Description 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 Organization may offer or promote online programming (such as webinars, remote conferences, workshops, and online training) which have different foreseeable and unforeseeable risks than in-person programming; 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 give incomplete warnings or instructions, may misjudge weather or environmental conditions, 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 will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending the Activities could increase your 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: Contracting COVID-19 or any other contagious disease; Executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques; Vigorous physical exertion, strenuous cardiovascular workouts and rapid movements; Exerting and stretching various muscle groups; The failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment; Spinal cord injuries which may render the Participant permanently paralyzed; Serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons and other aspects of the Participant’s body or to the Participant’s general health and well-being; Abrasions, sprains, strains, fractures, or dislocations; Concussion or other head injuries, including but not limited to, closed head injury or blunt head trauma; Physical contact with other participants, spectators, equipment, and hazards; Not wearing appropriate safety or protective equipment, such a helmet; Failure to act safely or within the Participant’s ability or within designated areas; Grass, turf, and other surfaces including bacterial infections and rashes; Collisions with fences, poles, stands, and soccer equipment; Negligence of other persons, including other spectators, participants, or employees; Weather conditions; and Travel to and from competitive events and associated non-competitive events which are an integral part of the Activities We have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 1 and 4
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Samples: Risk Agreement, Risk Agreement, Risk Agreement
