TODAY'S DATE: December 21, 2024 Canoeing, kayaking, hiking or participating in a tour in the Pine Barrens are fun and rewarding activities which also include inherent hazards that may differ from the hazards we all routinely accept at home, in town or in the suburbs. With this in mind, we require that all those using Pinelands Adventures’ (hereinafter “Pinelands Adventures”) livery services or rental services and/or participating in any Pinelands Adventures activity, hike or tour (hereafter known as Pinelands Adventures Services) carefully review the below statements and sign this acknowledgement of risk and assumption of personal responsibility: I understand that during my use of Pinelands Adventures Services, including among other activities transportation to and from launch and landing sites, hiking and tour locations and canoeing or kayaking on a stream or lake, I may be exposed to risks such as inclement weather, insects, terrain, water and other risks that are to be expected on field trips and in outdoors and/or wilderness activities. I understand that it is impossible for Pinelands Adventures to guarantee my safety during this activity. I understand that I am responsible for my safety during this activity, and I assume that responsibility. I accept responsibility to verify with my physician that I have no physical or psychological problems that would prohibit my participation in this activity, and I accept responsibility for conditioning myself to be reasonably prepared for the activities I undertake. I understand that Pinelands Adventures cannot provide medicine or medical care to me and that I am responsible for anticipating and handling any medical conditions that may arise during such activities. I accept full responsibility for any costs incurred by Pinelands Adventures due to any such condition, illness or medication. I understand that possessing or consuming alcohol and/or intoxicating drugs is not permitted while utilizing any Pinelands Adventures Services. I agree that at no point will I be under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs while participating in Pinelands Adventures Services. I understand that my photo may be taken while participating in any Pinelands Adventures Services, and I grant permission to Pinelands Adventures to post photos of myself and my minor children on the Pinelands Adventures website and social media pages for the purpose of advertising and promoting Pinelands Adventures. All participants forever release and hold harmless Pinelands Adventures and its employees from any liability arising out of the use of these images. Specifically, I, on behalf of myself, my family, successors and assigns, hereby voluntarily release, waive, hold harmless, defend and indemnify Pinelands Adventures and its employees, owners, officers and agents, from any and all claims, actions, or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise, whether or not caused by their negligence or gross negligence, that may arise out of my participation in activities related to the livery and/or rental services of Pinelands Adventures.
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