Rafting Participant Agreement, Release and Acknowledgement of Risk
In consideration
of the services of River Drifters Whitewater Tours, Inc., their officers,
agents, employees, volunteers, advertisers, stock holders and all other persons
associated with these businesses (hereinafter collectively referred to as River
Drifters) I agree as follows:
Although River
Drifters has taken reason able steps to provide you with appropriate equipment
and skilled guides so you can enjoy an activity for which you may not be
skilled, we wish to remind you this activity is not without risk. Certain risks
cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of this activity.
The same elements that contribute to the unique character of this activity can
be causes of loss or damage to your equipment, or accidental injury, illness or
in extreme cases, permanent trauma, paralysis or death. We do not want to
frighten you or reduce your enthusiasm for this activity, but we do think it is
important for you to know in advance what to expect and to be informed of the
inherent risks. The following describes some but not all of those risks:
1) Whitewater
rapids will be encountered. You can be jolted, bounced and otherwise shaken
during rides through some of the rapids. It is possible that you could be
injured if you come into contact with equipment necessary to the operation of
the trip. You could also be injured due to contact with other trip
participants.
2) Boats could
turn over, or you could be washed overboard as a result of unexpected wave
action or your guides’ misjudgment of the rapid or the terrain. This could
result in mental anguish or trauma, injuries, prolonged exposure to cold water
(hypothermia) leading to impaired health or, in extreme cases death. Drowning is
also possible.
3) Accidents can
occur on land. You could slip or fall during a hike, causing damage to
equipment or personal injury. You could also suffer injuries or trauma during
the land and/or air transportation portions of the trip, in vehicles or aircraft.
4) Accidents can
occur getting on and off the rafts or kayaks. Rafts and kayaks are slippery
when wet. You might damage or lose equipment or injure yourself by falling
against some object in or on the boat or on shore. Rafts and kayaks may drift a
distance from the shoreline when you are trying to climb on or off. You might
fall in the river, or drop equipment in the river. Improper use of equipment
could also cause damage to equipment or personal injury.
5) Exposure to
the natural elements can be uncomfortable or harmful. You should be aware that
this exposure could cause hypothermia, sunburn, illness
from drinking/eating water or food, and/or dehydration.
6) Errors on the
part of River Drifters and its employees, including insufficient instruction or
assistance.
I am aware that
whitewater rafting and kayaking entails risks of injury or death to myself. I understand the description of these risks is not
complete and that other unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury or
death. I agree to assume responsibility for the risks identified herein and
other risks inherent to the activity of a whitewater river trip. My
participation in this activity is purely voluntary and I elect to participate
in spite of the risks.
I certify that I
am fully capable of participating in this activity. Therefore, I assume full
responsibility for myself, including minor children, for bodily injury, death,
and loss of personal property and expenses thereof as a result of those
inherent risks and dangers and of my negligence in participating in this
activity.
I agree that if
any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the
remaining portions shall remain full force and effect. In the event that I file
a lawsuit against River Drifters, I agree to do so solely in the state of
I have read,
understood, and accepted the terms and conditions stated herein and acknowledge
that this agreement shall be effective and binding upon myself,
my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and estates for all members of my
family including any minors accompanying me. I acknowledge I am not relying on
any oral, written, or visual representations or statements made by River
Drifters, including those made in its brochure and other promotional material,
to induce me to go on the whitewater river adventure. I also acknowledge that
in any and all promotional material the use of the word ³safe²
, ³safe as possible², or the like , does not mean, imply or suggest that
this trip is without risk. I have also read and agree to comply with the River
Drifters cancellation policy.
Photographic Release: River Drifters reserves the right to take photographs
or film records of any River Drifters tour, program, or activity and each trip
member hereby agrees that River Drifters may use such photographs or film
records for promotional and/or commercial purposes.
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