Sarasota Bayfront Underwater Cleanup

By taking photos or videos for this event, you grant Sarasota Bay Watch unrestricted, royalty-free use of the content. This includes, but is not limited to, publication on its website, social media, promotional materials, and educational resources.

By taking photos or videos for this event, you grant Sarasota Bay Watch unrestricted, royalty-free use of the content. This includes, but is not limited to, publication on its website, social media, promotional materials, and educational resources.

1. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURPOSE OF SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT IS TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE SARASOTA BAY WATCH, ITS VOLUNTEERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS AND PARTNERS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES ARISING AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE FOLLOWING, OR ANY OTHER ACTS OR OMMISSIONS ON THEIR PART; 2. I am a good swimmer and in good general health. I am aware that boating, snorkeling, free-diving and scuba diving may be hazardous activities and may result in serious personal injury or death; 3. I affirm that the sole responsibility of SARASOTA BAY WATCH is to provide an event and that they are not responsible for my safety while I am on a boat, off a boat or in the water; 4. If I am scuba diving: A) I am a certified diver. I have been taught and understand that scuba diving has inherent risks and dangers associated therewith including, but not limited to, risks associated with equipment failure, perils of the sea, and acts of fellow divers…and I specifically assume all such risks; B) I am physically fit for scuba diving and/or snorkeling and I will not hold SARASOTA BAY WATCH responsible if I am injured as a result of heart problems, lung problems, or other illnesses or medical problems which occur while or as a result of diving and/or snorkeling; C) I do not have illegal drugs in my possession, and I have not recently taken drugs, alcoholic beverages or medication which would contraindicate diving; D) I will inspect all equipment to be used and abort my dive if any of my equipment that is not functioning properly; E) I will be present at and attentive to the safety briefing given by the organization. I will notify SARASOTA BAY WATCH staff immediately if the briefing contains information that I do not understand or that differs from my training; F) I understand that I have the responsibility to plan and to carry out my own dive, and to be responsible for my own safety and the safety of my “buddy”. I will remain with my “buddy” at all times; G) At the end of each dive I will start my ascent with enough air to guarantee being on the boat or on shore with a minimum of 500 psi remaining in my tank; H) I will terminate my dive immediately if I should become uncomfortable with my diving abilities and/or the diving conditions are not consistent with those for which I have been trained or for which I have experience; I) I am aware of the dangers of holding my breath while diving and of the dangers associated with rapid ascents; J) If I become distressed on the surface, I will immediately release my weight system and inflate my buoyancy compensator for floatation assistance. If I want or need additional assistance from the boat, I will give the proper “diver in trouble” signal. 5. I am fully aware that in the event of illness or injury, appropriate medical assistance must be summoned by radio and that treatment may be delayed until I can be transported to a proper medical care facility. 6. IT IS MY INTENTION BY THIS INSTRUMENT TO GIVE UP MY RIGHT TO TAKE ANY LEGAL ACTION AGAINST SARASOTA BAY WATCH, ITS CAPTAINS, CREW, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS, PARTNERS AND VESSELS AND TO EXEMPT AND INDEMNIFY THOSE NAMED HEREIN FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY ANY ACTIONS, INACTIONS OR WRONGDOING INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE. I ASSUME ALL RISK IN CONNECTION WITH SWIMMING, SNORKELING AND/OR SCUBA DIVING ACTIVITIES. 7. I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH ON BEHALF OF MYSELF, MY HEIRS AND MY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES.

My signature below (or the signature of a parent or guardian, for persons under 18 years of age) indicates that I understand and agree that Sarasota Bay Watch, Inc. and its directors, principals, officers, employees, staff, affiliates, volunteers, vessels, and event sponsors (collectively referred to as “Releases”) shall not be held liable under any circumstances for injury to person or property, arising out of or resulting in any way from my participation in the above-referenced volunteer activity/event. I understand that this volunteer activity, especially water-based activities, involve certain dangers of which I fully and voluntarily assume the risk. By signing this document I am affirming that I am a good swimmer and in good health. I am aware that water-based activities, including but not limited to boating, snorkeling, free-diving, kayaking, shore clean-ups may be hazardous activities involving both natural and man-made risks that may result in serious personal injury or death. I understand that by signing this document I am giving up my right to bring any claim or action against the named Releases on behalf of myself individually or as the representative of any other person, estate, or entity, including minors. My signature also authorizes Sarasota Bay Watch to utilize, without compensation, any pictures taken of this activity that includes my image or likeness, for any publication, newsletter, report or other documentation. I hereby assert that I have read the foregoing Event Liability Release and Waiver of Rights, understand its contents, and sign of my own free will.