Assumption of Risk, Release, Waiver of Liability, and Covenant Not to Sue
PART I: ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I intend to participate in a program entitled Fasting Internship in Costa Rica, a retreat from in San Gerardo, Costa Rica (hereafter "Fasting CR") conducted by Dr. Douglas Graham, and his staff (hereafter the "Graham Group") in association with Rio Chirripo Retreat Center, Staff and Frank Faiella, Owner (hereafter "Rio Chirripo"), and I acknowledge that participation in any lifestyle program may involve inherent risks of physical injury, possibly including, but not limited to, broken bones, strains, sprains, bruises, concussion, heat-related illnesses (hyperthermia), abnormal heart beats, abnormal blood pressure, drowning, and in rare cases, a heart attack, stroke, and possibly death.
I further acknowledge that I am solely responsible for any hospital or other costs arising out of any bodily injury or property damage sustained through my participation at Fasting CR.
I have read and understand this notice. By signing this form, I accept and assume all risks, hazards, and dangers - known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable - involved in any such activities in which I may elect to participate at Fasting CR, including the training for, preparation for, residing within, and travel to and from the sites of such activities.
PART II: RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE
For myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, I agree - for the additional consideration of the enrichment I expect to derive from the Fasting CR program and for the consideration of the Graham Group allowing my participation in the program - to waive, release, hold harmless, covenant not to sue, and forever discharge the Graham Group and/or Rio Chirripo, and their members and entities individually, their officers, agents and employees and staff, from any and all claims, demands, rights, causes of action, judgements costs and expenses, or other liability of whatsoever kind or nature, including gross negligence of the releasees and/or others, resulting from my participation in or growing out of or in any way connected with Fasting CR either arising before, during and/or subsequent, including but not limited to any and all, known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen, bodily and personal injuries, including death and its consequences.
I hereby certify that I am at least 18 years of age, or am represented by a parent or guardian, that I am suffering under no legal disabilities, and that I read this form carefully, understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms. I also acknowledge that I have asked a member of the Graham Group all questions that I have concerning this document, if any, and, if so, that my questions have been answered satisfactorily.
I also agree that any audio or video recordings or written notes I capture during this event are for my own personal use, and will not be put to any commercial use, whether or not a fee is charged.