WAIVER

Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any trip, activity, expedition, event, and any other organized activity (collectively referred to as "Activities") run by High Bearings ("the Company"), the undersigned, for themselves, and on behalf of their heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, and assigns, hereby agree to the following:

  1. Scope of Agreement: I acknowledge and agree that this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement shall apply to my participation in any and all Activities organized, conducted, sponsored, or promoted by High Bearings, now and in the future. I understand that this includes, but is not limited to, any trip, activity, expedition, event, or other organized activities that I may participate in during my membership or association with High Bearings.

  2. Acknowledgment of Risk: I fully understand that (a) adventure travel and related activities involve inherent risks and dangers of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis, and death ("Risks"); (b) these Risks may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the activity, the condition in which the activity takes place, or the negligence of the "Releasees" named below; (c) there may be other risks and social and economic losses either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages I incur as a result of my participation in the activity.

  3. Release: I hereby release, discharge, and covenant not to sue the Company, its respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, volunteers, and employees, other participants, any sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which the activity takes place (each considered one of the "Releasees" herein) from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on my account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations.

  4. Hold Harmless: I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this activity, whether caused by the negligence of Releasees or otherwise.

  5. Health and Safety: I attest that I am physically fit and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person. I agree to follow all laws, rules, and guidelines regulating the conduct of the activity, and I agree to wear all required and recommended safety equipment during the activity. I assume full responsibility for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to customs and immigration requirements.

  6. Consent to Medical Treatment: I hereby consent to receive medical treatment deemed necessary if I am injured or require medical attention during my participation in the activity. I agree to be financially responsible for any medical or legal bills that may be incurred as a result of injury or medical attention.

  7. Digital Acceptance: I understand and agree that checking a digital checkbox associated with this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement during an online registration or application process shall constitute a legal signature with the same force and effect as if I had signed my signature manually. I acknowledge that my digital acceptance is binding and serves as confirmation that I have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions contained within this Agreement.

  8. Understanding of Terms: I understand that this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement is a legal contract and that it is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the activity is conducted. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the remainder will continue in full legal force and effect.

    I have read this agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am accepting the terms of this agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my digital acceptance for it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.

Participant's Name (Print): _____________________________

Participant's Digital Acceptance: [Checkbox]

Date: _________________