Complete this section only if you will walk with Hope One Walk. Your electronic signature will be stored with the waiver version, date, and registration record. This waiver covers only the participant named on this registration. Every additional walker must submit a separate signed registration.
Hope One Walk Participant Assumption of Risk, Release, and Medical Authorization
In consideration for being permitted to participate, I voluntarily choose to take part in walking activities and related event activities connected with Hope One Walk. I acknowledge that walking may occur on or near public roads, sidewalks, trails, parking areas, intersections, and unfamiliar property, and that roads may remain open to traffic.
Known and unknown risks. I acknowledge risks including motor vehicles and traffic; road crossings; uneven, wet, damaged, or obstructed surfaces; falls and collisions; weather; heat, cold, sun exposure, dehydration, fatigue, and physical exertion; illness, medical emergency, or exposure to communicable disease; animals; equipment; food or beverages; transportation arranged or provided in connection with an event; actions or omissions of other participants or members of the public; and delayed access to emergency services. I knowingly and freely accept both known and unknown risks associated with participation.
Health and personal responsibility. I confirm that I am physically capable of participating in the activity I select. I am responsible for deciding whether to participate, obtaining medical advice when appropriate, carrying required medication and supplies, remaining hydrated, and stopping if I feel unsafe or unwell.
Safety instructions. I agree to follow instructions from Hope One Walk event staff and volunteers, obey traffic and pedestrian laws, remain on the designated route, use required visibility or safety equipment, and stop participating if directed. Hope One Walk event staff or volunteers may refuse or end my participation when safety requires it.
Emergency care. If I cannot provide consent during an emergency, I authorize Hope One Walk event staff, volunteers, first responders, and medical professionals to provide or arrange reasonable first aid, emergency transportation, and medical care. I am responsible for resulting medical costs to the extent not covered by insurance.
Release and covenant not to sue. For myself and anyone who may claim through me, including my heirs, personal representatives, and assigns, and to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I release, discharge, hold harmless, and agree not to sue Healing Home Group, Hope One Walk, Hope One Walk events, and their directors, officers, employees, event staff, volunteers, sponsors, event hosts, partner organizations, participating municipalities and public agencies, route-support providers, and owners or lessors of participating property (collectively, the Released Parties) for claims involving personal injury, illness, disability, death, or property loss arising from the ordinary negligence of a Released Party or the inherent risks of participation. This release does not apply to gross negligence, reckless conduct, willful misconduct, or liability that cannot legally be waived.
No guarantee of safety. I acknowledge that route planning, support personnel, safety information, or emergency planning cannot eliminate every risk.
Severability. If any portion of this agreement is found unenforceable, the remaining portions will remain effective to the fullest extent allowed by law.
By signing, I confirm that I have read this entire agreement, had the opportunity to ask questions, and sign it knowingly and voluntarily. I understand that I am giving up certain legal rights.
