Activity Waiver and Photo/Video Release

Acknowledgment of Participant Responsibility, Express Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability, and Relevant Permissions

Participation in outdoor or indoor activities organized by Discover Bedford County Hiking Club or its partners, collaborators, or sponsors presents certain risks, both foreseen and unforeseen. These may include, but are not limited to, personal injury, property damage, and death (“Injuries and Damages”).

I understand and confirm that: I am ultimately responsible for my own safety. I possess the necessary knowledge, skills, health, and physical fitness to participate in the event activities I select. I have read and agreed to any rules and conditions applicable to said activities.

My participation is at the discretion of the employees, oRicers, directors, or volunteers leading activities, or qualified leaders representing partnering organizations, businesses, or sponsors. Having read this document in its entirety and in consideration of my acceptance as a participant in these activities, I hereby agree as follows:

I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY Discover Bedford County employees, oRicers, directors, or volunteers, and any partnering organizations, businesses, or sponsors connected with this event or its activities, on account of, or in any way resulting from, Injuries and Damages, even if caused by negligence of any of these parties.

I further agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS Discover Bedford County employees, officers, directors, or volunteers, and any partnering organizations, businesses, or sponsors connected with this event or its activities, from any claims, damages, injuries, or losses resulting from my participation in these activities.

I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, and includes any minors accompanying me during these activities.

I understand that this agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law. If any provision or any part of any provision of this agreement is held to be invalid or legally unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall remain valid and fully enforceable.

I understand that the term “negligence” in this agreement includes, but is not limited to, ordinary negligence, gross negligence, and willful or reckless conduct.

I grant Discover Bedford County, its successors and assigns, my permission to use my name, voice, story, image, and/or likeness associated with this activity for promotion, advertising, and other commercial and business purposes without financial or other remuneration to me.

I grant Discover Bedford County, its successors, and assigns a license to use any images, videos, or other media related to this activity for which I am the rights holder without financial or other remuneration to me.

I represent that I am at least 18 years of age, have read and understand the foregoing statement, am competent to execute this agreement, and by doing so hereby waive certain legal rights.

For participants under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must complete the form on their behalf.