IN CONSIDERATION OF the risk of injury that exists while participating in Let’s Walk it Out 222+ Mile Ruck March (hereinafter the “Activity”); and
IN CONSIDERATION OF my desire to participate in said Activity and being given the right to participate in same;
I HEREBY, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, or personal representatives (hereinafter collectively, “Releasor,” “I,” or “me,” knowingly and voluntarily enter into this WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY and hereby waive any and all rights, claims, or causes of action of any kind arising out of my participation in the Activity; and
I HEREBY release and forever discharge Let’s Walk it Out 222+ Mile Ruck March, including but not limited to, all participating venues, sponsors, businesses, and beneficiary non-profit foundations for the duration of the event and all of their affiliates, managers, members, event organizers, employees, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, heirs, representatives, predecessors, successors, assigns (collectively “Releasees”), from any physical or psychological injury that I may suffer as a direct result of my participation in the aforementioned Activity.
I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE AFOREMENTIONED ACTIVITY AND I AM PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY, PAIN, SUFFERING, ILLNESS, DISFIGUREMENT, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY (INCLUDING PARALYSIS), ECONOMIC OR EMOTIONAL LOSS, LOST OR DAMAGED PROPERTY, PROPERTY THEFT, AND DEATH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE INJURIES OR OUTCOMES MAY ARISE FROM MY OWN OR OTHERS’ NEGLIGENCE, CONDITIONS RELATED TO TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE ACTIVITY, OR FROM CONDITIONS AT THE ACTIVITY LOCATIONS. NONETHELESS, I ASSUME ALL RELATED RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN TO ME, OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY.
The risks above may include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of participants, lack of hydration, equipment, vehicular traffic, actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, and spectators. These risks are not only inherent to participants; but are also present for volunteers.
I FURTHER AGREE to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Releasees against any and all claims, suits or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation or otherwise brought by me or anyone on my behalf, including attorney’s fees and any related costs.
I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that Releasees are not responsible for errors, omissions, acts or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of Releasees. In the event that I should require medical care or treatment, I consent to receive medical care deemed necessary, including but not limited to, first aid, CPR, the use of AEDs, emergency medical transport, and sharing of medical information with medical personnel. I further acknowledge Releasees are not responsible for providing medical personnel at any time during the Activity and cannot guarantee medical personnel will be available at any time during the duration of the Activity. I further agree to assume all costs involved and agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of any such treatment provided. I am aware and understand that I should carry my own health insurance. This release, indemnification and waiver shall be construed broadly to provide a release, indemnification and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.
I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that this Activity may involve a test of a person’s physical and mental limits and may carry with it the potential for death and/or serious injury. I agree not to participate in the Activity unless I am medically able and properly trained. I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently prepared or trained for participation in the activity or event, and have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional.
In the event that any damage to equipment or facilities occurs, or personal injury to another, as a result of my or my family’s or my agent’s willful actions, neglect or recklessness, I acknowledge and agree to be held liable for any and all costs associated with any such actions of neglect or recklessness.
I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that the LWO Medic will only provide medical services to Core Walker during the specified event or activity. I understand that all other participants are responsible for conducting their own foot care and must provide their own materials. The LWO Medic will attend to additional participants strictly on an emergency basis. I hereby release the LWO Medic from any liability associated with tending to foot care (if applicable) or providing any additional services.
I FURTHER GRANT PERMISSION to Let’s Walk it Out 222+ Mile Ruck March and/or its agents and all participating venues, sponsors, businesses, and beneficiary non-profit foundations authorized by them to use any photographs, video reproductions, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event which may contain my image and likeness for any legitimate purpose without limitation or compensation.
I, the undersigned participant, affirm that I am at least 18 years of age and am freely signing this agreement.
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS “WAIVER AND RELEASE” AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND THAT I AM GIVING UP LEGAL RIGHTS AND/OR REMEDIES WHICH OTHERWISE MIGHT BE AVAILABLE TO ME REGARDING ANY LOSSES I MAY SUSTAIN AS A RESULT OF MY PARTICIPATION. I EXPRESSLY AGREE TO RELEASE AND DISCHARGE RELEASEES FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION AND I AGREE TO VOLUNTARILY GIVE UP OR WAIVE ANY RIGHT THAT I OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST RELEASEES FOR PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND PROPERTY LOSS, DAMAGE OR THEFT.
I agree that this Release shall be governed for all purposes by North Carolina law, without regard to any conflict of law principles. This Release supersedes any and all previous oral or written promises or other agreements. I agree that if any portion is held invalid, the remainder will continue in full legal force and effect.
THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE DURATION OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY, DURING THIS INITIAL AND ALL SUBSEQUENT EVENTS OF PARTICIPATION.y and paste the body of your waiver here.
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