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GREATER ARKANSAS RIVER NATURE ASSOCIATION (GARNA)

GENERAL LIABILITY RELEASE FORM 2024

GARNA, a non-profit organization, sponsors outdoor activities and field trips organized for the benefit of its members and the greater Arkansas River community.

In consideration for allowing myself or my minor child to voluntarily participate in one or more GARNA programs and activities, I hereby sign this General Liability Release Form, and acknowledge and agree as follows on behalf of myself and/or my child:

I acknowledge that these activities may be dangerous, and I assume the risks, known and unknown, that may result in possible loss, damage, injury, or death. I realize that I must be prepared for all risks presented by participation in these activities including, among other things, changeable weather conditions, rough terrain, lack of medical facilities, etc. and will take appropriate actions by wearing appropriate outdoor shoes and protective clothing, by consuming adequate amounts of drinking water and using sunscreen, and by generally being attentive to the surrounding physical hazards. With full knowledge of the hazards and responsibilities, I confirm that I have read this General Liability Release Form and voluntarily assume all risks occurring in connection with the GARNA outings. I agree to be solely responsible for my own safety and to take every precaution to provide for the safety and wellbeing of myself and my family while participating in GARNA activities. I also understand that there may not be rescue or medical expertise available on GARNA outings and agree to be responsible for any medical or rescue fees incurred as a result of sickness or injury.

I, on behalf of myself, my family, heirs and representatives, hereby expressly exempt, waive, release, indemnify, discharge and hold harmless GARNA and any and all GARNA volunteers, employees, chapters, agency partners, guides, directors, and associated or affiliated persons, from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, causes of action, or damages for injury, illness or loss that may arise from my or my child’s participation in GARNA’s programs and activities, whether caused or created by the acts, errors, omissions or negligence of GARNA, its employees, officers or agents, or some other person or cause. I further agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless agencies and personal property owners allowing access to private and public lands from any and all injuries, damages, loss, claims, liability, demands, or causes of action which arise from or are related to my or child’s participation in GARNA’s programs or activities.

I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT AND THAT BY SIGNING IT I AM GIVING UP MY RIGHT TO SUE OR OTHERWISE MAKE A CLAIM against GARNA or other persons/agencies mentioned above. My signature below indicates that I have read this document in its entirety, that I understand it completely, and that it affects my legal rights and the legal rights of my child, and that I and my child, agree to be bound by its terms. I also acknowledge that I am providing this waiver and release in advance for the benefit of GARNA knowing that all possible risks or causes of injury can neither be foreseen nor eliminated.

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