PERMISSION TO USE QUOTE, PHOTO OR PERSONAL STATEMENT FOR GOOD CONSIDERATION, the undersigned irrevocably authorizes Challenged Sailors San Diego and its employees, agents, volunteers and participants its successors and assigns to use, publish or reprint in whole or in part statements, pictures, photographs, endorsements or quotations made while engaged in any and all activities organized for sailing or racing. This authorization shall extend to all publication, print and electronic mediums, including all new editions, reprints, advertisements, publicity and promotions. Signature of Participant/Crew Member OR if participant is under 18, signature of Parent or Guardian: Date: October 25, 2025 RELEASE OF LIABILITY- READ CAREFULLY, THIS AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS In exchange for participation in the activity of sailing, training sessions, events, racing, and any other programs or activities (“Event“) organized or sponsored in whole or in part by Challenged Sailors San Diego (“Organization and/or Host”), its employees, agents, and volunteers and/or use of their property, facilities and services, I, the Participant, for myself and (if applicable) on behalf of my spouse, children, persons for whom I am a legal guardian, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, agree to the following contractual representations pursuant to this Agreement (the “Agreement”):
A. RULES AND REGULATIONS: I hereby agree to abide by the rules, regulations, and policies of the Organization and/or Host. B. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK: I knowingly, willingly, and voluntarily acknowledge the inherent risks associated with sailing, and that participation in any Event involves risks and dangers including, without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury (including broken bones, head or neck injuries), sickness and disease (including communicable diseases), trauma, pain & suffering, permanent disability, paralysis and death; loss of or damage to personal property; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; accidents involving other participants, event staff, volunteers or spectators; contact or collision with other participants or natural or manmade objects; adverse weather conditions; facilities issues and premises conditions; failure of equipment; inadequate safety measures; participants of varying skill levels; situations beyond the immediate control of the Event organizers and competition management; as well as not readily foreseeable and presently unknown risks and dangers which are not here defined (“Risks”). C. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I understand that the aforementioned Risks may be caused in whole or in part or result directly or indirectly from the negligence of my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Events, or the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby voluntarily and knowingly assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses that I incur as a result of my participation in any Events. I also agree to be responsible for any injury or damage caused by me or any agents under my direction and control at any Event. D. RELEASE: In consideration of my participation in any Event, I hereby release from liability and waive any claims against the Organization and Host(s) of the Event, its licensees, competition managers, promoters, sponsors, advertisers, beneficiaries, venue providers, and supporting organizations, together with all of their participants, agents, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and contractors (the “Releasees”, “Released Parties” or “Event Organizers”), with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss, or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorney fees) of any kind or nature (“Liability”) which may arise out of, result from, or relate in any way to my participation in the Events, including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties. E. COMPLETE AGREEMENT AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: This Agreement represents the complete understanding between me and Challenged Sailors San Diego (“the parties“) regarding these issues and no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made apart from this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS DOCUMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY, UNDERSTAND ALL OF ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND KNOW IT CONTAINS AN ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE, AND WAIVER FROM LIABILITY. Signature of Participant/Crew Member OR if participant is under 18, signature of Parent or Guardian: Date: October 25, 2025
VOLUNTEER HEALTH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I affirm that I am physically able to safely participate in volunteer duties and activities associated with the CSSD sailing program. I do not have any medical condition that would place myself or others at risk during the normal operation of volunteer responsibilities. If I have a chronic or ongoing medical condition, it is currently managed under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional (e.g., MD, DO, NP, or PA), and I am able to safely perform my volunteer duties as expected. I understand that I am not required to disclose any specific health information and that this attestation is solely intended to affirm my fitness to participate safely.
Signature of Participant/Crew Member OR if participant is under 18, signature of Parent or Guardian: Date: October 25, 2025 |
