Get Up Stand Up NY Inc.: Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risks; Waiver of Claims; Release of Liability This is a legal document that may affect your rights in the event of an accident or dispute. Please read the entire agreement and and be certain you understand the implications of signing. I hereby affirm and acknowledge that I have been fully informed of the inherent hazards and risks associated with stand up paddling, related water sport activities, recreational sports, physical fitness, and/or athletic training in which I am about to engage. These risks include but are not limited to the following: 1) Change of water flow, tides, currents, wave action, and ship’s wake 2) Collision with other participants; the stand-up paddle board; boats; or other man-made or natural objects 3) Wind shear; inclement weather; lightning; variances and extremes of wind, weather and temperature 4) My own sense of balance, physical condition, ability to operate board, swim and/or follow directions 5) Collision, capsizing, sinking, or other hazard that my result in wetness, injury, exposure to the elements, hypothermia, impact upon the water, injection of water into my bodily orifices, and/or drowning 6) The presence of insects and marine life forms 7) Equipment failure or operator error 8) Heat or sun-related injuries or illnesses, including sunburn, sun stroke or dehydration 9) Fatigue, chill and/or decreased reaction time and increased risk of accident COVID-19 REPRESENTATION AND RELEASE: In addition, I understand that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. I voluntarily assume any risk of exposure to COVID-19. I hereby release Get Up Stand Up NY, Inc. and its staff, officers, agents, instructors, owners, and volunteers from any claim of liability arising from the risk of exposure to COVID-19. I represent that neither I nor any member of my household has experienced fever, shortness of breath, fatigue, dry cough, or any other symptoms of COVID-19 in the past 14 days. I specifically acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to abide by the Get Up Stand Up NY, Inc. operational instructions at all times and that I have been trained in the use of Get Up Stand Up NY, Inc. equipment to my complete satisfaction, and that I am physically and mentally able to participate in the activities in which I am about to engage. I agree to comply with the rules, regulations, and instructions of Get Up Stand Up NY Inc. and its staff members during Get Up Stand Up NY Inc. activities. I further affirm that I understand that the activities in which I may engage with Get Up Stand Up NY, Inc. may be physically strenuous and involve the dangers inherent in participation in such activities. I am aware that any strenuous physical activity involves certain risks. I hereby personally assume all risks in connection with the activities in which I will participate with Get Up Stand Up NY, Inc. I release Get Up Stand Up NY Inc. and its staff, officers, agents, instructors, owners, and volunteers from any and all claims for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death by me or my family, estate, heirs, or assigns, including claims for negligence, active or passive, except to the extent that any such claim arises from an accident or injury caused by the intentional, wanton, or willful misconduct of Get Up Stand Up NY Inc. or its staff, officers, agents, instructors, owners, or volunteers. I hereby give permission to Get Up Stand Up NY Inc. and its staff, instructors, owners, or volunteers to provide emergency medical care to me in the event of injury or illness. By entering into this agreement, I am not relying on any oral or written representation made by Get Up Stand Up NY Inc. or its staff, officers, agents, instructors, owners, or volunteers. I accept responsibility to verify with my physician that I have no physical or psychological problems that would prohibit my participation in activities at or under the sponsorship of Get Up Stand Up NY Inc. I specifically waive any defense insofar as this contract is concerned that may arise as result of any state or local law and /or regulation or policy that may impact its enforceability. I hereby declare that I am of legal age and am competent to sign this Agreement, or, if not, that my parent or legal guardian shall sign on my behalf and that my parent or legal guardian is in complete understanding and concurrence with this Agreement. I have fully informed myself of the nature of the risks inherent in the activities in which I will participate with Get Up Stand Up NY Inc., including but not limited to stand-up paddleboarding and personal training, and I have read the foregoing before signing below. I have read this Agreement, understand it, and I agree to be bound by it. I Agree
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