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On The Rocks Adult Participant Waiver

       RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS, JURISDICTION AND CHOICE OF LAW AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the "Release Agreement") 
BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE OR CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT
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TO: On The Rocks Climbing Guides Inc., The Halton Region Conservation Authority, operating as "Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area", His Majesty in Right of Canada, Parks Canada, and all related and associated companies and their respective owners, agents, representatives, staff, sponsors, independent contractors, subcontractors, insurers, successors and assigns, and host locations, hereinafter referred to as the "Releasees".

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS

I am aware that rock climbing, participating in rock climbing lessons and sessions, travel to and from such activity and us of the facilities, trails and terrain at hosting locations involves many risks, dangers and hazards, including, but not limited to: significant risk of injury from the activity or equipment used in Mountaineering or Rock Climbing including potential permanent disability or death; risk of possible equipment failure and/or malfunction of one's own or others' equipment; injury to hands, feet, fingers or toes including, but not limited to inflammation, strains or rupture of joints, muscles, ligaments or tendons, nerve damage or compression and broken bones; injuries from falling rocks, ice or other objects which might cause injury or death; injuries from falling, whether roped or unroped; exposure to steps or uneven terrain; broken bones; injuries to the head, neck or back which may result in severe physical impairment or even death; strains, sprains, bruises, scrapes or cuts; risks associated with water and waterway exposure including but not limited to immersion injuries, hypothermia, and injuries related to vessel collisions, slips and falls and entrapment in canal locks or equipment and waterborne diseases; cold or heat related injuries including but not limited to frostnip, frost bite, hypothermia, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, sunburn and dehydration; environmental conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, high winds, rockfall, and inclement weather including rain, snow and lightning; attack by or encounter with animals, insects, reptiles or noxious plants; exposure to infectious disease including but not limited to COVID-19, which may cause illness, disability or death; exposure to toxins or allergens which may cause illness or death; accident or illness occurring in remote locations where rescue or medical treatment are not available or may be delayed; fatigue, chill or dizziness which may cause functional impairment and increase the risk of accident; one's failure to act safely, follow instructions or stay within designated boundaries; negligent first aid; negligence of other climbers or other persons; error or omission in instruction and guidance; and NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS REFERRED TO ABOVE. I am also aware that the hazards exist throughout the area and may be unmarked and not apparent. I FREELY, VOLUNTARILY, AND WITHOUT DURESS FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM.


RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT: In consideration of the Releasees agreeing to my participation in any of rock climbing or other lessons and sessions, and permitting the use of property, facilities, equipment, trails or any associated services, information or amenities (the "Activities"), 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 and injury including death that I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS REFERRED TO ABOVE;

2. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES for any and all liability for any damage to property of or personal injury to any third party resulting from my participation in or presence on any rock climbing lesson or session or associated activity or travel;

3. I agree TO DEFEND, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all expense incurred by the Releasees including legal fees and/or settlements or Tribunal or Court awards resulting from legal or administrative action brought by myself or on my behalf.

4. Should I require first aid, medical treatment or non-scheduled or emergency evacuation due to accident, illness or other cause during my participation in the Activities, I consent to such treatment as deemed necessary by the Releasees.

5. Should I require non-scheduled or emergency evacuation, first aid or emergency medical treatment, I agree that I will bear the costs of such non-scheduled or emergency evacuation, first aid and/or emergency treatment and such costs will not be covered by the Releasees.

6. I agree TO DEFEND, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability on account of any first aid, medical treatment or services rendered in connection with my participation in the activities.

7. The Release Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity;

8. The Release Agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between parties to this Release Agreement shall be governed and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and no other jurisdiction; and

9. Any litigation involving the parties to this Release Agreement shall be brought solely within the Province of Ontario and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of Ontario.


COVID-19 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND SAFETY AGREEMENT

I acknowledge that COVID-19 exposure and/or infection is a possibility in spite of measures to limit its spread, and I hereby acknowledge this risk and WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS I MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES relating to any exposure, infection and resulting illness, disability or even death relating to this exposure and infection including but not limited to exposure and infection due to NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES.

Furthermore, I attest that I will follow On The Rocks COVID-19 Policy and public health guidelines to avoid potentially exposing others to COVID-19, including self-monitoring for possible COVID-19 symptoms or exposure in the 5 days preceding the Activities, and that I will not take part in the Activities if such symptoms or exposure are identified within this time.

I acknowledge that the Activities may be physically strenuous and have the potential to aggravate or activate any pre-existing injuries, illnesses or congenital defects. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to speak to a physician about the possible effects of the Activities on my health, and I attest that I have not received medical advice to not participate in the Activities.

Further, I acknowledge that I will receive direction on certain safety procedures to mitigate some risks, including but not limited to the wearing of HELMETS and other safety equipment, and I will undertake to follow said procedures.


In entering into this Release Agreement I am not relying upon any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of the Activities other than what is set forth in this Release Agreement.

PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE: I acknowledge that I may be photographed or videotaped during the course of the Activities, and I consent to such photographs and/or videotapes being used for advertising, promotional or marketing purposes.

PERSONAL INFORMATION RELEASE: I acknowledge that On The Rocks Climbing Guides may share my personal contact information or medical information I have provided with contracted guides or instructors, and I consent to this information sharing.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS THAT I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES

March 6, 2026

PARTICIPANT SIGNATURE:

WITNESS SIGNATURE:


First Participant's Name
First Name*
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First Participant's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Emergency Contact
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First Participant's Signature*
Second Participant's Name
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Participant's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Emergency Contact
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Third Participant's Name
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Participant's Date of Birth*
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Emergency Contact
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Fourth Participant's Name
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Fifth Participant's Name
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Sixth Participant's Name
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Seventh Participant's Name
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Eighth Participant's Name
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Ninth Participant's Name
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Tenth Participant's Name
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Participant's Date of Birth*
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Parent or Guardian's Email Address
Email*
Confirm Email*
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Parent(s) or Court-Appointed Legal Guardian(s) must sign for any participating minor (those under 18 years of age) and agree that they and the minor are subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.


By signing below the Parent or Court-Appointed Legal Guardian agrees that they are also subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.
Parent or Guardian's Name
First Name*
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Parent or Guardian's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Emergency Contact
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Parent or Guardian's Signature*
Electronic Signature Consent*
 By checking here, you are consenting to the use of your electronic signature in lieu of an original signature on paper. You have the right to request that you sign a paper copy instead. By checking here, you are waiving that right. After consent, you may, upon written request to us, obtain a paper copy of an electronic record. No fee will be charged for such copy and no special hardware or software is required to view it. Your agreement to use an electronic signature with us for any documents will continue until such time as you notify us in writing that you no longer wish to use an electronic signature. There is no penalty for withdrawing your consent. You should always make sure that we have a current email address in order to contact you regarding any changes, if necessary.


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