***Disclaimer: by adding to your cart and checking out you understand and  agree to the following waiver and liability release terms below. This form will be required at the captains meeting for all participants.

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PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I acknowledge and fully understand that by participating in Bugfest Pompano Beach 2023, hosted by the D.I.V.E.R. Foundation (hereinafter referred to as "the Event"), I am agreeing to the terms of this waiver and release of liability.

1. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I acknowledge that participation in the Event carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated entirely ranging from minor injuries to catastrophic incidents including death. I understand and acknowledge that these risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions, as well as actions or inactions of others participating in the Event. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in the Event. I understand the risks of free-diving, scuba diving, and boating in general. I verify that if I participate in any scuba diving that I will have my certified diver card available.

2. RELEASE OF LIABILITY: I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS Bugfest Pompano Beach 2023 and the D.I.V.E.R. Foundation, its officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the Event (RELEASEES), from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any INJURY, DISABILITY OR DEATH I may suffer, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

3. PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASE: I grant Bugfest Pompano Beach 2023 and the D.I.V.E.R. Foundation permission to use my likeness in photographs, video recordings or electronic images in any and all of its publications, including website entries, without payment or any other consideration.

This agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of Florida. I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement.

I am 18 years of age or more. I am the participant. I personally have checked off the waiver and liability release box. I will dive safe!!!