MANHATTAN KAYAK COMPANY at Pier 84 Boathouse in the Hudson River Park Mailing address: 119 W 72nd St, #163, NY, NY 10023. Phone: 212-924-1788. Email: info@manhattankayak.com Liability Waiver Considering the services of Manhattan Kayak Company (“MKC”) at the Pier 84 Boathouse in Hudson River Park, I hereby agree to release and discharge MKC, Hudson River Park Trust (“Trust”) and its supporting charitable organization, Hudson River Park Friends (“Friends”) on behalf of myself, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows: 1) I acknowledge that kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding entails known and unanticipated risks, which could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand such risks cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. Risks include, among others: capsize; tidal conditions and currents; exposure to coronavirus COVID-19; collision with objects or watercraft; hypo- and hyperthermia; accidental drowning; mental anguish or trauma; exposure to sun, wind, cold, storms, waves, eddies, whirlpools, and lightening; aggressive or poisonous marine life; wrist, arm, shoulder or back injuries; slips and falls; illness in remote areas; and adverse weather and water conditions. MKC guides/instructors have difficult jobs to perform. They seek to maintain safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant’s fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather, the elements, or the terrain. They may give inadequate warnings or instructions, and equipment may malfunction. 2) I agree and promise to accept and assume all risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks. 3) I voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless MKC, the Trust and Friends from any and all claims, demands or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of MKC’s or the Trust’s equipment or facilities, including any such claims which alleged negligent acts or omissions of MKC. 4) Should MKC, the Trust, or Friends or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs. 5) I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else, I agree to bear the costs myself. I certify that I have no medical or physical conditions that could interfere with my safety in this activity, or else I am willing to bear the costs of all risks that may be created, even indirectly, by such condition. 6) In the event I file a lawsuit against MKC, the Trust, or Friends, I agree to do so solely in New York State, and I agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against MKC on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein. I read and understood the above, and I agree to be bound by its terms. Today's date: June 10, 2023
Photo Release 1) I hereby grant MKC permission to use my likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media (“photo”) in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration.
2) I understand and agree that all photos will become the property of MKC and will not be returned, and irrevocably authorize MKC to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose. In addition, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photo.
3) I hereby hold harmless, release, and forever discharge MKC from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization. I read and understood the above, and I agree to be bound by its terms.
Today's date: June 10, 2023
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