WAIVER OF LIABILITY, INDEMNIFICATION AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS

Each participant of the Vespa Committee of Washington’s Monthly Rides, by signing this WAIVER OF LIABILITY, INDEMNIFICATION and RELEASE of ALL CLAIMS, certifies that he or she is of the age of eighteen (18) years or older, competent, and that he or she has read, understands, and is hereby bound by this WAIVER, INDEMNIFICATION and RELEASE.

I, the undersigned, on behalf of myself, my agents and heirs, successors or assigns agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Vespa Committee of Washington, DC, its Board of Directors and the Casa Italiana Sociocultural Center, their members, agents, servants, employees, volunteers, officials, and participants (collectively referred to as “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, losses, actions or injuries including, but not limited to property damage or personal injury, regardless of the theory of recovery whether sounding in law or equity, tort or contract or any other theory under relevant or applicable laws. I further agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Vespa Committee of Washington, DC , Casa Italiana Sociocultural Center and all other Released Parties from all claims asserted against them by third parties alleged to have been caused by or arisen from my conduct during the Vespa Committee of Washington, DC Monthly Rides.

I am experienced in, and familiar with the operation of motor scooters, licensed and insured to operate them, and acknowledge and agree that I am participating voluntarily and at my own risk in the ride. I also assert that I am fully aware that participation in the Vespa Committee of Washington, DC Monthly Rides involves inherently dangerous activities and risks of serious injury or death. I, by my signature below, assume all such risks reasonably inherent to participation is such event, whether known or unknown, and hold the Vespa Committee of Washington, DC Inc. and all other Released Parties harmless from and indemnify them against all claims, including those for any injury or loss resulting directly or indirectly from the acts or omissions of the Vespa Committee of Washington, DC Inc. or the Released Parties.

I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS MEANS THAT I AGREE NOT TO SUE THE RELEASED PARTIES FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO MYSELF, MY PASSENGER(S) OR MY PROPERTY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RESULTING FROM, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, ANY VESPA COMMITTEE OF WASHINGTON, DC INC. ACTIVITY OR EVENT.

I agree that I will not use or operate any vehicle in violation or contravention of any of the rules, laws or regulations of any jurisdiction, including the District of Columbia, any other city, county, state or federal jurisdiction in which such vehicle is operated. I understand and agree that this prohibition includes driving while under the influence of alcohol or any substance which affects my ability to operate or control my motor vehicle, or while otherwise incapacitated or distracted. I agree to strictly adhere to helmet laws of these jurisdictions.

By signing this release, I certify that I have read this Release and fully understand it and that I am not relying on any statements or representations made by or on behalf of the Release Parties.