By checking the box, I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN ANY/ALL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH the Saint Junipero Serra Walking Pilgrimage from the Santa Barbara Mission to Ventura Mission (“Pilgrimage”), including by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault.

I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently prepared or trained for participation in the Pilgrimage, and have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional. I certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude my participation in this Pilgrimage.

I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form will be used by the event holders, overnight hosts, and organizers of the Pilgrimage in which I may participate, and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities during the Pilgrimage.

In consideration of my Registration and permitting me to participate in this activity, I hereby take this action for myself, my family, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows:

(A) I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to me during the Pilgrimage, the overnight host, St. Joseph’s Church of Carpinteria, and/or its priests, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents, and the Pilgrimage organizers, sponsors, and volunteers;

(B) INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in the Pilgrimage, whether caused by the negligence of release or otherwise.

I acknowledge that they are NOT responsible for the errors, omissions, acts, or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific activity on their behalf.

I acknowledge that the Pilgrimage may involve a test of a person's physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of participants, equipment, vehicular traffic, lack of hydration, and actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, monitors, and/or organizers of the Pilgrimage. These risks are not only inherent to participants, but are also present for volunteers.

I hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during the Pilgrimage.

I understand while participating in the Pilgrimage, I may be photographed. I agree to allow my photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the Pilgrimage sponsors, organizers, and assigns.

The Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.

I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND I HAVE CHECKED THIS BOX OF MY OWN FREE WILL.