ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS,INCLUDINGTHE RIGHT TO SUE PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! TO:ADRENA LINE ADVENTURE TOURS LTD. (THE OPERATORS),HIS MAJESTY THE KING, IN RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA and ALL TOUR OPERATORS WHO PROVIDE OR MAKE AVAILABLE FACILITIES, PREMISES OR SERVICES FOR THE OPERATORS, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, guides, volunteers, independent contractors, representatives, successors and assigns (hereinafter referred to as “the RELEASEES”.)
DEFINITIONS In this agreement, the term "adventure activities" shall include all activities, events or services provided, arranged, organized, conducted, sponsored or authorized by THE OPERATORS and shall include, but is not limited to: use of zip lines, suspension bridges; climbing, rappelling; hiking; sightseeing; travel to and from the tour areas; back country travel; orientation and instructional courses, seminars and sessions; and other such activities, events and services in any way connected with or related to THE OPERATORS. ACKNOWLEDGMENT – SAFETY I acknowledge that I am required to wear an approved helmet while participating in certain Adventure Activities. I am aware that there are technicians, guides or instructors available to answer any questions that I may have as to the proper use of the equipment. I am aware that the physical exertion required of adventure activities and the forces exerted on the body can activate or aggravate pre-existing physical injuries, conditions or congenital defects. I acknowledge that I should seek medical advice if I know or suspect that my physical condition may be incompatible with adventure activities. ASSUMPTION OF RISKS I am aware that adventure activities involve risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to: changing weather conditions; limited visibility, including darkness; mechanical failure of the equipment; difficulty or inability to control one’s speed, direction, stopping distances, falling trees, limbs, and ice; falling from platforms, cables and bridges; shock, stress or other injury to the body; encounters with wildlife including bears and cougars; equipment malfunction including breakage of cables, tethers, pulleys and harnesses; collision with trees, vans, or other vehicles, equipment or structures; collision with other participants or guides or other natural or man-made objects; the failure to remain within designated areas; becoming lost or separated from guides or other participants; negligence of other participants or guides; and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES, INCLUDING THE FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES. I am also aware that these risks, dangers and hazards referred to above exist on terrain that may be uncontrolled, unmarked and not inspected. Communication in the remote terrain, which is sometimes used for adventure activities, is difficult and in the event of an accident, rescue and medical treatment may not be readily available. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES AND I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM. RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT In consideration of THE RELEASEES allowing me to participate in adventure activities and permitting my use of their property, trails, terrain parks, equipment and other facilities (the “facilities”), and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, I hereby agree as follows: 1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against THE RELEASEES and TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury including death that I may suffer or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of my use of the facilities or my participation in adventure activities, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWED UNDER THE OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 337, ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES, AND INCLUDING THE FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES REFERRED TO ABOVE; 2. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any property damage of, or personal injury to, any third party resulting from my use of the facilities or my participation in adventure activities; 3. This Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and representatives in the event of my death or incapacity; 4. This Agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this Agreement shall be given by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and no other jurisdiction; and 5. Any litigation involving the parties to this Agreement shall be brought solely within the Province of British Columbia and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of British Columbia. In entering into this Agreement I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of adventure activities, other than what is set forth in this Agreement. 6. To consent to having photos or videos taken of me while participating in Adventure Activities and to the publication of the photos or videos by the Releasees for advertising, marketing and promotional purposes. I AM NOT RELYING UPON ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS OR STATEMENTS MADE BY THE RELEASEES WITH RESPECT TO THE SAFETY OF ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN WHAT IS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT. I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO SIGNING IT, AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN,EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES. FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE, I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I, AS PARENT/GUARDIAN WITH LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PARTICIPANT OF MINORITY AGE, DO CONSENT AND AGREE, TO HIS/HER RELEASE OF ALL THE RELEASEES, AND, FOR MYSELF, MY HEIRS, ASSIGNS, AND NEXT OF KIN, I RELEASE AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES INCIDENT TO THIS PARTICIPANT OF MINORITY AGE’S PARTICIPATION IN THESE ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES. .
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