LIABILITY RELEASE AND WAIVER FOR SNORKELING
I. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURPOSE OF SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT IS TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE RAINBOW REEF DIVE CENTER (HEREAFTER CALLED "THE DIVE CENTER") AND THE DIVE VESSELS TROPICAL LEGEND, TROPICAL ODYSSEY, TROPICAL ADVENTURE, TROPICAL VOYAGER, TROPICAL EXPLORER, TROPICAL SERENITY, TROPICAL DESTINY, AND SANTANA(HEREAFTER CALLED "VESSEL"), ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND DIVE BOATS, WHETHER OWNED, OPERATED, LEASED OR CHARTERED, AND TO HOLD THESE ENTITIES HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING AS A CONSEQUENCE OF ANY ACT OR OMISSION ON THEIR PART INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE NEGLIGENCE.
2. I am affirming that I understand that snorkeling is a hazardous activity with inherent risks and dangers associated therewith, including, but not limited to, risks associated with equipment failures, perils of the sea, and acts of fellow snorkelers which could result in my serious injury or death. I EXPRESSLY ASSUME THESE RISKS. I assert that I am physically fit to participate in the sport of snorkeling, and I agree, by way of my signature, that I will not hold any of the above-named entities, individuals or persons responsible if I am injured while snorkeling, be it for medical reasons or other. I do not have in my possession any illegal drugs, nor am I taking or have I recently taken any drugs or medications which could cause an adverse reaction as a result of combining such drugs and/or medications with snorkeling. I also attest that I will not be under the influence of alcohol while snorkeling, and that I will not possess alcohol while onboard the named vessel(s). 3. Prior to leaving the dock I will inspect all of my equipment to be used...to include any rental equipment...and I will notify the dive center of any equipment which I find to not be functioning properly. I will not hold the dive center or any of its employees, agents or dive vessels responsible for my failure to inspect my equipment prior to snorkeling. I AM AWARE THAT THE DIVE CENTER IS A PADI DIVE CENTER, AND THAT I MUST WEAR A SNORKEL VEST AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN THE WATER. 4. I will be present and attentive to the safety briefings given by the dive master, mate and/or vessel captain. I understand that I have an affirmative duty to plan and carry out my own snorkel experience, and to be responsible for my own safety. I fully agree that I will snorkel with a buddy at all times, and that I will not venture further than 300 feet from the dive boat. IN THE EVENTUALITY THAT I BECOME DISTRESSED AT THE SURFACE, I WILL IMMEDIATELY INFLATE MY SNORKEL VEST, AND SIGNAL THE DIVE VESSEL OF MY NEED FOR ASSISTANCE. I understand that if I require any assistance from the vessel, dive master or captain, I will give the proper "Diver in Trouble" signal. I understand that this snorkel trip may be conducted at a site or sites remote from a medical facility... nevertheless. I expressly wish to proceed with this trip. 5. BY WAY OF MY SIGNATURE ON THIS DOCUMENT, IT IS MY EXPRESS INTENTION BY EXECUTION OF THIS INSTRUMENT TO GIVE UP MY RIGHT TO SUE ALL INDIVIDUALS, PERSONS OR ENTITIES REFERRED TO HEREIN, WHETHER SPECIFICALLY NAMED OR NOT. AND IT IS ALSO MY INTENTION TO EXEMPT AND RELIEVE THE RAINBOW REEF DIVE CENTER, ITS EMPLOYEES. AGENTS AND DIVE VESSELS (WHETHER OWNED, OPERATED, LEASED OR CHARTERED) FROM ALL LIABILITY ARISING AS A CONSEQUENCE OF ANY ACT OR OMISSION INCLUDING. BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE NEGLIGENCE. BY WAY OF MY SIGNATURE ON THIS DOCUMENT, I FULLY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE PERSONS. INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES NAMED WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY OF ANY SORT. PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH BY MYSELF, HEIRS AND ASSIGNEDS, AND I ASSUME EXPRESSLY ALL RISKS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACTIVITIES OF SNORKELING. 6. BY WAY OF VOLUNTARILY CHECKING THIS BOX AND SIGNING MY INITIALS IN THIS SECTION (PARAGRAPH 6), I AGREE AND AFFIRM TO SIGN THIS RELEASE EVERY 7 DAYS I AM PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES, AND IT IS MY EXPRESS INTENTION BY WAY OF MY SIGNATURE THAT I AGREE AND UNDERSTAND THAT THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT AND EACH PARAGRAPH IS IN FORCE FROM THE DATE I SIGN IT FORWARD 365 DAYS OR 1 YEAR. I Agree 7. BY WAY OF MY SIGNATURE, GIVEN VOLUNTARILY, I EVIDENCE THAT I HAVE READ FULLY AND UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. IF I HAVE ANY QUESTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT. I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF BEFORE SIGNING MY NAME BELOW. I FULLY AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS HEREIN AND REALIZE THEY ARE GIVEN IN EXCHANGE FOR THE DIVE CENTER. ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND DIVE VESSELS ALLOWING ME TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS ACTIVITY. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT.
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