BY SIGNING THIS FORM YOU ARE RELEASING NWTA AND LAND MANAGERS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY IN THE EVENT YOU ARE INJURED OR KILLED WHILE PARTICIPATING IN ANY PROJECT SPONSORED BY NWTA, AS WELL AS FOR ANY POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO AN ILLNESS OR DISEASE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COVID-19. I wish to participate in projects sponsored by NWTA and I hereby acknowledge any an all risks associated with outdoor activities, the changing natural environment, and the dynamic and unpredictable nature of the outdoors. By signing below, I agree to comply with any written or verbal instructions from NWTA representatives, including but not limited to crew leaders, staff, and event volunteers. Failure to comply with these written instructions or verbal instructions may result in my volunteer privileges or event participation being removed and I may be asked to leave the premises. In consideration of my being allowed to participate in activities sponsored and organized by NWTA, I HEREBY WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AGAINST NWTA; including its officers and directors, event leaders, members, and agents; arising out of my participation in such events. I intend that this waiver also be binding on, and prohibit claims by, my heirs, executors and administrators. I recognize and understand that volunteering or participating in these events are inherently dangerous and involve some risk, that accidents occasionally occur during such events, and that as a participant in such events I might sustain property damage, personal injury, and/or death. I FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO ASSUME SUCH RISKS AND HOLD NWTA HARMLESS, which through its participation, negligence or carelessness might otherwise be liable to me for damages. I understand that many bike rides, trail work, and other events are outside of cell phone coverage, and that event leaders may be neither professional guides, nor bicycle mechanics, nor possess any medical training, but are acting only in the capacity of coordinating trail work and rides for the voluntary participation of participants. I further understand that the decision of how and when and whether to proceed is solely up to me and I am under no obligation to follow instructions from anyone if I believe it is unsafe to do so, including suggestions as to which routes to take. Routes taken during NWTA rides or trail work may be dangerous and no representation is made that any ride is in any way certified as safe. MINORS The undersigned parent/natural guardian does hereby represent that he/she is in fact acting in such capacity, that they are freely and voluntarily allowing their minor child to participate in this event organized by Northwest Trail Alliance (hereinafter NWTA). In consideration of the minor being allowed to participate in activities sponsored and organized by NWTA the undersigned waives any and all claims against the organizers; including its officers and directors, event leaders, members, and agents; arising out participation in such events. The undersigned intends that this waiver also be binding on, and prohibit claims by, heirs, executors and administrators. The undersigned recognizes and understands that these activities involve some risk, that accidents occasionally occur during such events, and that as a participant in such events the participant might sustain property damage, personal injury, and/or death. The undersigned agrees to freely and voluntarily assume such risks and hold the organizers NWTA harmless, which through its participation, negligence or carelessness might otherwise be liable for damages. Undersigned also agrees and authorizes NWTA, in its sole discretion, to use any photographs, audio, and/or video recordings of participant taken during the activity for promotional purposes in any manner deemed appropriate by NWTA, and hereby waives any and all claims thereto, including, but limited to, any claim for compensation. All volunteers/participants should make their own decisions regarding whether or not to participate based on their physical health. Any participant who repeatedly does not follow the required safety guidance; who does not follow verbal instructions from crew leaders, staff, or other designated lead volunteers; or who threatens or harasses any other participant or leader will be asked to leave. |