R8, 2023-04-14

NOTE: Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve Ltd. does not accept paper waivers, please submit electronically.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK & WAIVER OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT

IN CONSIDERATION of allowing me to participate in the program, related events and activities (the Activity) of Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Limited (the Company), I warrant to you that:

(1) I am aware that there are serious dangers and risks inherent to any Activity in a Forest, (2) I accept all the inherent risks in my chosen Activity and the possibility of personal injury, death, contracting of an infectious disease, property damage or loss resulting from that Activity, (3) I believe that I am physically, emotionally and mentally able to participate in this Activity, and that my personal equipment is mechanically fit for my participation in this Activity, (4) I understand that all applicable rules for participation must be followed and that at all times the sole responsibility for personal safety remains with me, and (5) I will immediately remove myself from participation, and notify the nearest official or staff, if at any time I sense or observe any unusual hazard or unsafe condition or if I feel that I have experienced any deterioration in my physical, emotional or mental fitness.

I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE, on behalf of myself, my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, that my participation in this Activity and execution of this document constitutes:

(1) An unqualified ASSUMPTION OF ALL RISKS associated with participation in this Activity, even if there is harm arising from negligence, including any compounding or aggravation of injuries caused by negligent rescue operations or procedures, of the Activity organizer and any persons associated therewith or participating therein, (2) a full and final RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY of the Company and all persons and organizations associated with it, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, its officers, directors, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsors, advertisers, owners and/or lessors of the premises used to conduct the Activity, sanctioning bodies, medical or rescue personnel, of and from with the respect to all injury, disability, death or loss, whether arising from the negligence of or by the foregoing or otherwise, (3) an UNDERSTANDING NOT TO SUE the Company for any loss, injury, damages of any form, howsoever caused, and whether directly or indirectly from the participation in this program by me, and (4) an AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY, and to save and hold harmless the Company, from any litigation expense, legal fees, liability, damage, award or cost, of any form or type, they may incur due to any claim made against them or any one of them whether the claim is based on the negligence of the Company or otherwise.

I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT THOROUGHLY. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE COMPANY IS RELYING UPON MY WARRANTIES, ASSUMPTIONS, WAIVER, AND AGREEMENTS WHEN ACCEPTING MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY. I UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT I GIVE UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS I WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE. I SIGN THIS DOCUMENT VOLUNTARILY AND WITHOUT INDUCEMENT.

Fri Nov 22, 2024

Medical History: Please indicate if there is any medical condition that you are aware of that may affect your health during the Canopy Tour.

Conditions and Rules:

1. Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd. has taken all reasonable precautions to ensure that each participant will have a safe and enjoyable tour.

2. Each participant agrees to follow the decisions and directions of the guides.

3. Tours are approximately 4 hours in length and vary with each group.

4. Participants agree to wear all safety equipment and use it according to the guide’s directions.

5. Horse-play, direct misuse of equipment, or failure to follow safety instructions will result in immediate expulsion from the tour without refund.

6. The guide has the ability to cancel a trip due to weather or any other unforeseen factor. Rain checks may be offered when applicable.

7. Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd. shall not be held liable for any property damage or personal injury to the guest or his/her family arising from the participation in a Canopy Tour, the use of Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve Ltd. property or any other reason whatsoever.


I, as the parent or guardian of the youth listed above have read and understand the above and agree to be bound by the terms thereof:

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