In consideration of the privilege granted me to participate in the Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. (“PHWFF”) programs (the “Programs”) as hosted by PHWFF and/or local affiliates thereof (collectively with PHWFF, the “Organizations”), I, the undersigned, in acknowledgment that I am doing so entirely upon my own initiative, risk and responsibility, do hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, agree to remise, fully release, hold harmless, and forever discharge the Organizations and each of their officers, directors, employees and volunteers, acting officially or otherwise, jointly and severally (collectively, the “Releasees”) from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of actions, on account of my death or on account of any injury to me or my property while participating, or as a result of my participation, in the Programs. 

I fully understand that injury  may occur from any cause whatsoever, including, without limitation, the inherent risks and dangers involved in fly fishing (particularly while wading or boating), the negligence of any Releasee, the risk of exposure to the novel coronavirus or any evolution thereof (“Covid-19”) or the consumption of alcohol by me or others. The ability to participate in the Programs is of such value to me that I hereby choose to accept the foregoing risks, including serious and potentially life threatening injury or illness, long-term disability, and even death, in order to participate in the Programs. I further understand that any failure by me to comply with the Organizations’ guidelines, procedures, and protocols, in general and with respect to safety guidelines and/or COVID-19 protocols may result in my immediate expulsion from the Programs.

MEDICAL CARE:  In the event of injury to me while participating in the Programs, I hereby authorize any of the Releasees to seek on my behalf any necessary medical attention.

Covid-19:  I hereby agree, represent, and warrant that I will not participate in the Programs if I (i) experience symptoms of COVID-19, including, without limitation, fever, cough, loss of smell or taste, or shortness of breath, (ii) have a suspected or diagnosed/confirmed case of COVID-19, or (iii) have been exposed to any person who has a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19. I agree to notify the relevant Program immediately if I believe that any of the foregoing access/use restrictions may apply within 72 hours of my participation in any Program. 

In addition, I acknowledge and agree that I understand and will follow each Program’s COVID-19 procedures, and further that the Program may revise its procedures at any time based on updated recommended guidance and protocols issued by the governmental and public health agencies and further agree that I will comply with such revised procedures. I acknowledge and agree that, due to the nature of the Programs, social distancing of 6 feet per person may not always be possible.  I fully understand and appreciate and acknowledge that my participation may, despite the Organizations’ reasonable efforts to mitigate such dangers, result in exposure to COVID-19.

COMPLIANCE WITH VA AND VAVS:  I understand that the Programs are being conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (the “VA”) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (the “VAVS”); or with the Department of Defense (the “DOD”). I agree to abide by, and act in accordance with, all applicable VA and VAVS or DOD rules, regulations or orders and all instructions or directions from the VA, VAVS or DOD and its affiliated agencies or their staff relating to my involvement in the Programs.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY: I have read and fully understand the consequences of this Release Agreement, including that I give up my right to bring  any claims against Releasees including for personal injuries, death, disease, quarantine, property losses, or any other loss, and give up any right I may have to seek damages, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen.  I further attest that I am over 18 years of age and possess the capacity to enter into this Release Agreement.

SEVERABILITY:  If any term or other provision of this Release Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of law or public policy, all other terms, provisions and conditions of this Release Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect.