Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk

 

Special Disclosure and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19

The novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization.  COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. Although Westside Newcomers Club will make every effort to follow state and federal guidelines for reducing the risk of transmission, the club cannot guarantee that you will not become exposed to or infected with COVID-19. By participating in club programs/activities, you acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and that exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death.  Your further acknowledge that you understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at the club activities may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of yourself and/or others, and voluntarily agree to assume that risk.

The Westside Newcomers Club is a non-profit social group whose main goal is to facilitate and coordinate social events that are centered around activities of shared interest for the fun and enjoyment of the members. The organizer and assistant organizers of the group make no claims that they are experts in the programs/activities that they coordinate. Every member who participates in any Club program must evaluate their own skill level and fitness level to determine if they can safely participate and do so solely at their own risk. By signing up for any activity, you represent that you are physically fit to attend and participate in that event and you accept full responsibility for your own health (including any pre-existing conditions), actions, and well-being during any and all activities.