Liability Release and Waiver
Acknowledgement of Participant Responsibility, Express Assumption of Risk, and Release of Liability.
In consideration of authorization to participate in a Wild Grief event, I hereby agree and acknowledge the following, including a release of liability, which will apply to this and any future Wild Grief events:
1. By signing this Waiver & Release for myself (or for the participant if the participant is under 18) I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, and INDEMNIFY Wild Grief, a non-profit Washington State corporation, and its officers, directors, volunteers, members, employees and agents, and any and all authorized participants for any injury, loss or damage suffered as a result of participation in any Wild Grief event, or any activity associated with said events, caused by the NEGLIGENCE of any of the above-named persons or entities. I understand that this Release is also binding on my heirs and representatives and that any legal action that may arise at any Wild Grief event will be handled in the state of Washington according to Washington State law.
2. I understand that there are certain risks associated with a Wild Grief program whether virtual or outside, either solo or in a group, including emotional stress or trauma, and the risk of serious personal injury or death, and I expressly agree to assume these risks. When undertaking a group outdoor activity, I understand the route chosen may be challenging, not necessarily the safest or easiest route, and that weather, and trail conditions may make the hike more difficult. I warrant that I am in proper physical condition to participate in this event.
3. I understand Wild Grief and all its sponsors, their respective officers, directors, volunteers, members, employees and agents are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged personal property during any Wild Grief event.
4.Wild Grief reserves the right to remove a participant from a Wild Grief event if the participant is determined by an authorized Wild Grief representative to be disruptive, or is endangering themself or other participants.
5. I understand Wild Grief requires all participants to observe and comply with applicable state, city and county public health orders, laws and regulations for preventing the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19. I understand Wild Grief cannot be held liable for any exposure to Coronavirus/COVID-19.
Multi-Media Release
I, the undersigned, do hereby grant permission to Wild Grief, a Washington State non-profit corporation, for me or for my minor child to be interviewed, photographed and/or videographed during any program-related activities and events. My or my child’s image, video, interview or quote may be published on their website(s), online and print publications, and other multi-media venues as deemed necessary and appropriate, primarily to help portray or promote Wild Grief and their programs.
I hereby release any of the above organization, their representatives, employees, volunteers, officers, directors, and subsidiaries, from all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with any use of said “materials”, including, without limitation, all claims for invasion of privacy, infringement of my right to publicity, defamation and any other personal and/or property rights.
It is further agreed that above entities may use such material for promotional and fundraising purposes. This may include, but is not limited to, visual displays, website, publications, videos, and/or news media coverage.
I acknowledge and agree no sums whatsoever will be due to me or my child as a result of the use of the “materials” and acknowledge that I have received no monetary compensation for “materials” used pursuant to this release.