I, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge that I have voluntarily chosen to take part in Palmar Collective programming. I hereby further expressly and unequivocally acknowledge my actual and absolute understanding that certain risks are inherent in taking surfing lessons,  surfing, and other ocean and beach related activities, and that these risks cannot be eliminated, altered, or controlled; and these risks can be the cause of injury, illness, death, or other damages.  I know and fully understand that surfing is an outdoor activity in an uncontrolled natural environment with inherent risks and hazards where serious accidents and property damage can and do occur, and participants can and do die or sustain injuries.

I do hereby further expressly and unequivocally acknowledge – on behalf of myself– my full knowledge and understanding that board sports such as surfing, skateboarding and simliar and taking lessons for it, necessarily entail participant exposure to numerous inherent and other known and unknown risks, including, but not limited to: (1) loss of control of participant’s board or someone else’s board; (2) falls from the board; (3) collision with other participants, gear, boards, rocks, and/or other man-made or natural obstacles, whether obvious or concealed; (4) the split-second judgment, decision-making and conduct of the instructors (except for acts of wanton or gross negligence); (5) submersion in water and/or drowning; (6) encounters with animals, marine life and insects; (7) exposure to the outdoor ocean environment, extreme temperatures, sun, and  inclement weather, including travel by foot or vehicle in any way related to this activity; (8) assistance in lifting and/or carrying gear; (9) rescue-related injuries; and (10) unavailability of immediate and appropriate medical attention in case of injury.  I understand and acknowledge that the above list is not complete or exhaustive, and that other risks, known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, may also exist and result in injury, illness, disease, death or damage.  My participation in these activities is purely voluntary and I elect to do so at my own risk.  By signing this RELEASE, WITH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS, I do hereby knowingly and lawfully assume all such risk and full responsibility for any consequences of such risk.

For, and in consideration of, the utility, privilege and enjoyment of surfing with Palmar Collective, I, the undersigned (herein, sometimes referred to as “Releasing Party”), do hereby – on behalf of myself (and also on behalf of all of my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns) – release, acquit and otherwise forever discharge Palmar Collective and any and all Palmar Collective volunteers, employees, directors, and instructors, and all of their respective owners, officers, agents, employees, members, or assigns (herein, sometimes referred to collectively as “Released Parties’) of and from any and all past, present or future causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, loss of services, expenses, compensations, third-party actions, suits at law or in equity, including claims or suits for contribution or indemnity, of whatever nature, and of and from any and all incidental or consequential damages in any way growing out of any personal injury or death or property damage resulting from my participation in any Palmar Collective surfing or other related activity. I understand that I will be participating in activities that include surfing, swimming, holding breath, treading water, significant cardiovascular endurance, physical exercise, and that I am fit to perform those acts. I further contend that I understand any injuries that may occur, and I release Palmar Collective from any injuries that may occur during the participation of those previously mentioned activities, and other related activities not mentioned. 

Furthermore, to the extent Released Parties ever provide transportation to the clinic location, I hereby acknowledge and willingly assume, on my own behalf all risks and hazards involved in the activity of riding in a motor vehicle; and I also expressly agree to release and otherwise discharge Released Parties from any act or omission, excluding acts of wanton or gross negligence, in rendering or failing to render any type of rescue, emergency or medical services.  In signing this document, I fully recognize and understand that if I am hurt, die, or my property is damaged, I am giving up my right to make a claim or file a lawsuit against the Released Parties, even if it negligently (or by some other act or omission, excluding acts of wanton or gross negligence) causes the injury or damage.

I hereby further agree that I will indemnify and otherwise save and hold Released Parties harmless from and against any and all claims or costs, including attorneys’ fees, of third-parties in any way arising from personal injury, death or property damage to any other participant, spectator or third-party, whether or not resulting from negligence, in the course of my participation in Palmar Collective activities. 

I consent to medical treatment and medical services that may be required if an injury occurs onsight. I further acknowledge that in the event medical treatment be required, that my agent or responsible party be required to pay for any medical expenses incurred. Palmar Collective is not responsible for the cost of medical treatment. 

I agree to reimburse Palmar Collective for any damages to property sustained to More Women+ Surf surfboards, or other equipment, during my care that exceeds expected, daily wear and tear. 

I understand and agree that this RELEASE, WITH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS shall be binding upon myself and all of my heirs, assigns and next of kin and shall extend to the benefit of Released Parties and their successors and assigns.

I do not, to the best of my knowledge, have any physical limitation, medical ailment or mental disability that would prevent me from participating in the abovementioned operations and activities. It is my responsibility to disclose any and all impairments that may impact my ability to perform. 

If any provision of this Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement shall be held unenforceable or void, it shall be severable from the remaining provisions and shall not affect their subsequent enforceability or validity.

I consent to the unrestricted use, by Palmar Collective (and those acting with its permission and authority), of any and all media taken, in whole or in part, unlimited use, for all purposes in any form or medium, including, without limitation, its use through or on any electronic media, including the Internet.

I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product or products or the advertising copy or printed matter that may be used with the finished media.

Further, I relinquish all rights, titles and interest I may have in the finished media, negative(s) and reproduction to any responsible business firm or publication. It is understood that Palmar Collective retains copyright of media at all times under the express understanding and agreement that Palmar Collective shall have exclusive reproduction rights to the media.

I hereby release Palmar Collective from any and all claims in connection with the media, including any and all claims of libel.