Last Updated: 11/7/2025
PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND HOLD HARMLESS FORM
JACKSONVILLE 30s TO 40s OUT AND ABOUT MEETUP GROUP
1. In consideration for receiving permission to participate in the Jacksonville 30s to 40s Out and About Meetup Group and its Meetup Event, (herein referred to as ACTIVITY), which is organized by the Jacksonville 30s to 40s Out and About Meetup Group (“MEETUP GROUP”), one of its Meetup Subgroups, a related Meetup Group, or another cooperating Meetup Group, I hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS for any and all purposes the MEETUP GROUP, its organizers, event organizers, event hosts, officers, servants, agents, volunteers, or employees (herein referred to as RELEASEES) FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, OR INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, that may be sustained by me while participating in such ACTIVITY, or while on the premises owned or leased by RELEASEES, or other location used for the ACTIVITY, at any other location, during any free time whether the MEETUP GROUP RELEASEES are present or not, or while traveling to or returning from the location where the ACTIVITY takes place, INCLUDING INJURIES SUSTAINED AS A RESULT OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES.
2. I acknowledge there may be physically strenuous activities, including but not limited to walking, hiking, running, climbing, swimming, team and individual sports, dancing, or biking. I know of no medical reason why I should not participate.
3. I am fully aware that there are inherent risks involved with ACTIVITY, including but not limited to risk of injury, illness, incapacitation, or death, and I choose to voluntarily participate in said ACTIVITY with full knowledge that said ACTIVITY may be hazardous to me and my property.
4. I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISKS OF LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, that may be sustained by me as a result of participating in said ACTIVITY INCLUDING INJURIES SUSTAINED AS A RESULT OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES.
5. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the RELEASEES for any loss, liability, damage or costs, including court costs and attorney’s fees that may occur as a result of my participation in said ACTIVITY, including any injury, death, or loss sustained while traveling to or from ACTIVITY.
6. I acknowledge that if transportation to and from ACTIVITY is not provided by the MEETUP GROUP, and that if transportation is provided by a third party or other members of the MEETUP GROUP, the owners of such vehicles are solely responsible for provision of any bodily, injury, and property damage insurance as may be required by law.
7. I understand that RELEASEES do not maintain any insurance policy covering any circumstance arising from my participation in this ACTIVITY or any event related to that participation. As such, I am aware that I should review my personal insurance coverage. I understand that should I be injured while traveling, my personal insurance will be responsible for the treatment of my injuries. If I do not carry personal health insurance, I understand that I am personally financially responsible for the treatment of my injuries.
8. Consent to Emergency Medical Treatment: The MEETUP GROUP may (but is not obligated to) take any actions it considers to be warranted under the circumstances regarding my health and safety. In case of an emergency that calls for medical care, hospitalization or surgery, I authorize the MEETUP GROUP, by and through its authorized group organizer(s), event host(s), representative(s) or agent(s) in charge of this ACTIVITY to secure any treatment which appears reasonably necessary under the circumstances. It is understood that such treatment shall be solely at my expense. I understand that the group organizer(s) and event host(s) for this ACTIVITY are not trained in medical care.
9. It is my express intent that this Covenant Not to Sue and Agreement to Hold Harmless shall bind the members of my family and spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representatives, if I am deceased, and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
10. By agreeing to attend an event (“Meetup RSVP”), OR by answering “Yes” to the organizer’s electronic request that you agree to this Covenant Not to Sue and Agreement to Hold Harmless, OR by signing in writing this Covenant Not to Sue and Agreement to Hold Harmless, I acknowledge and represent that I have read the foregoing Covenant Not to Sue and Agreement to Hold Harmless, understand it and sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed; no oral representations, statements, or inducements apart from the foregoing agreement that has been reduced to writing have been made.
I execute this document for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by the same, now and in the future.