YOU ARE AGE 17. YOU ARE A MINOR. DO NOT SIGN THIS WAIVER UNTIL YOU ARRIVE AT THE TRAINING LOCATION WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WHO MUST ALSO SIGN THIS WAIVER IN THE PRESENCE OF AN RANJ STAFF MEMBER. YOU AND YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN SHOULD READ THIS WAIVER AND THE RANJ WAIVER BEFOREHAND.
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SAFETY COURSE -- GENERAL RELEASE, WAIVER & INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT rev. 01/22
In consideration for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Inc. ("MSF"), the entity sponsoring the training, The Riding Academy of NJ, Inc. ("RANJ"), the owner of the training motorcycle (if not owned by the undersigned), and the owners of the premises upon which training occurs, including each of their affiliates, subsidiaries, members, employees, officers, coaches, instructors, aides, and/or agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”), permitting the undersigned to participate in this Safety Education and Training Course (the “Course”), I, the undersigned Participant, agree to all of the following:
Participation in the Course requires physical stamina, motor coordination, and mental alertness. I hereby attest that I have no known physical or mental limitations and have not used any form of alcohol, or prescription or non-prescription drugs that could impair my performance in the Course.
I fully understand and acknowledge that (a) this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State in which the Course is conducted; (b) I have been advised of and agree to waive, on behalf of myself, my personal representative and my heirs, all rights and benefits flowing from any state statue that would otherwise limit the scope of this Agreement or the undertakings and releases contained herein; (c) if any portion of this Agreement is held invalid or legally unenforceable, then the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full force and legal effect; and (d) I have had the opportunity to read this entire Agreement and ask any questions about it, and I fully understand its terms and meaning.
READ CAREFULLY: THIS IS A GENERAL RELEASE, WAIVER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK & COVENANT NOT TO SUE
I fully understand and agree that: (a) there are DANGERS AND RISKS OF INJURY, DAMAGE, OR DEATH that exist in my participation in the Course and in my use of motorcycles and motorcycling equipment (“Motorcycling Activities”); (b) my participation in the Course and Motorcycling Activities may result in injury or illness including, but not limited to, BODILY INJURY, DISEASE, STRAINS, FRACTURES, PARTIAL OR TOTAL PARALYSIS, OTHER AILMENTS THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DISABILITY, AND DEATH; (c) these risks and dangers may be caused by negligence of Released Parties, other Course participants, or others, and may arise from foreseeable or unforeseeable causes; and (d) by participating in the Course and Motorcycling Activities, I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs, hereby knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks and all responsibility, and agree to release the Released Parties for any injuries, losses and/or damages, including those caused solely or in part by negligence of the Released Parties or any other person. If I have brought a motorcycle or helmet to use in the Course, I also agree that this release applies to any damage that occurs to or from my motorcycle or helmet during the Course.
I fully understand and agree that, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs, I hereby covenant not to sue, and am relinquishing any and all rights I now have or may have in the future to sue the Released Parties for any and all injury, damage, or death, whether known or unknown, that I may suffer arising from the Course, or Motorcycling Activities, including claims based on the Released Parties’ negligence.
I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND BY SIGNING BELOW I AGREE TO THE ABOVE TERMS, AND TO ASSUME ALL RISKS AND RELEASE THE ABOVE-NAMED RELEASED PARTIES FROM LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER CAUSE.
Participant sign here and below
Sign Here Participant (Minor)
04/19/2024
Parent/Guardian must also sign here and below.
Sign Here Parent/Guardian
04/19/2024
THE PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY HAVE ALSO READ THIS AGREEMENT AND BY SIGNING ABOVE ALSO AGREE TO THE ABOVE TERMS, AND TO ASSUME ALL RISKS AND RELEASE THE ABOVE-NAMED RELEASED PARTIES FROM LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER CAUSE.
READ CAREFULLY: THIS IS AN INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs, agree to hold harmless, defend, and indemnify the Released Parties from any and all claims, suits, or causes of action by any third parties, including Released Parties or other Course participants, for bodily injury, property damage, or other damages that may arise out of my participation in the Course or Motorcycle Activities, including claims arising from the negligence of Released Parties, other Course participants, or any other party.
MY SIGNATURE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND BY SIGNING ABOVE I AGREE TO THE ABOVE TERMS, AND TO ACCEPT LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY AND PAY FOR ANY LOSS FOR CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS AGAINST THE ABOVE-NAMED RELEASED PARTIES ARISING FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THE COURSE.
Participant must also sign here
Sign Here Participant (Minor)
04/19/2024
Parent/Guardian must also sign here
Sign Here Parent/Guardian
04/19/2024
THE PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY HAVE ALSO READ THIS AGREEMENT AND BY SIGNING ABOVE ALSO AGREE TO THE ABOVE TERMS, AND TO ACCEPT LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY AND PAY FOR ANY LOSS FOR CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS AGAINST THE ABOVE-NAMED RELEASED PARTIES ARISING FROM THE PARTICIPANT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE COURSE.
The Minor Participant is to fill in the information below.