In consideration of URBAN KAYAKS, LLC furnishing services and/or equipment and enabling me to participate in URBAN KAYAKS, LLCs events and activities, which involve kayaking in the Chicago River (collectively, the Activities), I hereby agree as follows: Assumption of Risk. I acknowledge that the Activities in which I have voluntarily chosen or permitted my child to engage are inherently dangerous and require a certain degree of physical condition, ability, and skill. I acknowledge and willingly assume all risks and hazards involved with my (or my childs) participation in the Activities, which I understand may even arise outside of the water. Some of these risks include, but are not limited to: (1) drowning or physical injury resulting from submersion in water, (2) colliding with rocks, debris, or other vessels in the Chicago River or Monroe Harbor, (3) physical injuries resulting from operating the kayak such as muscle strains or sprains, (4) falling while entering or exiting the kayak, (5) contacting or ingesting pollutants and/or bacteria, (6) encounters with wildlife and insects, (7) exposure to outdoor elements, and (8) rescue-related injuries. I understand and acknowledge that the foregoing list is not exhaustive and that other risks may also exist. I assume all known and unknown risks and accept responsibility for any property damage and loss, and for any personal injury, illness, disability, emotional distress and/or death that I (or my child) may suffer, whether or not described above, arising from my (or my childs) participation in the Activities. I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for determining my (or my childs) suitability to participate in the Activities. Waiver and Release. I, on my own behalf and on behalf of my heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, do hereby release and forever discharge URBAN KAYAKS, LLC, and any and all of its parents, subsidiaries, affiliated and related entities, and the owners, lessors, and lessees of any premises or property used in connection with the Activities (including, without limitation, the Chicago Park District, the City of Chicago, and the State of Illinois), and all of their respective predecessors, past and present members, owners, partners, promoters, agents, attorneys, insurers, managers, officers, and employees (collectively, the RELEASEES), and each of them, of and from, and do hereby waive, any and all rights, contracts and agreements (whether express or implied), torts, claims, damages, attorneys fees, actions, causes of action, and suits, based upon, arising out of, or in any way relating or connected to, directly or indirectly, my (or my childs) participation in the Activities. Included within the foregoing waiver and release are any and all claims against any RELEASEE arising from any RELEASEEs negligence, fault, or other act or omission, including without limitation any failure to render any type of rescue, emergency, or medical assistance or services, which causes me injury, illness, disability, emotional distress, property damage, or death, whether or not foreseeable or contributed to by the actions or omissions of others. Indemnity. I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the RELEASEES, and each of them, of and from any and all claims, causes of action, liabilities, damages, attorneys fees, costs, and/or expenses that any RELEASEE may suffer or incur, including, without limitation, for loss, theft or damage to property, personal injury, disability, death, or any other loss of any kind or nature, whether caused by the negligence or fault of any RELEASEE or otherwise, brought by or on behalf of me, or my heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, or by or on behalf of any third party, regardless of whether such third party is a participant in the Activities, arising from or relating to my or my childs participation in the Activities or my breach of this Agreement. Photo Consent. I consent and agree that URBAN KAYAKS, LLC or its agents may take photographs, video, film or other images of me (or my child) participating in the Activities and hereby grant URBAN KAYAKS, LLC and its agents the right and license to freely use, publish, display and distribute any such photographic or other images of me (or my child) for any lawful purpose in connection with the business of URBAN KAYAKS, LLC (including, for example, placing photographs of me participating in the Activities in promotional or marketing materials or on the companys website) without providing me or my child with any compensation. I waive all rights of prior inspection or approval in connection with URBAN KAYAKS, LLCs use, publication, display and/or distribution of photographic or other images of me (or my child) in the manner described in this Agreement. Additional. I certify that I am (or my child is) physically and mentally capable of participating in the Activities, have informed URBAN KAYAKS, LLC in writing of any pertinent medical conditions that may affect my (or my childs) participation in the Activities, and I am not under the influence of any alcohol or non-prescription drugs. I agree that the substantive laws of the State of Illinois shall govern this Agreement in all respects, without regard to the conflicts of laws principles of the State of Illinois or any other state. I also consent to the jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts sitting, or with jurisdiction over actions arising, in Cook County, in the State of Illinois, and irrevocably agree that all actions or proceedings arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be litigated in such courts. I agree that any part of this Agreement deemed unlawful or enforceable is severable and shall be stricken without effect on the enforceability of the remaining provisions. I understand that this is the entire agreement between myself and URBAN KAYAKS, LLC and that this Agreement cannot be modified in any way absent the written agreement from an authorized representative of the party to be bound by such modification. I understand that this Agreement has no expiration date and remains in effect at all times that I am (or my child is) participating in the Activities. I have read this Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability, and Indemnity Agreement in its entirety. I understand the contents of this Agreement and I sign it voluntarily. I intend by this Agreement to assume all risks and hazards involved with participating in the Activities, including death or serious injury, and waive all rights to sue that I might otherwise possess. |