TODAY'S DATE: April 24, 2024 WATERSPORTS EQUIPMENT RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR USE BY CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 18 ACKNOWLEDGMENT, RELEASE, INDEMNIFICATION AND INFORMED CONSENT I grant the child(ren) listed below permission to use The Breakers Palm Beach, Inc.'s (The Breakers') facilities and to rent Water Sports and related equipment (Water Sports Equipment) from G.E.M. Watersports, Inc. d/b/a Whitecaps. In and for consideration of my child(ren)'s use of the The Breakers' facilities and Water Sports Equipment, I, as a parent/guardian of the below named child(ren), on behalf of my child(ren), hereby agree to the following: Acknowledgment I agree to accept and assume all risks of any and all injuries sustained by my child(ren) resulting from the inherent risks arising out of my child(ren)'s use of The Breakers' facilities and the Water Sports Equipment. Inherent risks are those dangers or conditions, known or unknown, which are characteristic of, intrinsic to, or an integral part of the activity and which are not eliminated even if the activity provider acts with due care in a reasonably prudent manner, including, but not limited to the failure by the activity provider to warn the natural guardian or minor child of an inherent risk; and the risk that the minor child or another participant in the activity may act in a negligent or intentional manner and contribute to the injury or death of the minor child. I understand that using Water Sports Equipment can be hazardous and exposes my child(ren) to risks, including but not limited to: exposure to COVID-19, adverse reactions to heat and sun and risks of injury and drowning associated with Water Sports in the ocean. I further acknowledge that there is a risk of COVID-19 exposure in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is highly contagious and can lead to illness and death. The Breakers and Whitecaps has taken enhanced health and safety measures recommended by the CDC, however, the risk of contracting COVID-19 cannot be completely eliminated, and the services I am requesting necessarily involve use of public space, equipment and interaction with other people. Therefore, I voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Release I waive and release, in advance, The Breakers, The Breakers Palm Beach, Inc., Flagler System Inc., G.E.M. Watersports, Inc. d/b/a Whitecaps, and their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, successors and assigns (collectively the Released Parties) from and against any and all costs, claims, demands, losses, expenses, damages or causes of action (including but not limited to attorneys fees at all judicial levels), that my child(ren) have now or may have in the future (or that my or my child(ren)'s executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors or assigns may have now or may have in the future) for illness including COVID-19, any personal injury, property damage, loss or other liability (including but not limited to liability for medical malpractice arising out of or relating to any treatment or care from employees, nurses, doctors, hospitals or other medical units, for any injuries sustained by my child(ren)), which would accrue to the minor child(ren) resulting from the inherent risks arising out of my child(ren)'s use of The Breakers' facilities and Water Sports Equipment. Indemnification I also hold the Released Parties harmless, agree to indemnify the Released Parties and hereby agree to assume the defense of the Released Parties against any and all claims by any person whomsoever involving liability for illness including COVID-19, bodily injury, including death, and property damage arising out of or incident to my child(ren)'s use of the rented Water Sports Equipment regardless of fault. NOTICE TO THE MINOR CHILD(REN)'S NATURAL GUARDIAN READ THIS FORM COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. YOU ARE AGREEING TO LET YOUR MINOR CHILD(REN) ENGAGE IN A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ACTIVITY. YOU ARE AGREEING THAT, EVEN IF THE RELEASED PARTIES USE REASONABLE CARE IN PROVIDING THIS ACTIVITY, THERE IS A CHANCE YOUR CHILD(REN) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY BECAUSE THERE ARE CERTAIN DANGERS INHERENT IN THE ACTIVITY WHICH CANNOT BE AVOIDED OR ELIMINATED. BY SIGNING THIS FORM YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR CHILD(REN)'S RIGHT AND YOUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM THE RELEASED PARTIES IN A LAWSUIT FOR ANY ILLNESS INCLUDING COVID-19, PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO YOUR CHILD(REN), PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT RESULTS FROM THE RISKS THAT ARE A NATURAL PART OF THE ACTIVITY. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO SIGN THIS FORM, AND THE RELEASED PARTIES HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO LET YOUR CHILD(REN) PARTICIPATE IF YOU DO NOT SIGN THIS FORM. I fully understand, acknowledge and agree that the Released Parties are relying upon my electronic signature and this document, which is intended to induce the Released Parties to allow my child(ren) to use The Breakers' facilities and Water Sports Equipment. I further acknowledge that the Released Parties have accepted this document as partial consideration for my child(ren)'s use of The Breakers' facilities and Water Sports Equipment. Informed Consent I acknowledge that I have read this Consent and Release carefully and fully understand its meaning, and I am voluntarily executing same as the parent/guardian for each minor guest. I Agree Terms of Use - The Water Sports Equipment is the property of Whitecaps.
- I and/or my child(ren) will inspect the Water Sports Equipment before use and notify Whitecaps if it is not in acceptable condition.
- My child(ren) are not in need of training and are reasonably knowledgeable and capable of operating the rented piece(s) of Water Sports Equipment.
- I and/or my child(ren) will return the Water Sports Equipment to Whitecaps in the same condition as received at the location where it was rented and on the return date and time specified.
- I agree to pay Whitecaps for the Water Sports Equipment rental charges and applicable taxes.
- I agree to pay for loss of or damage to the Water Sports Equipment while it is in my possession.
I Agree |