In consideration for the utilizing of kitesurfing equipment and instruction from WINDYCITY KITE SPORTS in engaging in the sport of kiteboarding, I hereby understand and agree to this release of liability, waive of legal rights, assumption of risk and to the terms hereof as follows:
I understand and acknowledge that kiteboarding activities have inherent dangers, including potential serious injury and death, which no amount of care, caution, instruction or expertise can totally eliminate. I EXPRESSLY AND VOLUNTARY ASSUME ALL RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY SUSTAINED (SUSH AS BROKEN LIMB, PARALYSIS OR FATAL INJURY) OR DEATH WHILE PARTICIPATING IN KITEBOARDING ACTIVITIES WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES.
I hereby RELEASE AND DISCHARGE WINDYCITY KITE SPORTS, collaborators and employees, in any Great Lakes region including but not limited to the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin and including but not limited to the cities of Chicago, Waukegan, Gary, Michigan City, St Joesph, South Haven, Sheboygan and their officers, directors, elected officials, agents, employees and instructors used for kiteboarding activities (hereafter collectively referred to as “Released Parties”) from any and all liability, claims, judgments, demands or causes of action and costs, including attorneys' fees, that I may hereafter have for injuries, disability, death or damages arising out of my participation in kiteboarding activities, including, but not limited to, losses caused by the negligence of the Released Parties. The release and discharge provisions of this paragraph are binding upon the student as well as his or her heirs, successors, assigners, executors and the estate.
I agree to wear all safety equipment required by WINDYCITY KITE SPORTS, under the guidelines of the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO), including an appropriately thick wetsuit and approved flotation vest.
I agree that I will operate all the said kiteboarding equipment in a reasonable and safe manner so as not to endanger the lives of persons or property of any individual.
I represent that I am at least 18 years of age or that as the parent or legal guardian, I waive and release all legal rights that may accrue for me/my minor child as the result of any injury that me/my minor child may suffer while engaging in kiteboarding activities.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND the above and acknowledge that the same constitutes a release of liability and a waiver of my legal rights and also acknowledgements of the assumption by me of all risks arising out of my engaging in kiteboarding activities. I FULLY UNDERSTAND IT'S CONTENTS, AND SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL