Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Indemnification & Assumption of Risk Agreement
1. Release of Liability
In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Event, Participant, on behalf of themselves and their heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES, AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE the Organization, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, sponsors, affiliates, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Released Parties") from any and all liability, claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:
(a) Any injury, death, disability, or property damage sustained by Participant during or in connection with the Event;
(b) Any act or omission of the Released Parties, whether negligent or otherwise, except for acts of gross negligence or willful misconduct to the extent prohibited by applicable law;
(c) Any defect in equipment, facilities, or premises used in connection with the Event;
(d) The actions of other participants, third parties, or forces beyond the Organization's control.
This Release shall be effective regardless of whether the claim arises under contract, tort, statute, or any other legal theory.
2. Indemnification & Hold Harmless
Participant agrees to DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, proceedings, liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) brought by any third party arising out of or relating to:
(a) Participant's participation in the Event or Activities;
(b) Any negligent or wrongful act or omission by Participant;
(c) Any breach of this Agreement by Participant;
(d) Any injury to third parties caused in whole or in part by Participant.
The Organization reserves the sole and absolute right to accept or reject any participant's application or registration for the Event at any time, for any reason or no reason, prior to commencement of the Event. Payment of any registration fee does not guarantee participation. In the event of rejection, the Organization's sole obligation is to refund any fees paid, less any non-refundable processing costs.
3. Assumption of Risk
Participant acknowledges and voluntarily assumes ALL RISKS associated with participation in the Event, including but not limited to: physical injury, illness, death, emotional distress, property damage, exposure to communicable disease, weather-related hazards, equipment failure, and the negligent acts of other participants or third parties. Participant affirms that they are physically fit and have no medical condition that would prevent safe participation, and have not been advised against such participation by a medical professional.
4. Protection from Third-Party Claims
Participant understands and agrees that the Released Parties are not responsible for, and shall have no liability arising from, any claim brought by a third party as a result of Participant's conduct during the Event. Should any third party assert a claim against the Organization arising from or related to Participant's actions or presence at the Event, Participant shall, at Participant's own expense, cooperate fully with the Organization in the defense of such claim and shall indemnify the Organization as set forth in Section 4 above.