Liability Waiver

Chesapeake Ecotours LLC places the highest priority on your safety. However, kayaking involves inherent risks that cannot be eliminated, including but not limited to: drowning, hypothermia, collisions, capsizing, contact with wildlife, sun exposure, wind, changing weather conditions, and equipment failure.

1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISKS: I understand that kayaking involves both known and unanticipated risks that could result in injury, illness, permanent disability, or death. I certify that I am physically fit for this activity and will follow all safety instructions, including wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD) at all times while on the water.

2. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I knowingly and voluntarily assume full responsibility for any and all risks of injury, death, or loss, including those arising from the negligence (excluding gross negligence or willful misconduct) of Chesapeake Ecotours LLC, its owners, guides, employees, and volunteers.

3. RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS: To the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby release, waive, and discharge Chesapeake Ecotours LLC, its owners, officers, employees, agents, representatives, and volunteers from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action that may arise from participation in this activity, including claims for bodily injury, property damage, illness, or death, whether arising from negligence or otherwise.

4. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Any legal action must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

5. SEVERABILITY If any part of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.