Release Of Liability, Waiver Of Claims, Assumption Of Risk And Indemnity Agreement: (Guest must read and initial each section)
WARNING: BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE OR GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE OR CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
Small and Unimportant Design Ltd., doing business as Little Camp Slocan, the registered owners of The Property located at 7255 Little Slocan FSR, and their respective directors, officers, employees, guides, agents, representatives, volunteers, independent contractors, subcontractors, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Releasees”).
"The Property" refers to the entire parcel of land located at 7255 Little Slocan FSR in the Slocan Valley, British Columbia. This includes, but is not limited to, the specific portion of the land leased by Small and Unimportant Design Ltd. (doing business as Little Camp Slocan), as well as all surrounding undeveloped land, campsites, trails, structures, and access roads within the parcel boundaries.
"The Activities" refers to all activities, services, and use of The Facilities provided by, permitted by, or associated with the Releasees on The Property.
“The Facilities” refers to any and all built environments and infrastructure on The Property. This includes, but is not limited to, landscaping features, decks, tent platforms, patios, and all structures such as the campground office, washrooms, store, and common areas.
I am aware that camping and recreating at Little Camp Slocan, and participating in The Activities or accessing The Property and The Facilities, involves many inherent risks, dangers, and hazards associated with an off-grid, backcountry environment, including risks arising from the negligence of the Releasees. These risks include, but are not limited to, the following:
Infrastructure Limitations: Failure or malfunction of off-grid systems, including solar power and water systems and delivery.
Built Environment: Risks include the use of paths, structures, decks, and patios (including but not limited to those that explicitly lack safety railings), and slips or falls in washrooms or on wet surfaces.
Operational Hazards: Vehicle traffic on narrow dirt access roads, the operation of heavy farm equipment on or adjacent to The Property, and wildfires or burns from fire pits.
Remote Location: Remoteness from emergency medical facilities and lack of cellular network coverage. I acknowledge the Premises are in a remote location where emergency medical services and rescue may be significantly delayed.
Remote Location: Remoteness from emergency medical facilities and lack of cellular network coverage. I acknowledge the Premises are in a remote location where emergency medical services and rescue may be significantly delayed.
I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS, AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM.
Terrain Hazards: Rough, uneven, and unmaintained terrain, steep drop-offs, cliffs, rock walls and fast-moving creeks and streams.
Wildlife Hazards: Encounters with dangerous wildlife, including but not limited to bears, moose, elk, cougars, rodents and insects.
Environmental Hazards: Changing and unpredictable weather conditions, including mountain storms and heavy winds.
Natural Hazards: Falling trees, branches, natural forest debris and hazard trees.
I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS, AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM.
I understand that Little Camp Slocan’s water is drawn from a surface source in the Valhalla Mountains and is legally classified as non-potable. I acknowledge that The Property, The Facilities and/or The Activities operate under a continuous boil water advisory. While the property may provide filtered and UV-treated water at the central facility, it lacks a chlorine residual and remains legally non-potable.
I have read the WATER section under FACILITIES on our Info page.
I understand that any consumption or use of water on The Property is entirely at my own risk. I agree to bring my own drinking water or properly boil or treat site water in accordance with HealthLink BC disinfecting drinking water guidelines prior to consumption.
I acknowledge that I am recreating in active wildlife habitat. I agree to never feed wildlife and to strictly secure all food, garbage, coolers, and scented items inside a locked vehicle, hard-sided trailer, or bear-resistant container whenever I am sleeping or away from my site. I understand that no food or scented items are permitted inside tents at any time.
I have read the WILDLIFE SAFETY section under POLICIES on our Info page.
I understand that failure to adhere to this policy creates a severe hazard and may result in immediate eviction without refund.
I agree to the strict Pack-In, Pack-Out policy.
I have read the WASTE MANAGEMENT section under POLICIES on the Info page.
I understand that leaving garbage on the property or in fire pits may result in a minimum $100 disposal fee charged to my credit card.
I have read the CAMPFIRE/WILDFIRE SAFETY section under POLICIES on our Info page.
I will only build fires in designated fire rings using clean firewood and will not leave fires unattended. Furthermore, I agree to comply with all provincial and local fire restrictions and bans.
I have read the CAMPFIRE/WILDFIRE SAFETY section under POLICIES on the Info page.
I will respect all smoking polices and I acknowledge that I am recreating in area with a high risk of wild fire.
In consideration of the Releasees permitting my use of The Property, The Facilities, and/or participation in The Activities, I hereby agree as follows:
TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against the Releasees and TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense, injury, or death that I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer, arising out of or related to my presence at, travel to or from, or use of The Property or The Facilities, or participation in The Activities, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES.
TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any property damage or personal injury to any third party resulting from:
This Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns, and personal representatives in the event of my death or incapacity.
This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the applicable laws of Canada. If any provision is found to be unenforceable, it shall be severed, and the remainder of the Agreement will remain in full force.
I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO SIGNING IT AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES.
Latitude:
Longitude:
