1. I understand that riding a motorcycle is subject to both foreseeable and unforeseeable risks and dangers. I further understand that operating a motorcycle is an activity that contains inherent risk of serious personal injury, dismemberment, paralysis, loss, property danger, and possible death. I hereby knowingly and freely accept the risks of all personal injury and property damage to both myself, my passenger, and to others arising from my participation in Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas tours and events.
2. I do hereby release, discharge, waive, hold harmless and agree that my dependents, successors, heirs, executors, and assigns do release, discharge, waive, hold harmless against, and indemnify Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas, its owners, employees, officers, agents, affiliates, directors, sponsors, and assigns (collectively, “released parties”) from any and all claims, whether civil or criminal, including claims of death, bodily injury, illness, loss or property damage, however caused, arising from or related to a Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas activity or event.
3. I fully understand that I may encounter riding conditions and roads that I have not traveled before, have no prior knowledge of, and therefore will ride within a manner that is considered safe for those riding conditions. I agree to ride within my riding ability. I certify that I am in good health and have no mental or physical impairments that may affect my safety or the safety of others. I further certify (operator only) that I am a licensed motorcycle operator and that I hold a currently valid, state issued motorcycle license or endorsement to my driver’s license. I agree to ride in a safe manner and obey all traffic laws. Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas highly recommends that all riders/passengers in the tour wear a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved helmet and other protective clothing/gear.
4. I understand that conditions at designated tour stop locations may change due to weather, construction, acts of God, and other reasons. If a tour stop location becomes unsafe, I understand that I am not to put myself or anyone else in an unsafe situation. I shall report the unsafe condition to the Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas coordinator.
5. I understand that participation in the tour may be denied to anyone who behaves or rides in a way that endangers others.
6. I hereby affirm that I am at least 18 years old.
7. I hereby affirm that I am either legally licensed to operate a motorcycle in the United States or that I will be a passenger on a motorcycle operated by someone who is legally licensed to operate a motorcycle in the United States.
8. I understand that tour participants are not to consume or be under the influencer of intoxicants, alcohol, or drugs that could affect their normal mental or physical ability while riding on the tour. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in dismissal from the tour.
9. I understand that submission of photos is an essential requirement of participation in the Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas.
10. I understand and agree that all photos that I submit to Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas will become the property of Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas and will not be returned.
11. I understand that Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas may use my likeness in photographs, video, or other digital media (“photo”) in any of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration.
12. I hereby irrevocably authorize Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute those 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 photos.
13. I understand and agree that Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas, LLC (MCGT) shall not be considered to be in default or breach of this Agreement, and shall be excused from performance or liability for damages to any other party, if and to the extent it shall be delayed in or prevented from performing or carrying out any of the provisions of this Agreement arising out of or from any act, omission, or circumstance by or in consequence of any act of God, labor disturbance, sabotage, failure of suppliers of materials, act of the public enemy, war, invasion, insurrection, riot, fire, storm, flood, ice, earthquake, explosion, epidemic, breakage or accident to machinery or equipment or any other cause or causes beyond such Party’s reasonable control, including any curtailment, order, regulation, or restriction imposed by governmental, military or lawfully established civilian authorities, death, incapacitation, serious illness, or any other unpreventable condition (medical, legal, or otherwise) – that prevents MCGT from fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement.
14. I hereby hold harmless, release, and forever discharge Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas 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.
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