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I would like to participate in the event (the “Event”) organized by the Friends of the Blue Hills (“Friends”). I am aware that participation in a Friends’ Event involves risk, including, but not limited to, the hazards of walking on rocky terrain, possible interaction with wildlife and physical exertion. I hereby state that I am physically capable of participating in the Event. I also agree to comply with all DCR rules and regulations. Therefore, notwithstanding the risks of participating in the Hike set forth and as described above, and in consideration of the Friends: 1) I AGREE TO ASSUME AND ACCEPT ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT; AND 2) I HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE AND COVENANT AND AGREE NOT TO SUE, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS, THE FRIENDS AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “RELEASEES”), AND EACH OF THE RELEASEES, FROM AND AGAINST AND IN REGARD TO ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, SUITS, LOSSES, COSTS, DAMAGES, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ATTORNEYS’ FEES), AND ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF EVERY KIND AND DESCRIPTION, WHICH I SHALL OR MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES OR ANY ONE OR MORE OF THEM ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT. I agree that this release and Assumption of Risk shall be (a) binding upon me and my heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns, and (b) deemed a contract made under seal under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the internal laws of said Commonwealth without regard to its principles of conflict of laws.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ, UNDERSTAND AND VOLUNTARILY SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IT SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AND BINDING UPON ME, MY MINOR CHILDREN AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS, AND MY HEIRS, EXECUTORS, REPRESENTATIVES AND ESTATE. I HAVE ADDED THE NAME(S) OF THE MINOR CHILD(REN) WHO WILL ACCOMPANY ME ON THIS EXCURSION BELOW. Parent/s must sign below, both in their capacity as a participant, and as Parent/s of any minor child identified below. Add your name below to accept the terms described in this document.

Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in the Orienteering USA member club events, I and/or my minor child, our personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin: 1. I acknowledge that I understand that there are risks associated with orienteering activities and that I am in good health and if at any time I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the activity. The risks may cause minor injuries, serious injuries or in extreme circumstances even death. 2. I understand that the risks associated with orienteering may be caused by me through my own actions, or inaction, or the actions or inaction of others participating in the activity and that there may be other risks either not known to me or not readily foreseeable. I fully accept all such risks and responsibility for losses, costs and damages, I incur as a result of my participation in the Activity. 3. I hereby accept and assume all such risks, and assume all responsibility for the losses, costs and/or damages following such injury, or death, even if caused in whole or in part, by the negligence of any and all of those involved with the running of the event and hold them harmless. 4. I understand that Navigation Games may take photographs or video recordings for educational and publicity purposes. 5. I have read this agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and have signed it freely without the inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.