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Non-Agency Disclosure and Acknowledgment Agreement
I understand and agree that PADI and NAUI Members (“Members”), including Carolina Dive Center and/or any individual PADI Instructors and Divemasters associated with the program in which I am participating, are licensed to use various PADI and NAUI Trademarks and to conduct PADI and NAUI training, but are not agents, employees or franchisees of NAUI, PADI Americas, Inc, or its parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations (“PADI”). I further understand that Member business activities are independent, and are neither owned nor operated by PADI, and that while PADI establishes the standards for PADI diver training programs, it is not responsible for, nor does it have the right to control, the operation of the Members’ business activities and the day-to-day conduct of PADI programs and supervision of divers by the Members or their associated staff. I further understand and agree on behalf of myself, my heirs and my estate that in the event of an injury or death during this activity, neither I nor my estate shall seek to hold PADI or NAUI liable for the actions, inactions or negligence of Carolina Dive Center and/or the instructors and divemasters associated with the activity. Liability Release and Assumption]n of Risk Agreement
I hereby affirm I am voluntarily engaging in the recreational activities planned for my trip to which activities may include, but are not limited to, scuba diving, snorkeling, and boating. If I engage in scuba diving, I affirm that I am a certified diver or a student diver under the control and supervision of a certified scuba instructor, and that I am aware that skin and scuba diving have inherent risks which may result in serious injury or death. I certify that I am fully aware of and expressly assume all risks involved in scuba diving, snorkeling, boating and other activities in which I choose to participate.
I understand and agree that neither Carolina Dive Center, nor PADI Americas, Inc., nor its affiliate or subsidiary corporations, nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents, contractors or assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties,”) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any occurrence on this trip which may result in personal injury, property damage or wrongful death or other damages to me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in this trip or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active.
I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this Liability Release 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 this 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 is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed from this agreement. The remainder of this agreement will then be construed as though the unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. 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 I have the authority to do so and that my heirs, assigns, and beneficiaries will be estopped from claiming otherwise because of my representations to the Released Parties.
Consent to receive SMS Text Messages Carolina Dive Center would like to offer you the ability to receive text message reminders for your classes, charters, and dive travel. might also occasionally send information about events we are running that you might be interested in.
MEDIA CONSENT, RELEASE, AND WAIVER I hereby give consent to Carolina Dive Center to photograph, videotape, or otherwise digitally record and use images and/or sound recordings of myself or my child or children (if applicable) to use in any public media, including internet, social media, print or in any of the organization’s or its partners’ publications, productions, or posts. I understand thatthe intended use of such images and information is solely for the purpose of advertising, marketing, and/or the promotional and public awareness purposes for the organization. I hereby waive any rights or interest in the images or recordings, as contemplated in this release. I hereby release and forever discharge Carolina Dive Center (including without limitation all corporate affiliates and officers, directors, trustees, donors, employees, agents and volunteers) from any and all claims, liability, actions, suits, demands, costs, expenses or indebtedness arising out of, related to, or in any way connected with the use of images and materials described herein, and I hereby waive all rights and interest in and to such information and materials. |