Release of Liability, waiver of claim, assumptions of risk and indemnity agreement; Hereinafter referenced as the “Release Agreement”
By signing this release agreement you will waive or give up certain legal rights. Including the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident.
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Note: Vicious Cycle and Snow and its directors, officers, employees, instructors, guides, agents, independent contractors, subcontractors, representatives, equipment manufacturers, product and equipment distributors, successors and assigns; all of who, are hereinafter collectively referred to as “The Releasees”
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I am fully aware that cycling involves risks, dangers and hazards including but not limited to: changing weather conditions; exposed rock, earth, ice, and other natural objects; trees, tree stumps, forest deadfall; areas of reduced visibility; changes or variations in the road or trail surface, including changes due to man-made objects; variable and difficult trail and road conditions; streams, creeks and exposed holes on the trail or road; cliffs, crevasses; road-banks or cut banks; impact or collision with automobiles, fences, trail or road equipment and/or structures; objects or equipment used in connection with bicycle races; impact or collision with other cyclist, racers, spectators, participants, competitors, course officials; the failure to cycle safely or within one’s own ability or within designated areas; negligence of other cyclist; and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I AM ALSO AWARE THAT THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS REFERRED TO ABOVE EXIST THROUGHOUT RIDING AREAS AND THAT MANY ARE UNMARKED. . I fully understand that injuries are a common and ordinary occurrence in this sport.
I freely accept and fully assume all risks, dangers and hazards associated when participating in any cycling event by THE RELEASEES. In consideration of THE RELEASEES, I hereby agree to as follows:
1. I AGREE TO WAIVE ANY ALL CLAIMS that I have or may have in the future against THE RELEASEES and to RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any damage, expense or injury (including death) I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer, resulting from or arising out of any aspect of my participation in cycling events. DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OWED UNDER THE OCCUPIERS ACT, R.S.A. 1980, c.0-3,
2. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any damage to property of or personal injury to any third party, resulting from partaking in Ride Group activities.
3. This Release Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of death or incapacity.
4. This Release Agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this Release Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta and no other jurisdiction; and
5. Any litigation involving the parties to this Release Agreement shall be brought solely within the province of Alberta and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the province of Alberta.
I understand I may be photographed while participating in events or activities. I agree to allow photos, videos and film of my likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event holders, producers, sponsors, organizers, and their assigns.
This Accident Waiver and Release of Liability shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.
PARENT/GUARDIAN WAIVER FOR MINORS
PARENT/GUARDIAN WAIVER FOR MINORS (if under 18 years old, parent or guardian must sign). The undersigned parent and natural guardian does hereby represent that he/she is in fact acting in such a capacity, has consented to his/her child’s or ward’s participation in the activity or event, and has agreed individually on behalf of the child or ward to the terms of the ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY set forth above. On behalf of the child or ward, the undersigned parent or guardian further agrees not to sue and to save and hold harmless and indemnify each and all of the parties referred to above according to the terms and conditions set forth above.
I have read and understand this release agreement and I am aware that by signing this release agreement I am waiving certain legal rights which I or my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives may have against THE RELEASEES.