INFORMED CONSENT/ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I,_______________________________,agree to participate in one or more event(s) sponsored by Thunder in the City Inc. which may include, but not necessarily limited to, scavenger hunts, poker runs, charitable fund raisers and/or gatherings of any kind by Thunder in the City Inc. Thunder in the City Inc. has made me fully aware of risks germane to the events sponsored by Thunder in the City Inc. and in which I desire to participate. I the undersigned, recognize and understand that gatherings or boating are an inherently DANGEROUS ACTIVITY, and that the events sponsored by Thunder in the City Inc. are not without varying degrees of risk which may include but are not limited to injury and can result in serious injury or death, injury or death due to negligence on the part of myself, other event participants, or other people around me, whether known or unknown by me. I am aware that any of these above mentioned risks may result in serious injury or death to myself or those in my presence.
I HEREBY FULLY ASSUME THE RISKS OF INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY INHERENT IN, AND/OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH, ATTENDING, PARTICIPATING IN, AND SPECTATING AN THUNDER IN THE CITY INC. EVENT EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF OTHER PERSONS EXECUTING A SIMILAR WAIVER AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY.
I hereby certify that I know of no medical problems that would increase my risk of illness and injury as a result of participation in an event designed by Thunder in the City Inc. I willingly assume full responsibility for the risks that I am exposing myself to and accept full responsibility for any injury or death that may result from participation in any activity or event while at, or under direction of, Thunder in the City Inc.
RELEASE
In full consideration of the above mentioned risks and hazards and in full consideration of the fact that I am willingly and voluntarily participating in the activities made available by Thunder in the City Inc, and with my full understanding of all of the above, I hereby waive, release, remise and discharge Thunder in the City Inc. and its agents, officers, members, principals, employees and volunteers, of any and all liability, claims, demands, actions or rights of action, or damages of any kind related to, arising from, or in any way connected with, my participation in Thunder in the City Inc., including those allegedly attributed to the negligent acts or omissions of the above mentioned parties.
This agreement shall be binding upon me, my successors, representatives, heirs, executors, assigns, or transferees. If any portion of this agreement is held invalid, I agree that the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full legal force and effect.
If I am signing on behalf of a minor child, I also give full permission for any person connected with Thunder in the City Inc. to administer first aid deemed necessary, and in case of serious illness or injury, I give permission to call for medical and or surgical care for the child and to transport the child to a medical facility deemed necessary for the well being of the child.
Indemnification: I recognize that there is risk involved in the types of activities offered by Thunder in the City Inc. Therefore I accept financial responsibility for any injury that I or another participant may cause either to him/herself or to any other participant due to his/her negligence or intentional acts. Should the above mentioned parties, or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to reimburse them for such fees and costs. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Thunder in the City Inc., their principals, agents, members, employees, and volunteers from liability for the injury or death of any person(s) and damage to property that may result from my negligent or intentional act or omission while participating in activities offered by Thunder in the City Inc. This includes but is not limited to parks, recreational areas, host facilities, are as adjacent to host facilities, and/or any area selected for events by Thunder in the City Inc.
Use of picture(s)/film/likeness: I agree to allow Thunder in the City Inc., its agents, officers, members, employees and volunteers to photograph their events and any/all picture(s), film and/or likeness of me for advertising and/or any lawful purpose(s).
Event Rules
In addition to the foregoing, I affirm that I have made myself aware of all posted event rules and regulations, including consulting Thunder in the City Inc’s. website and/or event specific websites for additional safety rules and regulations. If I am using my vessel or vehicle as part of my participation in an Thunder in the City Inc. event, I understand that:
- I am fully responsible for all occupants therein,
- I may not add occupants to my vessel that were not fully registered (minimally defined to include review and completion of this Waiver and full participation event fee) with Thunder in the City Inc,
- I am responsible for insuring boating safety for all occupants of my vessel, and
- All occupants wear appropriate and required United States Coast Guard approved safety flotation devises.
I have fully read and fully understand the foregoing assumption of risk, and release of liability and I understand that by signing it obligates me to indemnify the parties named for any liability for injury or death of any person and damage to property caused by my negligent or intentional act or omission. I understand that by signing this form I am waiving valuable legal rights.
PARENTAL CONSENT AND RELEASE
The undersigned parent/nature/legalguardian of_____________________________________ (“Participant”) hereby executes the foregoing Waiver and Release on behalf of the minor named ___________________________________________.
