Common use of Description and Acknowledgement of Risks Clause in Contracts

Description and Acknowledgement of Risks. The Parties understand and acknowledge that: The Activities have foreseeable and unforeseeable inherent risks, hazards and dangers that no amount of care, caution or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life. The sport of curling is played on a sheet of ice, which is slippery, hard, and dangerous; A pertinent risk to participating in the sport of curling is the risk of suffering serious head injury should the Participant fall, trip, or stumble onto the ground or ice. It is highly recommended that the Participant wear a helmet at all times when participating in the sport of curling; The Organization has a difficult task to ensure safety and it is not infallible. The Organization may be unaware of the Participant’s fitness or abilities, may misjudge weather or environmental conditions, may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction; The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization and COVID-19 is extremely contagious. The Organization has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, the Organization cannot guarantee that the Participant will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, participating in the Activities could increase the Participant’s risk of contracting COVID-19. The Participant is participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of that participation, the Parties hereby acknowledge that they are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards and may be exposed to such risks, dangers and hazards. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to: Health: executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques, physical exertion, overexertion, stretching, dehydration, fatigue, cardiovascular workouts, rapid movements and stops, lack of fitness or conditioning, traumatic injury, bacterial infections, rashes, and the transmission of communicable diseases, including viruses of all kinds, COVID-19, bacteria, parasites or other organisms or any mutation thereof. Premises: defective, dangerous or unsafe condition of the facilities; falls; collisions with objects, walls, equipment or persons; dangerous, unsafe, or irregular conditions on floors, ice, or other surfaces, extreme weather conditions; travel to and from premises. Use of Equipment: mechanical failure of the equipment; negligent design or manufacture of the equipment; the provision of or the failure by the Organization to provide any warnings, directions, instructions or guidance as to the use of the equipment; failure to use or operate the equipment within my own ability. Contact: contact with brooms, brushes or curling stones, other equipment, vehicles, or other persons, and may lead to serious bodily injury, including but not limited to concussions and/or other brain injury, or serious spinal injury. Advice: negligent advice regarding the Activities. Ability: Failing to act safely or within my own ability or within designated areas. Sport: the game of curling and its inherent risks, including but not limited to, running, sliding or slipping on the ice surface, delivering the curling stone, skipping or sweeping, stepping onto the ice surface from the walkway or onto the walkway from the ice surface, or stepping over dividers that divide one sheet of ice from the next. Cyber: privacy breaches, hacking, technology malfunction or damage. Conduct: My conduct and conduct of other persons including any physical altercation between participants. Travel: Travel to and from the Activities.  We have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 1 - 5

Description and Acknowledgement of Risks. The Parties understand and acknowledge that: The Activities have foreseeable and unforeseeable inherent risks, hazards and dangers that no amount of care, caution or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life. The sport of curling is played on a sheet of ice, which is slippery, hard, and dangerous; A pertinent risk to participating in the sport of curling is the risk of suffering serious head injury should the Participant fall, trip, or stumble onto the ground or ice. It is highly recommended that the Participant wear a helmet at all times when participating in the sport of curling; The Organization has a difficult task to ensure safety and it is not infallible. The Organization may be unaware of the Participant’s fitness or abilities, may misjudge weather or environmental conditions, may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction; The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization and COVID-19 is extremely contagious. The Organization has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, the Organization cannot guarantee that the Participant will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, participating in the Activities could increase the Participant’s risk of contracting COVID-19. The Participant is participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of that participation, the Parties hereby acknowledge that they are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards and may be exposed to such risks, dangers and hazards. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to: Health: executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques, physical exertion, overexertion, stretching, dehydration, fatigue, cardiovascular workouts, rapid movements and stops, lack of fitness or conditioning, traumatic injury, bacterial infections, rashes, and the transmission of communicable diseases, including viruses of all kinds, COVID-19, bacteria, parasites or other organisms or any mutation thereof. Premises: defective, dangerous or unsafe condition of the facilities; falls; collisions with objects, walls, equipment or persons; dangerous, unsafe, or irregular conditions on floors, ice, or other surfaces, extreme weather conditions; travel to and from premises. Use of Equipment: mechanical failure of the equipment; negligent design or manufacture of the equipment; the provision of or the failure by the Organization to provide any warnings, directions, instructions or guidance as to the use of the equipment; failure to use or operate the equipment within my own ability. Contact: contact with brooms, brushes or curling stones, other equipment, vehicles, or other persons, and may lead to serious bodily injury, including but not limited to concussions and/or other brain injury, or serious spinal injury. Advice: negligent advice regarding the Activities. Ability: Failing to act safely or within my own ability or within designated areas. Sport: the game of curling and its inherent risks, including but not limited to, running, sliding or slipping on the ice surface, delivering the curling stone, skipping or sweeping, stepping onto the ice surface from the walkway or onto the walkway from the ice surface, or stepping over dividers that divide one sheet of ice from the next. Cyber: privacy breaches, hacking, technology malfunction or damage. Conduct: My conduct and conduct of other persons including any physical altercation between participants. Travel: Travel to and from the Activities.  We have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 1 - 54

Description and Acknowledgement of Risks. The Parties I understand and acknowledge that: The Activities have foreseeable and unforeseeable inherent risks, hazards and dangers that no amount of care, caution or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life. The sport ; I am responsible for my own code of curling is played on a sheet conduct and behavior during the Activities and will follow safety guidelines including the recommendation by the Organization of ice, which is slippery, hard, and dangerous; A pertinent risk to participating in the sport wearing of curling is the risk of suffering serious head injury should the Participant fall, trip, or stumble onto the ground or ice. It is highly recommended that the Participant wear a helmet at all times when participating in the sport of curlingpersonal protective equipment (where applicable) ; The Organization has a difficult task to ensure safety and it is not infallible. The Organization may be unaware of the Participant’s my fitness or abilities, may misjudge weather or environmental conditions, may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction; and The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization and COVID-19 is extremely contagious. The Organization has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, the Organization cannot guarantee that the Participant I will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, participating in the Activities could increase the Participant’s my risk of contracting COVID-19. The Participant is I am participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of that my participation, the Parties I hereby acknowledge that they are I am aware of the risks, dangers and hazards and may be exposed associated with or related to such risks, dangers and hazardsthe Activities. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to: Health: Health (physical and mental): executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques, physical exertion, overexertion, stretching, dehydration, fatigue, cardiovascular workouts, psychological harm, rapid movements and stops, lack of fitness or conditioning, traumatic injury, bacterial infections, rashes, and the transmission of communicable diseases, including viruses of all kinds, COVID-19, bacteria, parasites or other organisms or any mutation thereof. ; Premises: defective, dangerous or unsafe condition of the facilities; falls; collisions with objects, walls, equipment or persons; dangerous, unsafe, or irregular conditions on floors, ice, or other surfaces, extreme weather conditions; travel to and from premises. ; Use of Equipment: mechanical failure of the equipment; negligent design or manufacture of the equipment; the provision of or the failure by the Organization to provide any warnings, directions, instructions or guidance as to the use of the equipment; failure to use or operate the equipment within my own ability. ; Contact: contact with brooms, brushes or curling stones, other equipment, vehicles, or other persons, and may lead to serious bodily injury, including but not limited to concussions and/or other brain injury, or serious spinal injury. ; Advice: negligent advice regarding the Activities. ; Ability: Failing to act safely or within my own ability or within designated areas. Sport: the game of curling and its inherent risks, including but not limited to, running, sliding or slipping on the ice surface, delivering the curling stone, skipping or sweeping, stepping onto the ice surface from the walkway or onto the walkway from the ice surface, or stepping over dividers that divide one sheet of ice from the next. ; Cyber: privacy breaches, hacking, technology malfunction or damage. ; Conduct: My conduct and conduct of other persons including any physical altercation between participants. ; Travel: Travel to and from the Activities; Negligence: My negligence and negligence of other persons, including negligence on the part of the Organization, either collectively or individually, may increase the risk of damage, loss, personal injury or death.  We I understand that the Organization, either collectively or individually, may fail to safeguard or protect me from the risks, dangers and hazards of the Activities, some of which are referred to above. I have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 1 - 4 and 5. Signature Terms In consideration of the Organization allowing me to participate in the Activities, I agree: That when I practice or train in my own space, I am responsible for my surroundings and the location and equipment that I select; That my mental and physical condition is appropriate to participate in the Activities and I assume all risks related to my mental and physical condition; To complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+) and followed recommendations such as seeking further advice from a doctor, another health care practitioner who is licensed to diagnose, or a qualified exercise professional before becoming much more physically active; To comply with the rules and regulations for participation in the Activities including local, municipal, provincial and federal government regulations; To comply with the rules of the facility or equipment; That if I observe an unusual significant hazard or risk, I will remove myself from participation and bring my observations to a representative of the Organization immediately; The risks associated with the Activities are increased when I am impaired and I will not to participate if impaired in any way; That it is my sole responsibility to assess whether any Activities are too difficult for me. By commencing an Activity, I acknowledge and accept the suitability and conditions of the Activity; That I am responsible for my choice of safety or protective equipment and the secure fitting of that equipment; There is no insurance coverage provided for participants against dangers inherent in the Activity. I am responsible to review my personal accident, life insurance coverage to ensure that there is no exclusions related to the Activities, and that benefits are realistic. I am responsible for arranging and paying for such coverage; To stop participation in the Event if it becomes, in my own assessment and opinion, unsafe to continue; That COVID-19 is contagious in nature and I may be exposed to, or infected by, COVID-19 and such exposure may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, or death. I have read and agree to be bound by paragraph 6. Signature Release of Liability and Disclaimer In consideration of the Organization allowing me to participate, I agree: That the sole responsibility for my safety remains with me; To ASSUME all risks arising out of, associated with or related to my participation; That I am not relying on any oral or written statements made by the Organization or its agents, whether in a brochure or advertisement or in individual conversations, to agree to participate in the Activities; To WAIVE any and all claims that I may have now or in the future against the Organization; To freely ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME all such risks and possibility of personal injury, death, property damage, expense and related loss, including loss of income, resulting from my participation in the Activities; To INDEMNIFY and HOLD HARMLESS the Wood Hobby Club, either collectively or individually, from and against any and all claims and demands, losses, litigation expenses, legal fees, liability, damages, awards, costs, actions, causes of action, suits, or other proceedings of any form or type whatsoever, they, or any of them, may incur or be subject to whether directly or indirectly as a result of my participation in the Activities, whether the claim is based on, including but not limited to, the negligence, gross negligence, breach of contract, or any action taken or things done, maintained or failed to be done of or by the Organization, collectively or individually.; To FOREVER RELEASE AND INDEMNIFY and HOLD HARMLESS the Organization, either collectively or individually, from any action related to my becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 as a result of, or from, any action, omission or negligence of myself or others, including but not limited to the Organization, either collectively or individually; That the Organization, either collectively or individually, is not responsible or liable for any damage to my vehicle, property, or equipment that may occur as a result of the Activities; That negligence includes failure on the part of the Organization, either collectively or individually, to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect me from the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the Activities; and This release, waiver and indemnity is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law of the Province of Ontario and if any portion thereof is held invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

Description and Acknowledgement of Risks. The Parties I understand and acknowledge that: The Activities have foreseeable and unforeseeable inherent risks, hazards and dangers that no amount of care, caution or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life. The sport ; I am responsible for my own code of curling is played on a sheet conduct and behavior during the Activities and will follow safety guidelines including the recommendation by the Organization of ice, which is slippery, hard, and dangerous; A pertinent risk to participating in the sport wearing of curling is the risk of suffering serious head injury should the Participant fall, trip, or stumble onto the ground or ice. It is highly recommended that the Participant wear a helmet at all times when participating in the sport of curlingpersonal protective equipment (where applicable) ; The Organization has a difficult task to ensure safety and it is not infallible. The Organization may be unaware of the Participant’s my fitness or abilities, may misjudge weather or environmental conditions, may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction; and The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization and COVID-19 is extremely contagious. The Organization has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, the Organization cannot guarantee that the Participant I will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, participating in the Activities could increase the Participant’s my risk of contracting COVID-19. The Participant is I am participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of that my participation, the Parties I hereby acknowledge that they are I am aware of the risks, dangers and hazards and may be exposed associated with or related to such risks, dangers and hazardsthe Activities. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to: Health: Health (physical and mental): executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques, physical exertion, overexertion, stretching, dehydration, fatigue, cardiovascular workouts, psychological harm, rapid movements and stops, lack of fitness or conditioning, traumatic injury, bacterial infections, rashes, and the transmission of communicable diseases, including viruses of all kinds, COVID-19, bacteria, parasites or other organisms or any mutation thereof. ; Premises: defective, dangerous or unsafe condition of the facilities; falls; collisions with objects, walls, equipment or persons; dangerous, unsafe, or irregular conditions on floors, ice, or other surfaces, extreme weather conditions; travel to and from premises. ; Use of Equipment: mechanical failure of the equipment; negligent design or manufacture of the equipment; the provision of or the failure by the Organization to provide any warnings, directions, instructions or guidance as to the use of the equipment; failure to use or operate the equipment within my own ability. ; Contact: contact with brooms, brushes or curling stones, other equipment, vehicles, or other persons, and may lead to serious bodily injury, including but not limited to concussions and/or other brain injury, or serious spinal injury. ; Advice: negligent advice regarding the Activities. ; Ability: Failing to act safely or within my own ability or within designated areas. Sport: the game of curling and its inherent risks, including but not limited to, running, sliding or slipping on the ice surface, delivering the curling stone, skipping or sweeping, stepping onto the ice surface from the walkway or onto the walkway from the ice surface, or stepping over dividers that divide one sheet of ice from the next. ; Cyber: privacy breaches, hacking, technology malfunction or damage. ; Conduct: My conduct and conduct of other persons including any physical altercation between participants. ; Travel: Travel to and from the Activities; Activity Specific: Being struck by or striking an object (rock, natural object, watercraft, etc.), being struck by lightning, being lost in unknown territory, sunburn, dehydration, hyperthermia or hypothermia, physical exertion which could lead to heart attack, slip and fall, head injury, asphyxiation, choking, hanging, burn, allergy reaction to insect, chemical material and equipment, broken bone, sprain, cut and abrasion, encounter with domestic or wild animal, serious bodily injury such as permanent disability, paralysis or death, loss of eyesight and drowning.  We Negligence: My negligence and negligence of other persons, including negligence on the part of the Organization, either collectively or individually, may increase the risk of damage, loss, personal injury or death. I understand that the Organization, either collectively or individually, may fail to safeguard or protect me from the risks, dangers and hazards of the Activities, some of which are referred to above. I have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 1 - 4 and 5. Signature Terms In consideration of the Organization allowing me to participate in the Activities, I agree: That when I practice or train in my own space, I am responsible for my surroundings and the location and equipment that I select; That my mental and physical condition is appropriate to participate in the Activities and I assume all risks related to my mental and physical condition; To complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+) and followed recommendations such as seeking further advice from a doctor, another health care practitioner who is licensed to diagnose, or a qualified exercise professional before becoming much more physically active; To comply with the rules and regulations for participation in the Activities including local, municipal, provincial and federal government regulations; To comply with the rules of the facility or equipment; That if I observe an unusual significant hazard or risk, I will remove myself from participation and bring my observations to a representative of the Organization immediately; The risks associated with the Activities are increased when I am impaired and I will not to participate if impaired in any way; That it is my sole responsibility to assess whether any Activities are too difficult for me. By commencing an Activity, I acknowledge and accept the suitability and conditions of the Activity; That I am responsible for my choice of safety or protective equipment and the secure fitting of that equipment; There is no insurance coverage provided for participants against dangers inherent in the Activity. I am responsible to review my personal accident, life insurance coverage to ensure that there is no exclusions related to the Activities, and that benefits are realistic. I am responsible for arranging and paying for such coverage; To stop participation in the Event if it becomes, in my own assessment and opinion, unsafe to continue; That COVID-19 is contagious in nature and I may be exposed to, or infected by, COVID-19 and such exposure may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, or death. I have read and agree to be bound by paragraph 6. Signature Release of Liability and Disclaimer In consideration of the Organization allowing me to participate, I agree: That the sole responsibility for my safety remains with me; To ASSUME all risks arising out of, associated with or related to my participation; That I am not relying on any oral or written statements made by the Organization or its agents, whether in a brochure or advertisement or in individual conversations, to agree to participate in the Activities; To WAIVE any and all claims that I may have now or in the future against the Organization; To freely ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME all such risks and possibility of personal injury, death, property damage, expense and related loss, including loss of income, resulting from my participation in the Activities; To INDEMNIFY and HOLD HARMLESS Personnel Support Programs, either collectively or individually, from and against any and all claims and demands, losses, litigation expenses, legal fees, liability, damages, awards, costs, actions, causes of action, suits, or other proceedings of any form or type whatsoever, they, or any of them, may incur or be subject to whether directly or indirectly as a result of my participation in the Activities, whether the claim is based on, including but not limited to, the negligence, gross negligence, breach of contract, or any action taken or things done, maintained or failed to be done of or by the Organization, collectively or individually.; To FOREVER RELEASE AND INDEMNIFY and HOLD HARMLESS the Organization, either collectively or individually, from any action related to my becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 as a result of, or from, any action, omission or negligence of myself or others, including but not limited to the Organization, either collectively or individually; That the Organization, either collectively or individually, is not responsible or liable for any damage to my vehicle, property, or equipment that may occur as a result of the Activities; That negligence includes failure on the part of the Organization, either collectively or individually, to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect me from the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the Activities; and This release, waiver and indemnity is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law of the Province of Ontario and if any portion thereof is held invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.