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LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS

This Liability Waiver and Release of Claims ("Waiver") is entered into between:

Organization: [Organization / Company Name]

Address: [Organization Address]

and

Participant: [Participant's Full Legal Name]

Address: [Participant's Address]

Date of Birth: [Participant's Date of Birth]

Activity: [Activity Description]

Activity Date: [Activity Date]

State of Governing Law: [State]

1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISKS

I, [Participant's Full Legal Name], acknowledge that participation in the above-described activity involves inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken by [Organization / Company Name]. These risks include, but are not limited to: physical injury (including sprains, fractures, concussions, and other bodily harm), permanent disability, paralysis, death, emotional distress, and damage to personal property.

I understand that these risks may result from my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others, the condition of the premises or equipment, weather conditions, or other causes. I understand that the specific risks vary from activity to activity and that the risks described above are not exhaustive.

I HAVE READ THIS ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISKS AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPT ALL RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY.

2. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

In consideration of being permitted to participate in the above-described activity, I, [Participant's Full Legal Name], on behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives, executors, administrators, and assigns, do hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE [Organization / Company Name], its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, volunteers, sponsors, and affiliates (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all liability, claims, demands, causes of action, costs, and expenses of every kind and nature, whether known or unknown, arising out of or in connection with my participation in the above-described activity.

This release includes, without limitation, claims for personal injury, death, property damage, and any claims based on negligence, breach of contract, breach of warranty, or any other legal theory, EXCEPT that this release does not apply to claims arising from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Released Parties.

3. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

I voluntarily assume full responsibility for any and all risks of injury, illness, damage, or loss that may result from my participation in the above-described activity, including risks that are not specifically identified in this Waiver. I certify that I am physically fit and have no medical condition that would prevent my participation, except as disclosed below.

EMERGENCY CONTACT AND MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION

Emergency Contact: [Emergency Contact Name]

Phone: [Emergency Contact Phone]

In the event of an emergency, I authorize [Organization / Company Name] and its agents to contact the above-listed emergency contact and to secure emergency medical treatment, transportation, or hospitalization for me at my own expense if I am unable to provide consent at the time. I understand that [Organization / Company Name] does not assume any responsibility for the cost of such medical treatment.

INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS

I agree to INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS [Organization / Company Name] and the Released Parties from any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that arise from or relate to: (a) my participation in the above-described activity; (b) my breach of this Waiver; (c) my negligent or willful acts or omissions; or (d) any claims brought by third parties arising from my participation. This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of this Waiver.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Governing Law. This Waiver shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

2. Severability. If any provision of this Waiver is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

3. Entire Agreement. This Waiver constitutes the entire agreement between the Participant and [Organization / Company Name] regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements.

4. Binding Effect. This Waiver shall be binding upon the Participant and the Participant's heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, and assigns.

5. Voluntary Execution. I acknowledge that I have read this Waiver in its entirety, that I understand its terms, and that I sign it voluntarily and without coercion.

PARTICIPANT SIGNATURE

I HAVE READ THIS LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS, I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, AND I SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY.

_________________________________________

[Participant's Full Legal Name], Participant

Date: ______________________________________________

ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVE

_________________________________________

Authorized Representative of [Organization / Company Name]

Printed Name: ______________________________________

Title: _____________________________________________

Date: ______________________________________________