TO: FINE VINTAGE LTD/LLC. (the "OPERATOR"), JAMES CLUER, AND ALL TOUR OPERATORS AND
ORGANIZERS WHO PROVIDE OR MAKE AVAILABLE FACILITIES, PREMISES OR SERVICES FOR THE
OPERATOR, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, guides, volunteers,
independent contractors, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively referred
to as the "RELEASEES").
DEFINITIONS
1. In this agreement, the term "Wine Tour Activities" shall include all activities,
events or services provided, arranged, organized, conducted, sponsored or authorized
by the Operator in relation to the Wine Tour and other such activities, events and
services in any way connected with or related to the Operator.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – SAFETY
2. I acknowledge that I am embarking on a wine tasting tour that involves the consumption
of alcohol. I take full responsibility for my actions, safety and welfare during
the Wine Tour. I further understand that I will be a member of a group and that
I will conduct myself in a way that does not endanger either myself or the group.
I represent that I do not have and am not aware of any medical or physical condition(s)
that would make it inadvisable for me to: i) participate in the Wine Tour, ii) to
consume alcohol, or iii) which would result in any injury or damage to me or others
as a result of my consumption of alcohol. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility
to provide for my own accident and health coverage while participating on the Wine
Tour. The Operator does not provide for any accident or health coverage for any
of its guests.
ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
3. I am aware that participation in Wine Tour Activities involves risks, dangers
and hazards including, but not limited to:
- transportation to and from various locations,
- visiting and touring vineyards and operating wineries including areas that may not
be normally open to the public and which may be actively engaged in the production
and manufacturing of wine,
- visiting restaurants, hotels and other places including areas that may not be normally
open to the public,
- the consumption of alcohol at many times throughout the Wine Tour, and
- the negligence of other participants or guides and negligence on the part of the
Releasees, including the failure on the part of the Releasees to safeguard or protect
me from the risks, dangers and hazards of Wine Tour Activities.
4. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH WINE TOUR ACTIVITIES,
AND I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE
POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING FROM THEM.
I ALSO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PERSONAL OR PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED BY OR AS
A RESULT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN WINE TOUR ACTIVITIES.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
5. In consideration of THE RELEASEES accepting my application to participate in
Wine Tour Activities and permitting my use of their property, premises, and other
facilities and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency
of which is acknowledged, I agree as follows:
- TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against THE RELEASEES,
and TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense
or injury including death that I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer resulting,
either directly or indirectly, from either my use of the facilities or my presence
on the premises DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT,
OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES,
AND INCLUDING THE FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME
FROM THE RISKS DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF WINE TOUR ACTIVITIES;
- TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any claims or demands resulting
from any property damage or personal injury to any third party, which might be made
against the Releasees resulting from my participation in Wine Tour Activities and
my use of the premises and facilities;
- That this Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors,
administrators and assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity;
- That this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the
laws of the State of Washington; and
- That any litigation involving the parties to this Agreement shall be brought within
the State of Washington; and
- In entering into this Agreement I am not relying on any oral or written representations
or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of Wine Tour Activities,
other than what is set forth in this Agreement.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, I ACKNOWLEDGE
THAT I AM AGREEING TO THE FOLLOWING:
I. THAT I AM ASSUMING ALL RISK OF INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE WITH RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMENT,
THE ACTIVITY I WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN AND THE USE OF THE PREMISES AND FACILITIES;
II. THAT I AM WAIVING ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AGAINST
THE RELEASEES, ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; AND
III. THAT I WILL INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES IF ANY SUCH CLAIMS ARE BROUGHT AGAINST
THEM.
PRIVACY NOTICE: Information provided by you is used for the purpose
of including you on the Wine Tour and to provide you with Wine Tour information
by the Operator. Signing this Agreement conveys a right to the Operator or its assignees
to independently verify information provided by you and to retain the information
provided to be used in the event of any litigation associated with the provisions
of these services.