Oregon Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Personal Injury, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement with Regard to Hiking in State or National Park

• Category: Releases and Waivers - Personal Injury
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-00578BG
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a model waiver and release to be signed by a person participating in a hike. The waiver and release is given in favor of the guide of the hike and the lodge where the hiker is staying. The Oregon Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Personal Injury, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement is a legal document that aims to protect the state or national park, as well as its staff and affiliated entities, from liability and possible legal actions resulting from accidents, injuries, or damages that may occur during hiking activities within the park grounds. This agreement is designed to inform participants about the inherent risks associated with hiking and to obtain the participant's acknowledgement of these risks and their voluntary assumption of such risks. The agreement typically includes various important clauses and terms, some of which may vary depending on the specific park or organization. Here are some of the key components that are commonly found in an Oregon Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Personal Injury, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement for hiking: 1. Release of Liability: The participant understands and agrees to release the park, its employees, volunteers, and agents from any liability for injuries, accidents, damages, or losses that may occur during the hiking activity. This clause typically covers injuries caused by the participant's own actions or the actions of other participants, as well as any injuries resulting from the conditions of the park trails and facilities. 2. Waiver of Claims: The participant agrees to waive any claims, demands, or legal actions against the park, its employees, volunteers, and agents for any injuries, accidents, damages, or losses that may arise during the hiking activity. This clause ensures that the participant will not hold the park responsible for any harm suffered during the activity. 3. Assumption of Risk: The participant acknowledges and assumes the inherent risks associated with hiking, which may include but are not limited to slips, falls, encounters with wildlife, adverse weather conditions, rugged terrain, and other hazards present in the park. By signing the agreement, the participant acknowledges that these risks exist and that they willingly accept them. 4. Indemnity: The participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the park, its employees, volunteers, and agents from any and all claims, demands, actions, or damages arising out of their participation in the hiking activity. This indemnity clause ensures that the participant will take responsibility for any legal or financial consequences should a claim be made against the park due to their actions or injuries. It is important to note that while the general principles and components of the agreement remain consistent, specific parks or organizations may have their own versions of the Oregon Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Personal Injury, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement tailored to their individual needs. The document may have additional provisions or clauses depending on the park's unique circumstances or any particular risks associated with hiking in that specific location.

The Oregon Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Personal Injury, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement is a legal document that aims to protect the state or national park, as well as its staff and affiliated entities, from liability and possible legal actions resulting from accidents, injuries, or damages that may occur during hiking activities within the park grounds. This agreement is designed to inform participants about the inherent risks associated with hiking and to obtain the participant's acknowledgement of these risks and their voluntary assumption of such risks. The agreement typically includes various important clauses and terms, some of which may vary depending on the specific park or organization. Here are some of the key components that are commonly found in an Oregon Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Personal Injury, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement for hiking: 1. Release of Liability: The participant understands and agrees to release the park, its employees, volunteers, and agents from any liability for injuries, accidents, damages, or losses that may occur during the hiking activity. This clause typically covers injuries caused by the participant's own actions or the actions of other participants, as well as any injuries resulting from the conditions of the park trails and facilities. 2. Waiver of Claims: The participant agrees to waive any claims, demands, or legal actions against the park, its employees, volunteers, and agents for any injuries, accidents, damages, or losses that may arise during the hiking activity. This clause ensures that the participant will not hold the park responsible for any harm suffered during the activity. 3. Assumption of Risk: The participant acknowledges and assumes the inherent risks associated with hiking, which may include but are not limited to slips, falls, encounters with wildlife, adverse weather conditions, rugged terrain, and other hazards present in the park. By signing the agreement, the participant acknowledges that these risks exist and that they willingly accept them. 4. Indemnity: The participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the park, its employees, volunteers, and agents from any and all claims, demands, actions, or damages arising out of their participation in the hiking activity. This indemnity clause ensures that the participant will take responsibility for any legal or financial consequences should a claim be made against the park due to their actions or injuries. It is important to note that while the general principles and components of the agreement remain consistent, specific parks or organizations may have their own versions of the Oregon Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Personal Injury, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement tailored to their individual needs. The document may have additional provisions or clauses depending on the park's unique circumstances or any particular risks associated with hiking in that specific location.