I understand that there are risks involved in the activities I will be undertaking. I also understand that an unpredictable or uncontrollable event may occur that could possibly cause me serious harm or death. I am aware of the implications of my voluntary participation and the consequences should I ignore the organisations safety management procedures and directions. I also am aware I have the right to refuse to undertake certain tasks or ride certain trails if I believe I cannot safely complete them. I acknowledge that Middle Hill MTB will take all reasonable and practical steps to keep me safe while I am involved in these activities. However, I accept full responsibility for my own actions or inactions. 1. I am aware that the activity involves some physical exertion and the inherent dangers and risk including changeable weather conditions. 2. I declare and confirm that I am physically fit and healthy, and that it is my responsibility to notify staff of any medical conditions and/or medications that I may require. 3. I will comply with all instructions of Middle Hill MTB and the volunteers and contractors working there. 4. I am aware that if I am or if I appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs I will not be permitted to participate in the activity, and I will not be entitled to a refund. 5. I understand that it may be necessary for Middle Hill MTB to cancel the activity at short notice. Middle Hill MTB will not be responsible (to the extent permitted by law) for any loss arising from such a cancellation. 6. I accept that Middle Hill MTB will not be responsible for, and I release, waive and hold harmless its officers, members, volunteers and contractors from all claims I may have in respect of any losses, damages, expenses or injury arising during or in conjunction with my participation in this activity, including any claims for damages caused by negligence of Middle Hill MTB its officers, members, volunteers and contractors together with any costs including legal fees that may be incurred as a result of any such claims, losses, damages or expenses, whether valid or not, (to the extent permitted by law), regardless of how that loss, damage, expense or injury is caused. 7. I also indemnify Middle Hill MTB, its officers, members, volunteers and contractors against all claims, losses, damage, or expenses or claim that any of my guests or any one or more of my or their executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors or assignees may have or assert and against any costs including legal fees that may be incurred as a result of any such claims, losses, damages or expenses, whether valid or not. 8. If I am not a resident of New Zealand I declare that I will not endeavour to avoid conditions 6 and 7 by commencing legal action in another country. 9. I consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed to be necessary by Middle Hill MTB or it’s contractors in the case of injury, accident or illness during the course of undertaking this activity and also agree to indemnify Middle Hill MTB and its contractors in respect of such medical treatment. 10. I give permission for any photos and film taken including me or my group to be used in future marketing and promotional material, unless I specifically ask the staff member not to use media including me or my group. 11. I understand that my personal information must be held with the company due to Covid-19 contact tracing requirements, and that Middle Hill MTB is required by law to check that I have a valid vaccine pass. 12. I have read, understood and accepted the terms and conditions and understand that Middle Hill MTB will rely on this declaration and on the information I have provided. |