In consideration of being permitted to participate in certain activities associated with the Fort Collins NewcomersClub (FCNC), I/we (THE SIGNED), for himself/herself, his or her personal representatives, heirs, and next of kin,acknowledges, agrees and represents that he or she understands and accepts the risks inherent in any activity oractivities he or she will participate in with the FCNC.Further, THE SIGNED agrees that personal safety is of the utmost importance and is primarilydependent upon the individual taking proper care of him or her self and, therefore, THE SIGNED agrees tomake sure that he or she knows how to safely participate in all activities, and agrees to observe any and all rules andpractices which may be employed to minimize the risk of injury and agrees and warrants that if, at any time, he orshe feels anything to be unsafe that he or she will immediately advise the appropriate FCNC official(s) of such andwill immediately cease participation in said activity.
THE SIGNED hereby releases, waives, discharges and covenants not to sue FCNC and its members, allfor the purposes herein referred to as "releasees", from all liability to THE SIGNED, his personalrepresentatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin for any and all loss or damage, and any claim or demands therefore onaccount of injury to the person or property or resulting in death of THE SIGNED, whether caused bynegligence of the releasees or otherwise while THE SIGNED is participating in any activity with FCNC.
THE SIGNED understands that FCNC is not an agent of, and has no responsibility for any third party,which may provide any services including food, travel, or other goods or services associated with the organization.
THE SIGNED further understands that FCNC may provide these services only as a convenience toparticipants.
THE SIGNED agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FCNC from and against any and allliabilities, damages, claims, lawsuits, costs (including court costs, attorneys fees) and actions of any kind ordescription for any damage, loss or injury caused by an act or omission on the part of FCNC and its members,including any negligent conduct but excluding any gross negligence or willful misconduct of FCNC or its members.