Before participating in any RIVR experience, all participants must read and sign this Participant Waiver & Assumption of Risk Agreement.
The signed waiver will be collected electronically before your trip or, where necessary, upon arrival.
The signed waiver will be collected electronically before your trip or, where necessary, upon arrival.
Participant Waiver & Assumption of Risk Agreement
RIVR PARTICIPANT WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT
Please read this document carefully before signing.
This Agreement affects your legal rights. By signing this document, you acknowledge that you understand the risks involved in participating in RIVR experiences and agree to the terms set out below.
Participant Information
Full Name: _______________________________________
Date of Birth: ____________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________
Emergency Contact: ________________________________
Emergency Contact Phone: __________________________
1. Acknowledgement of Risk
I understand that adventure travel and whitewater activities involve inherent risks that cannot be eliminated, regardless of the care taken by organizers, guides, instructors, or local operators.
These risks may include, but are not limited to:
2. Voluntary Participation
I choose to participate voluntarily.
I understand the nature of the activities and believe I possess the necessary experience, judgment, and physical fitness to participate safely.
I accept full responsibility for my decision to participate.
3. Medical Fitness
I confirm that:
4. Safety
I agree to:
5. Independent Local Operators
I understand that many services are provided by independent local businesses, including but not limited to:
6. Assumption of Risk
I knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks associated with participating in RIVR trips and activities, whether those risks are known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, and whether arising from natural conditions, equipment, travel, or participation in adventure activities.
7. Release of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I release and discharge RIVR, its owners, employees, contractors, guides, volunteers, and representatives from claims arising out of my participation in RIVR activities, except where liability cannot legally be excluded or where loss or injury results from proven gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
I understand that this release is intended to apply as broadly as permitted by law.
8. Emergency Medical Treatment
If I become injured or ill and am unable to make decisions for myself, I authorize RIVR and its representatives to arrange emergency medical treatment that they reasonably believe to be necessary.
I understand that:
9. Travel Insurance
I understand that comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory.
My insurance should include:
10. Personal Property
I understand that I am responsible for my personal belongings throughout the trip.
RIVR is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal equipment, baggage, electronics, or other belongings.
11. Photography & Media
I understand that photographs and videos may be taken during RIVR trips.
☐ I give permission for RIVR to use photographs and videos in which I appear for promotional, educational, and marketing purposes.
☐ I do not give permission for my image to be used.
12. Code of Conduct
I agree to:
13. Severability
If any part of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law.
14. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada, unless another jurisdiction's mandatory laws apply.
15. Declaration
By signing below, I acknowledge that:
Participant Signature
Name: ___________________________________________
Signature: ________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________
Parent or Legal Guardian (if participant is under 18)
I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of the participant named above and consent to their participation under the terms of this Agreement.
Parent/Guardian Name: _____________________________
Signature: ________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________
Please read this document carefully before signing.
This Agreement affects your legal rights. By signing this document, you acknowledge that you understand the risks involved in participating in RIVR experiences and agree to the terms set out below.
Participant Information
Full Name: _______________________________________
Date of Birth: ____________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________
Emergency Contact: ________________________________
Emergency Contact Phone: __________________________
1. Acknowledgement of Risk
I understand that adventure travel and whitewater activities involve inherent risks that cannot be eliminated, regardless of the care taken by organizers, guides, instructors, or local operators.
These risks may include, but are not limited to:
- whitewater kayaking;
- rafting;
- swimming in moving water;
- river crossings;
- changing water levels and river conditions;
- submerged rocks, trees, strainers, and other natural hazards;
- capsizing or entrapment;
- collisions with boats, rocks, or other participants;
- slips, trips, and falls;
- hiking on uneven terrain;
- transportation by road, boat, or other vehicles;
- remote locations with delayed access to medical care;
- wildlife encounters;
- extreme weather;
- food- or water-borne illness;
- equipment failure;
- physical exertion, fatigue, dehydration, heat, or cold exposure;
- serious injury, permanent disability, or death.
2. Voluntary Participation
I choose to participate voluntarily.
I understand the nature of the activities and believe I possess the necessary experience, judgment, and physical fitness to participate safely.
I accept full responsibility for my decision to participate.
3. Medical Fitness
I confirm that:
- I am physically able to participate in the activities booked.
- I have disclosed any medical condition, allergy, injury, medication, or other circumstance that may affect my participation or require emergency assistance.
- I will immediately inform RIVR if my health changes before or during the trip.
4. Safety
I agree to:
- follow all instructions provided by trip leaders, guides, instructors, and local operators;
- wear required safety equipment whenever instructed;
- use equipment only as intended;
- act responsibly toward other participants;
- immediately report unsafe situations.
5. Independent Local Operators
I understand that many services are provided by independent local businesses, including but not limited to:
- kayaking guides;
- rafting companies;
- accommodation providers;
- transportation providers;
- safari operators;
- equipment rental companies;
- activity providers.
6. Assumption of Risk
I knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks associated with participating in RIVR trips and activities, whether those risks are known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, and whether arising from natural conditions, equipment, travel, or participation in adventure activities.
7. Release of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I release and discharge RIVR, its owners, employees, contractors, guides, volunteers, and representatives from claims arising out of my participation in RIVR activities, except where liability cannot legally be excluded or where loss or injury results from proven gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
I understand that this release is intended to apply as broadly as permitted by law.
8. Emergency Medical Treatment
If I become injured or ill and am unable to make decisions for myself, I authorize RIVR and its representatives to arrange emergency medical treatment that they reasonably believe to be necessary.
I understand that:
- medical facilities may be limited or delayed in remote locations;
- evacuation may be difficult or expensive;
- I am responsible for all medical and evacuation costs.
9. Travel Insurance
I understand that comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory.
My insurance should include:
- emergency medical treatment;
- emergency evacuation;
- repatriation;
- adventure sports coverage appropriate for my trip;
- trip cancellation and interruption.
10. Personal Property
I understand that I am responsible for my personal belongings throughout the trip.
RIVR is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal equipment, baggage, electronics, or other belongings.
11. Photography & Media
I understand that photographs and videos may be taken during RIVR trips.
☐ I give permission for RIVR to use photographs and videos in which I appear for promotional, educational, and marketing purposes.
☐ I do not give permission for my image to be used.
12. Code of Conduct
I agree to:
- respect fellow participants and local communities;
- comply with all applicable laws;
- avoid behaviour that places others at risk;
- respect the decisions of guides and trip leaders.
13. Severability
If any part of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law.
14. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada, unless another jurisdiction's mandatory laws apply.
15. Declaration
By signing below, I acknowledge that:
- I have carefully read this entire Agreement.
- I understand its contents.
- I have had the opportunity to ask questions.
- I understand that I am giving up certain legal rights to the extent permitted by law.
- I sign this Agreement voluntarily and without coercion.
Participant Signature
Name: ___________________________________________
Signature: ________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________
Parent or Legal Guardian (if participant is under 18)
I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of the participant named above and consent to their participation under the terms of this Agreement.
Parent/Guardian Name: _____________________________
Signature: ________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________