ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, WAIVER AND RELEASE

 

By voluntarily participating in the Emmaus Ministries Urban Bike Ride, I agree and acknowledge the following:

I am aware that bicycling involves certain inherent dangers, including but not limited to the hazards of city roads; weather; accidents; actions of participants, motorists and other persons.  I acknowledge that I am aware of the rules of the road applicable to bicycles. I understand that bicycle helmets are required to participate in the Emmaus Ministries Urban Bike Ride and I agree to wear a helmet while participating to follow the rules of the road and all applicable laws and safe bicycling practices.I understand that it is not the function of the ride leaders to serve as guardians of my safety. I give permission to Emmaus Ministries, Inc. to use or release my image without payment should it appear in photos or videos taken during the Emmaus Ministries Urban Bike Ride.I freely and voluntarily accept all risks of injury, death or property damage. I understand and agree that Emmaus Ministries may not be held liable in any way for any occurrence or accident in connection with the Emmaus Ministries Urban Bike Ride. I hereby RELEASE from any and all liability Emmaus Ministries, Inc, its officers, volunteers and agents, their respective successors and assigns, ride sponsors and supporters, and ride leader(s) (if any), against all claims, including, but not limited to, claims of negligence, unintentional acts, and acts of omission, and any personal injury, loss or expense, which may arise from my participation in the Emmaus Ministries Urban Bike Ride. I understand I am responsible for my own conduct and decisions while participating in this ride and further agree that this Waiver & Release shall apply to any claim arising out of my participation in non-bicycling activities while a participant in the Emmaus Ministries Urban Bike Ride.This Waiver & Release is intended to be binding upon me, my family, my heirs, my estate, my legal representatives and assigns.  I understand that the terms of this document are contractual and not a mere recital.

 

I AGREE I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS WAIVER & RELEASE BY READING IT AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS.