and its directors, officers, committee members, members, employees, coaches, instructors, trainers, volunteers, officials, participants, clubs, agents, sponsors, owners/operators of the land or facility where activities occur, and representatives (collectively the “Organization”) are not responsible for any injury, personal injury, damage, property damage, expense, loss of income, or loss of any kind suffered by a Participant during, or as a result of, the Activities, caused in any manner whatsoever including, but not limited to, the negligence of the Organization.
DESCRIPTION OF RISKS
I am participating voluntarily in the scheduled activity. In consideration of my participation, I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with or related to the scheduled activity, including the possible risk of severe or fatal injury.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND DISCLAIMER
In consideration of the Organization allowing me to participate, I agree:
That my physical condition is suitable for the Activities;
The sole responsibility for my safety remains with myself;
To remove myself if I sense or observe any unusual hazard or unsafe condition; or feel unable or unfit to safely continue;
To ASSUME all risks arising out of, associated with, or related to my participation;
To WAIVE any and all claims that I may have now or in the future against the Organization;
To freely ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME all such risks and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage, expense, and related loss, including loss of income, resulting from my participation in the Activities;
To FOREVER RELEASE the Organization from any and all liability for any and all claims, demands, actions, damages (including direct, indirect, special, and/or consequential), losses, actions, judgments, and costs (including legal fees) (collectively, the “Claims”) which I may have or may in the future, that might arise out of, result from, or relate to my participation in the Activities, even though such claims may have been caused by any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to, the negligence, gross negligence, negligent rescue, omissions, carelessness, breach of contract, and/or breach of any statutory duty of care of the Organization.
MEDICAL ATTENTION
I hereby consent to receive medical treatment, which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during the SUP Yoga event. For the sake of clarity, any decision or act by any RELEASEE to provide, request, or otherwise induce the provision of any medical treatment to me as a result of an injury, accident, or illness during the scheduled activity shall be covered by this agreement.
PHOTO RELEASE
I understand that I may be photographed at the SUP Yoga event or related activities. I agree to allow my photo, video, or film likeness, voice, or persona to be used for any legitimate purpose, including commercial purposes, by any of the RELEASEES, without fee or royalty. I hereby grant Women of Colour Remake Wellness (WoCRW) permission to use my likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media (“photo”) in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications and social media platforms, without payment or other consideration. I understand and agree that all photos will become the property of WoCRW and will not be returned. I hereby irrevocably authorize WoCRW to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose. I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of images wherein my likeness appears. I hereby hold harmless, release, and forever discharge WoCRW from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS FORM, I AM GIVING UP IMPORTANT LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE RELEASEES ARE RELYING ON MY FULL RELEASE AND WAIVER OF ALL CLAIMS WHEN ACCEPTING MY PARTICIPATION IN THE SUP YOGA EVENT, WHERE THIS RELEASE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF ONTARIO.
I SIGN THIS AGREEMENT VOLUNTARILY AND WITHOUT INDUCEMENT.