Liability

Liability Release

1. 1. I understand and accept that during BOOBOOK EXPLORE tours (“the Tour”) in which I will participate, there are certain risks and dangers that may arise including but not limited to:
      • the hazards of trekking through wilderness and remote areas during the day and night;

1. 1. • dangers presented by wildlife, fauna, and the landscape of the natural environment (such as, however not limited to bites, scratches, trips);

1. 1. • dangers and risks inherent in physical activities;

1. 1. • acts of God (eg flood and fire); and

1. 1. • dangers and risk inherent in camping, bushwalking, swimming in creeks, canoeing, conducting ecological surveys (including wildlife trapping), preparing and consuming bush cooking, exploring other land use operations in the region (including cattle yards, operating gas fields and operating farm properties) and participation in outdoor team building activities.

1. 1. • transfer of viruses
   2. I acknowledge that the activities undertaken on the Tour may have certain dangers and risks which I accept by participating on the Tour, some of which may include:
      • physical exertion for which I may not be prepared;

• the increased possibility of accident, injury or death due to the nature of the activities; and
• remoteness of the normal medical services.
• transfer of Coronavirus by people who do not realise they are carriers

2. I warrant that I am medically fit (including physically and mentally) to participate in the Tour’s activities and that I have not been advised otherwise by a medical practitioner.
3. I acknowledge that BOOBOOK does not accept liability for lost or stolen property and further, that BOOBOOK takes no responsibilities for delays caused by weather, vehicle breakdowns, traffic conditions, accidents and/or other conditions beyond its control.
4. I acknowledge BOOBOOK and its officers, employees and volunteers will take all reasonable precautions to ensure my safety and well-being while I am participating in the Tour’ activities.
5. I agree to comply with the directions of the officers, employees and volunteers of the Tour.
6. I agree that I will conduct myself in a responsible manner at all times.
7. As part of my participation in the Tour’s activities I agree to have taken out and maintained all appropriate insurance including relevant travel and medical insurances.
8. I agree that I will truthfully fill in and sign BOOBOOK’s pre-screening questionnaire (Coronavirus Site Entry Form) with 24 hours prior to boarding a tour to indicate whether I have within the previous 14 days come into contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case and within the previous 24 hours (including boarding) have experienced flu-like symptoms, fevers or are otherwise unwell. I further acknowledge that if I answer “yes” to either of these questions I will be unable to participate in the tour and will peacefully retract from and not participate in the tour.
9. I agree that my participation in the Tour’s activities will be at my sole discretion and risk and further, that BOOBOOK is not liable for any expense, loss, damage, injuries, sickness, death or accident I or any other person suffers or incurs directly or indirectly as a result of my participation in the Tour’s activities whether that loss or damage is due to my negligence, default, another tort or for any common law or statutory action.
10. I acknowledge that I have all the necessary clothing and equipment to undertake the Tour’s activities.
11. I understand and accept that my participation in the Tour entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical injury, death, and/or damage to property. I understand that such risks cannot be eliminated without jeopardising the essential qualities of the activity.
12. I understand the risks to me include, among other things, cuts, bruises, abrasions, concussions, sprains, strains, broken bones, exposure to poisonous wildlife and plants, exposure to nature’s elements, and even death.
13. I agree to hold BOOBOOK and its employees and agents harmless from and against all liabilities, legal fees, damages, losses, costs and other expenses in relation to any claims or actions brought against BOOBOOK arising out of any breach by me of these terms or any liabilities arising in general.
14. My signature to this Waiver and Liability Release of my own free will attests to my intent to hold harmless and release from all liability BOOBOOK and any of its past, present or future officers, agents, volunteers or employees to the maximum extent possible under applicable law.