This is a legally-binding release, waiver, indemnification of liability, and express assumption of risk.

PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.

Participant understands that walking and other fitness programs (hereinafter referred to as “walking”) involve physical exertion; are strenuous; and that injuries may occur when participating in such activities.

Participant accepts and assumes the risks associated with walking, including, but not limited to, equipment malfunction or failure, overexertion, inability to perform suggested exercises or maneuvers, physical or mental conditions that impede the ability to properly perform suggested exercises or maneuvers, failure to properly operate equipment, and failure to follow instructions. Participant hereby freely and expressly assumes all risk of property damage, injury, and death associated with walking.

Participant understands that it is his/her responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding participation in walking. Participant represents and warrants that he/she has no physical or mental condition that would prevent full participation in walking. Participant agrees to inform his/her instructor immediately of any physical or mental condition that would prevent his/her full participation in walking.

In consideration for participation in walking, receiving instruction in a group, using the equipment and facilities, Participant hereby agrees to release, hold harmless, and indemnify the Howell Carnegie District Library (HCDL) and its employees, director and Board of Trustees from any and all claims by or on behalf of Participant against HCDL arising directly or indirectly out of Participant’s participation in walking, use of any HCDL equipment or facilities, and participation in any class, program, or workshop offered by HCDL. This release includes claims and liabilities arising from any cause whatsoever, including, but not limited to, negligence on the part of HCDL. This release is binding upon Participant, and Participant’s heirs, assigns, and legal representatives.

If signing on behalf of a minor Participant, Parent/Guardian accepts full responsibility for any medical expenses incurred due to the minor’s participation in walking and agrees to release, hold harmless, and indemnify (including costs and attorney’s fees) HCDL for any claims brought by or on behalf of the minor.