Waiver of Liability

WAIVER OF LIABILITY


Participants Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability Form
Hiking / Bushwalking / Challenges / Camping
By joining ATICA Wilderness, I acknowledge that I will be participating in outdoor activities that are potentially dangerous including but not limited to; walking, hiking, backpacking, camping and Hike For Health Challenge events organised by the Adventure Leader or staff of ATICA Wilderness.

 

ATICA Wilderness (registered business name), ABN: 27530436573, also known as and referred to as ATICA Wilderness Adventures, and the ATICA WildernessWanderer’s (Facebook Group), is an outdoor adventure and community organisation, where people meet to participate in outdoor adventure events, namely hiking/bushwalking and Hike For Health Challenges.

 

The waiver of liability is an agreement that attendance at ATICA Wilderness outdoor adventure events is strictly voluntary and of my own choice. I agree 100% to accept personal responsibility for all, and any foreseen and unforeseen events that may occur during, including to and from, all ATICA Wilderness bushwalking/hiking or Hike For Health Challenges, events and activities that I choose to participate in.

 

I understand that during my participation in ATICA Wilderness outdoor adventure events, I may be exposed to a variety of hazards and risks, foreseen or unforeseen, which are inherent in any and all outdoor adventure events, and cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of what outdoor adventure represents. These inherent risks include, but are not limited to, the dangers of serious personal injury,property damage, and death (“Injuries and Damages”) from exposure to the hazardsof outdoor activities and travel to and from these activities.

 

ATICA Wilderness has not tried to contradict or minimize my understanding of these risks. I know that Injuries and Damages can occur by natural causes or activities of other persons, animals, trip members, trip organisers and assistant organisers or third parties, either as a result of negligence or because of other reasons.

 

ATICA Wilderness, its organizers, assistant organizers, and other participants take no responsibility for me and will not be held responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur during ATICA Wilderness outdoor adventure events. Outdoor sports are inherently dangerous and accidents will happen and that risks of such Injuries and Damages are a part of outdoor adventures. I appreciate that I may have to exercise extra care for my own person and for others around me in the face of such hazards.

 

In consideration for my acceptance as a participant in ATICA Wilderness outdoor adventure events I confirm my understanding that: 

 

ATICA Wilderness confirms the qualifications of all staff, employees, contractors and volunteers who may attend trips, and I understand that they are trained to respond during an emergency by providing first aid, CPR, or any rescue action. However, I further understand that on these outdoor adventure events there may not be search, rescue, medical facilities or expertise necessary to deal with the severity of the Injuries and Damages to which I may be exposed. 

 

The ATICA Wilderness outdoor adventure events officially begin and end at the location(s) designated by ATICA Wilderness. The outdoor adventure events do not include carpooling, transportation, or transit to and from the outdoor adventure events, and I am personally responsible for all risks associated with this travel. This does not apply to transportation provided by ATICA Wilderness during the outdoor adventure events. 

 

If I decide to leave early and not to complete the outdoor adventure event as planned, I assume all risks inherent in my decision to leave and waive all liability against ATICA Wilderness arising from that decision. Likewise, if the leader has concluded the outdoor adventure event and I decide to go forward without the leader, I assume all risks inherent in my decision to go forward and waive all liability against ATICA Wilderness arising from that decision. 

 

Bushwalking, hiking, and Hike For Health Challenges are physical activities involving a large amount of walking and physical exertion. I understand that it is a general requirement for participants to be in good general health, free from cardiovascular and respiratory disease, and have good exercise tolerance and that it is my responsibility to get my physicians approval before commencing such activities. 

 

To the fullest extent allowed by law, I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY, ATICA Wilderness, its officers, directors, organisers, assistant organisers, employees, agents, leaders and personal trainers from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, even if caused by negligence of ATICA Wilderness, its officers, directors, organisers, assistant organisers, employees, agents, leaders and personal trainers, in any way connected with these outdoor adventure events. 

 

I further agree to HOLD HARMLESS, ATICA Wilderness, its officers, directors, organiser, assistant organisers, employees, agents, leaders and personal trainers from any claims, damages, injuries or losses caused by my own negligence while a participant on the outdoor adventure events, I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and includes any minors accompanying me on the outdoor adventure events.

 

This Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law. If any provision or any part of any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or legally unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall remain valid and fully enforceable. 

 

By joining ATICA Wilderness I freely and voluntarily assume all risks of such Injuries and Damages. 

Click here to download the WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM and on completion of signing please return to Candi at aticawildernessadventures@gmail.com



Click here to download the MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE & CONSENT FORM and once completed and signed please fill out and return to Candi at aticawildernessadventures@gmail.com  

 

Click here to download the HIKE FOR HEALTH Exercise Pre-Screen Questionnaire and Medical Consent Forms and once completed and signed please return to Candi at aticawildernessadventures@gmail.com  

 

If you have any questions please fill out the Enquiry Form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 

 

Thank you .  


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