EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK ASSOCIATED WITH SNORKELING, APNEA DIVING, SCUBA DIVING, FIRST AID, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES I, hereby affirm and acknowledge that I have been fully informed of the inherent hazards and risks associated with Snorkeling, Apnea Diving, SCUBA Diving, First Aid, and instruction related thereto (“Diving Activities”). I fully understand that these hazards and risks can lead to severe injury and even loss of life. I understand that Snorkeling, Apnea Diving, SCUBA Diving, and First Aid actives may be conducted at a site that is remote from a recompression chamber and competent medical assistance. Nevertheless, I choose to proceed even in the absence of a recompression chamber and competent medical assistance. Additionally, I understand that there are also hazards and risks associated with Snorkeling, Apnea Diving, SCUBA Diving, First Aid, and related travel, including, but not limited to the possible injury or loss of life as a result of a vessel accident, being hit by a vessel while in or under the water, while boarding, disembarking, exiting and/or reboarding the vessel to begin or end diving actives, equipment failure, user error, as well as during travel to and from dive sites. Despite the potential hazards and risks associated with Snorkeling, Apnea Diving SCUBA Diving, First Aid actives, and related actives which can include but are not limited to, aquatic life encounters, currents, waves, barotraumas (pressure change related injuries), sudden loss of visibility, entrapment underwater in wrecks, caves, vegetation, fishing line, fishing nets or debris, I wish to proceed and I freely accept and expressly assume all hazards and risks, that may arise from Snorkeling, Apnea Diving, SCUBA Diving, First Aid actives, and related actives which could result in personal injury, loss of life and property damage to me.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT: In consideration of being allowed to participate in Snorkeling, Apnea Diving, SCUBA Diving, and First Aid activities as well as the use of any of the facilities and the use of the equipment of the below listed persons or entities, I hereby agree as follows: 1. TO WAIVE AND RELEASE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS based upon negligence, active or passive with the exception of intentional, wanton or willful misconduct that I may have in the future against any of the following named persons or entities (hereinafter referred to as Releasees); National Association of Underwater Instructors, Inc. (NAUI) and subsidiary companies: (Instructor/s and Leader/s) Peter Lloyd, Matt Ortleva, Leon Ostrowski, Tom Bieli, Dan Daily, Joe Shiber, Nicholas Bosshardt (Facility/ies) Streamline Diving (Others) 2. To release the Releasees, their officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents and volunteers, from liability and responsibility, whatsoever, for any claims or causes of action that I, my estate, heirs, executors or assigns may have for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death arising from Snorkeling, Apnea Diving, SCUBA Diving, First Aid activities, and related activities whether caused by active or passive negligence of the Releasees or otherwise with the exception of gross negligence. By executing this Agreement, I agree to hold the Releasees harmless for any injury or loss of life which may occur to me during Snorkeling, Apnea Diving, SCUBA Diving, and First Aid activities and/or instruction, and any and all future courses of instruction, programs and Snorkeling, Apnea Diving, SCUBA Diving, and First Aid related travel I undertake. 3. I fully understand that Snorkeling, Apnea Diving, SCUBA Diving, and First Aid related actives are physically strenuous and I will be exerting myself during this course of instruction. I understand and agree that if I am injured or killed as a result of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, oxygen toxicity, hypoxia, narcosis, aquic life encounters, drowning or any other cause, that I expressly assume the risk of these injuries and/or attended death and that I will not hold the Releasees included in this Agreement responsible in any other way. 4. By entering into this Agreement, I am not relying on any oral or written representation or statements made by the Releasees, other than what is set forth in this Agreement. I further agree that this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States of America. 5. If any provision, section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that portion shall be severed from this Agreement. The remainder of this Agreement will then be construed as though the unenforceable portion had never been contained in the Agreement. The English language version of this document shall be controlling in all respects and shall prevail in case of any inconsistencies with translated versions. I fully understand that the terms of this Agreement are contractual in nature and not a mere recital. I further state by way of my signature I have signed this Agreement of my own free act. I hereby declare that I am of legal age and am competent to sign this Agreement or, if not, that my parent or legal guardian shall sign on my behalf, and that my parent or legal guardian is in complete understanding and concurrence with this Agreement. I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, I UNDERSTAND IT, I AGREE TO BE BOUND BY IT. Signature of Participant: Date:December 21, 2024 Witness: Streamline Diving Witness Signature: (Picture will be taken on streamline Kiosk for this waiver or a email verification will be sent as witness) Signature of Parent OR Guardian If Participant Is a Minor, and by their signature they, on my behalf release all claims that both they and I have. (Parent or Guardian Signature will be completed later in this wavier) INSTRUCTOR/LEADER CONFIRMATION STREAMLINE DIVING WILL REVIEWE THIS AGREEMENT AND CONFIRM THAT IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY COMPLETED.
Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Equipment Rental Agreement
This AGREEMENT is entered into between STREAMLINE DIVING DIVE CENTER and myself the lessee , for the rental of scuba and/or skin diving equipment. This AGREEMENT is a release of my rights to sue for injuries or death resulting from the rental and/or use of this equipment. I expressly assume all risks of skin and/or scuba diving related in any way to the rental and/or use of this equipment. I hereby acknowledge receipt of the equipment designated in this form, and, if any of this equipment is to be used for scuba and/or skin diving, I affirm that I am a certified scuba/skin diver or student in a scuba diving course/program under the supervision of a certified scuba instructor. I acknowledge that the equipment is in good working condition and that I have examined the equipment to ensure that it is free from defects, including checking both the quality and quantity of gas in any scuba tank(s) rented. I also agree and understand that STREAMLINE DIVING DIVE CENTER and its employees, owners, officers, or agents (hereinafter "Released Parties"), shall not be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death, or other damages to me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns which may occur as a result of the rental and/or use of the equipment, or as a result of product defect, or the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active. I agree to reimburse STREAMLINE DIVING DIVE CENTER for the loss or breakage of any and all equipment at the current replacement value and 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 further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this liability release, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parents(s) or guardian(s). I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, and that I have signed this document of my own free act and with the knowledge that I hereby agree to waive my legal rights. I further agree 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 through 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, or beneficiaries will be stopped from claiming otherwise because of my representations to the Released Parties. I the Lessee acknowledges that they have read the terms of this agreement and fully understands and consents to all of the provisions thereof. Lessee agrees that in the event any legal action is instituted against lessee under this agreement by lessor, they will pay reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in such action. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE AGREEMENT. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, I 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 RELEASE PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE. I have fully informed myself and my heirs of the contents of this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement by reading it before I signed it on behalf of myself and my heirs.
Signature of Participant: Date: December 21, 2024 Swimmers Using Aquatic Facilities Assumption of Risk, Liability Release & Hold Harmless Agreement
This is a legal contract terminating your right to file a lawsuit. Read carefully before signing.
THER IS NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY – SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK! Participating in Activities such as swimming, snorkeling, mermaiding and freediving at an aquatic facility including getting in and out of water and on wet surfaces without a lifeguard has inherent risks. While participating in unsupervised swimming, swimming laps and snorkeling, (hereafter called “Activities”) I may be exposed to an unlimited number of risks which may cause serious personal illness, injury or death. In consideration of being allowed to participate in unsupervised Activities I assume all risks associated with all unsupervised Activities. Risk of injury or death including but not limited to drowning may occur as a result of participating in the Activities. Other risks may be encountered due to improper, insufficient, inoperable, or inadequate equipment. Additionally, I may be exposed to risk associated with human factors such as my ability to swim or keep my head above the surface, preexisting or poor medical and fitness conditions, and the possible action or inaction of others that may cause me injury or death. These risks are some but not an all-inclusive list of all risks I may be exposed to while participating in the Activities. I will be solely responsible for my health, safety, and actions at all times while participating in Activities. I will follow safe practices, maintain awareness and use good judgment I know the risk of property loss, illness, injury and or death cannot be eliminated. By signing this Agreement, I hereby agree to assume all risks associated with unsupervised Activities, including the risk of injury and death, whether foreseen or unforeseen. By signing this Agreement, I am giving up the legal right to sue the aquatic facility, its owners and directors, employees, agents, operators, volunteers, instructors, counselors, or its insurance company, land owners, third parties or anyone else specifically named or unnamed (hereafter called “Released Parties”) as a result of my or anyone else’s injury or death as a result of unsupervised Activities. I understand that the Released Parties are under no obligation to provide instructions, rescue, first aid, medical care, emergency transportation, or recovery of the participant. In consideration of being allowed to participate in Activities at the aforementioned aquatic facility, I hereby agree to give up my right to sue and I hereby release the aforementioned Released Parties from any liability in connection with the Activities which may result in injury or death, including but not limited to property damage, illness, injury, or death caused to me or any others due to negligence caused by someone doing something they should not have done or caused by someone not doing something they should have or any other cause including negligence caused by the Released Parties which may have caused property damage, illness, injury or death. I hereby give up these legal rights on behalf of myself, my estate, my family, heirs, assigns or any other party that may have a legal claim against the Released Parties. By signing this document, I hereby waive all claims arising by me, my family, heirs, assigns or any other party who may have a claim against the Released Parties as a result of my participation in the Activities. Furthermore I agree to indemnify the Released Parties from any responsibility or liability for any loss, cost, attorney’s fees, liabilities, damages, illness, injury or death arising from my participation in the Activities with the Released Parties. It is my specific contract, by signing this document, that I will not present a claim, cause of action, lawsuit or otherwise for any damage, illness, injury or death caused to me or any other party including minor children for whom I may have a legal right in connection with any activity associated with the Released Parties. In the event violate this Agreement I agree to be held responsible and liable for all damages, expenses, fees, and cost associated with Released Parties defending and or paying claims brought on my behalf. In the event I cause Released Parties damage or expense associated with my participation in the Activities, I agree to be responsible and liable for some and will agree to pay as if fully adjudicated by a competent legal court.
Signature of Participant: Date: December 21, 2024 Scuba Divers Using Aquatic Facilities Assumption of Risk, Liability Release & Hold Harmless Agreement
This is a legal contract terminating your right to file a lawsuit. Read carefully before signing.
THER IS NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY – SCUBA DIVE AT YOUR OWN RISK! Participating in Activities such as scuba diving in an aquatic facility is inherently dangerous. While participating in unsupervised or supervised scuba diving, snorkeling and swimming in the aquatic facility (hereafter called “Activities”) I may be exposed to an unlimited number of risks which may cause serious personal illness, injury or death. In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Activities I expressly assume all risks associated with the Activities. Risk of injury or death including but not limited to drowning may occur as a result of participating in the Activities. Other risks may be encountered due to improper, insufficient, inoperable, or inadequate equipment. Additionally, I may be exposed to risk associated with human factors such as my ability to swim or keep my head above the surface, preexisting or poor medical and fitness conditions, and the possible action or inaction of others that may cause me injury or death. These risks are some but not an all-inclusive list of all risks I may be exposed to while participating in the Activities. I will be solely responsible for my health, safety, and actions at all times while participating in Activities. I will follow safe practices, maintain awareness and use good judgment I know the risk of property loss, illness, injury and or death cannot be eliminated. I represent that I am a certified and competent scuba diver and swimmer. I am solely responsible to verify the function and adequacy of the equipment I use and to monitor my gas supply throughout my activities. At no time will I attempt a skill or act that I am not certified to perform. At no time will I instruct others in scuba diving or allow non-certified divers to use my scuba equipment. In the event I choose to dive without a partner I understand and accept the increased risk and danger of solo diving. I understand the Activities will expose me to inherent risks including but not limited to; panic, drowning, decompression illness, overexpansion injury, pressure related injuries, breathing gas toxicities, equipment failure, and dangerous acts of others. I UNDERSTAND THERE ARE RISKS OF PROPERTY LOSS, ILLNESS AND DEATH EVEN WHEN DIVING IN THE SHALLOW DEPTHS OF AN AQUATIC FACILITY. I VOLUNTARILY CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES AND ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACTIVITIES, WHETHER FORESEEN OR UNFORSEEN, AND WHETHER CREATED OR NOT BY THE RELEASED PARTIES OR NOT. By signing this Agreement, I am giving up the legal right to sue the aquatic facility, its owners and directors, employees, agents, operators, volunteers, instructors, counselors, or its insurance company, land owners, third parties or anyone else specifically named or unnamed (hereafter called “Released Parties”) as a result of my or anyone else’s injury or death as a result of unsupervised Activities. I understand that the Released Parties are under no obligation to provide instructions, rescue, first aid, medical care, emergency transportation, or recovery of the participant. In consideration of being allowed to participate in Activities in the aforementioned aquatic facility, I hereby agree to give up my right to sue and I hereby release the aforementioned Released Parties from any liability in connection with the Activities which may result in injury or death, including but not limited to property damage, illness, injury, or death caused to me or any others due to negligence caused by someone doing something they should not have done or caused by someone not doing something they should have or any other cause including negligence caused by the Released Parties which may have caused property damage, illness, injury or death. I hereby give up these legal rights on behalf of myself, my estate, my family, heirs, assigns or any other party that may have a legal claim against the Released Parties. By signing this document, I hereby waive all claims arising by me, my family, heirs, assigns or any other party who may have a claim against the Released Parties as a result of my participation in the Activities. Furthermore I agree to indemnify the Released Parties from any responsibility or liability for any loss, cost, attorney’s fees, liabilities, damages, illness, injury or death arising from my participation in the Activities with the Released Parties. It is my specific contract, by signing this document, that I will not present a claim, cause of action, lawsuit or otherwise for any damage, illness, injury or death caused to me or any other party including minor children for whom I may have a legal right in connection with any activity associated with the Released Parties. In the event violate this Agreement I agree to be held responsible and liable for all damages, expenses, fees, and cost associated with Released Parties defending and or paying claims brought on my behalf. In the event I cause Released Parties damage or expense associated with my participation in the Activities, I agree to be responsible and liable for some and will agree to pay as if fully adjudicated by a competent legal court.
Signature of Participant: Date: December 21, 2024
STUDENT'S AGREED RESPONSIBILITIES OF COURSE The student agrees to study independently as specified by the instructor. In general, this means that before each class session, the student will: 1.Watch the appropriate assigned portion(s) of the course video(s).
2.Read the appropriate assigned section(s) of the course manual(s), and complete the exercise questions within.
3.Complete the appropriate Knowledge Review(s) to be handed in at the start of class each day. In addition, the student agrees to: 1.Follow all course procedures as set forth by the instructor.
2.Ask questions about any class-related items not understood.
3.Show up for all sessions on time and prepared. If the student arrives at class, but has failed to complete and turn in assigned work, or if the student fails to arrive on time, it may be necessary to make up the work and continue the class at a later date. The student will be responsible for any additional costs and/or inconvenience this may cause. In scheduling and determining additional costs, Streamline Diving will give every reasonable consideration to unforeseen events, such as family emergencies, that led to this situation.
INSTRUCTOR/STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES The course instructor(s) and staff agree to: 1.Be ready to begin the course as scheduled. 2.Provide a positive learning environment in which to master the course objectives. 3.Answer the students questions to the best of their ability. 4.Assist the student through learning challenges. - If the student completes all course work as assigned, arrives for class promptly, and otherwise follows directions for learning as given by the instructor(s), Streamline Diving will accept responsibility for reasonable learning challenges. Course objectives must be met before certification before the student is certified, but in this situation Streamline Diving will schedule any necessary training sessions, at no additional charge to the student, until either (A) the student masters the course objectives, or, (B) the student voluntarily withdraws.
- Fees may accrue If the student cannot follow Streamline Diving planed schedules which may occur additional expenses like pool rentals, instructor fees, etc.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Your non-refundable 25% deposit reserves your place in the above course. 2. Balance of course fee is due by the first class meeting. 3. Our policy on drugs and alcohol is simple - ZERO TOLERANCE. 4. Candidates are expected to furnish their own equipment for use during the program. Rental equipment is available upon request at a special student rate for currently enrolled students in good standing. The rental equipment is included in the NAUI Scuba Diver or PADI OW programs but does not include Mask Snorkel, Fins or Boots. 5. Course books, education supplies, fees, travel expenses, etc, if any, are not included in your course fee. However, recreational certification fees are included in all recreational-level courses. Also, the course may include eLearning, Crew Pack, Student Video, and Student Protection Plan. I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, I UNDERSTAND IT, I AGREE TO BE BOUND BY IT. December 21, 2024 |
