“In consideration for being allowed to participate with the F5 Challenge weekend event, and related hiking activities between September 26-29, 2027. I, the undersigned, understand, acknowledge and agree that: (1) The risk of injury and/or death from the activities involved in the F5 Challenge hiking activities in New York and related events is significant, including, but not limited to, (i) sprains, strains; (ii) dehydration, altitude sickness, any/all medical issues; (iii) fractures and broken bones; (iv) heat and cold related injuries; (v) over-use syndrome; (vi) animal bites, tick bites, snake bites, scorpion bites, and stings; (vii) contact poisonous plants; (viii) accidents involving climbing, hiking, running, or other obstacles; (ix) injury resulting from falls, contact with other participants, weather, traffic and conditions of the road & course; (x) potential for permanent paralysis and/or death; (xi) dismemberment; and (xii) getting lost. (2) I FREELY ASSUME AND KNOWINGLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERS AND ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY PARTICIPATION. (3) I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and/or next of kin, forever and knowingly WAIVE, RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE F5 Challenge, or TAP Ministries, their officers, directors, representatives, volunteers, officials, agents and/or employees, affiliates, subsidiaries, and/or assigns, owners and lessors of the premises used to conduct the event (collectively, “Releasees”) WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, and/or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. I FURTHER AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS RELEASEES FROM ANY AND ALL LOSS, LIABILITY, CLAIM, COST OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES. (4) I verify that I am free from all illnesses, injuries and defects and that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in all activities associated with the event. I understand that fitness training and hiking is needed for the hiking challenges at the F5 Main event. My participation in the event and associated activities is entirely voluntary. (5) I consent to the administration of first aid and/or other medical treatment in the event of injury or illness and hereby release and indemnify Releasees from any and all liability or claims resulting and/or arising from any such treatment. (6) I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the above parties to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, website images, recordings or any other record of this event in perpetuity and I understand that I shall not be entitled to any compensation therefore. (7) I understand that for any unforeseen reason or accident, I cannot make it out of the hiking location or the surrounding area and need to be air lifted out, I will be liable for all costs associated for the emergency medical evacuation via helicopter and for all medical expenses incurred. I agree I am fully responsible for obtaining any medical and/or trip insurance.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY CHECKING THE AGREEMENT BOX IT, ELECTRONICALLY SIGNING IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.”
