Indemnification

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

SHARED ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE (SATV) USER


  1.   ACTIVITY AND ASSOCIATED RISKS:   I have  chosen to  participate  in  a shared active transportation vehicle  activity  in  Tempe,  Arizona  (hereinafter  referred  to  as  the  “Activity”),  with Boaz Bikes.  I understand that:
  2.   The activity is inherently hazardous and I may be exposed to dangers and hazards, including some  of  the  following:    falls,  fractures,  concussions,  dangerous  weather,  overexertion, overheating,  injuries  from  my  lack  of  fitness  or  conditioning,  hyperthermia,  hostile  or aggressive pedestrians, bicyclists, SATVs and vehicle drivers, death, equipment failures, losing control of or crashing the SATV, traffic, collisions with moving or parked vehicles, road and or trail hazards (such as sewer gratings, gravel, unlevel terrain, washouts and debris), failure to wear a helmet and or other protective equipment and negligence of others;
  3.   As  a  consequence  of  these  risks, I may  be  seriously  hurt  or disabled or may die  from  the resulting injuries and my property may also be damaged;
  4. Hospital facilities, qualified medical care and emergency medical attention may be limited or unavailable during the Activity;
  5.   City of Tempe assumes no responsibility for providing medical care during the Activity and I

will have to pay for any medical care that I incur.


In consideration of the permission to participate in the Activity, I agree to the terms contained in this document:


  1.   ASSUMPTION OF THE RISKS:   I hereby freely and voluntarily assume the above-mentioned risks, as well as other risks not listed, that are part of this Activity, and any harm, injury or loss that may occur to me or my property as a result of my participation in the Activity – including any injury or loss caused by  the  negligence of the  City of Tempe,  its employees  and officers, officials and agents and other Activity participants.  I also understand that any equipment that I provide or rent from the operator, or any other provider, I use at my own risk and that any such equipment is provided without any warranty from the City of Tempe about its condition or suitability.  I also understand that any City of Tempe right of way is used without any warranty about its condition or suitability.

  1.   RELEASE OF LIABIITY:  I hereby RELEASE the City of Tempe, its employees and officers, officials and agents, the providers of any right of way, land owners, the State of Arizona parks and recreation, municipal or governmental providers of use  permits, and their respective employees and officers, officials and agents (the “Released Parties”) FROM ALL LIABILITIES, CAUSES OF ACTION, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS that arise in any way from injury, death, loss or harm that occurs to me  or any other person or to any property during the Activity.  This RELEASE includes claims for the negligence of the Released Parties and claims for strict liability for unusually dangerous activities.  This RELEASE does not  extend  to  claims  or  any  other  liabilities  that  Arizona  law  does  not  permit  to  be  excluded  by

agreement.  I also agree not to sue or make a claim against the Released Parties for death, injuries, loss or harm that occur during the Activity or are related in any way to the Activity.


  1.   INDEMNIFICATION,  HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFENSE:   I promise  to  INDEMNIFY, HOLD  HARMLESS AND DEFEND the Released Parties against any and all claims to which section 3 of this agreement applies, including claims for their own negligence.   I also promise to INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND the Released Parties against any and all claims for my own negligence, and any other claim arising from my conduct during the Activity.  In accordance with these promises, I will reimburse the Released Parties for any damages, reasonable settlements and defense costs, including attorney’s fees, that they incur because of any such claims made against them.  I agree that in the event of my death  or  disability,  the  terms  of  this  agreement,  including  the  indemnification  obligation  in  this section,  will  be  binding  on  my  estate  and  my  personal  representative,  executor,  administrator  or guardian will be obligated to respect and enforce them.

  1.   INDEPENDENT  CONTRACTORS:    I  acknowledge  that  the  City  of  Tempe  has  no  control  over  and assumes no responsibility for the actions of any operator or any independent contractors providing any services for the Activity.

  1.   SEVERABILITY:  I agree that the purpose of this agreement is that it shall be an enforceable RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY as broad and inclusive as permitted by Arizona law.  I agree that if any portion or provision of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, then the remainder will continue in full force and effect.  I also agree that any invalid provision will be modified or partially enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law to carry out the purpose of the agreement.

  1.   APPLICABLE  LAW,  FORUM  AND  ATTORNEY’S  FEES:   This  agreement  is  governed  by  and  shall  be construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Arizona, without reference to its choice of law rules.  I agree that any dispute arising from this Agreement or in any way associated with the Activity shall be brought only in a state or federal court located in Maricopa County, Arizona, and I agree to the jurisdiction and venue of those courts for any such dispute.  In any litigation in which the validity or enforceability of this agreement is contested, I agree that the prevailing party will pay all attorney’s fees and costs of the parties seeking to uphold the agreement.

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS AGREEMENT BY READING IT BEFORE SIGNING IT.  NO ORAL REPRESENTATIONS, STATEMENTS, OR OTHER INDUCEMENTS TO  SIGN  THIS  RELEASE  HAVE  BEEN  MADE  APART  FROM  WHAT  IS  CONTAINED  IN  THIS DOCUMENT.   I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A CONTRACT THAT AFFECTS MY LEGAL RIGHTS AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.


Signature of user:   


Name printed:   


Date:   


If user is a minor, signature of a parent or responsible adult is required below.  In consideration of the minor child being permitted to participate in the Activity, I accept and agree to the full contents of this agreement.  I certify that I have the authority to sign on behalf of the minor child and to make decisions for the minor child regarding this Activity.  I also agree to RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND the Released Parties from all liabilities, and claims that arise in any way from any injury, death, loss of harm that occurs to the minor child during the Activity or in any way related to the Activity.  This includes  any  claim  of the minor  and  any  claim  arising  from  the  negligence  of the  Released Parties.   I understand that nothing in this agreement is intended to release claims that Arizona law does not permit to be excluded by agreement.


Parent/Responsible Adult Signature:   


Name printed:   


Relationship:   


Date: