Wilderness Union Inc - Waiver

Please read and be certain you understand the implications of this waiver. Your signing is taken as complete acceptance of this waiver.

I hereby affirm and acknowledge that I have been fully informed of the inherent hazards and risks associated with the recreational activity generally described as, but not limited to, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, camping, cycling, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, climbing, and other indoor and outdoor activities, including the rental of equipment and transportation associated therewith in which I will engage.

Inherent hazards and risks include but are not limited to:

1. Risk of injury from the activity and equipment utilized is significant, including the potential for permanent disability and death.
2. Possible equipment failure and/or malfunction of my own or others’ equipment.
3. This activity or portions of it takes place outdoors and therefore includes risks associated with exposure to elements, excessive heat, excessive cold, hypothermia, illness, disease, drowning, impact of the body upon the snow, encountering objects either natural or man-made, exposure to animals with the attendant risk of kicking, biting, shying away, running off, or otherwise moving in an unanticipated manner causing injury and/or death.
4. My own negligence and/or the negligence of others, including but not limited to operator error and guide decision-making, including misjudging terrain, rapids, weather, trails, or route location.
5. Attack by or encounter with insects, reptiles, and/or animals.
6. Accidents or illness occurring in remote places where there are no immediately available medical facilities.
7. Vehicle accidents arising from transport to, from, or during each activity.

Alcohol and Carpooling:

• Alcohol is strictly forbidden on Wilderness Union trips. Should you choose to consume alcohol, you do so at your own risk, and Wilderness Union assumes no responsibility for any consequences that may result.
• Carpooling arrangements are not the responsibility of Wilderness Union. We take no responsibility for any incidents, accidents, or issues that may arise during carpooling to or from the activities.

I understand the description of these risks is not complete and that unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury, illness, or death. I understand that, while dogs are permitted, activities may be dangerous for such animals and it is my responsibility alone to ensure the safety of my dog. Furthermore, I understand that any member-led activities and those not listed on www.wildernessunion.com are unsanctioned, and Wilderness Union assumes no responsibility for such events.

Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Indemnity Agreement, and Photo Release

In consideration for being permitted to participate in the activity(ies) described above and related activities, I hereby agree, acknowledge, and appreciate that:

1. I HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE, the following named persons or entities, (herein referred to as “releasees”): Isaac Strang and Wilderness Union Inc.
2. To release the releasees, their officers, directors, employees, contractors, representatives, agents, and volunteers, vessels, and its parent and subsidiary affiliates from liability and responsibility whatsoever and for any claims or causes of action that I, my estate, heirs, survivors, executors, or assigns may have for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death arising from the above activities or during transportation to these activities whether caused by active or passive negligence of the releasees or otherwise. By executing this document, I agree to hold the releasees harmless and indemnify them in conjunction with any injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property that may occur as a result of engaging in the above activities.
3. I hereby give Wilderness Union Inc., its officers, directors, employees, contractors, vendors, affiliates, and agents, and its assigns, licensees, successors in interest, legal representatives, and heirs the irrevocable right to use and make photographs (still, film, tape, or otherwise), to use and record with a video or audio recording device, my name (or any fictional name), picture, portrait, photograph, and/or likeness in all forms and in all media and in all manners (“Likeness”), without any restriction as to changes or alterations (including but not limited to blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form, or derivative works of my Likeness made in any medium, whether intentional or otherwise) in connection with the activity(ies) through Wilderness Union Inc's business, products and/or services, including but not limited to advertising, publication, or any other lawful purposes. I waive any right to inspect, modify, or approve any intermediary version(s) or finished version(s) of the results of the use of my likeness (“Results”). I waive any right to further compensation.
4. By entering into this Agreement, I am not relying on any oral or written representation or statements made by the releasees, other than what is set forth in this Agreement. This release shall be binding to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any provision of this release is found to be unenforceable, the remaining terms shall be enforceable.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, AND UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP LEGAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING BELOW, AND I DO SO FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. I REPRESENT THAT I AM OVER 18 AND LEGALLY COMPETENT TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH SHALL BE A BINDING COMMITMENT.

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