Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form
I hereby assume all of the risks of participating in any/all activities associated with
the Volunteer AO Program and associated events, including by way of example and not limitation,
any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or
entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained,
or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault.
I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently prepared or trained for participation
in any/all activities for which I offer my services, and have not been advised to not
participate by a qualified medical professional. I certify that there are no health-related
reasons or problems which preclude my participation in these activities.
I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form will be used by the
event holders, sponsors, and organizers of the activity/activities in which I may participate,
and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said activity.
In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in these activities, I hereby
take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows:
(A) I waive, release, and discharge from any and all liability, including but not limited to,
liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for my death,
disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may
hereafter occur to me including my traveling to and from these activities, The following entities or persons:
The Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau (AOTB) and/or their directors, officers, employees, volunteers,
representatives, and agents, and the activity holders, sponsors, and volunteers;
(B) Indemnify, hold harmless, and promise not to sue the entities or persons mentioned in this
paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in these activities,
whether caused by the negligence of release or otherwise.
I acknowledge that the AOTB and their directors, officers, volunteers, representatives, and agents
are NOT responsible for the errors, omissions, acts, or failures to act of any party or entity conducting
a specific activity on their behalf.
I acknowledge that these activities may involve a test of a person's physical and mental limits and
carries with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. The risks include, but are
not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of participants,
equipment, vehicular traffic, lack of hydration, and actions of other people including, but not limited to,
participants, volunteers, monitors, and/or producers of these activities.
I hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury,
accident, and/or illness during these activities.
I understand while participating in any Volunteeer AO activity, I may be photographed. I agree to allow
my photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the activity holders, producers,
sponsors, organizers, and assigns.
The Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form shall be construed broadly to provide a release and
waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.