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Certified Diver Waiver:

Aquatic-Based Activities Assumption of Risk and Complete Release of Liability

Release and Assumption of Risk for Certified Divers

This is a waiver and release of all your legal rights to sue Low Key Watersports, Inc., Ringo Leasing, vehicles and vessels, Savannah’s Boutique. Still Waters, International PADI Inc., Scuba diving agencies, all officers, shareholders, independent contractors or their employees, officers, agents, instructors, certified assistants, volunteers, affiliates, heirs or assigns (“Released Parties”) for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death as a result of you participating in SCUBA diving, snorkeling and/or related activity. Your waiver and release applies even if any injury you sustain is as a result of the negligence of any of the foregoing Released Parties, or as a result of any risk of injury you may have been exposed to whether foreseen or unforeseen, caused by the negligent act or failure to act on the part of any of the Released Parties.

Please read and acknowledge you agreed to each of the following items: 

1. I acknowledge that I am a certified SCUBA diver or Student Diver trained in safe diving practices. I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this liability release, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parent or legal guardian.

I Agree

2. I am aware of the risks inherent in this sport and accept these risks.

I Agree

3. I affirm that I am in good mental and physical fitness for diving and that I am not under the influence of any drugs that are contradictory to diving. If I am taking medication, I affirm that I have seen a physician and have approval to SCUBA dive while under the influence of the medication/drugs.

I Agree

4. I am aware of the dangers of breath holding while SCUBA diving and I will not hold Low Key Watersports, Inc., nor the Dive Supervisor, nor any of the Released Parties responsible.

I Agree

5. I am aware that I will be diving with a buddy and it will be our responsibility to plan our dive allowing for our diving limitations and the prevailing water conditions OR I am a Student Diver and will work with my instructor to plan my dives.  I will not hold the above listed Released Parties responsible for my failure to safely plan my dive.

I Agree

6. I will inspect all of my equipment prior to the activity and will notify the above Released Parties if any of my equipment is not working properly. I will not hold the above listed Released Parties responsible for my failure to safely plan my dive.

I Agree

7. I acknowledge that I am physically fit to SCUBA dive/snorkel, and I will not hold the above Released Parties responsible if I am injured as a result of heart, lung, ear, circulatory problems, or other illnesses that occur while SCUBA diving and/or snorkeling.

I Agree

8. I understand that even though I follow all the appropriate SCUBA diving practices, there is still a risk of my sustaining decompression sickness, embolism, or other hyperbaric injuries, and I expressly assume all the risk of said injuries.

I Agree

9. I also expressly assume the risk and accept all responsibility to plan my dive and dive my plan. If I am a Student Diver, I will work with my instructor to plan my dive and stay with my instructor.  

I Agree

10. I also understand that SCUBA diving/snorkeling is a physically strenuous activity and that I will be exerting myself during this SCUBA diving/snorkeling excursion, and then if I am injured as a result of a heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, etc., that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries and that I will not hold the above listed Released Parties responsible.

I Agree

11. I also understand that on this open-water SCUBA diving trip I will be at a remote site and that there will not be immediate medical care or hyperbaric care available to me, and I expressly assume the risk of SCUBA diving in such a remote location.

I Agree

12. I have agreed by virtue of my signature to this instrument to waive, release, and exempt all Released Parties from any and all liability whatsoever, whether foreseen or unforeseen, for one or more personal injury, property damage or wrongful death caused by the negligent act or failure to act of any of the Released Parties. I further acknowledge that I have agreed to assume all of the risks that I may be exposed to be virtue of my participating in SCUBA diving, snorkeling, and related activities. I further save and hold harmless said course and Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit by me, my family, estate, heirs, or assigns arising out of my enrollment and participation in this course including both claims arising during the course or after I receive my certification.

I Agree

13. Diving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is dangerous to scuba divers, other participants and instructors/guides. I agree that I will not consume and/or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol before or during my scuba diving trip. If I am found to be intoxicated or consuming drugs or alcohol before or during the trip, I will not be able to dive and my booking will be canceled without refund.

I Agree

WATERSPORTS AND AQUATIC ACTIVITIES ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND COMPLETE RELEASE OF LIABILITY 


I UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT IS TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE LOW KEY WATERSPORTS, INC. RINGO LEASING, SAVANNAH’S BOUTIQUE &/OR OCEAN RUNNER POWER BOAT RENTAL LLC THEIR OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND ASSOCIATED PERSONNEL, AND THEIR BOAT(S) AND/OR EQUIPMENT (WHETHER OWNED, OPERATED, LEASED, OR CHARTERED), HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS “RELEASED PARTIES”, AND TO HOLD THESE ENTITIES HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES ARISINGASACONSEQUENCEOF THE FOLLOWING, OR ANY OTHER ACTS OR OMISSIONSON THEIR PART, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OF ANY TYPE. 

1. I UNDERSTAND THERE ARE INHERENT RISKS INVOLVED WITH SWIMMING, SNORKELING, DIVING, BOATING, WATERSPORTS PARASAILING, AND OTHER AQUATIC-BASED ACTIVITIES included but not limited to equipment failure, perils of the sea, action of the sea, wind, waves and boat wake, harm caused by marine creatures (including bites and/or attacks), acts of fellow participants or guests, entering and exiting the water, transferring between boats, aquatic-based activities, the consumption of alcohol, boarding or disembarking boats, and activities on the docks and approaches and I HEREBY ASSUME SUCH RISKS.

2. The inherent risks of the activities include fatigue and/or dizziness caused by or contributed to alcohol consumption, which may diminish my reaction time and increase the risk of accident. I understand and acknowledge the dangers associated with the consumption of alcohol or any mind-altering substance/drugs before and during the activities and I take full responsibility for any injury, loss or damage associated with the consumption of the same. I agree to drink responsibly and to not take drugs prohibited by law before and during the activities.  

3. I UNDERSTAND I HAVE A DUTY TO EXERCISE REASONABLE CARE FOR MY OWN SAFETY AND I AGREE TO DO SO. 4. I assert I am physically fit to swim, snorkel and participate in aquatic-based activities and ride on a boat and/or equipment and I will not hold the RELEASED PARTIES responsible if I am injured as a result of ANY problems (medical, accidental, or otherwise) which occur while swimming, snorkeling, riding on the boat or equipment, or otherwise participating in the trip or activities. 5. If I become distressed during the trip or whilst otherwise participating in activities, I will immediately notify the crew and ask for assistance. 

6. I fully understand the involved boat and/or equipment has limited medical facilities and in the event of illness or injury appropriate medical care must be summoned by radio or telephone and treatment will be delayed until I can be transported to a proper medical facility. I agree in advance to these conditions. 

7. The RELEASED PARTIES have made no representation to me implied or otherwise they or their crew can or will perform safe rescues or render first aid. If I show signs of distress or call for aid, I would like assistance and will not hold the RELEASED PARTIES, their crew, boats, equipment, or passengers responsible for their actions in attempting the performance of rescue or first aid.

8. IT IS MY INTENTION BY THIS INSTRUMENT TO GIVE UP MY RIGHT TO SUE ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES REFERRED TO HEREIN, WHETHER SPECIFICALLY NAMED OR NOT, AND IT IS ALSO MY INTENTION TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE ALL RELEASED PARTIES AND TO HOLD THESE ENTITIES HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE AND I ASSUME ALL RISK IN CONNECTION WITH SWIMMING, SNORKELING, BOATING, AND AQUATIC ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MAINTENANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT OR ORGANIZATION OF THIS ACTIVITY.

9. I have carefully read this contract in its entirety, fully understand its contents, and agree to the terms and conditions of this contract on behalf of myself, my heirs, and my personal representatives. This document constitutes the final and entire agreement between RELEASED PARTIES and the undersigned. There are NO WARRANTIES expressed or implied, which extend beyond the description of the activity listed on this form. THIS IS A COMPLETE RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT.

10. I speak and read and understand the English language and understand the content of this document. The captain and/or crew have explained this document to me.  


I have read this agreement and I am aware it is a release of liability and a contract between me and the RELEASED PARTIES. I sign it of my own free will and agree to be bound by it, from the date of my signature, forever into the future.  


Today's Date: October 15, 2024


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This is to certify I, as parent or guardian with legal responsibility for this participant or guest, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above of all Releases and, for myself, my child, my ward as participant or guest, all heirs, assigns, and next of kin. I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the involvement or participation in or observation of these programs as provided above EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.


By signing below the parent or court-appointed legal guardian agrees that they are also subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.
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