**Dogpatch Paddle, LLC Participant Agreement, Release of Liability, and Assumption of Risk**
**Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risks:**
Participation in paddle boarding, kayaking, and other water sports activities (collectively, "Activities") offered by Dogpatch Paddle, LLC ("DPP") involves inherent risks and dangers that may cause serious injury, disability, death, and property damage. These risks include, but are not limited to, drowning, capsizing, collisions, slips, falls, and encounters with wildlife, which can be significant. Furthermore, these risks include exposure to outdoor elements, potential equipment failure, and the possibility of accidents or illness in remote areas without immediate medical facilities. By participating in these Activities, I acknowledge and willingly assume all risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of DPP or others, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
**Release and Waiver of Claims:**
I hereby release, waive, and discharge DPP, its affiliates, subsidiaries, owners, officers, employees, agents, and representatives (collectively, "Releasees") from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury, or death, that may be sustained by me or any property belonging to me, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, while participating in such Activities, or while in, on, or around the premises where the Activities are conducted.
**Indemnification:**
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any loss, liability, damage, or costs they may incur due to my participation in the Activities, whether caused by my negligence or otherwise.
**Health and Fitness:**
I declare that I am physically fit and mentally capable of participating in the Activities. I have not been advised against participating by a medical professional. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure my own health and fitness for the Activities.
**Emergency Medical Treatment:**
I hereby consent to receive medical treatment deemed necessary if I am injured or require medical attention during my participation in the Activities. I understand and agree that I am solely responsible for all costs related to such medical treatment, medical transportation, and/or evacuation.
**Governing Law:**
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement or the Activities shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of California in each case located in the City and County of San Francisco, and I waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over me by such courts and to venue in such courts.
**Acknowledgment of Understanding:**
I have read this Agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing the Agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.
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