Every customer of, or visitor to, Amherst Golf Club must read and complete this Waiver before being on the Club’s property and before participating in Club Activities (as defined below). 1. Understanding: I understand that this Waiver is made for the benefit of Amherst Golf Club and each of its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, coaches, officials, lessees, and agents (collectively, the “Club”). I am a Customer of the Club regardless if I pay to participate in Activities of the Club, am a guest at the Club or if I am visiting the Club (all the “Customer”). I acknowledge that if I am accompanied by a minor then I confirm that all statements made herein are being made on behalf of such minor and are complete and truthful.
2. Risks: I understand that there are inherent risks (“Risks”) associated with the game of golf, the use of golf equipment and golf power carts and the use of the Club’s facilities, and participation in sports, fitness, instruction, food & beverage services, and all other activities, services, programs or events provided or organized by the Club (the “Activities”).
3. Potential for Injury: I am aware that the Risks include the potential for serious personal injury ( broken branches/limbs in the wooded areas caused by Hurricane Fiona in September 2022) and death. I understand the Risks may be relative to my own state of fitness and health (including physical, mental, and emotional), and to the awareness, care, and skill with which I conduct myself. 4. Assumption of Risk: I freely accept and fully assume all responsibility for all Risks and possibilities of personal injury, death, property damage or other loss resulting from my participation in the Activities. I accept these risks and agree to the terms of this Waiver, even if the Club is found to be negligent or in breach of any duty of care or any obligation to me in any way in respect of the Activities.
5. Use of Powered Golf Carts ( including personal golf carts owned by the customer or leased by the Amherst Golf Club): I acknowledge, represent, and agree that I: a. will obey all signs and warnings on the golf course directing the operation of the golf cart whether posted by a sign or verbal direction from a staff member. I am familiar with the safe use and operation of golf carts and will keep the carts off greens and tees at all times and only on fairways or pathways in areas specifically permitted by the Club;
b. am responsible for the condition of the club's leased golf cart during the rental regardless of who is operating it. I agree to pay for any damages incurred during the rental beyond normal wear. I authorize the Amherst Golf Club to charge the credit card provided for this cart rental for such damage. I am fully responsible for any personal injury to myself or to others or for property damage arising from the use of the golf cart
c. will only use the cart with two persons and two golf bags on or in the golf cart and will not pull any objects or persons with the cart and that no minor will operate the cart at any time;
d. will apply the emergency brake at all times when the cart is parked or stationary;
e. will keep both feet and arms inside the cart when it is moving; and
f. if driving the cart, will be in full control of the cart at all times and will check the directional switch or key position to ensure that it is in the proper position before releasing the emergency brake or using the throttle 6. Waiver of Claims and Release: In addition to consideration given to the Club for my participation in Activities and for being on the Club property, I and my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, and assigns (collectively my “Legal Representatives”), agree: a. to waive all claims that I have or may have in the future against the Club;
b. to release and forever discharge the Club from all liability for all personal injury, death, property damage or other loss resulting from my participation in Activities due to any cause, including but not limited to negligence (failure to use such care as a reasonably prudent and careful person would use under similar circumstances) either passive or active, breach of any duty imposed by law, breach of contract or mistake or error of judgement of the Club;
c. to release and forever discharge the Club from all liability for all personal injury, death, property damage or other loss resulting from any infectious disease, virus, bacterium, or another microorganism (whether asymptomatic or not);
d. to be liable for and to hold harmless and indemnify the Club from all actions, proceedings, claims, damages, costs, demands including court costs and costs on a solicitor and client basis, and liabilities of whatsoever nature or kind arising out of or in any way connected with my, or my guests or any minor at the Club with my participation in Activities. 7. Application: I agree that this Waiver shall remain in full force and effect for all visits by me to the Club whenever they occur and that entry onto the Club property is conditional upon agreeing to the terms of this Waiver.
8. Governing Law: I agree that this Waiver and all terms contained within are governed by the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia. I hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nova Scotia. Any litigation to enforce this Waiver must be instituted in the Province of Nova Scotia.
9. Confirmation: I confirm that I have had sufficient time to read and understand each term in this Waiver in its entirety, and have agreed to the terms freely and voluntarily. I understand that this Waiver is binding on myself and my Legal Representatives. I confirm that I have reached the age of majority in the Province of Nova Scotia. I have read and fully understand and agree to all the terms and conditions of this Waiver. I Agree Date: December 22, 2024
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