1. Liability Release & Hold Harmless Agreement
I acknowledge that I have the necessary skills to use the provided equipment (kayak, paddle board or other) properly. I understand that the activity of kayaking and canoe paddling, and other related water activities involve inherent hazards and other risks. The risks include but are not limited to: physical exertion, inclement weather, capsizing of watercraft, immersion in water, tides and currents, hypothermia, accidents or illness in remote areas, tripping or slipping on rocks, travel to/from site, other boats or boaters, equipment failure and malfunction, drowning and loss or damage to personal property or death.
2. EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK
The undersigned hereby agrees that he/she is operating or using the kayak(s), paddle boards or other equipment provided by Project ABLE INC., at his/her own risk. The undersigned agrees that he/she is voluntarily participating in all activities related to the operation, or use of the kayak and equipment, and assumes all risk of injury, damage, loss, or death that might result.
3. WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY
By the execution of this Release & Agreement, the undersigned agrees that Project ABLE INC. and its members and volunteers shall not be liable for any damages arising from personal injuries sustained by the undersigned or any minor children under the undersigned’s custody, care, and control, as a result of any and all activities related to the operation, or use of Kayak(s), paddle boards and other equipment provided by Project ABLE INC. The undersigned assumes full responsibility for any such injuries or damages which may occur, and further agrees that Project ABLE INC., its members and volunteers shall not be liable for any loss or theft of personal property.
4. III. LIABILITY TO THIRD PARTIES
The undersigned hereby agrees that he/she will indemnify and hold harmless Project ABLE INC., its members and volunteers for all personal injuries, property damages, or any other damages to any and all third parties, including, but not limited to, operators and passengers of other watercraft, paddle boards or other equipment and minor children under the undersigned’s custody, care, and control, as a result of any and all activities related to the operation or use of equipment provided by Project ABLE INC.
5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF WAIVER AND RELEASE
The undersigned states that he/she has had sufficient time to review this Release & Hold Harmless Agreement and to ask any questions associated with this Release & Agreement. The undersigned further states that he/she has carefully read the foregoing Release and Hold Harmless Agreement, knows the contents thereof, and has signed said Release & Agreement as his/her own free act.