Ride the Hurricane Release of Liability Waiver

Each participant must complete the release of liability waiver below. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian complete this registration/waiver for them.

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

I give permission to myself, or to any minors for whom I am the parent or legal guardian listed on this waiver, to participate in Ride the Hurricane, a cycling event. This agreement applies to myself, my successor, heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators, and any minor listed on this waiver.

1. Agree that prior to entering any area that is part of the the ride, including registration area, route, aid stations, after-party location, parking area, or any other location for the purposes of participating in the event, either as a cyclists or as an observer, and if I am providing consent to Minor(s)’s participation as a participant or an observer, I will inspect all facilities, surrounding area, or any other area that I may be while participating in the activities of the event, and if I believe any of them to be unsafe, I will immediately advise a volunteer or staff member of the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce.

2. Acknowledge that I fully understand that there is the risk of serious injury or death, economic losses, and emotional stress including but not limited to the following: my own actions or negligence or that of others, the condition of the road, the equipment, being at the location for the activity, the rules of the ride, or participating in any activity of the event, Ride the Hurricane. If I am signing for a Minor(s), section 2 fully applies to them as well.

3. Release in every way The Olympic National Park, The Chamber of Commerce of Port Angeles Washington, and the City of Port Angeles, and their respective officers, shareholders, members, directors, insurers, employees, and agents from any and all liability, loss, damage, claim, demand or cause of action brought against them as a result of my participation in the event or activity, whether they arise from negligence from any party; If I am signing for a Minor(s), section 3 fully applies to them as well.

4. I understand that all participants are required to wear head protection. If I fail to wear head protection for me or any applicable Minor(s), I am violating the rules of the event can be removed. I assume any and all risks of personal injuries to myself and/or the Minor(s) and authorize Olympic National Park, The Chamber of Commerce of Port Angeles Washington, and the City of Port Angeles to contact or employ emergency services or a licensed physician to render any medical treatment that may be deemed necessary for me and/or the Minor(s), or to take and admit me and/or the Minor(s) to any hospital. If medical treatment or hospitalization is required, I agree to pay all medical and hospital bills relating to said injuries that any treating medical professional deems necessary, even if I am not present to give agreement to treat in person. I agree to pay all damages relating to my and/or the Minor(s)’s permanent or partial disability or death, and any other damages to me and/or the Minor(s) property, caused by or arising from my presence or participation or that of any applicable Minor(s) in Ride the Hurricane.

5.  I agree with a Covenant not to sue or present any claim for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death for or on behalf of myself or any applicable Minor(s) against Olympic National Park, The Chamber of Commerce of Port Angeles Washington, and the City of Port Angeles, or their respective officers, shareholders, members, directors, insurers, employees, or agents attributable to my or the Minor(s)’s participation in the event or activity; This applies to ANY incident that may arise before, during, or after the event, as a result of any condition or action from staff, volunteers, other participants, that may arise during the participation of the event. If I am signing for a Minor(s), section 5 fully applies to them as well.

6. Agree that photographs, pictures, slides, movies, or videos of myself may be taken in connection with my participation or presence Ride the Hurricane, and consent to the use of such photographs, pictures, slides, movies, or videos for any legal promotional purpose, without prior notification or compensation from Olympic National Park, The Chamber of Commerce of Port Angeles Washington, and the City of Port Angeles. I also agree that my identity and the identity of any applicable Minor(s) may be revealed by name, description, text, commentary, or otherwise, and waive any and all rights to the media mentioned above, as well as any compensation for their use. If I am signing for a Minor(s), section 6 fully applies to them as well.

7. Declare that I am in good health and am in appropriate physical condition to participate in this event, and I have no physical condition that would prevent me from participation in the event or activity; This applies to any Minor(s) included on this release of liability as well. If I am signing for a Minor(s), section 3 fully applies to them as well, and I acknowledge full responsibility for assessing and determining the minor's skill level and ability to participate in Ride the Hurricane.

8. Acknowledge that Olympic National Park and The Chamber of Commerce of Port Angeles Washington are not joint sponsors, joint ventures, partners, or otherwise jointly engaged in the above named event or activity; If I am signing for a Minor(s), section 8 fully applies to them as well.

9. Agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Olympic National Park, The Chamber of Commerce of Port Angeles Washington, and the City of Port Angeles from any and all claims, including attorneys’ fees and costs, which may be brought against one or any of them, or any of their respective officers, shareholders, members, directors, insurers, employees, or agents by anyone claiming to have been injured as a result of my and/or the Minor(s)’s participation in the activity. If I am signing for a Minor(s), section 9 fully applies to them as well.

10. I agree to observe and follow all established all health and safety rules and requirements, protocols, and guidelines while participating in Ride the Hurricane, including those that exceed local, state, or Federal requirements. I agree that violation of any of these will result in removal from the event and loss of entry fee. This includes but is not limited to requirements about wearing masks, wearing helmets, maintaining safe speeds, maintaining social distancing, properly using all equipment, and following the directives of Ride the Hurricane staff members and volunteers. If I am signing for a Minor(s), section 10 fully applies to them as well.

11. I agree that I will treat all staff, volunteers, owners, or representatives of Ride the Hurricane with courtesy and respect, and that by signing this waiver I acknowledge that I understand all the rules and regulations of Ride the Hurricane, and agree to follow them without comment or complaint. I also assume responsibility for any Minor(s) included on this release and will ensure that they also follow all rules, and will also treat all representatives of Ride the Hurricane with courtesy and respect. If I am signing for a Minor(s), section 11 fully applies to them as well.

IMPORTANT:

THIS DOCUMENT RELIEVES Olympic National Park, THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF PORT ANGELES WASHINGTON, THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, AND OTHERS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, WRONGFUL DEATH, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE. A PARENT OR LEGALLY APPOINTED GUARDIAN MUST SIGN. ANY ADULT WHO SIGNS FOR A MINOR(S) IS DECLARING THAT THEY ARE A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN WITH FULL AUTHORITY TO GIVE PERMISSIONS FOR THE MINOR(S).

I UNDERSTANT THAT I AM ADVISED TO HAVE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL REVIEW THIS AGREEMENT. I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT, UNDERSTAND THAT I WILL GIVE UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN VOLUNTARILY. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS INVOLVED IN MY AND/OR THE MINOR(S)’S PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT OR ACTIVITY. I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL REVIEW THIS AGREEMENT AND WAS SPECIFICALLY ADVISED TO RETAIN COUNSEL TO REVIEW THIS AGREEMENT. I AM LEGALLY COMPETENT TO SIGN THIS RELEASE AND DO SO OF MY OWN FREE WILL. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD WEAR HEAD PROTECTION.
By entering your name below you are agreeing to an electronic signature. If signing for a minor, Parent or Guardian signature should be entered below