Please read and sign off on the following liability statement for yourself and any minors that are with you:
Permission to participate (this section should be initialed if participant is a minor under 18)
I hereby declare that I am the parent or legal guardian of the above-named participant, and that I give him/her permission to participate in the event and any and all activities associated with the event described above. I also declare that I am signing this Release of Liability, Express Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement on behalf of myself and my child.
Express Assumption of the Risks, Release from Liability and Indemnity
I (includes my child, if participant is a minor) understand and acknowledge that in participating in the above named event and any/all associated activities, I will be participating voluntarily in a potentially hazardous recreational event and any/all associated activities that inherently bears known and unknown risks of personal injury, illness, death and property damage or loss, for the
participant as well as others, including, but not limited to: (a) accidental injury or death from the event and any/all associated activities; (b) contact with plants and animals; (c) adverse weather and trail conditions; (d) risks associated with backcountry biking, such as
falling, getting lost, absence of prompt medical attention, inadequately marked trails, impure
water; and the negligent or careless acts or omissions of the State of California (hereafter referred to as the “State”), its officers, employees, servants or agents.
My participation in the above event is voluntary, based on an independent assessment of the risks and without reliance on any representations or advice by employees or representatives of the State or any other person. Therefore, I hereby expressly agree to assume all risk of injury, death, or property damage or loss, that I might suffer as a result of or in connection with my participation in the above named event and any/all activities associated with the event, even if it occurs as a result of the event negligence of the State, its officers, employees, servants or agents, or defects in equipment used in the named event and any/all activities associated with the event.
In consideration for being accepted to be a participant in the above-named event, I do hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims, demands, costs, loss, damages, liability, and legal actions or personal injury, wrongful death and property damage or loss, against the State, its officers, employees, servants and agents, arising in connection with my participation in the
program of which the event is a part, including, but not limited to, related activities such as rescue actions taken in the event of an accident or emergency. I expressly agree that this waiver, release, and discharge of liability applies even if the state, its officers, employees, servants, or agents are negligent.
I hereby consent to receive medical treatment, which may be deemed advisable in the event of
injury, accident, and/or illness during any/all activities associated with this event.
I also agree to hold harmless, protect, defend, and indemnify the State, its officials, employees, servants, and agents, from injury, death or property damage arising from my conduct, negligent or otherwise, while participating in the above-named event and any/all activities associated with the event. These obligations and indemnification shall apply even if the State, its officers, employees, servants, or agents are negligent.
I understand that by initialing and/or signing this document, I am giving up important legal rights
and possible claims that I might otherwise assert or make against the State, its officers, employees, servants, and agents. I also understand that by signing this document, I assume responsibility and legal liability for claims or other legal actions that may be asserted against me and/or the State, its officers, employees, servants, and agents as a result of my conduct, negligent or otherwise, in connection with participation in the event and any/all activities associated with the event.
I understand that the event in which I wish to participate requires certain minimum physical and mental capabilities and may involve strenuous and hazardous activities. I warrant that I have no known physical or mental condition that would prevent me from safely participating in the above-named event without any restrictions.
I hereby execute this agreement on behalf of myself (and my child, if the participant is a minor).
I declare that I am executing this agreement voluntarily, and the State made no representations to induce or coerce me to sign this document. I agree that the terms of this document are binding on me (and my child), my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns (and the heirs, legal representatives and assigns of my child).