MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
WARNING LIABILITY RELEASE, INDEMNIFICATION AND
ASSUMPTION OF RISK. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

Name:_______________________________________________ Date of Birth: ____________________________

Address:_____________________________________ City:____________________ State:______ Zip:_________

Telephone:____________________________________ Email:__________________________________________
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 Years Participating in Sport:___________ SCUBA certification agency and level:                                                        

How did you find us? _______________________ Type of Dives/Trips I enjoy: Beach - Boat - Resort - Educational - Specialty

The principle activity of Sole Searchers Dive Club, Inc., hereafter "The Club", is SCUBA Diving. I understand that participation in the above referenced sport and the activities of The Club can be HAZARDOUS. I understand that this sport and The Club activities involve the risk of injury to any and all parts of my body. Despite the risk of injury, I HEREBY AGREE TO FREELY AND EXPRESSLY ASSUME and accept any and ALL RISKS OF INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DEATH to me while participating in the sport and related activities. The Club recommends that you purchase Dive Accident Insurance eg DAN Insurance www.diversalertnetwork.org (Please initial ______.)

I understand that I must be in good health to participate in The Club's activities which may involve strenuous physical activity and exposure to the elements. I hereby certify that my participation in The Club and its activities is voluntary and that I am in good physical condition to do so safely. I understand and agree that should medical or other services be rendered to me by any Club representative or employee, such services do not constitute an admission of liability or an agreement to provide or to continue to provide such services. (Please initial _______.)

Each diver must bring with them the following, but not limited to, a depth guage, buoyancy control device, submersible pressure guage and a timimg device. You are responsible for the upkeep of your gear prior to diving. You must keep track of your own bottom time and know your decompression and safety limits. From time to time, dives may be scheduled that exceed your dive certification and or skill level. It is your responsibility to assess and participate only in those events you are qualified for. Illegal activity or diving while intoxicated is not allowed. Be safe and dive again! I hereby grant full permission to The Club to use photographs, videotapes, and or other record of my participation in Club activities, including my names, likeness, and/or voice. (Please initial _______.)

To the fullest extent allowed by law, I agree to RELEASE FROM LIABILITY and to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS The Club, and any and all of their officers, directors, members, employees, agents and assignees for any injuries, damages, or death related to my participation in this sport and the related activities of The Club regardless of my membership status within the Club. I FURTHER AGREE NOT TO MAKE A CLAIM OR SUE FOR INJURIES OF DAMAGES sustained by me during the activities of The Club whether such claim is based on NEGLIGENCE, including any negligence by the above named parties, or any other cause.

THIS DOCUMENT IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT which supersedes any other agreements or statement by or between the parties and which is binding upon the heirs, administrators, next of kin and assigns of the parties. It shall be interpreted to provide as broad and inclusive a release of liability as is as legally possible, but is not intended to assert any claims or defenses which are prohibited by law. I understand this agreement will be interpreted pursuant to California law. If any part of the agreement is deemed void or unenforceable the remainder shall be given full force and effect. I understand this is legally binding on me and my heirs and I sign of my own free will.

I have read, understood, and agreed to all terms of this Warning, Liability Release, Indemnification and Assumption of Risk Agreement and I am aware that by signing this agreement I am waiving certain legal rights, including the right to sue The Club, and others.

Members Signature: ________________________________________________ Date:________________________

Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian if Member is a Minor:_______________________________________________