2. Acknowledgment of Voluntary Participation
I, the undersigned participant ("Participant"), state that I am voluntarily participating in bicycle rides, group rides, demonstrations, training activities, fundraising events, transportation to and from event locations, and all other related activities (collectively, the "Activities") organized, sponsored, or hosted by Spokes Fighting Strokes, a nonprofit organization, and/or its affiliates (collectively, "SFS"). I confirm that I am physically fit, have no medical condition that would prevent safe participation, and have not been advised against participating in physical activity of this kind by a physician. If I have any medical condition relevant to safe participation, I have disclosed it above.
3. Assumption of Risk
I understand that cycling and related activities carry inherent and significant risks of injury, including but not limited to: collisions with other riders, pedestrians, vehicles, or fixed objects; falls; equipment failure or malfunction; road, trail, or weather conditions; traffic; and physical exertion, including the risk of cardiac or other medical events during exertion. I understand these risks cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken by SFS to avoid injury. I voluntarily and knowingly assume all such risks, known and unknown, and assume full responsibility for my participation.
4. Release of Liability and Covenant Not to Sue
In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Activities, I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and personal representatives, hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Spokes Fighting Strokes, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, sponsors, event organizers, and any property owners or municipalities hosting the Activities (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, while participating in the Activities,
WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. This release does not apply to injury or damage caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Released Parties, where and to the extent such limitation is required by applicable law.
5. Indemnification
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, or costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) brought by any third party arising out of or related to my participation in the Activities, including any claims arising from my own acts or omissions.
6. Medical Treatment Authorization
I authorize SFS and its representatives to secure and administer emergency medical treatment, including transport to a medical facility, for me in the event of injury or illness during the Activities, at my expense, if I am unable to consent at the time due to my condition. This authorization does not obligate SFS to provide medical care or supervision.
7. Photo, Video, and Media Release
I authorize SFS to photograph, film, and/or record me, and to use, reproduce, and distribute such images, video, and audio, in any format now known or later developed, worldwide and in perpetuity, for any lawful promotional, educational, or fundraising purpose, including but not limited to newsletters, flyers, posters, brochures, advertisements, press materials, its website, and social media, without payment or other consideration to me.
8. Governing Law and Severability
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of __________________, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. If any provision of this agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
