Paddle Trip Waiver (Please carefully review the entire waiver)
1. I understand that my acceptance of this Waiver is required for participation in the Paddle Trip, including, but not limited to, training programs prior to the event (collectively the "Event").
2. I understand that in order to participate in the Event, I assume all risks and release and hold harmless the UrbanPromise Ministries, Inc. and its affiliates, agents, employees, officers, trustees and directors, as well as volunteers, participating communities and clubs and all government and public entities including State, County and local municipalities where the events take place (collectively the "Released Parties").
3. I understand and agree that this release applies to personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death that I may suffer. I understand that by agreeing to this release I am assuming full responsibility for any and all risk while participating in the Event, including training prior to the Event.
4. I understand that I am solely responsible for my health and safety, and I acknowledge that I am physically capable of participating in and completing this Event, and I will abide by all Event and local municipal rules. Further, I acknowledge that I am at least 18 years of age or have the permission of a parent or legal guardian to participate in the Event.
5. I agree to allow the Released Parties the use of my name and likeness in connection with the Event for any purpose related to the advertising or promotion of the Event, worldwide in perpetuity in all forms of media.
6. Should any portion of this Waiver be judicially determined invalid, voidable or unenforceable for any reason, such portion of this Waiver shall not affect the validity, effect, enforceability, or interpretation of the remaining provisions of this Waiver.
COVID-19 INFORMATION AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY:
1. By participating in a UrbanPromise Ministries, Inc Event, participants voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to the novel coronavirus and COVID-19. I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by participating in the Event, and that exposure/infection may result in personal injury, illness, hospitalization, financial loss, permanent disability, and death. I also understand that people who show no symptoms can spread COVID-19 if they are infected, and that any interaction with staff and other participants poses an elevated risk of exposure.
2. I understand that UrbanPromise has modified/enhanced procedures and protocols to adhere to CDC safety guidelines. Participants are required to wear a face mask while on land, and when entering/exiting kayaks. However, for safety reasons, cloth face coverings must be removed while the kayak is on the water.
3. I hereby release and forever discharge the Released Parties from all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs, or expenses of any nature arising out of or in any way connected with my participation in the program. I understand that this release and waiver
includes any claims based on the negligence, action, or inaction of the above released party and covers bodily injury (including death) and property damage, whether suffered by me before, during or after my participation in the program.
