In consideration of Organisers accepting my application to participate in the Program below, I acknowledge, understand and agree that:
1. “Organisers” for the purpose of this declaration means the Salty Surf School and includes, where the context so permits, Surfing Australia Inc ('SA'), SA affilliated state surfing associations and their respective directors, officers, members, servants or agents.
2. Warning: Participating in the Program can be inherently dangerous. I understand the nature and requirements of the Program and
may result in me being seriously injured or even killed. I have voluntarily read and understood this warning and accept and assume the inherent risks in participating in the Program.
3. Physical Fitness: I must not participate in the Program if I have any injury, disability, medical or health condition that may increase the risk of me becoming injured unless I have told Salty Surf School about it and they have authorised me to participate. I declare that I am medically and physically fit and able to participate in the Program and I will immediately notify Salty Surf School of any change to my fitness and ability to participate. I understand and accept that Salty Surf School will continue to rely on this declaration as evidence of my fitness and ability to participate.
4. Instructions: I will at all times comply with the instructions and safety procedures of Salty Surf School.
5. Medical Treatment: If required, Salty Surf School will arrange medical or hospital treatment (including ambulance transportation) for me. I authorise such actions being taken by Salty Surf School and agree to meet all costs associated with such action.
6. Release & Indemnity: My participation in the Program is entirely at my own risk and I agree to:
(a) release and forever discharge Salty Surf School from all liability and Claims that I may have or may have had but for this release arising from or in connection with my participation in the Program except to the extent that such Claims and liabilities were caused, or contributed to, by a negligent or wilful act or omission of the Salty Surf School, its employees, representatives and agents;
(b) indemnify and hold harmless Salty Surf School to the extent permitted by law in respect of any Claim by any person including but not only another participant in the Program arising as a result of or in connection with my participation in the Program except to the extent that such Claims were caused, or contributed to, by a negligent or willful act or omission of the Salty Surf School, its employees, representatives and agents.
In this clause 6 “Claims” means and includes any action, suit, proceeding, claim, demand, penalty, cost or expense however arising (including, trespass to the person or for breach of implied terms in the sale of services under section 74 of the Trade Practices Act (1974) Cth and equivalent provisions contained in State sale of goods or fair trading legislation).
7. Identity: Photographic and or visual images taken by Salty Surf School of my participation in the Program may be used for general promotion of Salty Surf School activities.
8. Privacy: I understand that the information provided by me in this form is necessary for the operation of the Program. I acknowledge and agree that the information will only be used for the objects of Salty Surf School and to provide me with information pertaining to the Program and Salty Surf School activities. I understand that I will be able to access my information through Salty Surf School upon request. If the information is not provided I might not be permitted to participate in the Program.