Assumption of Risk

Participation in running carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. The risks range from minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, and sprains to major injuries such as broken bones, to catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death. I understand and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in this activity and fully assume the risks associated with running and/or guiding.

Waiver

I agree to assume all risk and responsibility of damage or injury that may occur to me in any activity facilitated by United in Stride. In consideration of registering for and using this website, I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives or assigns, do hereby waive and release from any liability whatsoever the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, MAB Community Services, its officers, employees, and volunteers, the visually impaired runner (if I am the sighted guide) or the sighted guide (if I am the visually impaired runner) and agree not to sue any party for any property loss, damage, or bodily injury (including death), however caused, which may result from my participation in running as either a sighted guide or visually impaired runner.

Indemnification

I agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, MAB Community Services, its officers, employees, and volunteers, the visually impaired runner (if I am the sighted guide) or the sighted guide (if I am the visually impaired runner) from any and all claims, actions, suits, expenses, damages and liabilities brought as a result of my involvement in running and/or guiding, and to reimburse them for any such expenses incurred.

Acknowledgment

I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.