In consideration of being allowed to participate in related events and activities (the “Activities”) offered by HAPPY MEDIA LLC (dba Litchfield Paddle), I the undersigned, acknowledge and agree that:
1. Paddlesports are inherently dangerous, and the risk of injury from the Activities is significant, including the potential for permanent injury, paralysis, and death. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, and assume full responsibility for my participation and my ability to swim. Renter acknowledges that PFD's (lifejackets) are made available and that ALL RENTERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR PFD's AT ALL TIMES WHILE USING RENTAL BOATS AND EQUIPMENT. Renter understands that a PFD does not remove all risks of injury or death; nor does PFD use make Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, or Canoeing safe activities. No party related to the Lessor (Happy Media LLC dba Litchfield Paddle), including Owner and Employees, has made any representations regarding the safety, or the risks of the activity. Renter expressly assumes all risks of the activity.
2. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, and, personal representatives, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS HAPPY MEDIA LLC (dba Litchfield Paddle) and their respective owners, officers, managers, agents, and/or employees, as well as other participants in the Activities (collectively, the “RELEASES”), from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any INJURY, ACCIDENT OR DEATH I may suffer arising from or in connection with my participation in any Activities, as well as or loss or damage to any other person or property, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Personal Responsibility
The Participant and his/her legal guardian(s) certify that the Participant has no physical or mental condition that precludes him/her from participating in the Activities and that he/she is not participating against medical advice. The Participant and/or his/her legal guardian(s) understand that the Participant is obligated to follow the rules of the Activities, including wearing a PFD at all times on the water, and that he/she can minimize his/her risk of injury by doing so and through the exercise of common sense and by being aware of his/her surroundings.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, AND UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY.
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