RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS,ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (Hereinafter the “RELEASE AGREEMENT”)

BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THE RISK INHERENT IN MOUNTAIN BIKING AND WILL WAIVE OR GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS,INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE OR CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT

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In this Release Agreement  the term “ Mountain biking” includes all mountain bike activities but not limited to guided descents and ascents, clinics, lessons, camps, and private instruction (hereinafter “riding”)

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS: Mountain biking takes place on steep, rugged and challenging terrain and features, and will expose the rider to many risks, dangers and hazards. Falls and collisions occur frequently. Bicycles and related equipment may be placed under extreme stress and can malfunction. Helmets are mandatory. Full face helmets and other protective gear are strongly recommended. As with many adventure sports, riding involves the risk of injury , including serious injury, head injury paralysis or death. The risk of injury increases with the degree of difficulty of the trail and speed. Although the risk of injury can never be eliminated, the rider can manage the risk through controlling speed and choosing terrain appropriate for the riders skill and experience. What features and trails  the rider chooses to ride is always at the discretion of the rider, not the mountain bike instructor or coach, or anyone else

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I agree and understand that I will be held to assume risk of all trails and course conditions, including but not limited to weather conditions, trail and course layout  and construction, hidden or concealed obstacles, and potential collisions with other riders and wildlife. I have the right to stop and visually inspect course and trail conditions and may choose not to ride sections or features that I consider to be too dangerous, risky or unsafe for a rider of my skill level.

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WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY: I agree to waive any and all claims and to release Andrew Childs “Trail-Finder Group Rides” (hereinafter ”the releases” ) from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury, including death, that I or my next of kin may suffer as a result of riding with releases, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence, gross negligence, breach of contract or breach of any statutory or other duty of care on the part of the releases. I understand that the foregoing  release covers failure on the part of the releases  to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect me from or warn me of the risks, dangers and hazards of riding, I also realise that Releases may not have wilderness first aid and CPR training or that releases are not trained as medical doctors , nurses, or emergency medical technicians.: that all releases may be able to do in case of an accident is attempt to call the appropriate medical personnel: and that releases have no control over how long it will take for the medical personnel to arrive at the scene of a mountain bike accident. I understand that it is not the Releases responsibility to carry first aid supplies, epipens, food, water, or whatever else I might need for my own heath: I understand that it is my responsibility to carry anything I need.

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I acknowledge that the decision to attempt any trail, trail feature, maneuver or obstacle encountered while riding with releases was made entirely by me, without coercion or influence by Releases, and with full understanding and awareness of the risks to me associated with such trail, features, maneuver, or obstacle, I waive any right to a injury trail for any claims arising from or related to any service provided by Releases. I acknowledge and agree that should any port of this agreement be determined to be void or enforceable by a court of law, the remainder of the waiver will remain binding on the parties.

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I understand that the nature of concussions is serious. I will prevent concussions by wearing a helmet that provides adequate protection, and I will prevent concussions by riding within my skill set. If I crash and hit my head and there is a sign of structural damage to the helmet, then I will stop riding immediately. If i show signs of a concussion, then I will stop riding immediately and seek medical help. I will also make sure I have a caretaker to monitor my concussion symptoms  and not return to mountain biking or any similar activity until I’m released by the doctor to do so.

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I further agree to defend, indemnity and hold harmless Releases from any and all claims brought by third parties which arise in whole or in part from riding with Releases

BINDING AGREEMENT: This agreement shall be binding to the fullest extent of the law. If any provision of this agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining terms shall be enforceable.

I AM SIGNING BELOW BECAUSE I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE RELEASE AGREEMENT

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