RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE.
This Waiver will stay valid for the length of time that the GSSCC participant’s membership remains current.
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In consideration for allowing me to participate in any or all events and related activities of the GERMAN SHEPHERD SCHUTZHUND CLUB OF CANADA, I hereby warrant and agree that:
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I am familiar with and accept that there is always the risk of serious injury and death resulting from participation in any organized recreational activity including the demonstrations, competitions and like activities offered as part of the program of the GERMAN SHEPHERD SCHUTZHUND CLUB OF CANADA; and
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I have satisfied myself, and believe, that I am physically, emotionally and mentally able to participate in this program, and that my equipment is appropriate for use in this program; and
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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
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I will immediately remove myself from participation, and notify the nearest official, if at any time I sense or observe any unusual hazard or unsafe condition or if I experience any deterioration in my physical, emotional or mental fitness, or that of my equipment, or exceed my comfort level, for continued participation in any event or related activity.
I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE, ON BEHALF OF MYSELF, MY HEIRS, ASSIGNS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NEXT OF KIN THAT MY EXECUTION OF THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES:
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AN UNQUALIFIED ASSUMPTION BY ME OF ALL RISKS associated with my participation in any or all of the games, events and related activities of the GERMAN SHEPHERD SCHUTZHUND CLUB OF CANADA (“the Activities”) even if arising from the negligence or gross negligence, including any compounding or aggravation of injuries caused by negligent rescue operations or procedures, of the GERMAN SHEPHERD SCHUTZHUND CLUB OF CANADA, any event organizer, event venue and any and all persons associated therewith or participating therein in any capacity; or in transportation to and from such events and activities; and
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A FULL AND FINAL RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have, or may in the future have, against the GERMAN SHEPHERD SCHUTZHUND CLUB OF CANADA, all event sponsors, event venues, and their respective directors, officers, employees, coaches, leaders, contractors, agents and representatives, advertisers, volunteers, others participating in any capacity, (all of whom are collectively referred to as “the Releasees”) from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that I may suffer as a result of my use of or my presence at event facilities, or my participation in any part of, or presence at, any or all of the games, events and related activities of the Releasees due to any cause whatsoever, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWED UNDER THE RELEVANT OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES.
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AN AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE THE RELEASEES for any loss, injury, costs or damages of any form or type, howsoever caused or arising, and whether directly or indirectly, from my participation in any aspect of the said games, events and related activities; and
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An agreement that this document be governed by the laws, and in the courts of the Province or Territory in which the said games, events and related activities take place.