New England Ski For Light AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

This form is to be signed by every blind or low-vision person, guide, volunteer, or any other participant, (hereafter, “I” or “Participant”), associated with this Regional Activity. I wish to participate in the Activity being provided, organized, or sponsored by New England Ski For Light, (hereafter, “NESFL”), a non-profit corporation incorporated in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and in consideration of NESFL services, I voluntarily enter the agreement below.

I agree that this agreement shall be binding upon my heirs, personal representatives, estate, minor children, and other family members. I understand that Nordic skiing, hiking, canoeing, snowshoeing, and any other activities sponsored by NESFL are HAZARDOUS activities, including falling and other risks and that injuries are common.

I understand that the sport of Nordic skiing and the use of Nordic ski equipment, hiking, canoeing, snowshoeing, and other activities sponsored by NESFL involve a risk of injury to any part of this participant’s body. NESFL cannot remove all of the RISKS inherent to these activities. I hereby agree to freely and expressly ASSUME and accept any and all RISKS of injury while participating in the above-mentioned recreational activities.

I understand that the Nordic ski-boot-binding system does not automatically release and does not reduce the risk of injuries to the user. Prior to participating, I will thoroughly inspect the ski-boot-binding system after being instructed in its proper use. I will not use any equipment until I find it satisfactory and any questions I have about it have been fully and satisfactorily answered.

I agree that I will release and hold harmless NESFL, Ski For Light, Inc. and their officers, directors, employees, members, volunteers, and agents from any and all responsibility or liability for injuries or damages to this participant in this Activity, whether or not such injuries or damages result from NEGLIGENCE, products liability, terrain, collision, instruction, guiding, transportation or housing of this participant, or from any other cause. With the exception of claims of gross negligence, I agree NOT to make a claim or sue these organizations or individuals. I agree that the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall govern any claim or action that should be pursued. Any action commenced against NESFL must be filed in Massachusetts. Any portion of this document deemed unlawful or unenforceable shall not affect the remaining provisions, and those remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.