CONTRACTUAL ASSUMPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISKS AND LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE AGREEMENT 

IN CONSIDERATION of being permitted to participate in the charter/rental provided by ACE DIVING LLC (i) for myself and/or any minor children for whom I am the legal parent/guardian or otherwise responsible, and for my/our heirs, personal representatives, or assigns:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISKS

I fully acknowledge that some, but not all of the risks of participating in the charter in which I am about to engage may include (1) wind shear, inclement weather, lightning, variances and extremes of wind, weather and temperature; (2) any sense of balance, physical condition, ability to operate equipment, swim and/or follow directions; (3) collision, capsizing. sinking or other hazard which result In wetness, injury, exposure to the elements, hypothermia, impact of the body upon the water, injection of water into my body orifices, and/or drowning; (4) the presence of and/or injury, illness or death resulting from insects, animals and marine life forms; (5) equipment failure, operator error, transportation accidents; (6) heat or sun related injuries or Illness, including sunburn, sunstroke or dehydration; (7) fatigue, chill, and/or dizziness which may diminish my/our reaction time and increase the risk of an accident; (8) slippery decks and/or steps when wet; (9) specific activities to be listed that are not mentioned above (ii)

I specifically acknowledge that I have been given instructions/training in the safe use of the type of equipment used during this charter to my complete satisfaction, I understand them fully and I am physically/mentally able to participate in the charter which I am about to engage.

I understand that past or present medical conditions may be contraindicative to my participation in the charter/rental. I affirm that I am not currently suffering from a cold or congestion or have an ear infection. I affirm that I do not have any infectious disease or illness (e.g., COVID or similar variants). I affirm that I do not have a history of seizures, dizziness, or fainting, nor a history of heart conditions (e.g., cardiovascular disease, angina, heart attack). I further affirm that I do not have a history of respiratory problems (e.g., emphysema or tuberculosis). I affirm that I am not currently suffering from back, spine and/or neck injuries. I affirm that I am not currently taking medication that carries a warning about any impairment of my physical or mental abilities.                                     

CONTRACTUAL/EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY

I fully agree to assume all responsibility for all the risks of the [Charter/Rental] (iv) to which I am about to engage, whether identified above or not (I FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT I UNDERTAKE EVEN THOSE RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES NAMED BELOW). My/Our participation in the charter is completely voluntary. I assume full responsibility for myself and any of my minor children for whom I am responsible. This responsibility that I assume on my behalf and that of my minor children, or those children for whom I am legally responsible, extends to any bodily injury, accidents, illnesses, paralysis, death, loss of personal property and expenses thereof as a result of any accident which may occur while we participate in the activity. I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ACCEPT ALL RESPONSIBILITY ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY MINOR CHILDREN, OR THOSE CHILDREN FOR WHOM I AM LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE, EVEN IF THESE INJURIES, DEATH, OR LOSS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ARE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES NAMED BELOW.

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (v) Any legal action relating to or arising out of this agreement against or with respect to ACE DIVING LLC (vi) shall be commenced exclusively in THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (vii). Any legal action relating to or arising out of this Agreement against or with respect to any of it ACE DIVING LLC (viii) affiliated or related companies shall be commenced exclusively in the Court of the UNITES STATES OF AMERICA] (ix).  I agree that I will reimburse in full any attorney fees incurred by the assured or their Insurers to defend any legal action under this agreement.

I HEREBY RELEASE ACE DIVING LLC (x) THEIR AFFILIATED AND RELATED COMPANIES, THEIR PRINCIPALS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, AND VOLUNTEERS, THEIR INSURERS, AND EACH AND EVERY LANDOWNER, MUNICIPAL AND/OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY UPON WHOSE PROPERTY AND ACTIVITY IS CONDUCTED, AS WELL AS THEIR INSURERS, IF ANY, EACH AND EVERY CRUISE LINE OR COMPANY WHO FACILITATED PARTICIPATION AND/OR PURCHASE OF TICKETS, OR FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OF ANY NATURE FOR ANY AND ALL INJURY, PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE (INCLUDING DEATH) TO ME OR MY MINOR CHILDREN AS WELL AS OTHER PERSONS AS A RESULT OF MY/OUR PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY, EVEN IF CAUSED BY MY NEGLIGENCE OR BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY OF THE RELEASEES NAMED ABOVE, OR ANY OTHER PERSON (INCLUDING MYSELF).

I have read this assumption and acknowledgement of risks and release of liability agreement I understand fully that it is contractual in nature and binding upon me personally. I further understand that by signing this document I am waiving valuable legal rights including any and all rights I may have against the owner, the renter/charterer, the operator named above, or their employees, agents, servants or assigns. I FULLY AGREE IN CONSIDERATION FOR BEING ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CHARTER TO HOLD HARMLESS AND IDEMNIFY THE OWNER, THE OPERATOR NAMED ABOVE OR THEIR EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR ASSIGNS FOR ANY INJURY WHICH MAY BEFALL ME, MY MINOR CHILDREN OR THOSE CHILDREN FOR WHOM I AM LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE (INCLUDING DEATH).

I affirm it is my responsibility to inspect all the equipment and acknowledge it is in good working condition. I affirm that it is my responsibility to check both the quality and quantity of gas in any scuba tanks. I acknowledge that I should not dive if the equipment is not functioning properly. I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for my failure to inspect the equipment prior to diving or if I choose to dive with equipment that may not be functioning properly.

I understand that skin diving and scuba diving are physically strenuous activities, that I will be exerting myself during these activities, and that if I am injured because of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, drowning or any other cause, that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries and that I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for the same.

I agree to reimburse the ACE DIVING LLC for the loss or breakage of all equipment at the current replacement value and to also pay for damages incurred while transporting the equipment. I agree to return the equipment in clean condition and to pay a cleaning fee if not returned cleaned.

I affirm that I am a passenger, snorkeler, free diver, certified scuba diver or a (student diver under the control and supervision of a certified scuba instructor), and that I thoroughly understand the hazards of scuba diving, snorkeling or free diving including those hazards occurring during boat travel to and from the dive site (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Excursion”).

I understand that these inherent risks include, but are not limited to, drowning, air expansion injuries, decompression sickness, embolism, or other hyperbaric injuries that require treatment in a recompression chamber; slipping or falling while on board, being cut or struck by a boat while in the water, injuries occurring while getting on or off a boat, and other perils of the sea; all of which can result in serious injury or death. I understand the Excursion will be conducted at a site that is remote, either by time or distance or both, from a recompression chamber and emergency medical facilities. I still choose to proceed with the Excursion. By signing this Agreement, I certify that I am fully aware of and expressly assume these and all risks involved in making such a boat trip, snorkeling and scuba dive(s), whether conducted as a certified diver or a student diver in a diving class.

I also understand that diving with oxygen enriched air (“Enriched Air”) involves inherent risks of oxygen toxicity and/or improper mixtures of breathing gas. I further understand that the open water diving trips which are necessary for training and for certification may be conducted at a site that is remote, either by time or distance or both, from such a recompression chamber. I still choose to proceed with such instructional dives in spite of the possible absence of a recompression chamber in proximity to the dive site.

I understand and agree that neither ACE DIVING LLC, (hereinafter “The Dive Center”); nor the owner(s), officers, employees; nor the dive professional(s); nor the crew; nor ACE SAILING CHARTERS LLC, (hereinafter “The Vessel Owner”); nor the owner(s), officers, employees; nor the dive professional(s); nor the crew; nor E-ZEN-TIAL, (hereinafter called “The Vessel”); nor the owner(s), officers, employees; nor the dive professional(s); nor the crew; nor PADI America, Inc, nor its affiliates or subsidiary corporations; nor the owners, officers, employees, agents, contractors or assigns of the above listed individuals and/or entities (hereinafter “Released Parties”) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any personal injury, property damage, wrongful death or other damages to me or my family, estate, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in the Excursion, or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Related Parties, whether passive or active.

I affirm I am in good mental and physical fitness to snorkel or scuba dive. I further state that I am not under the influence of alcohol or any drugs that are contradicted to snorkeling or diving. If I am taking medication, I affirm that I have seen a physician and have approval to snorkel or dive while under the influence of the medication/drug. I understand that snorkeling, skin and scuba diving are physically strenuous activities and that I will be exerting myself during the Excursion, and that if I am injured as a result of a heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, drowning or any other cause, that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries and that I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for the same.

I am aware that safe dive practices suggest diving with a buddy unless trained as a self-reliant diver.  Accordingly, it is my responsibility to plan my dive allowing for my diving experiences and limitations, and the prevailing water conditions and environment. I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for my failure to safely plan my dive, dive my plan, and follow the instructions and dive briefing of the dive professional(s)/vessel crew. I affirm it is my responsibility to inspect all of my equipment prior to the Excursion and that I should not dive if my equipment is not functioning properly. I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for my failure to inspect my equipment prior to diving or if I choose to dive with equipment that may not be functioning properly.

I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign the Agreement, or that I have obtained the written consent of my parent or guardian.  I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, and that I have signed the Agreement of my own free act and with the knowledge that I hereby agree to waive my legal rights. I further agree that if any provision of this Agreement if found to be unenforceable or invalid, the provision shall be severed from the Agreement.  The remainder of the Agreement will then be construed as though the unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Shark dive(s), I hereby personally assume all risks in connection with said dive(s), for any harm, injury or damage that may befall me while I am a participant, including all risks connected therewith, whether foreseen or unforeseen. I understand that I am requesting to participate in a scuba dive that is intended to be done in the presence of wild and unpredictable sharks. I understand that the shark handler will intentionally attract these sharks to the immediate area of this dive and that I will be swimming unprotected. I will not attempt to touch, feed, or harass any sharks and understand that in doing so I may be asked to get out of the water. By my signature on this Assumption of Risk and Complete Release of Liability, I acknowledge that I am making this request to dive with these sharks with the full knowledge of the dangers involved with swimming with sharks. I have not been promised nor told anything to the contrary from what is stated in this Complete Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Waiver. 

I understand and agree that I am not only giving up my right to sue the Released Parties but also any rights my heirs, assigns or beneficiaries may have to sue the Released Parties resulting from my death. I further represent that I have the authority to do so and my heirs, assigns and beneficiaries will be stopped from claiming otherwise because of my representation to the Released Parties.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL AGREEMENT

I, BY THIS INSTRUMENT AGREE TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE THE RELEASED PARTIES AND ALL RELATED ENTITIES AS DEFINED ABOVE, FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR WRONGFUL DEATH AS A RESULT OF RENTING AND/OR USING THE EQUIPMENT, HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRODUCT LIABILITY OR THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE.

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF AND MY HEIRS OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLDGEMENT AGREEMENT AND COMPLETE LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT BY READING BOTH BEFORE SIGNING BELOW ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS.

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO RELEASE FORM

I hereby give my consent to ACE DIVING LLC and its designees to photograph, audio record, and/or video record thru out the trip while on board M/V E-ZEN-TIAL and underwater. I understand that any such photographs, audio recordings, and/or video recordings becomes the property of ACE DIVING LLC. I understand that ACE DIVING LLC may use and/or reproduce the photographs, for promotional activities determined by ACE DIVING LLC  in broadcast and electronic media formats now existing or in the future created. I further understand that external educational, instructional, or promotional activities may include the release of the photographs, audio recordings, and/or video recordings to newspapers, radio and television stations. 

I further understand that by signing this release, I waive any and all present or future compensation rights to the use of the above stated material(s).  

By signature below, I release ACE DIVING LLC, its agents, employees or other representatives from any liabilities, known or unknown, arising out of the use of this material. I have read the Photography and Video Release Form and fully understand the terms and conditions outlined. 

December 1, 2024