ESTES TRAM LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS — State of Colorado
ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PURCHASING TICKET AND RIDING
By purchasing a ticket and/or riding the Estes Park Aerial Tramway ("Tram"), I acknowledge and agree to the following:
I UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT RIDING AN AERIAL TRAM AND VISITING AND USING MOUNTAIN TERRAIN INVOLVES INHERENT AND SIGNIFICANT RISKS, DANGERS, AND HAZARDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
I FURTHER UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT USE OF THE TRAM IS SOLELY FOR TRANSPORT PURPOSES AND ANY ACTIONS TAKEN AFTER DISEMBARKING THE TRAM ARE SOLELY AT MY OWN DISCRETION. I UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT TRAM TRAILS AND PROPERTY WILL HAVE ADDITIONAL RISK, DANGERS, AND HAZARDS OUTSIDE OF THOSE LISTED HEREIN.
I voluntarily choose to purchase a ticket and ride the Tram with full knowledge of the inherent risks and dangers involved. I EXPRESSLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS, INCLUDING RISKS OF INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, ASSOCIATED WITH RIDING THE TRAM AND VISITING/USING THE MOUNTAIN TERRAIN, WHETHER THOSE RISKS ARE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN, AND WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES (DEFINED BELOW).
In consideration for being permitted to purchase a ticket and ride the Tram, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, next of kin, spouse, and estate (collectively "Releasing Parties"), hereby FOREVER RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE Estes Park Aerial Tramway LLC and its respective owners, parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, shareholders, members, managers, employees, agents, contractors, volunteers, insurers, and all other persons or entities acting on their behalf (collectively "Released Parties") from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action whatsoever, directly or indirectly arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury, death, or harm to me, my property, or any other Releasing Party, including but not limited to claims based on:
This release applies to claims arising before, during, or after my use of the Tram, mountain terrain and mountain facilities. I covenant not to make or bring any such claim against the Released Parties and forever release and discharge the Released Parties from any and all liability under such claims.
I agree to INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or resulting from:
I certify that I am physically and mentally capable of riding the Tram, visiting high-altitude mountain terrain and using the mountain facilities and associated trails. I have no medical conditions, injuries, or disabilities that would increase my risk or endanger myself or others, or I have consulted with a physician and received clearance to ride the Tram and visit high-altitude mountain terrain. I understand that medical services may be limited, delayed, or unavailable due to the remote location.
If I am injured or require medical attention while riding the Tram and visiting the mountain terrain and medical services are available, I hereby consent to receive medical treatment deemed necessary. I understand and agree that I am solely responsible for all costs related to such medical treatment and any related medical transportation and/or evacuation. I hereby release, forever discharge, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claim based on such treatment or other medical services.
I agree to obey all posted rules, warnings, and instructions from Tram staff. I understand that violation of rules may result in immediate removal from the Tram without refund and may increase my risk of injury.
I acknowledge that the Released Parties shall not be liable for any failure to provide services or any injury, loss, or damage resulting from acts of God, weather conditions, natural disasters, power failures, equipment malfunctions, strikes, governmental actions, terrorism, pandemics, or any other events beyond the Released Parties' reasonable control.
I understand the ticket is non-transferable and only refundable per the Tram refund policy in the Terms of Service found at: estestram.com/tos.
I grant the Released Parties the right to use my image, likeness, and voice captured during my visit for promotional, marketing, or operational purposes without compensation.
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Denver County, Colorado.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS AND THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE THE RELEASED PARTIES. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE RELEASED PARTIES. I SIGN THIS AGREEMENT VOLUNTARILY AND WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ITS SIGNIFICANCE. I AM AT LEAST EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE AND FULLY COMPETENT.
I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor(s) in my party. I have the legal authority to consent to this Agreement on behalf of the minor(s). By my acknowledgement, I agree to all terms of this Agreement on behalf of the minor(s). I understand that I am giving up substantial legal rights on behalf of the minor(s), including the right to sue the Released Parties for the minor's injuries or death.