Waiver & Release of Liability

I ACKNOWLEDGE that this “Waiver and Release of Liability Form,” will be used by San Diego Photo Safari dba California Photo Safaris, the State of California, Cities of San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, the sponsors, and all personnel (collectively hereafter, “Released Persons”) for the California Photo Safaris Tour Company (hereafter, “the Event”).

I INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the Released Persons above from any and all liabilities or claims made by myself, or made by other persons on my behalf, as a result of my participation and actions in the Event such as, but not limited to, personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death.

I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury, illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, travel expenses, or expenses, of any kind (collectively, “Claims”) that I may experience or incur and, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless the Released Persons above, including volunteer(s), sponsor(s), event promoter(s), vendor(s), and each of their respective parents, members, partners, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries, and landlords and their respective officers, directors, and employees from Claims of any kind arising out of or relating thereto.

I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN THE CALIFORNIA PHOTO SAFARIS TOURS AND ANY/ALL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT AND THE EVENT ACTIVITIES, including, by way of example and not limitation:

I agree that the Released Persons are not at fault for any risks involving their own negligence, misuse, and carelessness. Examples include but are not limited to: property owned, maintained, controlled that can be dangerous or defective.
I acknowledge that the Released Persons are not responsible for the errors, omissions, acts, or failures to act of any party or entity during the event.
I acknowledge that the activities in which I may participate in may challenge one’s physical and mental limits.

I accept all risks including but not limited to those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of participants, and actions of other attendees.
I hereby agree that I shall not place my life or health in peril and consent to receive medical treatment in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during my participation. I agree to pay for all costs related to medical response, treatment, and transport on my behalf.

I certify that I am physically fit For my participation in the Event or Event Activities, and have not been advised to refrain from participation by a qualified medical professional. I certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems that preclude my participation.I will govern my actions and responsibilities with respect to all activities which I participate in.

DRUGS/ALCOHOL: I certify that I am not under the influence of any narcotic, alcohol, or other drug, that may impair my understanding or judgment. I will not at any time during the Event or Event Activities be under the influence of any narcotic, alcohol, or drug.

PHOTOGRAPHY: I agree to be photographed and allow my photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the Event and Event Activities holders, producers, sponsors, and organizers.