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Event Waiver

Event + Participant Information

EVENT PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, RELEASE, AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY (the "Agreement")

BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE OR CLAIM COMPENSATION. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

  1. I wish to participate in an Event (defined below) that is led by either an ambassador of Women in the Wild Adventures Ltd. (the "Company") that is volunteering with the Company to host an event or a member of the Company that is volunteering to host an Event.

  2. In this Agreement, the "Event" will include all activities, services, and use of equipment either provided, arranged, organized, conducted, sponsored, or authorized by the Releasees, including, but not limited to, hikes, camping trips, rock climbing, bouldering, kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, skiing, snowboarding, and other activities that the Company may offer from time to time, including travel to and from such activities when such travel is offered by the Releasees and accepted by me.


Assumption of Risk

  1. I AM AWARE AND UNDERSTAND THAT THE EVENT MAY INVOLVE MANY RISKS, DANGERS, AND HAZARDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT. I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ANY AND ALL OF THE RISKS, DANGERES, AND HAZARDS INVOLVED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE COMPANY OR OTHERWISE.


Necessary Materials, Documents, Skill, and Actions

  1. I have been advised by the Company that I am responsible for bringing the required equipment, gear, supplies, and resources necessary for my participation in the Event (the "Materials"). I am familiar with the Materials that I need to bring to participate in the Event.

  2. I have been advised by the Company that I am responsible for any travel visas, permits, or other similar documents that I must have to participate in the Event. I understand that if I do not have such documents, I may not be able to participate in the Event.

  3. I agree that I have sufficient experience and competence to safely and properly participate in the Event.

  4. I agree that I am in good health, proper physical condition, and do not have any medical or other conditions that would impair my ability to participate in the Event. I will follow all instructions, recommendations, and cautions of the Company at all times during the Event. If at any time I believe conditions to be unsafe or that I am no longer in proper physical condition to participate in the Event, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the Event.

  5. I agree that I have reviewed and will respect "Leave No Trace" principles during my participation in the Event, which are further described at: https://leavenotrace.ca/the-seven-principles-of-leave-no-trace/

  6. I agree that I will participate in the communication channels that the Company provides to facilitate my participation in the Event, including the Company's website, in a manner that is not disruptive to other members or the Company, and that I will act in a respectful manner expected of a reasonable person during my participation in such communication channels.

  7. I agree that I will participate in the Event in a way that does not create a danger to myself or other participants. I agree that if I act contrary to this statement, I may be prohibited from continuing to participate in the Event, or any other activity that the Company may organize, and I will release, discharge, and hold the Company harmless if such a prohibition occurs.

Release

  1. I freely, voluntarily and without duress or undue influence, agree to the following terms:

    (a) Assumption of Risk. I acknowledge and agree that the Event may be inherently dangerous and may expose me to a variety of foreseen and unforeseen hazards and risks. I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in the Event and have considered those risks. I EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY ASSUME SUCH RISKS, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL RISK OF INJURY, HARM, OR LOSS THAT I MAY INCUR AS A RESULT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT. Communication during the Event, depending on the environment, may be difficult, and in the event of an accident, rescue, medical treatment, and evacuation may not be available or may be delayed. Weather conditions in certain environments where the Event may be held may be extreme and can change rapidly and without warning.

    (b) Medical Treatment. I give consent and authority to the Company to obtain medical treatment on my behalf if I am injured or require medical attention during my participation in the Event. I acknowledge and agree that I am solely responsible for all costs related to such medical treatment, medical transportation, and evacuation. I release, forever discharge and hold harmless the Company from any claim whatsoever in connection with such treatment or other medical services.

    (c) Insurance. I acknowledge that the Company does not assume any responsibility for, or obligation to provide, financial assistance or other assistance to me, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance of any nature in the event of my injury, illness, or death, or damage to or loss of my property.

    (d) Photographic Release. I acknowledge and agree that during the Event, I may be photographed or videotaped, or both, by the Company for internal and promotional use. I grant and convey to the Company all right, title, and interest, including but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits, in any and all such photographs or recordings, and consent to the Company's use of my name, image, likeness, and voice in perpetuity, in any medium or format, for any publicity without further compensation or permission.


Waiver

  1. In consideration of my participation in the Event, I agree to expressly waive and release any and all claims that I have now or in the future against the Company and its directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, ambassadors, shareholders, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Releasees"), arising out of or attributable to my participation in the Event, due to any cause whatsoever, including without limitation the negligence of the Company or any other Releasee, breach of contract, or breach of any statutory or other duty of care owing under occupiers liability legislation or otherwise. I promise not to make or bring any such claim against the Company of any other Releasee, and forever release and discharge the Company and all other Releasees from liability under such claims.


Indemnification

  1. I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Company from any and all liability, losses, damages, judgements or expenses, including legal fees, that it may incur or sustain in connection with my participation in the Event.

General

  1. If any term or provision of this Agreement will be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, that term or provision will be deemed modified to be valid and enforceable to the full extent permitted. The invalidity of any such term or provision will not otherwise affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions.

  2. This Agreement is binding on and ensures to the benefit of the Company and me and its and my respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns.

  3. The Company and I atree that this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted, and that this Agreement will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.


I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY WAIVING SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS (ON MY BEHALF AND ON BEHALF OF MY HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND NEXT-OF-KIN), INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE THE COMPANY AND THE RELEASEES.

Emergency Contact Information of Participant

Emergency contact names and phone numbers will not be stored, and will only be used in an emergency.

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