Notice – By signing this document you may be waiving certain legal rights, including the right to sue. Release and Waiver of Claims; Assumption of the Risk; Indemnification Agreement In consideration of being allowed to participate in activities involving and/or relating to ice skating, ice hockey, Learn to Skate, Adult Softball League, as well as other activities (collectively the “Activities”) provided by Waconia Ice Arena (the “Host”), the Participant, and the Participant’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) if the Participant is a minor, do hereby agree, to the fullest extent permitted by law, as follows: 1) TO WAIVE ALL CLAIMS that they have or may have against the Host arising out of the Participant’s participation in the Activities or the use of any equipment provided by the Host (“Equipment”), including while receiving instruction, coaching, and/or training; 2) TO ASSUME ALL RISKS of participating in the Activities and using the Equipment, even those caused by the negligent acts or conduct of the Host, its owners, affiliates, operators, employees, agents, volunteers, and/or officers. The Participant and his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s) understand that there are inherent risks of participating in the Activities and using the Equipment, which may be both foreseen and unforeseen and include serious bodily injury and death; 3) TO RELEASE the Host, its owners, affiliates, operators, employees, agents, volunteers, officers, and other participants from all liability for any loss, damage, injury, death, or expense that the Participant (or his/her next of kin) may suffer, arising out of his/her participation in the Activities and/or use of the Equipment, including while receiving instruction, coaching, and/or training. The Participant and his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s) specifically understand that they are releasing any and all claims that arise or may arise from any negligent acts or conduct of the Host, its owners, affiliates, operators, employees, agents, volunteers, and/or officers, as well as other participants, to the fullest extent permitted by law. However, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a release for conduct that is found to constitute gross negligence or intentional conduct; and 4) TO INDEMNIFY the Host, its owners, affiliates, operators, employees, agents, volunteers, and/or officers, from all liability for any loss, damage, injury, death, or expense that the Participant (or his/her next of kin) may suffer, arising out of participation in the Activities and/or use of the Equipment, including while receiving instruction, coaching, and/or training. Photography/Video Release Participant, and the Participant’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) if the Participant is a minor, hereby grant to the Host, its agents, representatives, and employees the right to take photographs and/or video of Participant in connection with Participant’s participation in the Activities, regardless of payment by Participant. Participant hereby authorizes the Host to edit, alter, copy, copyright, use, and publish the same in print and/or electronically. Participant hereby agrees that the Host may use such photographs and/or video of Participant for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to publicity, illustration, advertising, web content, and social media. Personal Responsibility The Participant and his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s) certify that Participant has no physical or mental condition that precludes him/her from participating in the Activities and that Participant is not participating against medical advice. The Participant and his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are responsible for confirming that Participant has a suitable fitness level to participate in the Activities, which involve significant physical exertion, often occurring in remote locations. The Participant and his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s) understand that Participant’s participation in the Activities is voluntary and further understand that they have the opportunity to inspect the Host’s facilities and Equipment before any participation. The Participant and his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s) understand that Participant is obligated to follow the rules of the Activities and that he/she can minimize his/her risk of injury by doing so and through the exercise of common sense and by being aware of his/her surroundings. If, while participating in the Activities, the Participant or his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s) observe any unusual hazard or condition, which they believe jeopardizes Participant’s personal safety or that of others, Participant and/or his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s) will remove Participant from participation in the Activities and immediately bring said hazard or condition to the attention of the Host. The Substantive laws of the State of Minnesota shall govern this Agreement. Any legal action relating to and/or arising from the Activities or this Agreement shall be commenced in the courts of the State of Minnesota. To the extent that any portion of this Agreement is deemed to be invalid under the law of the State of Minnesota, the remaining portions of the Agreement shall remain binding and available for use by the parties to this Agreement in any proceeding. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT I MAY BE WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE INTENDED TO BE AS BROAD AND INCLUSIVE AS IS PERMITTED BY THE LAW OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. Participant’s Signature: Date: December 21, 2024
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