The North Okanagan
Naturalists’ Club and the Federation of BC Naturalists and their respective
directors, officers, committee members, members, employees, volunteers,
participants, agents and representatives (collectively the “Organization”) are
not responsible for any injury, personal injury, damage, property damage,
expense, loss of income or loss of any kind suffered by a Participant during,
or as a result of, any program, activity or event of the Organization, caused
by the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the programs, activities and
events of the Organization.
DESCRIPTION OF RISKS
I am participating voluntarily in these actives, events and programs of
the Organization. In consideration of my
participation in the programs, activities and events of the Organization, I
hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated
with or related to any such programs, activities and events of the Organization
and may be exposed to such risks, dangers and hazards. The risks, dangers and
hazards include, but are not limited to, injuries from:
a) Field trips and
outings;
b) Nature walks;
c) Bird counts and
watching;
d) Road cleanup;
e) Animal attacks,
including but not limited to, bears, cougars and snakes;
f) Extreme weather
conditions which may result in heatstroke, sunstroke, hypothermia, frostbite,
or lightening strikes;
g) Inhalation
of viruses or infections including but
not limited to, Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome;
h) Executing
strenuous and demanding physical techniques including climbing and hiking; i)
Vigorous physical exertion;
j) Grass, turf and
other surfaces including bacterial infections and rashes;
k) Falling to the
ground due to uneven, slippery, steep, rocky or irregular terrain or surfaces;
l) Failure to
properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece
of equipment;
m) Spinal cord
injuries which may render me permanently paralyzed; and
n) Travel to and
from activities, events and programs.
1. Furthermore, I am aware:
a) That injuries
sustained can be severe;
b) That I may
experience anxiety while challenging myself during the activities, events and
programs;
c) That my risk of
injury is reduced if I follow all rules established for participation; and
d) That my risk of
injury increases as I become fatigued
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
2. In consideration
of the Organization allowing me to participate, I agree:
a) That I do not
know of any medical condition I might have that could possibly make it unwise
from me to participate in the club’s activities, events or programs, including
but not limited to heart conditions;
b) To freely accept
and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards and possibility of
personal injury, death, property damage, expense and related loss, including
loss of income, resulting from my participation in such activities, events and
programs;
c) To forever
release the Organization from any and all liability for any and all claims,
demands, actions and costs that might arise out of my participation in the
activities, events and programs of the Organization.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
In consideration of the acceptance of my membership in the North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club, I, the participant agree as follows:
To abide by the policies, rules and regulations of the North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club.
I have reviewed the Assumption of Risk agreement and my signature affixed hereto indicates my agreement with such Assumption of Risk agreement.
I accept sole responsibility for my personal possessions and equipment (if applicable).
I acknowledge that I have read this form in its entirety and that I have executed this membership agreement voluntarily.
I acknowledge that I have read this agreement and understand it, that I have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this agreement is to be binding upon myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and representatives.
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