I have viewed the accompanying Tandem Training Video and paid close attention to it. I know I can review it any time I like and as many times as I like. I Agree Uninsured United Parachute Technologies, LLC TANDEM PARACHUTE JUMPER AGREEMENT This is an important legal document. Allow yourself sufficient time to carefully read and understand the entire document, You are welcome to seek your own legal counsel to explain it to you. Your initials indicates you understand and agree to all of the information and terms contained therein and by signing it, you are agreeing to give up certain legal rights.
In consideration of the Uninsured United Parachute Technologies, LLC, doing business as UPT Vector, and PA Skydive Center, Inc. dba Above the Poconos Skydivers hereinafter referred to as “Corporation”, allowing me the privilege of utilizing a dual-harness, dual container parachute pack assembly (also known as a “tandem parachute system”), designed, manufactured and/or assembled by the Uninsured United Parachute Technologies, LLC, d/b/a UPT Vector, for the purpose of performing an intentional parachute jump, I agree that: 1) Representations, Warranties, & Assumptions of Risk: I understand that parachute jumping will expose me to the risk of personal injury, property damage and/or death. I understand that the success of my jump is dependent upon the perfect functioning of the airplane from which I intend to jump and the parachute system, and that neither the airplane nor the parachute system can be guaranteed to function perfectly. I understand that the airplane and the parachute system are both subject to mechanical malfunctions as well as operator error. I freely, voluntarily and expressly choose to assume all risks inherent in parachute jumping, including, but not limited to, risks of equipment malfunction and/or failure to function, including those which may result from some defect in design, assembly, and/or manufacture as well as those risks arising from improper an/or negligent operation and/ or use of the equipment, for and in consideration of the thrill of participation in this activity, understanding full well that those risks may include personal injury, property damage, and/or death.
2) Exemption and Release from Liability: I exempt and release the following persons and organizations: (A) The Corporations and their officers, directors, agents, servants, employees, shareholders, and other representatives;
(B) Manufacturers, designers, and suppliers of component equipment incorporated in the dual-harness, dual-container parachute pack assembly to which I will be attached during my intentional parachute jump;
(C) Owners, suppliers, and operators of aircraft from which I am to make my intentional parachute jump;
(D) The owner of the dual-harness, dual-container parachute pack assembly, and any of its components, to which I will be attached during my intentional parachute jump;
(E) The operator (“parachutist in command”) of the dual harness, dual-container parachute pack assembly to which I will be attached during my intentional parachute jump;
(F) If I am making my intentional parachute jump at or near a parachuting/skydiving facility, the owners and operators of that facility, as well as their officers, directors, agents, servants, employees, shareholders, and other representatives;
(G) The owners and lessees, if any, of land upon and from which the parachute jumping and related aircraft operations are conducted; and
(H) The Toll-Free Skydiving Network, Inc., Uninsured (800) Skydive Leasing Corp., Uninsured (888) Skydive Leasing Corp., Uninsured (877) Skydive Leasing Corp., 1-800 FREEFALL, and any and all other skydiving referral service business entities, and/or owners of fictitious name entities which I may have used in locating and/or deciding upon a parachuting/skydiving facility or other location at which to perform an intentional parachute jump.
(I) Any other person and/or organization which is or may be liable for any loss or injury to me and or my property, or my death, arising out of my participation in any of the activities covered by this Agreement (as defined below); From any and all liability, claims, demands or actions or causes of action whatsoever arising out of any damage, loss or injury to me or my property, or my death, whether occurring while I am training and/or preparing for my intentional parachute jump, while I am present in aircraft from which the jump is to be made, while I am making my intentional parachute jump, or while I am engaged in related activities (hereafter referred to as “activities covered by this Agreement”), whether such loss, damage, injury, or death results from the negligence and/or other fault, either active or passive of any of the persons and/or organizations described in paragraphs 2(A)-(I) above, or from any other cause.
3) Covenant Not to Sue: I agree never to institute any suit or action at law or otherwise against any of the organizations and/ or persons described in paragraph 2(A) through (I) above, or to initiate or assist in the prosecution of any claim for damages or cause of action which I may have by reason of injury to my person or property, or my death, arising from the activities covered by this Agreement, whether caused by the negligence and/or fault, either active or passive, of any of the organizations and/or persons described in paragraph 2(A) through (I) above, or from any other cause. I further expressly agree that I will never raise any claim against any of the organizations and/or persons described in paragraph 2(A) through (I) above for product liability, failure to warn, negligence, breach of warranty, breach of contract, or strict liability, regardless of whether my claims for damages or injuries are alleged to result from the fault or negligence of the parties released. I further agree that my heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, and/or anyone else claiming on my behalf, shall not institute any suit or action at law or otherwise against any of the organizations and/or persons described in paragraph 2(A) through (I) above, nor shall they initiate or assist the prosecution of any claim for damages of cause of action which I, my heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, and/or anyone else claiming on my behalf may have by reason of injury to my person or property, or my death arises from the activities covered by this Agreement, whether caused by the negligence an/or fault, either active or passive, of any of the organizations and/or persons described in paragraph 2(A) through (I) above, or from any other cause, I hereby so instruct my heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, and/or anyone else claiming on my behalf. Should any suit or action at law or otherwise be instituted in violation of this Agreement against any of the organizations and/or persons described in paragraph 2(A) through (I) above, I agree that such organizations and/or persons shall be entitled to recover, in addition to any other damages which may be incurred, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in defense of such suit or action, including any appeals therefrom.
4) Indemnity Against Claims: I will indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the organizations and/or persons described in paragraph 2(A) through (I) above from any and all losses, claims, actions or proceedings of every kind and character, including attorneys’ fees and expenses, which may be presented or initiated by any persons and/or organizations and which arise directly or indirectly from my participation in the activities covered by the Agreement, whether resulting from the negligence and/or other fault, either active or passive, or any of the organizations and/or persons described in paragraph 2(A) through (I) above, or from any other cause.
5) Validity of Waiver: I understand that if I institute or anyone on my behalf institutes, any suit or action at law or any claim for damages or cause of action against any of the organizations and/or persons described in paragraph 2(A) through (I) above because of injury to my person or property, or my death, due to the activities covered by this Agreement, this Agreement can and will be used in court, and that such agreements have been upheld in courts in similar circumstances.
6) Representations and Warranties as to Medical Condition: I represent and warrant that (a) I have no physical infirmity, except those listed in the participant information section, am not under treatment for any other physical infirmity or chronic ailment or injury of any nature, and have never been treated for any other of the following: cardiac or pulmonary conditions or diseases, diabetes, fainting spells or convulsions, nervous disorder, kidney or related diseases, high or low blood pressure; (b) I am not under any medication of any kind at the present time; and (c) I do/do not (strike one) wear corrective lenses. If I am prescribed corrective lenses, I agree to wear them during my intentional parachute jump.
7) Waiver of Jury Trial/Applicable Law/Venue/Headings: I agree that the law of the State of Florida shall apply to issues involving the construction, interpretation, and validity of this Agreement, and that Florida law shall govern any dispute between the parties arising from the activities covered by this Agreement. In the event this Agreement is violated and suit is brought against any of the organizations and/or persons described in paragraph 2(A) through (I) above, I waive my right to a jury trial, and agree that Volusia County, Florida shall be the sole venue for any suit or action arising from the activities covered by this Agreement. I agree that the headings and sub-headings used throughout this Agreement are for convenience only and have no significance in the interpretation of the body of this Agreement.
8) Severability / Multiple Waivers: I agree that should one or more provisions in this Agreement be judicially determined to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to be binding and enforceable against me. If I have executed any other agreement containing provisions relating to the exemption and/or release from liability and/or covenant not to sue in connection with the activities covered by this Agreement, I agree that the agreement which provides the most protection from liability and/or suit to the Uninsured United Parachute Technologies, LLC, d/b/a UPT Vector shall be enforceable against me by the Uninsured United Parachute Technologies, LLC,. d/b/a UPT Vector.
9) Continuation of Obligations: I agree and acknowledge that the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall continue in force and effect now and in the future at all times during which I participate in the activities covered by this Agreement, and shall be binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, and/or anyone else claiming on my behalf. This Agreement supersedes and replaces any prior such agreement I have signed.
10) Viewing of Video: I have viewed and I warrant that I fully understand the accompanying “Tandem Vector Waiver” video.
I freely and voluntarily agree to all of the above by signing this contract on May 9, 2025
PA Skydive Center, Inc. dba Above the Poconos Skydivers - PARACHUTE JUMPER AGREEMENT This is an important legal document. Allow yourself sufficient time to carefully read and understand the entire document, You are welcome to seek your own legal counsel to explain it to you. Your initials indicates you understand and agree to all of the information and terms contained therein and by signing it, you are agreeing to give up certain legal rights. I Agree I have viewed and I warrant that I fully understand the accompanying “PA Skydive Center, Inc. - Parachute Jumper Agreement” video. I Agree Cancellation policy: I agree that once I have made a skydive, I am not entitled to any refund for that skydive. I Agree MEDICAL STATEMENT I represent and warrant that I have no known physical or mental infirmities or infections that would impair my ability to participate safely in skydiving for myself and others, or if I do have any such infirmities, they have been or are being successfully treated so they do not represent any foreseeable risk to myself or others. I Agree I hereby certify I am not taking any medications or substances, prescription, or otherwise, that would impair my ability to participate in skydiving. I Agree I also recognize it is against Federal, State, Skydiving Center, and U.S. Parachute Association rules and regulations to take either alcohol or drugs (any substance that impairs your ability to safely partake in skydiving) while engaging in parachuting activities and agree to refrain from doing so. I also certify I will allow sufficient time for the effects of alcohol and drugs/medication to be fully eliminated from my body prior to skydiving. I Agree May 9, 2025* Temporarily clogged ears are common after a skydive, but if you have a stuffed up head use caution! If you cannot breathe through your nose, the rapid pressure change of an extended freefall can result in extreme pain or even a broken eardrum. AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY In consideration for being permitted to utilize the facilities and equipment of PA Skydive Center, Inc. and to engage in parachute jumping, ground instruction, flying and related activities hereinafter collectively referred to as “parachuting activities,” I certify I am at least 18 years of age and HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1) I understand and acknowledge that parachuting activities involve danger to me and can cause serious and fatal injuries and possibly infections. 2) I hereby RELEASE AND DISCHARGE PA Skydive Center, Inc., pilots, instructors, coaches, helpers, owners of the aircraft, owners of land utilized for parachuting activities, United States Parachute Association and owners, manufacturers, distributors and dealers of skydive equipment. Hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Released Parties,” from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that I may hereafter have for infections, injuries and damages arising from my participation in parachuting activities, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSSES CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES. 2a) I understand that all coaches, instructors, videographers, parachute packers and riggers are independent contractors. I understand that I am personally selecting, hiring and separately paying them for any services rendered. I understand that all contractor fees were included in the quoted price and are not additional payments. I further understand that I may provide my own qualified United States Parachute Association rated, trained, and licensed contractor, provided they meet or exceed the minimum experience, currency and safety standards of the United States Parachute Association and the Uninsured United Parachute Technologies, LLC,. d/b/a UPT Vector. 3) I further agree that I WILL NOT SUE OR MAKE A CLAIM against the Released Parties for damages or other losses sustained as a result of my participation in parachuting activities. I also agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE RELEASED PARTIES HARMLESS from all claims, judgments and costs, including attorney’s fees, incurred in connection with any action brought as a result of my participation in parachuting activities. I Agree 4) I understand and acknowledge that parachuting activities have inherent danger that no amount of care, caution, instruction or expertise can eliminate, and I EXPRESSLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISK OF DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY OR INFECTION SUSTAINED WHILE PARTICIPATING IN PARACHUTING ACTIVITIES WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES. 5) I have been advised and recognize that parachuting activities are not covered by any personal accident or general liability insurance policy issued to the Released Parties. 6) CONTINUATION OF OBLIGATIONS. I agree and acknowledge that the terms and conditions of the foregoing agreement shall continue in force and effect now and in the future at all times during which I participate, either directly or indirectly, in parachuting activities, and shall be binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, and/or anyone else claiming on my behalf. I Agree May 9, 2025
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