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SURFING RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT   Please read and be certain you understand the implications of signing. Express Assumption of Risk Associated with Use of Surfing and Related Activities   I do hereby affirm and acknowledge that I have been fully informed of the inherent hazards and risks associated with surfing and other such related water sport activities to which I am about to engage, including but not limited to;   Changing water flow, tides, currents and wave action, inclement weather, lightening, variances and extremes of wind, weather and temperature, my sense of balance, physical condition, ability to swim and follow instructions. Hazards that may result in injury, exposure to the elements, hypothermia, impact of the body on the water, injection of water into my body orifices and/or drown­ing. The presence of insects and marine life forms, heat or sun related injuries or illnesses including sunburn, sun stroke or dehydration, fatigue, chill and/or reaction time and increased risk of an accident   I specifically acknowledge that I have been trained in the safe use of water sport equipment to my complete satisfaction, and I am physically/ mentally able to participate in the water sport activities to which I am about to engage. I specifically waive any defense insofar as this contract is concerned that may arise as a result of any State or local law and/ or regulation or policy that may impact its enforceability. Release of liability, Waiver of Claims and Indemnity Agreement In consideration of being allowed to participate in the above-described water sports as well as the use of the equipment of the below listed releases, I hereby agree as follows:   To waive and release any and all claims based upon negligence, active or passive, with the exception of intentional, wanton or willful misconduct that I may have in the future against all of the following named persons or entities ( herein referred to as releases ):Gulf Coast SurfSchool, LLC. To release the releases, their officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents, volunteers and equipment from liability and responsibility whatsoever and for any claims or causes of action that I, my estate, heirs, executors or assigns may have for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death arising from the above activities whether caused by active or passive negligence of the releasees or otherwise, with the exception of gross negligence. By executing this document, I agree to hold the releases harmless and indemnify them in conjunction with any injury or loss of life that may occur as a result in engaging in the above activities.   By entering into this Agreement, I am not relying on any oral or written representation or statements made by the releases other than what is set forth in this Agreement.   I hereby declare that I am of legal age and am competent to sign this Agreement or, if not, that my parent or legal guardian shall sign on my behalf and that my parent or legal guardian is in complete understanding and concurrence with this Agreement. I have read this Agreement, understand it, and agree to be bound by it.   Hold Harmless and Medical Release Form must be signed by the participant's legal guardian and received by Gulf Coast Surf School, LLC before participation is permitted. No refunds will be given for non-participation due to failure to submit a Hold Harmless & Medical Release Form www.gulfcoastsurfschool.com