1. Definitions. The person who is participating in the Axe Throwing activity shall be referred to hereinafter as “Participant”. “Undersigned” means only the Participant when the Participant is age 18 or older OR it means both the Participant and the Participant’s parent or legal guardian when the Participant is under the age of 18. “Released Parties” means White Water Bar & Grill Inc., Royal Gorge Rafting Inc., Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours Inc., Castle Rock Zip Line Tours Inc, AJET Ventures LLC, Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort LLC or any of their respective successors in interest, affiliated organizations and companies, insurance carriers, agents, employees, representatives, assignees, officers, directors, members, and shareholders including Fremont County, CO. The “Activity” means taking part in or participating in Axe Throwing or any associated activity offered or sponsored by Released Parties or their affiliates, including but not limited to: Axe Throwing, sponsored or hosted events of any nature; renting and using equipment; traveling to and from activity sites; use of facilities, and activities on or use of lodging or facilities of Released Parties. 2. Risks of Activity. Undersigned agree and understand that taking part in the Activity can be HAZARDOUS AND INVOLVES THE RISK OF PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH. Undersigned acknowledge that the Activity is inherently dangerous and fully realize the dangers of participating in the Activity. The risks and dangers of the activity include, but are not limited to: extreme physical demands, exertion and exhaustion, lack of or difficulty in instruction, lack of or difficulty in communication, equipment malfunction or defect, improper use of equipment, man-made and natural obstacles, lack of medical attention or equipment, negligence or poor decisions of guides or other participants, choice of courses, encountering dangerous wildlife, insects, flora & fauna, changing weather conditions, changing weather and terrain conditions, heat exhaustion and sunburn, Participant’s poor health or physical condition, known or latent health conditions, including cardiac conditions, mental distress or panic from exposure to any of the above, infection or exposure to viruses or bacteria, and other illnesses, including but not limited to any novel coronavirus, and misunderstanding or underestimation of the Activity and its risks. UNDERSIGNED ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT THE DESCRIPTION OF THE RISKS LISTED ABOVE IS NOT COMPLETE AND THAT PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY MAY BE DANGEROUS AND MAY INCLUDE OTHER RISKS. 3. Release, Indemnification, and Assumption of Risk. In consideration of the Participant being permitted to participate in the Activity, the Undersigned agree as follows: (a) Release. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY RELEASE, FOREVER DISCHARGE, AND AGREE NOT TO SUE OR BRING ANY OTHER LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE RELEASED PARTIES with respect to any and all claims and causes of action of any nature, whether currently known or unknown, which Undersigned have or which could be asserted on behalf of Undersigned in connection with Participant’s participation in the Activity, including, but not limited to, claims of negligence, negligence per se, negligent misrepresentation, other tort claims, premises liability, breach of warranty, breach of fiduciary duty, statutory violations, breach of contract and wrongful death. (b) Assumption of Risk. Undersigned agree and understand that there are dangers and risks associated with the participation in the Activity and that INJURIES AND/OR DEATH may result from participating in the Activity, including, but not limited to, the acts, omissions, representations, carelessness, and negligence of the Released Parties. Undersigned acknowledges that participation in the Activity is voluntary. Undersigned also acknowledge that Participant/s is/are physically and mentally capable of participating in the Activity, yet there is a possibility that Undersigned may underestimate his/her own abilities, and may have physical or mental conditions that may increase chances of injury or death. By signing this document, the Undersigned recognize that property loss, injury and death are all possible while participating in the Activity. RECOGNIZING THE RISKS AND DANGERS, UNDERSIGNED UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF THE ACTIVITY AND VOLUNTARILY CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE AND ASSUME ALL RISKS AND DANGERS OF PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY, WHETHER OR NOT KNOWN, DESCRIBED ABOVE, INHERENT, OR OTHERWISE. (c) Indemnification. Undersigned agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all liability, costs, property loss, medical bills, loss of income, expenses, attorney’s fees, liens, subrogation rights, and all other damages of any kind or nature whatsoever, and from any suits, claims or demands, including legal fees and expenses whether or not in litigation, arising out of or related to Participant’s participation in the Activity. Such obligation on the part of Undersigned shall survive the period of Participant’s participation in the Activity. 4. Minor Acknowledgment. By signing this Agreement without a parent or legal guardian’s signature, Participant, under penalty of fraud, represents that he/she is at least 18 years of age. If signing as the parent or guardian of a minor Participant, signing adults represent that they are a legal parent or guardian of the minor. 5. Medical Care. Undersigned authorize the Released Parties to call for medical care for Participant or to transport Participant to a medical facility or hospital if, in their opinion, medical attention is needed. Undersigned agree to pay all costs associated with such medical care and related medical transportation. 6. Media Release. Undersigned hereby grants Released Parties the absolute and irrevocable worldwide right, license and permission, without additional cost, to use Participant’s name, likeness, image, voice, and audio footage or film (collectively referred to as “Media”) obtained during Participant’s participation in the Activity. The Undersigned hereby agrees that all right, title, interest and ownership, including copyright, in and to any tangible work in any Media containing Participant’s image obtained shall be owned exclusively by Released Parties. Undersigned agrees that as owner of any such Media, Released Parties shall have the exclusive right to exercise all rights granted under copyright protection relative to the Media. Finally, Undersigned releases Released Parties from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of such Media. 7. Miscellaneous. Undersigned further agree and understand: (a) Participant will not engage in any activities prohibited by any applicable laws, statutes, regulations and ordinances; (b) this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, and the exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any claim shall be the District Court of Fremont County, Colorado; (c) THIS AGREEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO AND SUPERSEDES ANY AND ALL PRIOR CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS, OR REPRESENTATIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, BETWEEN THE PARTIES RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY PRIOR OR FUTURE REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACTIVITY ITSELF OR THE SAFETY OF THE ACTIVITY; (d) Undersigned is voluntarily and fairly entering into this Agreement. Undersigned understand that this Agreement is a contract and shall be binding to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any part of this Agreement is deemed to be unenforceable, the remaining terms shall be an enforceable contract between the parties. It is the intent of Undersigned that this agreement shall be binding upon the assignees, subrogors, distributors, heirs, next of kin, executors and personal representatives of the Undersigned. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT I AM RELEASING LEGAL RIGHTS THAT OTHERWISE MAY EXIST. |