Sturtevant Conservancy Waiver of Claims Read all pages before signing The Sturtevant Conservancy is a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation established to sustain historic Sturtevant Camp for the public benefit, operating on land leased from the U.S. Forest Service. In every instance the term “SC” or “the SC” is used in this Agreement, it means and includes not only the Sturtevant Conservancy itself, but also all of its volunteers, hosts, docents, consultants, trail workers, guests, donors, agents, officers, directors, employees, contractors (except common or charter transportation carriers) and others participating in SC activities. In summary, “SC” means anyone connected with or participating with SC. Read Carefully – You Are Giving Up Important Legal Rights By signing this agreement, I give up certain legal rights which I (or my representatives and heirs) may have in the event I am injured or killed or suffer damage to or loss of property as a result of my participation in volunteer activities with the Sturtevant Conservancy. ACKNOWLEDGMENT & ACCEPTANCE OF RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO ME I am aware that traveling in remote areas, including but not limited to, hiking, rock climbing, bouldering, and traveling in the outdoors, often in inclement, cold, or hot weather, and including interactions with wild animals, use of hand and power tools for maintenance and repair of buildings and other facilities, are all hazardous activities that have inherent risks of injury or death, not all of which are foreseeable. These risks are exacerbated by the remote locations in which these activities take place and the lack of proximate medical care and/or first responders. I also understand that these activities require close contact between participants with the risk of disease transmission (for example, Covid-19). I understand that these risks cannot be eliminated and are part of the essence of the activity. I wish to participate in these activities with the SC with the full knowledge and acceptance of the dangers involved, and hereby agree to accept and expressly assume any and all risk of illness, injury or death that may occur even if it is caused by the negligence, acts or omissions of SC. I choose to participate in SC activities knowing the risks involved. I understand that I am responsible for my own safety at all times. ACTIVITIES COVERED This Agreement applies to ALL ACTIVITIES connected in any way with the SC including but not limited to: 1) hiking into and out of camp, as well as hiking in and around camp, and day hikes or other excursions from camp; 2) traveling the roads to get to the trailhead, 3) staying in Camp and using any of its facilities; 4) working in and around camp on trail and environmental maintenance, facility repairs, installations, or modification; 5) activities or events published, publicized or sponsored by the SC. MY WAIVER OF RIGHTS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO SUE: I agree that I will not sue or make any claim against the SC for injury, death or damage to me or my personal property which may occur in the course of SC ACTIVITIES even if my claims were caused by the actual or alleged negligent acts or omissions of SC. WAIVER/RELEASE ALL CLAIMS: I hereby release and discharge the SC from all actions, claims, demands, both for myself and for my heirs, assigns or personal representatives, for injury, death or damage to me or my personal property which may occur in the course, or as a result, of my participation in SC ACTIVITIES even if my claims were caused by the actual or alleged negligent acts or omissions of SC. INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS: I agree to pay all costs and expenses, including damages, losses, attorney's fees, court cost, and any other expenses that the SC may sustain or incur as a result of any claim, demand, proceeding or legal action arising out of injury, death or damage to me. MY CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT I consent to any hospital care or medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment to be rendered to me, or to persons or members of my family who accompany me, as found advisable, of any injuries that may arise from my participation in any SC ACTIVITIES. I understand and agree that I am solely responsible for all applicable charges for such medical services. I also understand and agree that I am solely responsible for all cost of rescue or transportation rendered to me or to persons or members of my family who accompany me that may arise from my participation in SC ACTIVITIES.
THIS AGREEMENT APPLIES TO MY HEIRS AND LOVED ONES All the terms of this Agreement are binding upon me, my relatives, heirs, assigns and personal representatives. The terms of this Agreement shall also be binding upon any persons or members of my family, including minors, who may accompany me. OTHER IMPORTANT TERMS (1) I agree that this Agreement shall be interpreted according to the laws of the State of California; (2) I agree that the laws of California shall apply to all SC ACTIVITIES even if the ACTIVITIES take place outside California; (3) Venue for any action or proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement and/or any ACTIVITIES covered by this Agreement shall be in the County of Los Angeles, State of California; (4) If any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
READ CAREFULLY – YOU ARE GIVING UP IMPORTANT LEGAL RIGHTS I AM OVER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE, OR MY LEGAL GUARDIAN HAS ALSO READ, INITIALED AND SIGNED THIS AGREEMENT BELOW MY SIGNATURE. I HAVE HAD SUFFICIENT OPPORTUNITY TO READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT. I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A BINDING LEGAL CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE SC AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL. I AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS.
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